Eric Bowers
Chief Technology Officer
Boyd Gaming Corporation
Phone:
702.696.6965
Email:
Address:
6465 S. Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
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A seasoned technology executive and thought leader with extensive experience in technology strategy, digital transformation, and application engineering across multiple service verticals and related industries, with a career that spans leadership roles focusing on applied innovation and complex architectures in numerous large-scale organizations.​
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Market Experience
Gaming and Entertainment
Hospitality and Travel
Healthcare and Insurance
Manufacturing and Distribution
Regulatory and Compliance
Aviation and Aerospace
Enterprise Solutions and Outcomes
Physical / Digital Experience Convergence
Cloud Migration and Hybrid Deployment
AI Ecosystems and Immersive AR Digital
Lakehouse Architectures and CRM Coexistence
Cashless Frameworks and Digital Payments
Digital Platform Journeys and Gamification
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Focused Strategic Leadership
Enterprise Technology Strategy and Roadmaps
Digital Business Transformation and Adoption
Engineering Infrastructure Optimization
Data Management Security and Applied Analytics
AI Strategy, Governance and Sustainability
Innovation Diplomacy and Business Alignment
EXPERIENCE
September 2010 - Present
Chief Technology Officer
BOYD GAMING
Responsible for company-wide technology innovation, artificial intelligence vision and digital roadmaps, as well as all enterprise-level application development, data intelligence strategies, and integration architecture for Boyd Gaming. This includes vendor-driven solutions and partnerships, as well as all development for both centralized hybrid and cloud ecosystems and distributed integration frameworks at individual properties. Boyd Gaming, a $7 billion gaming and hospitality company consists of 28 domestic properties across 11 states and gaming jurisdictions.
May 2008 - September 2010
Senior Director, Software Engineering
IGT
​Directed all design, development and delivery for multiple products, including the IGT’s largest application portfolio and standardized SOA middle tier solutions. IGT, a $3.3 billion systems company, is an industry leader specializing in development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of computerized gaming equipment, software and network systems worldwide.
September 2003 - May 2008
Executive Director, Applications & Development
MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
​Directed all corporate level software development and enterprise SOA integration for MGM MIRAGE. In April 2005, MGM Mirage acquired Mandalay Resort Group, a $2.8 billion hospitality and gaming company consisting of 15 locations. MGM MIRAGE, now known as MGM Resorts International, is currently $16 billion hospitality and gaming company consisting of 24 domestic and international properties.
May 2001 - September 2003
Director, Information Technology Services
DELOITTE
Directed and managed information technology consulting services practice within Las Vegas and Phoenix focusing on multiple industry verticals. Deloitte Resources Global is a worldwide professional services organization, originally a subsidiary of Deloitte that focuses on service lines in accounting and finance, information technology and human capital
September 1997 - May 2001
TELOS CORPORATION
Regional Manager, Technology Services
Responsible for expansion of technical Services and sales support throughout Western United States. Assisted in developing and implementing a growth strategy for Telos/Enterworks, a startup company focused on e-commerce solutions through Web portals, metadata repositories, process integration and content integration.
June 1994 - September 1997
ERNST & YOUNG GLOBAL SERVICES
Senior Manager, Global Systems
September 1991 - June 1994
ANDERSEN CONSULTING
Manager, Multi-User Systems
EDUCATION
1987 - 1991
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
BS, Computer Science
1987 - 1991
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
BA, Economics
CERTIFICATIONS
TOGAF 8 Certification Program
COBIT Foundation
Certified Information Systems Auditor
(CISA)