Leslie Irvin

Sr Director Technology @ Lowe's Companies, Inc.

About

Product and Technology Executive leading enterprise-scale retail transformation across Fortune 500 organizations. I build and scale product, engineering, and design organizations delivering cloud-native merchandising and store execution platforms. Currently leading the modernization of Lowe’s store merchandising execution technology, applying AI-driven decisioning and execution feedback loops to improve productivity and in-store performance at scale. Former Walmart senior leader with a track record of delivering significant ROI through operational efficiency, shrink reduction, and customer experience innovation.

Country

United States

City

Bentonville

Industry

Retail

Skill

Cloud Platforms, AI-Driven Decisioning, Store Execution Technology, Retail Merchandising Systems, Platform Modernization, Product Leadership, Wal-Mart, Retail, Merchandising, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Store Management, CPFR, Business Innovation, Business Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Customer Service, E-commerce, Leadership, Management, Multi-channel Retail

Experience

Sr Director Technology

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

2022-4 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

Bentonville, AR

Vice President, Retail Implementation

CoolerX

2021-2 - 2022-4 · 1 yr 3 mos

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Sr Director II, Innovation Strategy - Emerging Technology

Walmart

2018-10 - 2021-2 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Bentonville, Arkansas

Pioneers strategic vision and implementation of emerging technology solutions to advance transformation of retail operations. Developed and directs Emerging Technology team to modernize business technology while ensuring alignment with company goals and values.

Sr Director II, Innovation Strategy - Customer Driven Innovation

Walmart

2016-10 - 2018-10 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Spearheaded development and execution of store innovation strategies across Walmart Central Operations to drive improved efficiency and customer experience.

Sr Director II, Innovation Strategy - Multichannel Innovation

Walmart

2011-12 - 2016-10 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Directed design, development and implementation of store innovation initiatives to strengthen ease and convenience of customer experiences.

Sr Director, Innovation - Store Innovation

Walmart

2008-6 - 2011-12 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Steered strategic direction of store innovation initiatives to streamline processes, optimize sales floor operations and cultivate a productive environment for improved efficiency.

Director, Innovation - Store Innovation

Walmart

2006-4 - 2008-6 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Aligned technology roadmap to enable store innovation initiatives across all stores. Directed Field Communications team, upgraded communications channels and redesigned corporate Intranet portal. Oversaw Operations Development team to support and implement store operations initiatives.