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  • LEADERSHIP REIMAGINED

    Envisioning the Future, Delivering it Today

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  • The Fuel Behind the Infrastructure: A People-First Vision

    At my core, I believe that while we build with code and cloud, we succeed through culture and community. My professional motivation isn't found in the architecture of a data center, but in the growth architecture of the people I lead.
    I view my role as servant leadership whose primary mission is to act as a "force multiplier" for my team. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a room of highly technical, creative minds—the architects of tomorrow—unlocked and empowered to do their best work. To me, leadership is the art of removing the friction: clearing the obstacles, bridging the gaps, and retiring the legacy burdens that stifle innovation.
    I am driven by the human potential within an organization. By fostering a high-trust, resilient team culture, we don’t just modernize environments; we create a competitive edge that allows the company to lead the market. When my team grows, reaches their full potential, and feels enabled to experiment and create, the business inevitably wins. I don’t just manage technology; I enable the people who transform it.
  • JASON W. BELL

    Visionary IT Executive and Strategic Thought Leader with 31+ yrs experience dedicated to delivering exceptional resultsthrough modernization and fiscal optimization that transcend the status quo. I specialize in driving large-scale transformation and operational optimization while fostering a high-energy, inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive. My focus is on providing profound strategic value and crafting extraordinary customer experiences with dynamic, forward-thinking organizations.

  • CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

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    Team Leadership

    Lead a global organization of 62 professionals across nine countries, overseeing M&A Optimization & Operations, Cloud Services, MSI Operations, and Automation Champions. Cultivated one of the highest PEAKON scores for team satisfaction within IT, while successfully reducing voluntary attrition from 14% to 2%.
    2

    IT Vision & Stratedy

    Orchestrated transformation through an IT Strategy to modernize systems into streamlined, resilient ecosystems while strategically retiring legacy platforms and enabling high-velocity innovation and experimentation.
    3

    Vendor Management

    Maintaied key vendor relationships and negotiated contracts and secured Private Pricing Agreements (PPAs) totoling over $375M, coordinating efforts for strategic delivery.
    4

    Process Maturity

    Spearheaded the transition to a SaaS model and re-platformed core systems into micro-services and a cloud-native ecosystem. Standardized operations through the development of comprehensive runbooks and the integration of ITIL and Agile processes to enhance service delivery.
    5

    Security Improvement Program(s)

    Concluded the Security Improvement Program (SIP) programs across 4 primary Cloud vendors and On-Prem datacenters, elevated security posture to 30% above industry average.
    6

    Implemented & Matured Cloud FinOps

    Architected and automated a Cloud FinOps program, securing over $667K in cost avoidance/savings with the first year by identifying and capturing previoulsy unrealized spend.
    7

    Program Creation

    Developed and launched a suite of professional programs designed to accelerate leadership growth and elevate the customer experience, including New Managers Training, Highly Effective Teams, and Design Thinking
  • KEY SKILLS

    Executive Business

    • Executive Leadership
    • Business Acumen & Strategy
    • Financial Budget Mgmt.
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Strategic Risk Mgmt.
    • Customer Experience Strategy
    • Critical Vendor Mgmt.
    • Business Intelligence & Analytics
    • Global Operations & Logistics
    • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

    Cultural Leadership

    • Thought Leadership & Foresight
    • Strategic Planning & Execution
    • Global Team Building & Mentoring
    • Cultural Champion & Engagement
    • Executive Communications
    • Strategic Negotiations
    • Change Mgmt.
    • Transformational Mgmt.
    • ITIL & AGILE Processed
    • Design Thinking & Innovation

    Technical

    • Hybrid Infrastructure
    • Multi-Cloud Ecosystems
    • Networking & Datacenters
    • Cyber Security & Assurance
    • Data Analysis | Analytics
    • DEVOPS | SRE
    • Engineering | Architecture
    • Governance & Compliance
    • PLM | Product Engineering
    • Project Management
  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

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    Director IT Cloud & Infrastructure
    MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. | Austin, Tx (REMOTE) | Feb ‘22– Present
    Drive digital transformation by bridging complex technical modernization with aggressive fiscal discipline. Lead a global organization of 62 professionals across nine countries to transition environments into high-velocity, multi-cloud ecosystems, while consistently delivering bottom-line impact through strategic negotiations, AI and Agentic AI adoption, and a culture of highly effective, collaborative teams.

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    Sr. Director ITCloud & Infrastructure
    HYLIION (Startup) | Cedar Park, TX | May ‘21 – Oct ‘21
    Spearheaded the technology strategy and digital maturity of a high-growth startup, overseeing enterprise architecture, cloud and on-prem infrastructure, and cybersecurity frameworks to ensure scalable growth and rigorous regulatory compliance.

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    Chief Information Officer(CIO) | Vice President (VP) of Technology
    DIVERSYS LEARNING | Cedar Park, TX | Sept ‘13 – May ‘21
    Directed large-scale digital transformations and infrastructure modernization for enterprise markets. Orchestrated multi-cloud migrations, established meticulous security and compliance frameworks, and cultivated diverse, high-performing technical teams to drive corporate growth.

  • EDUCATION

    Bachelor of Science

    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) | Cum Laude

    • Major: Aeronautics & Aeronautical Engineering | Honors
    • Minor: Business Administration & Management
  • CONNECTIONS

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    Email

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    Austin, TX

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    (512) 506-0894

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