Converting Complex Enterprise Challenges Into Scalable, Commercially Viable AI Solutions
Senior Director-level AI and technology transformation leader. As Lead Solution Executive for the AI Shared Practice, served as the pre-sales quarterback for AI-enabled opportunities — guiding pursuits from intake through solution architecture, pricing, SOW development, negotiation, and transition to delivery across Application Modernization, Integration, Agile DevOps, and AI-SDLC.
Three Reasons Recruiters Short-List Him
Bridges Technical Depth & Executive Strategy
Talks COBOL modernization with a CTO and ROI modeling with a CFO — in the same meeting. Most leaders are strong on one side; Jory operates fluently in both.
Delivers Measurable Outcomes, Not Activity
$100M+ in cumulative business value. 25–40% cost reductions. 300% faster time-to-market. Every engagement tied to hard numbers the CFO can verify.
Builds Teams That Perform
500+ leaders coached. 7× President's Club. Leads from the front — in the room for hard conversations, accountable to results, invested in people who outgrow him.
Meet Jory In His Own Words
A quick, personal overview of Jory's experience, approach, and what he's looking for next.
Voices of Trust
Testimonials from leaders at IBM, Red Hat, TEKsystems Global Services, and Oracle.
"I have known Jory since IBM acquired FileNet when Jory became part of my team of Technical Sales specialists. Jory is a dedicated and talented professional. He is an excellent communicator both internally and externally. I have personally observed Jory work through difficult situations with ease and professionalism. Jory has all the skills necessary to be a strong, empathetic, and motivating leader."
Senior Director.
AI Transformation Leader.
Senior Director-level AI and technology transformation leader responsible for converting complex enterprise challenges into scalable, commercially viable AI-enabled solutions. Leads strategic pursuits and transformation programs from executive discovery and qualification through solution architecture, operating-model design, financial modeling, contract development, negotiation, and transition to delivery.
As Lead Solution Executive for the AI Shared Practice, served as the pre-sales quarterback for AI-enabled opportunities across Application Modernization, Integration, Agile DevOps, and AI-SDLC. Designed and leads a shared AI solutioning model — a horizontal layer across all practices — with a single enterprise intake and governance process. Routes opportunities through OWN, CO-SOLUTION, CONSULT, and HANDOFF, defining the One Metric That Matters, acceptance criteria, and value-realization plans while maintaining executive accountability and decision traceability.
Directs cross-functional teams spanning AI, application modernization, cloud, data, integration, Agile/DevOps, managed services, cybersecurity, delivery, legal, privacy, and strategic partners. 20+ years across TEKsystems Global Services, Pega, Red Hat, IBM, and Oracle. 7× President's Club. 312% of quota (2014).
Currently seeking Senior Director / VP roles in AI Transformation, AI Solutions Leadership, Technology Transformation, or Application Modernization.
Measured Outcomes, Not Just Strategy
Annual revenue impact across modernization and transformation initiatives
Enterprise clients supported through strategic discovery, solutioning, and delivery alignment
Performance above target in solution leadership and growth contribution
Legacy-to-AWS modernization initiative across 50+ legacy applications
Cost reduction achieved through cloud modernization strategy
Performance improvement through modernization execution
AI-powered retail transformation initiative
Revenue impact from AI personalization and digital experience improvements
Strategy Is Only Valuable
When It Becomes Execution
"Transformation is not about replacing technology. It is about unlocking the next version of the business."
Jory's leadership approach is rooted in clarity, accountability, trust, and measurable outcomes. He bridges the gap between boardroom strategy and delivery reality — helping teams define what matters, simplify complexity, and move with purpose.
Enterprise Transformation Experience
TEKsystems Global Services / Allegis Group
Global Services Solution Executive — Application Modernization
✦ $100M+ annual portfolio target · 39%+ GP margin delivered
Pega Systems
Sr. Solutions Consultant — Insurance & Financial Services
✦ 132% quota · $8.5M regulatory penalty avoided at USAA Bank
Red Hat / IBM
Sr. Solutions Consultant — Middleware & OpenShift
✦ 121% quota · Walmart $15.2M SYB / $40M total book
Oracle
Sr. Solutions Consultant — Digital Experiences (DX) Middleware
✦ Business-outcome focused digital transformation
Jitterbit
Sr. Client Software Solutions Architect — SaaS Integration & API
✦ Cloud/on-prem integrations for enterprise platforms
IBM Corp.
Sr. Client Software Solutions Specialist / Architect
✦ ECM, BPM, FileNet, Case Management, eForms
IBM / USA Consulting
Sr. Information Technology Specialist → Solutions Architect
✦ IBM FileNet expert · trusted advisor to sales teams & partners
Named Client Wins & Transformations
Real engagements — named clients, real dollars, verified outcomes. Jory served as Solutions Executive or Lead Solutions Architect on each.
✦ USAA Bank
Real-Time Decision Hub & Customer Service Modernization
132% Quota · Solutions Executive
Implemented Pega Customer Service and Next-Best-Action across Bank, P&C, and Life. Lowered member attrition, raised NPS, increased first-call resolution. Reenvisioned 19M cases in real-time banking.
✦ Walmart & BNSF Railway
IT Cost Reduction, API Modernization & IoT at Scale
121% Quota · Solutions Consultant
Led cloud-native modernization for Walmart including DevOps, eCommerce growth (8–10% online), and emerging tech. BNSF: converted 2 billion API calls to new API management, deployed IoT sensors, iBPMS.
✦ Starbucks Corporation
Next-Gen POS Platform — NGCommerce App Dev
$6M Net New Win · Solutions Executive
Jory served as Solution Executive for a $6M net new win at Starbucks to build their in-house next-gen point-of-sale platform (NGCommerce), replacing Oracle Simphony and rewiring Order Capture, Order Management, and Store State. Success measured by barista NPS.
✦ Southern Company Gas
Maximo Implementation — Project Matrix
$3.4M Renewal · Solutions Executive
Jory served as Solution Executive when Southern Company Gas brought their Maximo + GIS implementation in-house from EY, selecting TEKsystems as their trusted capacity partner for Project Matrix. Immediate start, multi-year extension potential.
✦ Santander Bank, N.A.
UAT Testing Appian — CSAT: Exceeded Expectations
NPS Promoter · Solution Executive
Named Solution Executive on the Santander Bank engagement. Client praised strategic alignment, responsive communication, and seamless resource transition management. CSAT results: Successful, Exceeded Expectations, NPS Promoter — no improvement notes.
✦ Occidental Petroleum (Oxy)
AI Center of Excellence Partnership
Strategic E2E Win · Published Win Story
Featured in a published TEKsystems win story. Strategic E2E pursuit engaging Oxy's AI Center of Excellence innovation lead. Multi-week sequencing strategy led to a pivotal partnership in AI-driven modernization.
Where Strategy Meets Modernization
Application Modernization
Legacy assessment, cloud migration, platform modernization, technical debt reduction, scalable architecture.
Business Technology Strategy
Aligning enterprise technology investments with business outcomes, growth priorities, and operational transformation.
AI & Intelligent Automation
Using AI, automation, and data-driven workflows to improve productivity, customer experience, and business performance.
Cloud & Platform Strategy
Cloud-native modernization, OpenShift, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, hybrid cloud, and platform operating models.
Agile, DevOps & Delivery Acceleration
Improving execution speed, quality, collaboration, release cycles, and engineering culture.
Enterprise Integration
API strategy, microservices, system connectivity, legacy integration, and digital ecosystem modernization.
Executive Solutioning
Discovery, stakeholder alignment, SOW creation, pricing, roadmap development, and value-based consulting.
Technical Depth, Quantified
Proficiency levels across the six pillars that define Jory's expertise — for quick keyword matching and capability assessment.
Cloud Platforms
AI & Data
App Modernization
Integration
Pre-Sales & Solutioning
Leadership
Business Fluency + Technical Depth
Jory operates at the intersection of executive strategy, technical modernization, and practical delivery. He understands how to communicate with business leaders, architects, delivery teams, and clients — translating complex technology challenges into clear business decisions and measurable outcomes.
Built Through Resilience. Focused on Impact.
Behind the executive profile is a story of resilience, accountability, and relentless growth. Jory's leadership is shaped by real life, hard-earned perspective, and a deep belief that transformation is personal before it becomes organizational.
That perspective shows up in how he leads teams, builds trust, navigates pressure, and helps organizations move forward when the path is complex.
"The best leaders are not built in comfort. They are built through pressure, purpose, and the decision to keep moving forward."
Is Jory the Right Fit for Your Role?
Everything a recruiter or hiring manager needs to quickly assess alignment — role targets, ideal company profile, compensation expectations, and cultural fit signals.
Target Roles
- →Senior Director / VP of AI Transformation
- →VP of AI Solutions & Strategy
- →Head of AI Shared Services / AI Practice
- →VP of Application Modernization
- →Director of Enterprise Architecture
- →VP of Pre-Sales / Solutions Engineering
- →Associate Partner / Technology Consulting Leader
- →VP of Client Technology Strategy
Strong Match If Your Role…
- ✓Requires executive stakeholder alignment and board-level communication
- ✓Needs someone who bridges business strategy with technical execution
- ✓AI strategy, shared services, or practice-building mandate
- ✓Application modernization, cloud transformation, or AI governance focus
- ✓Hybrid or remote-friendly leadership culture
- ✓Values outcome-oriented delivery, not just process compliance
- ✓Collaborative decision-making with autonomous execution authority
Not the Right Fit If…
- ✗Pure individual contributor or staff augmentation roles
- ✗Heavily bureaucratic environments with low tolerance for initiative
- ✗Roles requiring deep detail work (precise, repetitive, compliance-only)
- ✗No path to executive authority or expanded responsibility
Location & Logistics
Based in: Dallas / McKinney, TX (DFW)
Work model: Hybrid or remote preferred. Open to travel for client-facing executive roles.
Relocation: Open to discussing for the right VP/Director opportunity.
Authorization: US Citizen — no sponsorship needed.
Ideal Company Profile
- →Enterprise software, cloud services, or technology consulting firm
- →Global IT services company (systems integrator, Big 4 tech, boutique)
- →Technology vendor seeking a client-facing executive leader
- →Enterprise or Fortune 500 internal IT leadership
Awards & Recognition
- President's Club — 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2016, 2018
- SE/SC of the Quarter — 8 times
- 312% of Quota (2014)
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- IBM Extreme Blue Tech Leadership
- IBM Global Sales School Graduate
Ready to have a conversation?
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Institutions and platforms behind Jory's 40+ certifications
Ideas That Move Enterprises Forward
Why Application Modernization Fails Without Business Alignment
The Executive Case for Reducing Technical Debt
AI Is Not a Feature — It Is a Business Model Shift
Legacy Systems Are Not the Problem. Unclear Strategy Is.
From Cloud Migration to Business Transformation
What Modernization Leaders Need From Their Consulting Partners
One Mind. Many Dimensions.
Strategy and modernization are the headline. The full story is broader — engineer, scientist, artist, musician, writer, and lifelong learner. Curiosity doesn't have a job description.
Ready to Modernize What Matters?
For organizations looking to modernize platforms, align strategy with execution, accelerate delivery, and create measurable business outcomes, Jory brings the leadership, experience, and perspective to help move the work forward.
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