David Douglas
@daviddouglas
Accomplished Senior Executive with expertise in operational excellence.
What I'm looking for
I am an accomplished Senior Executive with over 20 years of experience in driving operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and business transformation. My career has been marked by a consistent ability to align technology and operations with business objectives, delivering scalable solutions that enhance profitability. I have a proven track record in IT service management, operations governance, and process optimization, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions integration.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led cross-functional teams, managed large-scale budgets, and implemented proprietary AI systems that provide actionable insights and foster operational growth. My leadership roles at Scientific Games International have allowed me to direct operations across multiple data centers, oversee significant budgets, and pioneer innovative systems that analyze real-time and historical data for enterprise-wide insights.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Vice President, North America Service Management
Scientific Games International
Jan 2015 - Apr 2024 (9 years 3 months)
Directed operations across 18 data centers, field services, and customer support, overseeing an $80M annual budget and leading a team of 900+ employees. Enhanced operational efficiencies by consolidating technology centers and adopting ITIL-based processes.
Senior Director, Service Management
Scientific Games International
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)
Improved service quality by establishing new service standards and operational best practices, delivering cost savings through optimized service desk and achieving a 99.9% system availability rate.
Senior Director, Lottery Systems Operations
Scientific Games International
Jun 2008 - Jan 2012 (3 years 7 months)
Directed data center operations and disaster recovery solutions for major state lotteries, achieving $2M in annual savings through strategic consolidation.
Owner / President
3D Interactive Marketing
May 2004 - Jan 2009 (4 years 8 months)
Founded a digital advertising company specializing in interactive media and full-motion graphics.
Director, Lottery Systems Operations
Scientific Games International
Mar 2006 - Jun 2008 (2 years 3 months)
Managed jurisdictional accounts generating $45 million in revenue, achieving a 38% profit margin through strategic contract negotiations and effective project execution.
Regional Director, US Operations
International Gaming Technologies - IGT
May 2004 - Mar 2006 (1 year 10 months)
Directed data center operations for a global provider of gaming technology and lottery services. Centralized 26 US sites into a single data center, reducing costs and boosting gross profits by 262%.
Deputy Account General Manager
International Gaming Technologies - IGT
Jan 2000 - May 2004 (4 years 4 months)
Directed administration, customer service, support, operations, software, sales, and marketing, leading a team of 60 employees. Enhanced productivity by 182% through comprehensive process improvements.
Account General Manager
International Gaming Technologies - IGT
Mar 1995 - Jan 2000 (4 years 10 months)
Oversaw operations for accounts generating $45M in revenue, achieving a 40% margin and delivering a $12M system conversion on time and under budget.
General Manager/Technical Services Manager
International Gaming Technologies - IGT
May 1989 - Jan 1995 (5 years 8 months)
Implemented and directed customer support and field services, ensuring high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction, meeting all SLAs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Tulane University Freeman School of Business
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed the Masters of Business Administration Executive Program focusing on advanced business strategies and leadership skills.
Chadwick University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, covering essential business principles and practices.
Washburn Institute of Technology
Electronics Engineering Degree, Electronics Engineering
Obtained a degree in Electronics Engineering, focusing on the principles of electronics and engineering technology.
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