Ryan D. Imler
Fishers
Summary
IT executive with 20+ years leading enterprise technology strategy, M&A integration, and large-scale transformation for Fortune 500 organizations. Proven track record delivering complex acquisition and divestiture programs, including $5B+ in separation value. Expert in aligning technology to business outcomes, building scalable operating models, and leading global teams through high-stakes change.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Director, Mergers & Acquisitions
Stanley Black & Decker
Indianapolis
08.2015 - Current
- Own global M&A application landscape, leading technology strategy across acquisitions and divestitures while partnering with executive leadership, buyers, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Delivered IT separation for $4.5B divestiture, transitioning 12,000+ users and 600+ applications to multiple buyers with minimal business disruption
- Appointed as CIO Chief of Staff (Security division), driving enterprise-wide technology alignment and serving as a senior liaison across business and IT leadership
- Led IT M&A portfolio for Stanley Security (2016–2021), executing dozens of acquisitions totaling $200M+ and delivering due diligence, integration roadmaps, and operational readiness
- Built enterprise IT M&A playbook, standardizing due diligence, TSA management, and carve-out processes to improve speed, consistency, and scalability
- Established Business Analyst Community of Practice, elevating analytics capabilities and standardizing delivery across initiatives
- Built and Lead Global Business Intelligence capability for Stanley Security, leading various projects and operational support
Director, CTO Initiatives / Director, Application Development
StayWell
Minneapolis
05.2011 - 03.2014
- Led enterprise-wide CTO initiatives, driving strategic technology programs and cross-functional transformation efforts
- Delivered business process re-engineering across three core areas, achieving ~20% cost savings on $9.4M in labor through operating model redesign
- Implemented centralized work intake and automation platform, reducing labor costs by $2M and improving delivery efficiency
- Built client-facing data warehouse and reporting platform, enabling real-time access to health program data and significantly reducing manual reporting effort
- Managed and scaled team of 20+ across development, analytics, and operations, improving delivery consistency and cross-functional alignment
Management Consultant
Zanett Commercial Solutions (now part of KPMG)
Indianapolis
10.2009 - 05.2011
- Directed global $10.5M Oracle EBS R12 implementation across six continents for Closure Systems International, delivering a standardized enterprise platform at scale
- Led large-scale ERP and transformation programs (Oracle, PeopleSoft) across healthcare and energy sectors, modernizing systems and improving operational efficiency
- Led vendor selection and technology evaluation for major hospital systems, driving platform decisions aligned to long-term business and clinical needs
Engagement Manager
Astoundry
Indianapolis
09.2004 - 10.2009
- Led large-scale custom software delivery, managing 10,000+ hour global (onshore/offshore) development efforts
- Delivered enterprise .NET solutions across logistics, construction, and oil services industries
- Established PMO and standardized delivery methodology, improving project consistency and execution
Project Manager
Sallie Mae
Indianapolis
08.2001 - 09.2004
- Led team of 25 to deliver student loan servicing portal, supporting 30M+ users at scale
- Designed data warehouse architecture, enabling integration of replicated mainframe systems
VP of Solution Development & Co-Founder
Vation
Chicago
01.2000 - 07.2001
- Co-founded ASP delivering eBusiness solutions, including content management, eCommerce, and analytics platforms
- Led technical strategy and client implementations, pioneering early cloud-hosted solutions
Senior Consultant
Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting)
Chicago
02.1997 - 01.2000
- Delivered enterprise solutions for Fortune 500 clients, including Wells Fargo and Aon
- Promoted for high performance on 60+ person teams, contributing to large-scale, structured delivery programs
Education
BS - Finance and Computer Information Systems
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN01-1996
Skills
M&A & Strategy
Transformation & Delivery
- M&A IT Strategy
- Application Rationalization
- Divestiture & TSA Management
- PMO Leadership
- IT Due Diligence
- ERP & Data Warehousing
Leadership
- Executive Stakeholder Communication
- Global Team Leadership
- Business Intelligence
Affiliations
Project Management Institute (PMI), Member
PMI Central Indiana Chapter (PMICIC), Member
CSM (2014) – Scrum Alliance
PMI Central Indiana Chapter (PMICIC), Member
CSM (2014) – Scrum Alliance
Timeline
IT Director, Mergers & Acquisitions
Stanley Black & Decker
08.2015 - Current
Director, CTO Initiatives / Director, Application Development
StayWell
05.2011 - 03.2014
Management Consultant
Zanett Commercial Solutions (now part of KPMG)
10.2009 - 05.2011
Engagement Manager
Astoundry
09.2004 - 10.2009
Project Manager
Sallie Mae
08.2001 - 09.2004
VP of Solution Development & Co-Founder
Vation
01.2000 - 07.2001
Senior Consultant
Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting)
02.1997 - 01.2000
BS - Finance and Computer Information Systems
Indiana University