Chad Alessi
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Information Systems, Cybersecurity
Syracuse University School of Information Studies
MBA, Data Analytics
University of Alabama, Manderson Graduate School of Business
BS
Chemical Engineering
University of Alabama Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Establish and execute growth plans against established revenue and billability targets.
Foster Director-level and executive C-suite client relationships.
Lead cross-functional growth teams, solution architects from other practice areas, external partners, and delivery teams in solution identification, proposal creation, sales strategies, and delivery cadence.
Build and maintain a strong foundation for the Solution Center of Excellence to define, train, enforce, and execute practice compliance and governance plans.
Responsible for growth support through client-centric visioning, solutioning, roadmapping, and implementation planning for CTG’s technology and cybersecurity capabilities.
Develop standards and extensible delivery models to ensure customer success through implementations, scheduling, and overall planning.
Cultivate and develop technology partnerships and alliances to bring to customers’ best of breed technology and cybersecurity solutions.
2023 : Present
CTG
Technology and Cybersecurity Solution Lead - North America Energy Vertical
With several years of Management Consulting and Strategy leadership experience within the Energy, Natural Resources, and Chemicals sectors, I was responsible for sales growth and delivery strategy for Capgemini’s Energy focused Intelligence Operations practice.
Led customer conversations around leveraging technology to transform and adopt new digital capabilities, innovative technology, and strategic partnerships to maximize employee engagement, manage risk and optimize production.
Responsible for client-problem definition, solution ideation, proposal creation, delivery, and engagement frameworks, including engagement P&Ls, team composition, solution definition, alliance partnerships, and project delivery.
Led a cross-functional team of global consulting and delivery professionals
Responsible for practice development, solutions offerings, thought leadership and revenue growth based on set targets.
Fostered Director level and executive C-Suite client relationships by bringing the best of Capgemini capabilities to help clients meet their business objectives and operationally manage strategy projects' delivery and budget.
Influenced strategy for growing existing business for strategy and management consulting work in EUC, including key offerings.
Conducted impactful career discussions for staff members; created training and development plans to position staff for the next career role.
Partnered with Capgemini Business Lines to create joint ownership, targets, and execution plans when strategy projects have multiple business lines participating (e.g., Capgemini Engineering, Insights, and Data, Invent, etc.).
2022 : 2023
Capgemini
Intelligent Operations Transformation Lead - North America
Led and drove growth and practice leadership in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Business Operations, while actively engaging in Business Development and Sales activities.
Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies within the Oil & Gas sector, aiming to optimize performance through business process optimization and leveraging technology to deliver solutions directly impacting clients' business and financial success.
Created compelling client value propositions that aligned financial metrics with operational business improvements, effectively demonstrating the value of Navstella services.
Drove Business Development efforts by identifying new opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and expanding Navstella's client base.
Shaped technical and financial recommendations, both orally and in written form, establishing a trusted advisor relationship that garnered support for initiatives at all levels of the organization. Led Navstella Sales teams to develop and deliver persuasive proposals and presentations that showcased Navstella's capabilities and secured new business opportunities.
Utilized data-driven insights and a comprehensive understanding of the energy industry value chain to develop and validate actionable strategies. Continuously engaged in market analysis and industry research to identify emerging trends and opportunities for growth.
Led Partners in managing the practice, including resource allocation, fostering career development for staff, making informed people management decisions, and actively participating in sales forecasting and revenue planning. Contributed to business growth by actively networking, speaking at industry events, and publishing thought leadership content.
2019 : 2022
Navstella
Co-Founder & Technology Practice Lead
Delivered revenue with strong operating income ratios and measurable growth within designated divisions.
Developed yearly budget, accurate forecasting, sector performance of key metrics, and meeting budget deliverables.
Ensured the safety, security, compliance, and ethical practice of maintaining operations within the expectations of the CEO and Board of Directors
Utilized internal assets, business capabilities, market data, new technologies, product development, and awareness of industry trends to develop new operating strategies.
Ensured adherence and compliance within the span of control employees to the Delegation of Authority with respect to various types of business transactions, personnel actions, and other decisions.
Supervised, directed, trained, mentored, and/or assisted employees performing operations, measurement, and maintenance activities for pipeline and storage facilities, including compressor stations, dehydration facilities, measurement facilities, storage injection/withdrawal wells, and related equipment, including operational technology.
Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements, including but not limited to FERC, TSA, and DOT.
Led outside agency audits to ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and requirements.
Shaped a sustainable future and operational excellence.
2012 : 2019
Williams
Director Of Operations
Led and managed initiatives and project teams to enhance the operability, maintainability, and reliability of Operational Technology assets, including PLCs, DCS, SCADA, Instrumentation, and Process Controls.
Spearheaded and coordinated projects throughout their lifecycle to ensure timely and budgeted completion.
Develop comprehensive project plans encompassing cost estimates, schedules, and quality assurance specifically tailored for projects related to Operational Technology.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure project designs align with the requirements outlined in the Operational Technology specifications.
Deliver well-founded recommendations that prioritize engineering excellence and operational efficiency, effectively mitigating risks associated with the projects.
Actively participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) procedures for Operational Technology equipment.
Establish and implement robust management of change procedures (MOC) to effectively manage all process-related modifications.
Provide ongoing support in conducting root cause analysis, layers of protection analysis, and failure mode analysis, focusing on Operational Technology systems.
2007 : 2012
Kinder Morgan
Principle Engineer - Supervisor of Operations
Skills
Analysis, Budgets, Business Development, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Management, Business Strategy, Change Management, Chemical Engineering, Cloud Computing, Communication, Contract Management, Data Analysis, Downstream Oil & Gas, Energy, Engineering, Factory, Forecasting, Gas, Information Security, Information Security Consulting, Information Security Management, Information Technology, Inspection, IT Strategy, LNG, Management, Oil/Gas, P&ID, Pipelines, Piping, PLC, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Safety, Procurement, Project Control, Project Engineering, Project Estimation, Project Management, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Refineries, Refinery, Renewable Energy, Risk Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Management Systems, SAP, Solution Development, Supervisory Skills
About
Success-driven Global Technology Executive with over 20 years of experience guiding, and shaping technology, cybersecurity, and operational outcomes for Enterprise and Medium businesses. I bring a unique blend of industry know-how, technical expertise, business acumen, and a customer-centric mindset, enabling me to deliver tangible value and results.
As a versatile people leader, I excel at driving growth, developing practices, delivering solutions, mentoring and shaping successful teams, and overseeing P&L responsibilities.
My leadership style is deeply influenced by my service in the US Marine Corps, where I learned the importance of teamwork, inclusion, compassion, and unwavering focus. These principles guide me in building high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, and achieving exceptional business results.
Key strengths:
Technology & Cybersecurity Leader: I am driven by a need to keep up with technology trends and cybersecurity best practices. I thrive in leading the charge and executing initiatives that enhance operational efficiencies and organizational resilience and protect against emerging threats.
P&L Management Experience: I have a proven track record of practice and division management, driving revenue growth and optimizing operational costs to maximize profitability.
Growth & Solutions Experience - I thrive at the intersection of business strategy and technology. I leverage my expertise to develop and implement innovative technology solutions that drive growth, deliver measurable results, and improve customer experiences.
People & Practice Leader - A service-based leader of people, I have experience building teams from scratch as well as leading up to 200 people teams. I thrive in mentoring, shaping, and guiding the next generation of workforce talent.
Entrepreneur & Business Leader - Having started and run my own businesses, I have experience driving outcomes with limited resources, driving business value, leveraging partnerships, developing solutions, and delivering tangible outcomes.
Non-profit Board Member: As an active member of non-profit organizations, I am dedicated to giving back and positively impacting society.
As a growth-oriented and result-driven leader with deep and extensive experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and business operations, I excel in leading technology and cybersecurity practices, shaping GTM strategies, developing growth and offerings strategies, leveraging alliances and partnerships, and ensuring client success through proven delivery and management frameworks.
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