Corey West

Chief Technology Officer at Piper Sandler

Elk River, Minnesota, United States

About Corey West

Corey West is Chief Technology Officer at Piper Sandler. Location: Elk River, Minnesota, United States.

As a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience, I have a proven track record of leading technology teams in solving complex problems. My expertise spans several areas which include a deep focus on information security program management, enterprise architecture and system integration, data center transformation, cloud architecture and deployment, technology operations, process automation/optimization, end user support, cost management and industry leading abilities to integrate acquisitions in a way which reduces risk, operational expense, and streamlines the onboarding of resources to create high functioning teams. Throughout my career, I have leveraged my extensive knowledge of technology and business to drive innovation. I have a passion for understanding and leveraging people, process, and technology to achieve business outcomes. I value the process of building relationships with internal resources and external partners to accomplish organizational goals. I effectively leverage a strong network of peers and I am able to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. I am a natural leader with the ability to motivate and lead teams to achieve their full potential. With a focus on attention to detail during the planning process and effective cost management, I have consistently delivered successful projects on-time and within budget. I have a keen eye for identifying areas of improvement and developing strategies to streamline operations and improve efficiencies. My industry-leading approach to integrating acquisitions have proven to reduce risk, operational expense, and onboard resources in a way that creates and develops high functioning teams. I am always looking for new and innovative ways to drive growth and improve performance, and I am excited to bring my experience and expertise to a new challenge as a CTO.

Skills

  • IT Strategy
  • Data Center
  • Security

Additional experience

  • Managing Director - Head of Enterprise Computing

    Piper Sandler

    February 2006 – February 2023

Education

  • Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Concordia University-St. Paul
  • Associate of Science - AS, North Hennepin Community College