Seeking a remote or global leadership role where I can drive strategy, operations, and AI-powered transformation. I’m focused on scaling inclusive systems, optimizing delivery frameworks, and aligning people, platforms, and processes to support long-term growth.
Dewayne DeRozzo
@dewaynederozzo
COO building AI-enabled platforms across U.S., U.K., EMEA. Founding architect of the 988 Unified Platform. Open to COO, VP Ops, and Chief of Staff.
What I'm looking for
Dewayne DeRozzo is a Chief Operating Officer building AI-enabled platforms and monetization systems across the U.S., U.K., and EMEA. Currently COO at WideXP, he leads operating and commercialization systems for a global AI engineering firm. He was one of the founding architects of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Unified Platform, the largest public sector platform launch in U.S. history, delivered inside a nearly $1B federal initiative serving 16M+ people annually across 20 states and 180+ agencies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
WideXP
WideXP
Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Greenfield COO leading AI-enabled operating and commercialization systems across the U.S., U.K., and EMEA. Built the operating system and partner-led GTM that grew ARR 186% in 12 months across a 5-country footprint, with direct leadership of 8 department heads and matrixed authority across a 300-person delivery network.
Promoted post-launch to govern steady-state national operations of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Unified Platform. Owned $10M+ vendor ecosystem, rebuilt a 15-person PMO into a national delivery organization, and scaled execution capacity 20-30% across 20 states and 180+ agencies serving 16M+ people annually.
Founding Architect, 988 Unified Platform
Oct 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 3 months)
0-to-1 Platform Build & Launch: Held end-to-end ownership from concept through national launch of the 988 Unified Platform,
integrating CRM, voice, text and chat routing, workforce management, analytics, and crisis-response workflows into a
mission-critical platform supporting 24/7 national crisis-response operations.
Senior Director, Technology & Innovation
Marymount Manhattan College
Jul 2018 - Aug 2022 (4 years 1 month)
Build & Adoption: Led an enterprise digital identity deployment unifying access, payments, engagement, and campus services, achieving 90% adoption.
Commercial Revenue Creation: Created the institution's first recurring revenue stream beyond tuition through a 10-location commerce marketplace generating $200K+ annually.
Head of Infrast & Strategic Initiatives
Marymount Manhattan College
Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 (2 years 11 months)
7-year mandate to modernize fragmented institutional platform infrastructure, delivering one of the earliest institutional AI-enabled deployments years ahead of the enterprise AI wave. Unified 4 departments onto a single governed platform at 90% adoption, generated $100K-$225K in annual platform revenue, and delivered full digital transformation through COVID-19 with zero disruption.
Information Technology Operations Lead
Dillard University
Aug 2008 - May 2014 (5 years 9 months)
Led infrastructure recovery and modernization efforts following major regional disruption, restoring resilient technology environments across academic and administrative operations. Implemented scalable infrastructure and security architecture supporting long-term system resilience and continuity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Capella University
Master of Business Administration, Marketing & Technology
2020 - 2021
Focused on the intersection of Marketing and Technology, gaining expertise in modern business strategies. Developed advanced skills in market analysis and technological integration for business growth.
Dillard University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
2008 - 2012
Specialized in Multimedia Journalism and Computer Science, building a strong foundation in both communication and technical fields. Acquired skills in digital media production and fundamental computer science principles.
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