Vice President Information Technology
"Technology should drive measurable performance—not complexity, downtime, or wasted capital"
"I've led transformation from both the client side and the consulting side, I bring a practical understanding of what actually works for business not just what looks good in a vendor deck"
phone: 832-326-6786
email: shanarrington1@gmail.com
website: shanarrington.com
www.linkedin.com/in/shanton-arrington-72b71636
About Me
Technology should drive measurable performance—not complexity, downtime, or wasted capital. I help executive teams transform IT/OT infrastructure, modernize enterprise systems, and build high-performing digital teams that directly impact production, uptime, and EBITDA. As a Vice President of Information Technology with 15+ years leading digital transformation across global manufacturing and industrial organizations, my work centers on making systems more reliable, integrating ERP/MES/CRM environments, migrating to secure cloud architectures, and ensuring IT becomes a strategic enabler—not a cost burden.
Because I've led transformation from both the client side and the consulting side, I bring a practical understanding of what actually works on the plant floor, not just what looks good in a vendor deck.
Over the last decade and a half, I've scaled IT organizations, harmonized enterprise applications across multinational facilities, deployed AI-driven automation that cut support costs by millions, and partnered with CFOs and boards to align technology investments with financial performance. I've also led teams supporting 40,000+ users across North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
What I do:
- Executive IT strategy and digital transformation roadmaps for manufacturing and industrial operations
- ERP, CRM, MES, WMS, and HRIS selection, implementation, and integration across multi-site environments
- Smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives—IoT deployment, AI/ML automation, predictive maintenance
- Cloud migration and infrastructure modernization (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Cybersecurity, disaster recovery, business continuity, and regulatory compliance (SOX, GDPR, GAAP)
- ITSM/ITIL service management optimization and helpdesk automation
- Agile and Scaled Agile transformation for IT and production teams
- IT organization scaling, talent development, vendor management, and P&L oversight
Who I serve:
Manufacturing & Industrial Companies
Steel, cement, construction materials, automotive, heavy equipment
Mid-Market to Enterprise Organizations
Complex, multi-site operations (North America, EMEA, LATAM, APAC)
Executive Leadership
CIOs, CTOs, COOs, CFOs, and plant leadership managing digital transformation, system integration, or IT turnarounds
Growth-Stage Companies
Companies preparing for M&A, venture funding, or major system modernization initiatives
Organizations Facing Challenges
Organizations struggling with IT/OT silos, outdated infrastructure, vendor lock-in, or unsustainable support costs
How I think:
IT must serve the business, not the other way around.
Every dollar spent should tie to measurable production, uptime, or margin improvement.
Integration beats fragmentation.
Harmonized ERP/MES/CRM systems eliminate silos, speed up work orders, and give leaders real-time visibility.
Cloud and AI aren't magic—but when deployed with clear ROI, governance, and change management, they're transformational.
The best IT leaders build teams, not tickets.
Servant leadership, talent development, and empowerment beat command-and-control every time.
Manufacturing moves fast.
Technology strategy must be agile enough to keep pace with production realities.
Let's Connect
If you're planning a digital transformation, scaling IT operations, or fixing a stalled implementation, connect here on LinkedIn.
For speaking engagements, board advisory, or consulting inquiries, send a DM with your challenge and timeline.
Shan Arrington