Gary C. Crisci - Executive Resume
Gary C. Crisci
Technology & Business Transformation Executive | Board Member | IT Strategy, AI & Cloud Leader | Enabling Scalable Growth & Digital Innovation | Author | Speaker
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Transformational IT executive with 20+ years of experience leading large-scale technology strategy, innovation, and business transformation across global enterprises. Proven track record of aligning IT investments with corporate objectives to drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and scalable growth.
Adept at modernizing IT landscapes, optimizing technology portfolios, and executing enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that enable competitive advantage. Skilled in fostering cross-functional collaboration between business and IT, ensuring technology delivers measurable impact.
Recognized for building high-performance teams, executing multi-million-dollar programs, and leading digital modernization efforts that enhance business agility. Passionate about driving AI strategy, enterprise cloud adoption, and data-driven decision-making to unlock new opportunities.
A strategic leader who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments, balancing innovation with risk management, financial oversight, and long-term IT vision. Trusted for driving enterprise-wide IT transformation, scalable technology innovation, and data-driven decision-making to fuel business growth in complex global enterprises.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Head of Enterprise Architecture | IT Transformation Executive
GE HealthCare
Sep 2022 - Feb 2025
Executive leader driving IT transformation, modernization, and strategic technology investments for a $20B healthcare company. Oversee enterprise-wide technology strategy, IT cost optimization, and cloud migration efforts to enable long term growth and operational efficiency. Lead cross-functional teams, engage with senior leadership, and align IT investments with corporate priorities.
Key Achievements:
✔ Led Enterprise-Wide IT Transformation & Business Modernization
Architected and executed GE HealthCare’s IT separation strategy, enabling operational independence following the company’s divestiture.
Designed a multi-year technology roadmap, aligning IT capabilities with future business needs, cloud adoption, and AI-driven innovation.
Championed IT simplification, reducing legacy complexity and technical debt to drive agility and cost efficiency.
✔ Optimized IT Portfolio & Strengthened Financial Impact
Led $400M+ in IT cost efficiencies, rationalizing cloud investments, automating processes, and renegotiating vendor contracts.
Eliminated costly legacy systems and modernized IT infrastructure, reducing financial risk and strengthening long-term operational resilience.
Advised CFO & CIO teams on IT investment strategy, ensuring cost alignment with revenue growth objectives.
✔ Drove Innovation & Enterprise-Wide Digital Strategy
Established a culture of innovation and digital enablement, launching programs to accelerate AI adoption, modern data strategies, and workforce collaboration tools.
Led INNOVATE, an initiative designed to embed AI, analytics, and next-generation technology adoption across IT and business units.
Introduced strategic governance frameworks, ensuring IT initiatives are aligned with compliance, security, and operational priorities.
✔ Built & Led High-Performing Teams
Led and influenced a global workforce of employees, contractors, and IT partners, ensuring seamless execution of enterprise transformation programs.
Developed future IT leaders, driving mentorship and workforce development across multiple IT disciplines.
Established key executive partnerships, working alongside business leaders to ensure IT investments drive measurable business outcomes.
Principal Architect
General Electric Company
Aug 2013 - Sep 2022
Developed enterprise architectures and system integration strategies for GE Corporate, ensuring IT solutions aligned with business priorities. Led technology modernization efforts, working across IT and business unit teams to drive system efficiencies, cost savings, and advanced analytics adoption.
Key Achievements:
✔ Enterprise Data Architecture & Financial Systems Modernization
Designed enterprise-wide financial data models and integration strategies, improving data consistency and reporting accuracy.
Led the implementation of the Enterprise-Wide Standard Chart of Accounts (COA), simplifying global financial reporting and reducing complexity.
Developed Oracle Data Relationship Management (DRM) as the authoritative master data platform, improving transparency and governance.
Partnered with cross-functional teams to standardize financial hierarchies and master data governance, reducing redundancy.
✔ Cloud & Analytics Modernization
Led the technical architecture for GE’s Oracle Exalytics implementation, establishing a private cloud analytics platform supporting Enterprise Performance Management (EPM).
Reduced legacy infrastructure footprint by 76%, consolidating multiple EPM applications and achieving $1.4M in annual cost savings.
Enhanced analytics capabilities by incorporating in-memory processing and automated financial modeling, improving forecasting accuracy.
Collaborated with Oracle’s development team to optimize and stabilize EPM solutions, directly influencing platform enhancements.
✔ Innovation in Emerging Technologies & Digital Finance
Led technical design and execution of a blockchain proof of concept (PoC) for GE’s intercompany billing system, partnering with finance leadership to assess its potential for improving reconciliation processes.
Developed a microservices-based PoC, integrating smart contracts and real-time validation with ERP systems to improve intercompany reconciliation.
Partnered with Oracle and Deloitte to validate the business case and technical feasibility, completing the PoC within nine weeks. Presented findings at Oracle Open World.
✔ Cross-Functional Influence & IT-Finance Alignment
Partnered with IT, finance, and data governance teams to develop scalable data models and financial reporting structures.
Ensured alignment between financial system modernization efforts and enterprise IT strategies, supporting business-wide efficiency improvements.
Provided technical leadership on data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
Vice President
Morgan Stanley
Sep 2007 - Aug 2013
Led the development and execution of enterprise-wide analytics and reporting platforms for Global Wealth Management, improving financial performance tracking, investment analysis, and operational efficiency. Oversaw technology modernization initiatives, working closely with business leaders to enhance data-driven decision-making and financial analytics capabilities.
Key Achievements:
✔ Led Data-Driven Financial Insights & Analytics Modernization
Designed and implemented advanced reporting and analytics platforms for financial planning, T&E analysis, and investment performance tracking, enhancing visibility into business performance.
Partnered with Global Wealth Management and Insurance divisions to develop real-time sales analytics for annuities and investment products, improving decision-making.
Automated month-end financial close processes, integrating complex ETL workflows, reducing errors, and increasing reconciliation speed.
✔ Technology Leadership & Application Modernization
Directed the redesign of legacy financial applications, transitioning from Microsoft Access to scalable SQL-based solutions with web interfaces, improving system performance and stability.
Managed a globally distributed team across three locations, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient development execution.
Enhanced data integration strategies, improving system interoperability across multiple financial platforms.
✔ Cross-Functional Leadership & Business Impact
Served as a strategic bridge between IT and finance executives, delivering data-driven insights that optimized financial planning and investment analytics.
Collaborated with investment, risk, and finance teams to define data governance frameworks and financial modeling strategies.
Provided technical guidance on system enhancements, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
Business Intelligence Manager
Siemens Business Services
Jan 2006 - Aug 2007
Led financial reporting and business intelligence initiatives to improve budgeting, forecasting, and operational efficiency. Designed and implemented data-driven reporting solutions, enhancing accuracy and visibility for senior leadership.
Key Achievements:
✔ Enhanced Financial Reporting & Decision Support
Developed scalable financial reporting solutions, improving accuracy and streamlining budgeting and forecasting processes.
Reduced reporting time by 20% by optimizing data integration and automation, enabling faster financial analysis.
✔ Business Intelligence & Process Optimization
Designed data models and reporting frameworks, improving financial transparency and executive decision-making.
Partnered with finance and operations teams to ensure alignment between IT capabilities and business needs.
Prior Roles & Experience
Various Organizations
Jun 1994 - Jan 2006
Built a strong foundation in finance, risk management, and business analytics, progressively transitioning into technology-driven financial solutions. Led treasury operations, financial risk analysis, and enterprise reporting initiatives, providing data-driven insights to optimize business performance.
Key Achievements:
✔ Financial Leadership & Risk Management
Managed a $200M debt facility, developing cash flow forecasting models to enhance corporate liquidity and financial stability.
Evaluated credit risk and lending strategies, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and optimizing investment decisions.
✔ Technology-Enabled Business Transformation
Designed scalable reporting and analytics solutions for Danone and Verizon, improving operational efficiency and financial decision-making.
Partnered with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solutions, bridging finance, risk, and technology functions.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
EDUCATION
CORE COMPETENCIES
Technology & Business Strategy
IT Strategy & Roadmaps, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Cloud & Data Strategy, AI & Emerging Technologies
Enterprise Modernization & Optimization
Application Portfolio Rationalization, IT Cost Optimization, Process Automation, ERP & Legacy Modernization
Transformation Leadership & Execution
Large-Scale Program Delivery, Organizational Change Management, Adaptable, Enterprise IT Governance, Risk & Compliance
Operational Excellence & Financial Impact
IT Investment Prioritization, Cost Containment Strategies, Scalability & Performance Optimization, Financial Planning & IT Budgeting, Record to Report (R2R), Financial Close & Consolidation
Executive & Cross-Functional Leadership
Stakeholder Engagement, IT-Business Alignment, Talent Development & Mentorship, Vendor Contract & Partner Strategy
Innovation & Future-Readiness
AI Strategy & Governance, Information Management, Advanced Analytics, Visionary Technology Planning, Continuous Improvement & Innovation Culture
CERTIFICATIONS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS
Awards & Industry Recognition
- Analytics Leader of the Year - North America | Oracle | 2019
- Oracle Ace Director (Recognized Thought Leader in Data & Analytics) | Oracle | 2018
- Best Speaker Award | Oracle User Group Conferences | 2015
- Published Co-author | Developing Essbase Applications: Advanced Techniques for Finance and IT Professionals | Taylor & Francis Group | 2012
- TOGAF® 9 Certified | The Open Group | 2022
- Blockchain Solution Architect | Blockchain Training Alliance | 2020
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
BSA Scout Leader | 2009 – Present
Provide mentorship, leadership development, and guidance to youth, fostering personal growth and team-building skills over more than a decade. Proud dad of two Eagle Scouts.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) | 2025 - Present
Executive Council for Leading Change is an invite-only members group where leaders strategize with peers, share battle-tested approaches, and get unfiltered insights from experts creating business change.
Member, Association of Enterprise Architects (AEA) | 2022 – Present
Actively contribute to advancing the field of enterprise architecture through collaboration with global thought leaders and peers.
Member, Oracle Development Tools User Group (ODTUG) | 2007 – Present
Participate in professional networking, knowledge sharing, and development of Oracle-related technologies, including contributions as a speaker and thought leader.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- IT Strategy & Digital Transformation: Cloud Adoption & Migration (AWS, Azure), Application Modernization, IT Cost Optimization
- Enterprise Architecture & Business Alignment: IT Portfolio Management, TOGAF Framework, Business Capability Mapping, Governance & Compliance
- Enterprise Data & Analytics: Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Warehousing, Advanced Analytics, AI-Driven Decision Making
- AI & Emerging Technologies: AI Strategy & Governance, Enterprise AI Adoption, Applied AI for Business Transformation, Generative AI (Copilot, ChatGPT), AI-Driven Decision Making, Process Automation, Enterprise Blockchain (Hyperledger)
Enterprise Platforms & Solutions
- ERP & EPM Systems: Oracle ERP, SAP, Oracle Hyperion, Financial Data Management
- IT Service Management & Collaboration: ServiceNow, LeanIX, M365, Power BI, Confluence, SharePoint
- Data Integration & Automation: Automic, Informatica, Alteryx, ETL Workflows, SQL/RDBMS
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