Alex Irwin
Transformation Executive — Digital, AI, and Enterprise Modernization
Technology and transformation executive with 20+ years building high-performance teams and delivering high-impact digital products.
Executive Summary
Transformation executive with 20+ years driving digital modernization, AI adoption, and enterprise-scale change across fintech, robotics, SaaS, and PE-backed companies. I bring a rare dual perspective: deep knowledge of best practices from mature global enterprises (risk, compliance, repeatable systems, and controls) paired with hands-on startup experience in agile 0→1 development—moving quickly, testing ideas, and scaling what works.
This combination allows me to help organizations on their maturity journey—knowing when to apply enterprise rigor and when to lean into startup speed. My track record includes building scalable infrastructures (ERP, CRM, SaaS), leading multi-modal teams, and delivering measurable results such as doubling engineering throughput, cutting 30%+ in annual costs, and driving 800% revenue growth leading to acquisition.
Open to executive opportunities in transformation, product, or technology leadership at growth-stage and PE/VC-backed companies. Based in Boise, I'm flexible on work models—remote, hybrid, or relocation for the right opportunity.
Digital Transformation
Leading enterprise modernization, AI integration, and scalable platform architecture
Team Leadership
Unifying engineering and product teams, scaling high-performance organizations
Measurable Results
Delivering quantifiable outcomes: revenue growth, cost reduction, operational excellence
Trusted by Leading Organizations
Impact & Results
Key Accomplishments
Proven track record of driving transformation and delivering measurable business impact across diverse industries.
- Designed and deployed Agentzy, an AI-driven SaaS platform, leveraging gen AI and ML to optimize operations for compliance-heavy Amazon sellers and brands.
- Reduced tech stack costs by 30% for a national utility services company via platform consolidation and contract renegotiation.
- Designed rapid prototyping methodology combining user group interviews, marketing-led discovery, and iterative feedback loops for optimal problem-solution fit.
- Partnered with CTO to unify mechanical and software engineering roadmaps. Took over day-to-day management of engineering from CTO to execute a unified roadmap, doubling product throughput in 3 months.
- Led full deployment of ERP, CRM, and finance systems within 6 months to support scaled manufacturing and sales execution, a record for PE parent company.
- Served on ELT, presenting to board and CEO on product delivery and system readiness.
- Built customer success, agile project management, and GTM functions from scratch, achieving 8x revenue growth over three years, positioning company for acquisition.
- Developed unified product delivery framework (spanning software, electrical, and mechanical engineering), enabling repeatable commercialization of robotics platforms.
- Advised C-suite at global financial institutions on enterprise control remediation, SOX & SOC 1/2 compliance, and process redesign.
- Led multi-disciplinary Fortune 500 engagements, aligning IT, Finance, and Compliance to streamline governance frameworks.
- Built an AI-driven tenant screening platform for residential landlords; designed and developed core renter risk-scoring algorithms.
- Scaled customer base to thousands; led product strategy and investor relations.
- Led IT infrastructure and internal control evaluations for FFIEC and SOX compliance.
Professional Experience
Two decades of progressive leadership roles across technology, transformation, and risk management.
Swift Transformation
Founder & Principal Consultant
House of Design Robotics
VP, Business Transformation
Go West Robotics
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
VP of Product
PwC
Director, Risk Assurance
Rent It EZ
Founder & President
PwC
Director, Risk Assurance
Manager, Risk Assurance
KeyBank
VP, Risk Review
PwC
Senior Associate, Systems & Process Assurance
Associate, Systems & Process Assurance
Education & Certifications
From design thinking to systems control, my education and certifications form a foundation built to guide organizations through pivotal transformation.
Education
Case Western Reserve University
Summa Cum LaudeAdvanced business leadership with focus on design thinking methodologies
The Ohio State University
Business foundation with information systems specialization
Culinary Institute of America
Training at the world's premier culinary academy sharpened my design thinking, creativity under pressure, and ability to orchestrate complex processes
Professional Certifications
ISACA
Information systems audit, control and security certification
Six Sigma Global Institute (SSGI)
Process improvement and operational excellence methodology
Core Competencies
A comprehensive skill set spanning technology leadership, business transformation, and strategic execution.
These competencies have been developed and refined through 20+ years of hands-on leadership experience across diverse industries including robotics, financial services, and SaaS platforms.
Let's Connect
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