Serves as a trusted advisor and knowledge resource to clients on executive technology and business processes, focusing on enhancing product and service delivery to markets and end users. Builds and maintains a portfolio of clients ranging from Series A funded startups to multimillion-dollar global organizations and nonprofits, taking the lead on identifying needs, developing world-class strategies, and driving the end-to-end execution. Employs expertise in product development, program management, business planning, business architecture, continuous improvement, due diligence, market entry, and IT security and operations to ensure the continual achievement of client and project goals.

Advanced to pilot the strategic planning and direction of the Union Pacific subsidiary to maximize vertical assets and provide Internet services to rural communities in the western US. Worked diligently to conduct market research and financial modeling, secure corporate commitment, and handle all aspects of P&L, budgeting, GTM planning, marketing, sales, engineering, operations, infrastructure, and customer support. Oversaw and managed a team of seven and provided training, coaching, and guidance to ensure a streamlined and goal-achieving function.
•Secured $7M in initial corporate capital funding to build out the new subsidiary business as a startup venture.
•Directed the engineering of a complex telecommunications network to authenticate and deliver internet services built on AWS cloud infrastructure. WILLIAM J. WAX I PAGE 2 OF 2

Pivoted to spearhead the 100+ team member technology organization, providing services to an organizational portfolio comprised of Intermodal Operations, Automotive Operations, and Railcar Distribution. Managed an IT services group and led all aspects of business partnerships, group management, staffing, and long-term service planning. Performed as a primary technology business liaison to executives and business management and directed the planning and oversight of a $120M annual budget.
•Authored and delivered the Premium Operations Innovation Plan, securing Operating Committee commitment and executing on a 5-year development and change management plan with $50M+ in capital investments affecting $7B in annual operating revenue.
•Established a 40+-person green field on-shore and off-shore team and led the build of a complex system, leveraging Agile development frameworks to satisfy core business operations functionality and centralize and mine operational data, enhancing operational p

Tapped to serve as a member of the executive team focused on managing the distribution of new vehicles domestically and internationally for Chrysler and building out a new business to maximize available capacity in Union Pacific's automotive network.
•Guided the IT services and network resolution team to provide managed services to Chrysler's Automotive Distribution Team tasked with distributing 1.8 vehicles per year.
•Selected as member of the negotiation team responsible for renewing Chrysler's Finished Vehicle Distribution contract.
•Steered the planning and execution of a business mitigation plan to successfully navigate the 2007 financial crisis.
•Planned and led Phase 1 development of ShipCarsNow functionality, leveraging allocated operating budget to build core processes and enable customers to quote and process vehicle shipment orders through integration with railroad transportation management functions.
•Built the long-term business and technology roadmap for ShipCarsNow