I am René Bostic.
A technical executive specializing in emerging technologies.
I aim to incorporate Generative AI into Energy-efficient Computing, an approach to advancing sustainability through solution architecture and technology.
X Factors
Transformational Leadership
I engage employees in an empowering way to help shape an organization’s future success.
Technical SME and Speaker
I have demonstrated my technical expertise by presenting to large groups at conferences, industry events, and client events.
Generative AI Mentor
I have mastered leading clients and partners to adopt Generative AI technology such as IBM watsonx.
Certified Executive by IBM Leadership Academy
I inspire and enable teams and those around them to win in the marketplace and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges.
Biography
EXECUTIVE CAREER SUMMARY
I am René Bostic, a transformational IT executive passionate about driving innovation through AI-enabled solutions. With over a decade of global executive leadership at IBM, I have led technical sales teams across 170+ countries, delivering double-digit growth.
My year-long learning commitment to education propelled my career, blending business acumen with technical expertise. I’ve also earned strategic foresight and executive—license to lead certifications, which have equipped me to navigate complex challenges and lead with vision.
As the Worldwide Vice President of Sustainability Software Technical Sales at IBM, I steered the technical sales agenda and go-to-market strategy for worldwide IBM Sustainability Software, partnering internally and externally to deliver solutions, optimize performance, and enhance client engagement. I elevated IBM’s market position through ESG reporting, sustainable product design, sustainable operations, Green IT, and supply chain circularity proof-of-experience engagements. My global team engaged with clients early because I accelerated the integration of technical functions and launched live Envizi ESG Suite on AWS SaaS demonstrations within 30 days of the Envizi acquisition.
Previously, as a Worldwide Vice President of AI Applications Technical Sales, I developed and executed the technical integration roadmap for three distinct brands, aligning talent, resources, and business processes for optimal efficiency. Also, I delivered a full return on investment within 12 months by executing a global face-to-face and technical hands-on employee and ecosystem training strategy, accelerating go-to-market readiness.
Earlier in my executive career, I orchestrated the technical sales integration of the North America IBM Global Technology Services (GTS) and IBM Middleware into the newly established IBM Cloud division, boosting productivity by 14% through streamlined operations. Additional executive roles spanned Worldwide Director of Rational Software Technical Sales, Americas Director of WebSphere Technical Sales, and more, honing my DevOps, AI, hybrid cloud, and automation expertise.
I’m a recognized speaker, mentor, and advocate for new and emerging technologies, with a track record of delivering measurable results. Whether it’s driving revenue growth, fostering innovation, or aligning technology with sustainability practices, I thrive on solving complex challenges and creating impactful solutions.
Let’s connect if you’re passionate about technology, sustainability, or driving transformational change!
Executive Skills: Financial Budgeting | Strategic Partnership | Transformational Leadership | Culture and Diversity | Enterprise Leadership | Communications | Strategic Planning | Performance Management | Client Advocate | Mentor | Recognized Speaker
Technical Skills: Artificial Intelligence | Cloud Computing | Asset Lifecycle Management | ESG Data & Reporting | B2B Collaboration | Engineering Lifecycle Management | Digital Ledger Technology | Red Hat OpenShift (Containerized Workloads) | Green IT
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