Leading GSF’s tech transformation, Bill Chiou has advanced innovative thinking across the company’s IT functions as Senior Director, Enterprise Applications. Since joining GSF’s Irvine, California corporate headquarters in 2016, Bill has made career strides that reflect the growth and opportunities that GSF offers throughout its support services groups.
Bill started with GSF as the Director of IT Operations, honing his expertise on the operations side of IT and handling everything from finance and contracts to architecture and security. GSF's vibrant culture and glowing recommendations from peers initially sparked Bill's interest. After an inspiring interaction with the senior leadership team, he decided that GSF felt like the right place for him.
Career Evolution and Commitment
By late 2019, Bill had advanced to director of IT infrastructure, overseeing the company's digital nerve center. In 2022, Bill progressed into the role of senior director of enterprise applications, shifting his focus to the business applications that power GSF's operations.
Eight years into his GSF career journey, Bill says the camaraderie of his colleagues and the opportunity to push technological boundaries have influenced his continued commitment to the company. He appreciates that GSF’s culture embraces challenges and seeks innovation. In the competitive market for IT leadership talent, it makes his decision to stay with GSF an easy one.
Mentorship and Collaborative Culture
Bill attributes his career progression to exceptional mentorship from GSF leaders and the training resources at his disposal, from online courses to third-party coaching programs. Shaping his approach to innovation and leadership, he also credits GSF's culture for his career trajectory. As far as teamwork, Bill believes that the collaboration with his team and other stakeholders brings him the most satisfaction, as does seeing the collective commitment to GSF's Values.
Advice and Looking Ahead
For those looking to grow with GSF, Bill advises focusing on current tasks, leveraging the online GSF University courses, and networking within the industry. Bill’s future ambitions involve global partnerships and focusing on areas ripe for innovation, including applications, warehouses, and food manufacturing plants.
Beyond personal success, Bill’s career story at GSF encompasses how associates integrate technology to support business needs, all while nurturing a values-driven culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. His success story promises more chapters of innovation and leadership, inspiring others to forge their own paths at GSF.
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