Work with Allen

Advance Your IT Management Career
Starting at $1,35010h+ of coaching
Save up to $450

IT Management Recruiting: Start-to-Finish
Starting at $1,35010h+ of coaching
Save up to $450

Nail the IT Management Interviews
Starting at $712.505h+ of coaching
Save up to $150
About
I help IT management at various levels (CIO, CTO, IT Director, IT Manager, and supervisor/team lead) further develop their career and navigate all sorts of IT management challenges, such as (but not limited to) the following: - How to operate as a C-level executive - How to develop and lead an IT strategy - How to develop and manage an IT budget - How to lead and manage IT directors, managers, and staff - How to select and implement enterprise systems - How to lead and manage large, complex programs and projects - How to negotiate and partner with IT vendors - How to establish an IT help/service desk (people, process, and technology) - How to achieve the next step (CIO, CTO, Director, or Manager) in your IT career
Allen’s IT Management Qualifications
Experience level: Executive
Welcome to my profile! With over three decades of experience in IT management, including roles as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Officer at leading companies like Children's Home Society of North Carolina and CPI Security, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice. My career journey has equipped me with the skills to guide professionals through the complexities of IT leadership, strategy, organizational transformation, systems implementation, and project management. Having coached many individuals to successfully advance in their IT management careers, I am passionate about helping others achieve their professional goals. Whether you're looking to refine your leadership skills or navigate the challenges of IT management, I'm here to support your journey. Let's connect and create a tailored plan for your success!
Allen can help with:
Interview Prep
IT Governance
IT Project Management
IT Security
IT Strategy
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Why do I coach?
I've coached and mentored many IT professionals to help them take the next step in their careers and/or address challenges in their current roles. I thoroughly enjoy helping others succeed in their IT career. Watching them grow and advance is the biggest payback of all.
Work Experience
Chief Technology Officer
Children's Home Society of North Carolina
April 2022 - Present
Hiring Manager
Chief Information Officer
CPI Security
January 2015 - December 2019
Hiring Manager
Chief Information Officer
ACN Europe
January 2009 - January 2015
Hiring Manager

Senior Vice President
Wells Fargo
January 1997 - January 2009
Hiring Manager
Senior Manager
pricewaterhousecoopers.com
January 1993 - January 1995
Admissions Committee

Senior Business Analyst
Accenture
January 1989 - January 1993
Education

North Carolina State University
Master's Degree , Computer Engineering
1986 - 1988

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor's Degree , Chemistry & Mathematics
1981 - 1985
Advance Your IT Management Career
Starting at $1,35010h+ of coaching
Save up to $450
IT Management Recruiting: Start-to-Finish
Starting at $1,35010h+ of coaching
Save up to $450
Nail the IT Management Interviews
Starting at $712.505h+ of coaching
Save up to $150
Land Top IT Management Interviews
Starting at $712.505h+ of coaching
Save up to $60
