About

Robert (Rob) L. Childs is an accomplished CIO/CDIO-level technology and digital executive with a distinguished track record of leading enterprise transformation, operating model modernization, and large-scale digital platform innovation across regulated utilities, telecommunications, and global consulting environments. He is recognized for aligning technology strategy with business priorities to deliver sustainable growth, operational resilience, and customer-centric outcomes.

With leadership accountability for multi-billion-dollar transformation portfolios and $500M+ annual investment governance, Rob has led global organizations across enterprise technology, digital products, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and customer experience platforms. His experience spans enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, ERP modernization, AI enablement, and IoT-driven operations, enabling organizations to scale, innovate, and compete in rapidly evolving markets.

He is known for translating complex enterprise challenges into scalable, secure, and future-ready technology capabilities, consistently delivering measurable financial, operational, and strategic impact.

Leadership Philosopy

Rob's leadership philosophy is grounded in the belief that technology is a strategic driver of enterprise value, not a support function. He focuses on aligning technology, data, and customer experience with business strategy to enable growth, resilience, and long-term competitive advantage.

He leads with clarity, discipline, and accountability, building modern operating models and high-performing teams that deliver at scale. His approach integrates innovation with execution rigor, ensuring that transformation initiatives produce measurable outcomes while maintaining stability in mission-critical environments.

Rob emphasizes:

Customer-centric design and data-driven decision-making
Security, privacy, and resilience by design
Scalable platforms and simplified architectures
Cross-functional alignment and stakeholder engagement
Continuous innovation through AI, automation, and emerging technologies

Core Strengths
& Capabilties

Enterprise Transformation & Operating Model Redesign
Digital Platforms, Products & Customer Experience Leadership
Data, Analytics & AI Enablement (Generative, Conversational, Agentic AI)
IoT & Connected Operations (Grid, Network, Field Technologies)
Cybersecurity, Risk Management & DevSecOps Integration
Enterprise Architecture, Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization
ERP Transformation (Oracle Cloud, SAP) & Enterprise Systems
API-Led Integration & Data Platform Strategy
IT Financial Governance & $500M+ Investment Oversight
Global Team Leadership & Large-Scale Portfolio Execution

Career Highlights

Led enterprise-wide digital and technology transformation across regulated and complex environments, aligning strategy, operating models, and governance with business priorities.
Directed multi-billion-dollar transformation portfolios spanning digital platforms, infrastructure, enterprise systems, and customer experience.
Built the foundation for IoT-enabled operations, delivering large-scale network modernization (fiber, MPLS, private LTE) and enabling real-time operational visibility and smart capabilities.
Modernized mission-critical enterprise platforms, including customer facing and serving systems (Salesforce, Oracle, Amdocs, and SAP), ERP (Oracle Cloud), HR platforms (Workday), API ecosystems, and cloud-based data platforms.
Advanced AI and automation capabilities, including enterprise AI strategy and deployment of next-generation AI platforms to drive innovation and efficiency.
Strengthened cybersecurity posture and governance, embedding security, risk management, and resilience into enterprise-wide technology strategies.

Impact Metrics & Achievements

$2B+ enterprise digital transformation portfolio leadership
$500M+ annual technology investment governance
$18M first-year cost savings; $30M+ targeted run-rate savings
$10.5M annual OpEx savings through managed services transformation
$32M cumulative savings from ERP modernization
$4.5M annual savings from customer experience transformation
99.999% system availability across critical platforms
40% reduction in production incidents; 50% reduction in defect leakage
Large-scale deployment across 650+ sites enabling connected operations

Value Proposition

Rob brings a modern CIO/CDIO leadership profile focused on delivering measurable enterprise value through transformation, innovation, and operational excellence. He combines strategic vision with execution discipline to help organizations navigate complexity and achieve sustainable growth.

Rob enables organizations to:

Transform technology into a strategic growth driver
Build secure, scalable, and data-driven digital platforms
Enable IoT, AI, and real-time decision-making capabilities
Strengthen cybersecurity, governance, and enterprise resilience
Improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and cost performance

His ability to connect technology strategy, business outcomes, and stakeholder alignment positions him as a trusted executive partner for organizations undergoing large-scale transformation and modernization.

Closing Executive Statement

Rob is a trusted enterprise technology leader who brings the experience, judgment, and execution capability required to lead complex transformation at scale. His leadership is defined by a commitment to innovation, accountability, and value creation, enabling organizations to strengthen resilience, accelerate digital growth, and deliver meaningful, customer-centric outcomes.

Address

St Louis, MO 63105

Phone

314 250-5858

Email

robchildstech@gmail.com