Wylie Blanchard

　

Wylie Blanchard

Executive Advisor. Digital Strategist. Business Technology Expert.

Embrace the Adventure of Change & Disruption to Unlock Innovation.

ABOUT

Wylie Blanchard

Wylie Blanchard: Business Technology Speaker and Consultant

Wylie is a seasoned Technology Leader with over 20 years of experience in management and software analysis. His goal is to help working professionals improve their lives by teaching them how to effectively use technology to amplify their expertise and business success.

With expertise in Digital Marketing, Product Management, IT Service Management, Data-Analytics & Cybersecurity, Wylie is renowned for his ability to explain complex technical concepts in a way that is easy for non-technical audiences to understand. He believes that in today’s business landscape, independent business owners and organizational leaders must understand the advantages of integrating technology into their operations.

No longer can companies rely on one person or department to maintain their infrastructure and react to competitive demands. Leaders need to be knowledgeable about the technology available to them, what it can do for them now, and how to maximize its full potential. Wylie is passionate about researching and sharing the business impacts of current technology trends with other professionals, empowering them to improve their business lives.

Wylie is confident in his ability to help others leverage technology to achieve their goals, and he’s committed to continuing his work as a leader in the tech industry.

Wylie Blanchard: Business Technology Speaker and Consultant
MCSE: Data Management and Analytics by Microsoft. Microsoft Certified Professional.
Project Management Professional (PMP)® by Project Management Institute (PMI)
ITIL 4 ® Foundation by Axelos
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) by (ISC)²
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) by (ISC)²
Boardroom Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) by Digital Directors Network
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Data Management and Analytics
Project Management Professional (PMP)® by Project Management Institute (PMI)
ITIL 4 ® Foundation by Axelos
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) by (ISC)²
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) by (ISC)²
Boardroom Certified Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) by Digital Directors Network

Ready to Develop insightful strategies, Build innovative products and drive revenue growth?

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Highlights.

Technology leader with 20+ years of verifiable success in driving projects and managing teams.

Strategist and product owner for several consulting roles, leading project teams with over 75 stakeholders and driving the product lifecycles from start to completion.

Expertise in digital strategy, product ideation, database systems and analytics, managed services, infrastructure to cloud migration, and more.

Specialties: Growth Strategy, Product Management, eCommerce, Mobile, Cloud, Analytics, Digital, Branding.

Industries: Healthcare, Insurance; Finance, Energy, Non-Profit.

Strengths.

Spearheading new product development including strategy, design, launch and growth.

Developing growth strategies and tactical roadmaps to drive revenue.

Proven ability to design and implement highly successful digital products.

Experienced at managing cloud, digital and mobile solutions in Health & Financial Services.

Skilled at leading cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Ability to effectively prioritize critical projects to align with business objectives.

　

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Wylie Blanchard: Business Technology Consultant and Speaker 2023

Experience.

20+ years of verifiable success in driving projects and managing teams.

Started as: Coder, Web Developer, IT Consultant, Database Administrator, Business Intelligence Analyst/Developer.

Leadership Roles: Supervisor, IT Manager, Director, Executive Director, President, Founder.

　

Clients.

RR Donnelley,
Fortune 500 Communications Firm.

Health Care Service Corporation,
Fifth-Largest Health Insurer in the US.

College of DuPage,
Second Largest Provider of Undergraduate Education in the state of Illinois, after UIUC.

　

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(Up to 230km pr hr on Autobahn), Germany
Wylie Blanchard: Business Technology Consultant and Speaker 2020

Education.

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.),
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Gies College of Business.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Management,
Walden University – College of Management and Technology.

Associate of Science (A.S.) in Business,
Moraine Valley Community College – Department of Business.

　

10 Professional Specializations.

Certifications.

Project Management Professional (PMP),
PMI, 3377366.

IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL),
Axelos, GR671468197WB.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP),
(ISC)², 1469327.

　

115 Professional Certifications.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Wylie Blanchard: Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand - Chicago 2019 - SQL Saturday 825 | Benedictine University

Popular Speaking Topics.

My 1.5-Year Break From Social Media:
The Impact of Closing your Social Profiles and Reducing your Digital Footprint.

Myth #1 If You Build It They Will Come:
How to Determine the Effectiveness of your Digital Product.

Let’s Talk SMAC:
How Social, Mobile, Analytics, and Cloud Technologies are Reshaping Business.

Advance Your Career @ 5G LTE Speed:
How to Leverage the Internet to Dramatically Advance Your Career.

Get a World Class Web Presence that Wows:
Leverage the Web to become a World Class Leader.

The Cloud Watching Strategy: 
What Independent Business Owners Need to Know about Today’s Cloud Computing Landscape.

Securing Your Business and Technology:
What SMBs Need to Consider about Cyber Security, Federal & State Regulations and Corporate-Client Governance.

Just a sample of my expertise. To see more or discuss possible work >>

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