Trond E.

Chief Technology Officer & CISO at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC

Houston, Texas, United States

About Trond E.

Trond E. is Chief Technology Officer & CISO at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC. Location: Houston, Texas, United States.

Technology executive driving large-scale enterprise transformation across Fortune 100 and 500 environments in Energy, Oil & Gas, Construction, AI, and Consulting. I align technology strategy with business value creation, partnering with boards and executive leadership to deliver measurable EBITDA impact. As CTO of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, I led a multi-year enterprise modernization that rebuilt the company’s digital foundation and operating model. Delivered a fully integrated, data-driven enterprise, a Remote Operations Center with real-time analytics, full cloud migration, modern automation, and a ground-up cybersecurity transformation. Results include: • 65% reduction in legacy infrastructure • 50% streamlining of IT operations • Shift from 90% “run” to a 60/40 run–innovate investment model • IT transformed from cost center to double-digit, multi-million-dollar EBITDA contributor Technology repositioned as a strategic value engine enabling operational efficiency, real-time decision-making, stronger governance, and improved enterprise cash generation.

Skills

  • Architecture
  • IT Project & Program Management
  • IT Operations

Additional experience

  • Vice President of Digital Transformation & Innovation

    Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC

    September 2020 – November 2023