Not all Virtual CIO’s are the same.  Jay Hawkinson has been unlocking business value for over 35 years.  As a young programmer he was the first person to develop the technology that allowed people to get paint that matched and dispensed in a matter of minutes, and many years later he is still bringing that creativity and know-how to Corporate leaders all over the globe.

As an executive leader in Technology, AI, and Data, Jay Hawkinson brings over 20 years of experience transforming data capabilities into substantial business value. He specializes in guiding organizations to unlock strategic advantages through data-driven solutions that enhance growth, operational efficiency, and competitive positioning. His work has been recognized by prestigious honors, including the 2023 Informatica Innovation Award for Business Acceleration, the 2024 ICON Top 100 Data & Analytics Professionals, and membership in the Forbes Technology Council.

Known for his results-driven approach that accelerates outcomes and empowers teams, Jay identifies critical opportunities for improvement and builds robust, scalable data strategies. He has led transformative initiatives across industry-leading global organizations, including Lamb Weston, Valmont Industries, AFL, and Belden. His strategies are anchored in a clear business vision, ensuring data and AI investments deliver measurable gains.

Some Highlights:

• As a Senior IT leader he has led IT in manufacturing, CPG, service, engineering, health care, and education companies.  Jay utilizes technology to further mission-critical business initiatives, drive IT and organizational transformation while supporting multibillion-dollar operations. He offers broad-based business background with experience fueling change through people, processes and technology.
• Leveraging a strategic approach to resolving business challenges, and maximizing IT value, he has delivered gains in client satisfaction of up to 83%. Utilizing technology and Lean tools to improve efficiencies, companies have seen revenue increases of $20M, while having they’re overall IT spend reduce by 30%.

As your Virtual CIO, he will help you make the same sort of gains.  From assisting with digital transformation, managing large and small projects, making sure IT and the business are fused together, strategic hiring of the right team, implementing ERP, running the technical operation or moving to the cloud, Jay can help you be successful!

In addition to Virtual CIO services, Jay is building his consulting organization Hawksroost Consulting.  If you are interested in our services, or joining our team, please contact us!