Boris Vishnevsky
Generative AI Strategist, CTO, Technology Transformation & Innovation Management, Cybersecurity
Boris excels in translating complex business strategies and demands into innovative AI-assisted platforms and business solutions, consistently delivering substantial economic benefits to organizations. He has envisioned, designed, and realized multiple first-of-its-kind, AI-assisted business applications through seamless architecture and platform integrations.
His technical prowess is unparalleled, covering a wide range of critical areas such as leadership, learning and skills development, AI/ML-based solutions, data lifecycle management, governance, risk and compliance, cybersecurity, and cyber economics, as well as ERP and CRM platforms. Boris's deep technical expertise is matched by his extensive experience with business processes and workflow optimization across various industrial sectors, including federal and state government, finance, insurance, healthcare, and public safety.
Furthermore, Boris has conducted numerous technology due diligence assessments, risk evaluations, and compliance checks as part of mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and SPAC transactions. This comprehensive experience underscores his ability to lead and innovate across multiple domains, making him a valuable asset to any organization looking to navigate the complex landscape of modern technology and business.
EXPERIENCE
Jul 2023-Present
Senior Director, AI-Led Technology and Business Transformation, Cybersecurity, and Innovation Management
Leads the Innovation Center of Excellence (CoE). His primary goal is to align critical Maximus capabilities with organizational priorities and to evolve innovation processes and models to improve maturity and lead the realization of the business value of innovation. Redesigned processes, established a governance model, and developed a maturity model for innovation management. Established partnerships between Innovation CoE and Maximus business units. Regularly educates internal leaders to accelerate the adoption of AI/ML, Cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
Jul 2021-2023
Senior Director | Managing Principal
Advisor to C-suite executives. Responsible for developing technology strategies, roadmaps, integrated solutions, technology risk assessments, and cybersecurity engagements and offerings. Partnered with sales executives to drive business development, oversee negotiations, and lead Organizational Change.
Jul 2017-May 2022
Adjunct Professor | Ph.D. Adviser
Designed and taught Enabling Technologies for Digital Transformation curriculum as part of the Strategic Leadership Ph.D. program at the School of Business and Leadership. Mentored and advised Ph.D. students, led independent studies, and co-authored papers and research. Facilitated cloud-based practicum in artificial intelligence (AI) and learning. Presented at international conferences in Systems Thinking.
Sep 2018-Jul 2021
Principal, Complex Solutions & Cybersecurity
Led the integrated solutions and cybersecurity practice as part of the Slalom cross-market team (Emerge). Managed identity and access management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM) engagements. Actualized cloud-oriented technology strategies, requests for proposal (RFP) responses, and multi-cloud transformation projects. Directed the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) and the project management offices (PMOs). Worked with multiple large matrixed teams. Provided technology leadership and guidance across various geographies.
Sep 2013-May 2017
Director, Client Architect
Promoted to execute technology transformation strategy and lead the innovation of hybrid cloud-based cybersecurity and other business solutions for Ernst & Young (EY) and distribution sector companies. Guided and directed IBM and Clients' business and technical teams.
Mar 2011-Sept 2013
Client CTO
Drove strategic technology and client-focused cross-industry initiatives. Facilitated technology and skills transfer between IBM and the Big Four consulting companies. Established IBM mentoring programs at Villanova, Temple, and Thomas Jefferson universities. Managed hundreds of direct and indirect reports.
Jan 2007-Mar 2011
Director, Solutions Architect
Led advanced analytics, security, content management, and modernization solutions for NYC governmental agencies, including the New York City Police Department (NYPD), HHC, HHS, NYCHA, and other city agencies.
Built and delivered technology solutions for Eli Lilly, J&J, GSK, DuPont, Express Scripts/Medco, and AmerisourceBergen. Managed large-scale technology adoption and cloud transformation initiatives. Led go-to-market strategy and implementation of modern e-commerce and collaboration solutions.
RESULTS
Pitched and won new business accounts valued at more than $10M.
Grew value exchange ($100M) between IBM and EY, focusing on EY's business transformation for supply chain, big data, cybersecurity, hybrid cloud, machine learning, and IBM cognitive computing.
Generated $50+M in revenue by guiding the transformation of New York City into a “smart city” by launching new business integration, analytics, and application modernization solutions for various government agencies, to expand capacity for public safety, healthcare, and social services.
EXPERTISE
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATION
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
MULTI-CLOUD and AI / ML
CYBERSECURITY
TECHNOLOGY, STANDARDS,
COMPLIANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE
OPERATIONAL & INNOVATION STANDARD COMPLIANCE
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION
INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM,
PARTNERSHIP and ALLIANCES
TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL
TEAM LEADERSHIP
OKRs/KPIs MANAGEMENT
CONTINUED PROCESS
IMPROVEMENT
​TESTIMONIALS
CEO of Healthcare Delivery
Boris carries a basket of incredible “golden nails and unique tools” that he assembled over the years, and he knows precisely where to apply these nails using what tool to re-enforce the structure and prevent the roof of the corporation from falling.
Q & A
Why did you choose your profession?
Since high school, I have loved computer technology and mathematics, which drove me to study applied math, computers, system engineering, and information science, and participate in many math competitions solving puzzles and problems. My curiosity about technology propelled me to engage in various phases of technology development and deployment. I began my career by building modern content and knowledge management systems, enterprise identity management, and cyber security. Soon, I transitioned to implementation services, adapting and customizing the developed systems to customer needs and automating core business functions.
As the pace of technological evolution accelerated, my interests were advancing as well. I began helping Fortune 500 companies to address legacy systems constraints and orchestrate business-to-business (B2B) interactions to unlock new business growth opportunities. In the post-digital era, the confluence of cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital platforms introduced new challenges for many organizations and the need for technology advisory services. Advisory services have become a logical progression in my interests and career, focusing on innovative ways to blend business and technology, helping executives rationalize the transformation toward the digital-first enterprise.
Clients benefit from my knowledge of many technology systems and platforms, my experience with all phases of technology development, and the integration of business and technology into the core business function. I still love solving puzzles that now take on the form of business-technology challenges. As an advisor to C-suite executives, I enjoy solving sticky business challenges, driving technology adaption and innovation by connecting the dots unseen by others between business and technology, strategy and innovation, and value and values.
Who are your main influences?
Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Andy Jassy, Satya Nadella.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
I delivered many first-of-a-kind technology solutions, including modern identity management, knowledge management, and cyber security solutions.
One of them was done in partnership with a management consulting company. I led the development and implementation of cyber-economic services that delivered critical insight by combining social, economic, and cyber threat data in one Business Risk Report. The significance of the Business Risk Report was that, for the first time, the three sources of information were combined in one comprehensive report to aid consulting companies and their clients in getting insight for the executive decision-making processes.
What tools do you use?
My primary tool is my system thinking skills, which enable me to see products, processes, projects, and organizations at large as systems within a more complex system. This complex system functions within a VUCA (Vulnerability, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) business environment. Thus, the complexity of systems interactions in VUCA cannot be simplified but needs to be acknowledged when developing solutions for the clients through recognizing systems patterns, influences, and interactions.
My additional tools are management consulting publications and academic research that help keep me abreast of new business trends, platforms, tools, and techniques.
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in your profession?
• Partner with an experienced mentor and assemble your own board of personal advisors.
Andy Jassy famously noted that: “ there is no compression algorithm for the experience.“
• Define your specialty and your market or industry differentiators – know and embrace your brand.
• Get ready to learn:
Learn from your mentors, a board of advisers, the industry, and your clients.
Do not disregard academic learning or research. While many university programs remain quite distant from industries, some exceptions exist. Many industry-oriented educational programs offer online and distance learning options. Find, enroll, and follow the program and research that resonates with you and your career goals.