Steve Kraus is an accomplished IT Director with over 15 years of experience in the life sciences, pharma, and CRO industries, complemented by more than 30 years of expertise in project management. With a career spanning public and private sectors, including international experience in the UK and Australia, Steve has led enterprise security policy initiatives, disaster recovery projects, and large-scale data center relocations. Leveraging his background in databases, Steve has implemented Oracle systems and, drawing on his finance expertise, is currently overseeing a global Concur Expense project. His true passion lies in innovation and process improvement, where he uses data to uncover patterns and identify areas of greatest impact to drive meaningful change. Steve is committed to continuous growth, holding an MBA from NC State University, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, a Lean Sigma Green Belt, and a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) designation. His dynamic career reflects a dedication to advancing technology, optimizing processes, and delivering impactful solutions that support organizational success.