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DAVID J. SHARP
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DAVID J. SHARP

Oswego

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Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Director, Technology Innovation Center (Enterprise Innovation & Operations Leader)Principal Solution Architect / Enterprise Architect / Field CTO (Enterprise Transformation & Operations)Enterprise Architect / Principal Solutions Architect (Digital Operations & Compliance)Solutions Engineer / Enterprise Architect / CTO (Operations & Transformation Leadership)

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Full TimeContract WorkConsulting

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Oswego, ILChicago, IL
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$180000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Summary

Dynamic technology leader with a proven track record at ZONES, LLC, driving enterprise innovation and modernization. Expert in cloud strategies and compliance governance, achieving a 30% acceleration in hybrid adoption. Adept at aligning business priorities with technical roadmaps, fostering collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in complex environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification

Work History

Director, Technology Innovation Center (Enterprise Innovation & Operations Leader)

ZONES, LLC
Carol Stream
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Designed, launched, and led the Zones Technology Innovation Center as a centralized innovation and transformation capability spanning cloud, data center, networking, security, and digital workplace modernization.
  • Built and led an enterprise innovation operating capability that consolidated innovation initiatives, standardized executive engagement, accelerated adoption of modernization programs, and enabled measurable business outcomes across industries—including healthcare.
  • Partnered with executive stakeholders to translate transformation goals into roadmaps, operating plans, prioritized deliverables, and measurable outcomes—accelerating adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud strategy by 30%.
  • Developed vertical innovation programs across healthcare, retail, education, and manufacturing integrating AI/ML, AR/VR, telehealth, and sustainability initiatives to secure executive sponsorship and enhance enterprise adoption.
  • Led executive briefings and workshops to align stakeholders and accelerate prioritization, reducing cycle time by 25% and increasing cross-functional clarity.
  • Partnered with OEM and platform leaders (AWS, Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, Citrix) to institutionalize joint execution strategies, strengthen innovation ecosystems, and scale enterprise modernization outcomes.
  • Delivered thought leadership and executive innovation narratives influencing $100M in enterprise opportunities by aligning modernization investments with operational and financial value.

Principal Solution Architect / Enterprise Architect / Field CTO (Enterprise Transformation & Operations)

CONNECTION
Chicago
01.2016 - 01.2023
  • Advised executives in strategic engagements, translating business priorities into actionable technical roadmaps and ensuring effective transformation sequencing and delivery governance.
  • Directed enterprise data center consolidation and modernization programs, achieving operational cost reduction and TCO savings of up to 45% while enhancing resilience and disaster recovery readiness.
  • Delivered multi-cloud strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP), migrating mission-critical workloads and improving agility by 25%, enabling faster scaling and operational flexibility.
  • Led enterprise network refresh and modernization programs (SDN/NFV), improving availability to 99.99% and reducing downtime by 60%, enabling measurable operational continuity.
  • Developed enterprise security architectures and governance frameworks (Zero Trust, next-gen firewalls, SIEM), reducing security incidents by 60% annually through improved controls and operational monitoring.
  • Mentored and developed architects and engineers, improving execution quality and creating scalable delivery patterns across modernization programs.

Enterprise Architect / Principal Solutions Architect (Digital Operations & Compliance)

SIGMA / PIVOT
Chicago
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Partnered with CIOs and enterprise leaders to design future-ready workplace strategies aligned to HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2 frameworks, ensuring security and compliance governance.
  • Architected enterprise VDI, mobility, and digital workplace modernization solutions reducing operational costs by 40% while improving workforce productivity by 35%.
  • Delivered complex hybrid designs using Citrix, VMware Horizon, and Microsoft platforms across multi-cloud environments to improve scalability, end-user experience, and operational supportability.
  • Produced enterprise IT roadmaps and executive presentations that shaped customer strategy decisions, contributing to $50M in net-new wins.
  • Served as a bridge between business and technical leadership, aligning modernization initiatives to long-term enterprise transformation priorities.
  • Collaborated with OEMs and ISVs to refine joint value propositions, accelerating adoption of cloud-first and hybrid workplace models.

Solutions Engineer / Enterprise Architect / CTO (Operations & Transformation Leadership)

MTM / ARGENT TECHNICAL SERVICES / WORKNET
Chicago
01.2000 - 01.2011
  • Delivered enterprise architecture and transformation leadership for clients in large-scale modernization of infrastructure, network design, and operations.
  • Supported enterprise modernization engagements, generating $250M in opportunities by bridging strategy and execution.
  • Led IT and accounting teams to achieve budget performance criteria and execute operational initiatives company-wide.

Education

M.S. - Computer Science / Information Systems

Northern Illinois University
01.2015

B.S. - Genetics

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
01.1989

Skills

  • Digital Transformation
  • Innovation Operations
  • Transformation
  • Digital Workplace
  • Telehealth
  • AI/ML
  • Automation
  • Enterprise roadmaps
  • Transformation sequencing
  • Change Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Benefits Realization
  • Ecosystem Partnerships
  • Healthcare Operations
  • Compliance governance
  • GDPR
  • HIPAA
  • Security Governance
  • Zero Trust
  • SIEM
  • IAM
  • DR/BCP
  • Availability
  • Consolidation
  • Modernization
  • Workflow optimization
  • Managed Services
  • Operating Model
  • KPIs
  • QBR
  • Executive Reporting
  • Portfolio Enablement
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • GCP
  • Microsoft
  • VMware
  • TOGAF
  • ITIL
  • Analytics Governance
  • Healthcare Data Governance
  • Research Enablement
  • ERP Integration
  • CRM Integration
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Security Governance

Websites

Certification

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Architect
  • TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Framework
  • ITIL v4 Foundation
  • VMware VCP
  • Broadcom VMware vExpert
  • Citrix CCE-V

Executive Profile

Transformational enterprise leader and builder with 25+ years of experience driving innovation, digital workplace architecture, enterprise operations modernization, service desk, managed services and strategy-to-execution delivery across complex, matrixed organizations—including healthcare and regulated industries. Proven track record translating executive and board-level innovation strategies into actionable operating plans, prioritized deliverables, measurable KPIs, and scalable enterprise capabilities across service lines and corporate functions., Establishing innovation operating models, Accelerating adoption of enterprise platforms, Improving operational resilience, Strengthening security and compliance governance, Delivering measurable ROI through consolidation, modernization, and workflow optimization

Timeline

Director, Technology Innovation Center (Enterprise Innovation & Operations Leader)

ZONES, LLC
01.2023 - 01.2025

Principal Solution Architect / Enterprise Architect / Field CTO (Enterprise Transformation & Operations)

CONNECTION
01.2016 - 01.2023

Enterprise Architect / Principal Solutions Architect (Digital Operations & Compliance)

SIGMA / PIVOT
01.2011 - 01.2016

Solutions Engineer / Enterprise Architect / CTO (Operations & Transformation Leadership)

MTM / ARGENT TECHNICAL SERVICES / WORKNET
01.2000 - 01.2011

M.S. - Computer Science / Information Systems

Northern Illinois University

B.S. - Genetics

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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