Dennis Cary's Career Journey
Technology-Business Transformation Champion
25+ years of experience driving IT initiatives that fuel business growth and deliver a competitive edge. Recognized for building high-performance IT Centers of excellence, spearheading innovation, and streamlining operations. Proven success in leading diverse, cross-functional teams across global regions to achieve transformative results.
Career Trajectory (2013 to Present)
As Chief Technology Officer, built the IT function for a startup, reducing
operating costs by 25% and strengthening organizational resilience.
As a Cloud Engineer led business transformation that enhanced agility, cost-effectiveness, and service delivery by modernizing operations, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and empowering teams, positioning RGS for scalable growth and long-term success.
As a Manager of Information Technology built the digital infrastructure for an upcycling startup, implementing cutting-edge IT strategies, lean operations, and strong cybersecurity to create a secure, scalable foundation for growth, while fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability in the circular economy.
As Executive Project Manager recruited to overhaul the CAB
process, reducing multimillion-dollar delays and budget overages by
streamlining approvals and scope management, leading strategic revisions that
minimized costly change requests and improved project timelines and budget adherence.
As a Senior Project Manager led high-impact IT projects
across diverse industries, delivering transformative results through strategic
planning, cross-functional leadership, and stakeholder management, with a
specialization in turning around troubled projects, implementing best practices,
and driving operational efficiency for scalable growth.
From 1996 to 2013
- IT Manager, Martinerea International
- Senior Project Manager, POC to IT for Care Group, IDR
- Senior Program Manager/Senior Network Engineer, Establishing Network Solutions, Inc.
- Network Engineer/Project Manager, Fore Front Golf
- Chief Technology Officer, Gant Oil Ltd.
- Senior Consultant/Project Manager, Keane Inc. (Tennessee Department of Transportation)
- Project Manager, CIGNA/Medicare
- Project Manager, The Metropolitan Nashville Public School System
- Sr. Project Manager of Infrastructure, Dell
- Project Manager, Community Hospital Systems
- Director of Information Technology, Columbia HCA/OneSource
- Team Leader/Network Engineer, Unisys (Corrections Corporation of America)
- Avaya Consultant/Consultant, DuPont
- Owner and Sr. Consultant
With a focus on
leveraging advanced technology, strategic project management, and leadership, I
offer tailored solutions that drive business transformation and growth. Whether
it’s optimizing IT infrastructure, establishing high-performing PMOs, or leading
teams through complex challenges, my expertise turns technological obstacles
into opportunities for success. Each solution is designed to align with your
business goals, ensuring sustainable growth and a competitive edge in today's
ever-evolving digital landscape.