Neil Kakita
Education
W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
MBA, Business Administration 2002-01-01 - 2004-01-01
W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
MAIS, Accountancy and Information Systems 2002-01-01 - 2004-01-01
USC Marshall School of Business
BS, Business Administration 1990-01-01 - 1994-01-01
Flintridge Prep
, 1984-01-01 - 1986-01-01Work Experience
Stealth Startup
Current
Stealth Startup
Republic Services
2023-09-01 - 2024-07-01
Republic Services
Wells Fargo
2014-06-01 - 2023-09-01
Wells Fargo
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
2010-10-01 - 2014-06-01
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
Skills
Summary
VALUE PROPOSITION ► I am highly effective in team leadership and strategic planning, with experience delivering results using innovative technologies and processes to drive transformational initiatives within large, complex organizations. ► My success is driven by my ability to analyze processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvements in efficiency, productivity, and effectiveness. SUMMARY ► Engaging strategy and business planning leader possessing a winning blend of subject matter expertise, skill in continuous improvement, and practical experience in large enterprise organizations. ► Leverages a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning talent and focus with organizational objectives. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS ★ With Wells Fargo & Co., served in multiple roles designing strategic plans and roadmaps for enterprise IT, risk testing and validation, and business planning and transformation. ★ Serves as the lead member of an Agile team handling a $200M investment. ★ In a prior role with CSC, led client engagement/internal account management for a major Fortune 500 client. Supervised multiple consulting teams and held key client relationships across a $10-20M/year book of business. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ Specialties: Strategic Transformation, Leading-Edge Digital Solutions, Improving Efficiency and Productivity, Change Management, Executive Presentations, Risk Testing & Validation, Fortune 500 Experience, IT Strategies, Business Roadmaps, Technology Innovator, Patent Holder
