1. Kevin Cory
17494 Orchard Ave kevin@corysite.com
Omaha, NE 68135 (402) 999-0272
Accomplished Technology Delivery Executive
Summary • Senior Executive experienced in establishing and operating
enterprise initiatives over 20K hrs.
• Define and implement 100+ person operating structures and solution
delivery teams
• Expertise in Microsoft, Java and Open Source platforms
• Passionate Enterprise Architect with expertise in multiple industry
standard frameworks
• Technology delivery process optimization coach and change leader
• Proven success working with board and officer level stakeholders
Experience Owner, Aceara Inc.
2008 – Present ! Omaha, NE
IT Process consulting firm focused on program execution, optimizing
process designs and enterprise architecture.
Organizational Change Leader, Client – Trustmark Insurance
2014 – 2015 ! Chicago, IL
Engagement to transition project roles from contractors to staff with
follow on engagement to establish vendor management program.
• Migrated roles for IT Operations, Product Management, DevOps and
Customer Engagement saving over $1M in contract fees
• Completed initiative on schedule and 40% under budget
• Implemented vendor assessment, metrics and selection processes
VP Solution Delivery, Client – Starview Inc.
2012 – 2014 ! San Jose, CA
Engagement to establish solution delivery organization focused on
client delivery and sales initiatives
• Conducted 5 pilot initiatives and $400K in service fees in 6 months
• Recovered critical client relationship protecting potential sales of
over $20M
eCommerce Enterprise Architect, Client – WoltersKluwer
2010 – 2012 ! Chicago, IL
Engagement to act as Chief Architect and Product Manager for
enterprise Websphere Commerce platform adoption.
• Developed financial models including CBA and ROI validating
profitability of migration within 18 months
• Managed over 100 implementation vendors and business partners
• Migrated LWW, KluwerLaw and CCH to enterprise platform producing
over 70K orders in the first 12 months.
PCI Program Manager, Client - Physicians Mutual
2009 – 2010 ! Omaha, NE
Engagement to lead initiative adopting new payment strategy and
eliminating PCI Compliance risks
• Utilized Agile methodology to achieve solution design and complete
vendor selection ahead of schedule
• Eliminated PCI Compliance penalties & risks

2. Kevin Cory
17494 Orchard Ave kevin@corysite.com
Omaha, NE 68135 (402) 999-0272
Experience
(Cont.)
Organizational Change Leader, Client – Pekin Insurance
2008 – 2009 ! Pekin, IL
Engagement to conduct organizational assessment and follow on
engagement to reengineer IT organization of 75 professionals
• Completed Phase 1 under budget to evaluate staff effectiveness,
develop process value streams and identify resource management
gaps resulting in award of Phase 2 to implement improvements
• Completed Phase 2 using COBIT, ITIL, TOGAF and RUP frameworks
for formal roles, processes and responsibilities for all positions
• Adoption of new organization structure, operating procedures and
daily training sessions to complete initiative ahead of schedule
• Eliminated HR risks and staff turnover through enhanced role
definitions and formal evaluation processes
CIO/COO, Livemercial
2007 – 2008 ! Valparaiso, IN
Implemented operational tools and processes to stabilize Livemercial
eCommerce platform resulting in 100% SLA capabilities
• Implemented open source management tools including Nagios,
SNORT and Cactus to identify and resolve operational risks
• Established security threat management strategy and processes
• Developed an integrated architecture strategy with Kodak enabling
acquisition of the All-in-one printer contract.
Director of Enterprise Architecture, CNA Insurance
2006 – 2007 ! Chicago, IL
Led team of 25 enterprise architecture experts in information,
application and technology domains responsible for strategic
management of the IT investment
• Implemented TOGAF and certification of the architecture team
standardizing EA practices and addressing strategic planning failures
• Led the adoption of an architecture repository and modeling toolset
producing reusable assets to reduce project delivery costs
• Established Architecture Review Board to ensure awareness and
acceptance of critical enterprise solution strategies
• Conducted employee management activities including performance
reviews, goals planning and recruiting strategies
Owner, DawningPoint Inc.
2004 – 2006 ! Thousand Oaks, CA
Founded a consulting organization specializing in program leadership
and technology strategy services.
• Provided leadership coaching for silicon valley startup venture to
assist in venture capitol activities
• Saved $1M in cost overruns for periodical distribution firm by
negotiating delivery conflicts with the software vendor.

3. Kevin Cory
17494 Orchard Ave kevin@corysite.com
Omaha, NE 68135 (402) 999-0272
Experience
(Cont.)
Senior Manager / Director, Deloitte
1990 - 2004
Various roles including the development leader for Corptax and
engagement owner for numerous client delivery projects ranging from
10K to 50K staff hours
Director of Development, Deloitte Tax Technologies
2000 – 2004 ! Thousand Oaks, CA
Managed software team responsible for 8 commercial products
including industry first web based tax compliance package
• Introduced distributed delivery team utilizing 3rd
party offshore
engineers doubling delivery capacity while maintaining costs
• Led customer sessions for annual user conference of 1000 attendees
• Managed $20M budget and release plans for entire product line
• Developed training plans, career goals, improvement plans and
recruiting strategy for engineering organization of over 100 people
Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting (including Polaris acquisition)
1990 – 2000 ! Chicago, IL
Provide technical expertise and leadership to enterprise client
engagements
• Recognized as the highest sales contributor for a Senior Manager in
the Chicago practice
• Led solution architecture activities to construct a new $40M clearing
system for the Options Clearing Corp.
• Created new development methodology and delivery of a claims
management system avoiding line of business failure CNA insurance
• Resolved defects in hand-held trading system for the Chicago
Mercantile Exchange
• Founding member of the Technology Architecture Practice
established to address technical engagement failures
• Joint author and training facilitator for new methodology Framework
for Computing Solutions adopted across the global firm
Sergeant, USAF
1984 - 1990
Computer Operations, Communications and Small Computer support
as part of the Air Force Communications Command
• Assignments in Victorville CA, Crete Greece and Sacramento CA
Education • UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - Computer Science
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE – Consulting SIG Member
• The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) – Certification
• ISACA - Member
• USAF - Computer Systems Certifications, Program Management
Certifications
Awards &
Affiliations
• Omaha Parks Foundation – Vice President, Board Member
• Air Force Commendation Medal + Oak Leaf Cluster
• Air Force Meritorious Achievement Medal