Patrick Elson
Chief Technology Officer - Unit Business
Shell•North Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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Establish the company’s technical vision and leads all aspects of the company’s technological development. Directs the company’s strategic direction, development and future growth. Works in a consultative fashion with other department heads, such as marketing, production and operations as an advisor of technologies that may improve their efficiency and effectiveness. Provide leadership to department heads in a fashion that supports the company’s culture, mission and values. Conducts research and case studies on leading edge technologies and makes determinations on the probability of implementation. Acts as a good steward of Companies resources and ensures control of IT and IO departmental budgets. Collaborate & Partner for Outsourcing
Career Timeline
- ShellCurrent2017–Present· 9 yrs 9 mos
- Chief Technology OfficerCurrent2017–Present
- Aug 2006–Dec 2016· 10 yrs 4 mos
- Director, Information Technology ServicesAug 2006–Dec 2016
- 1995–Nov 2005· 10 yrs 10 mos
- Computer Technician1995–Nov 2005
Education
Bachelor's degree
Accounting and Computer Science
London School of Commerce, London, United Kingdom