David Apuzzo
Summary
Instrumental CEO bringing over 20 years of experience achieving ambitious goals in challenging IT environment. Diligent, forward-thinking and adaptable to dynamic company, customer, and project needs. Successful at motivating teams to meet demanding timelines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Engineer
One Bank of Tennessee
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored network capacity and performance to diagnose and resolve complex network problems.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
- Performed troubleshooting for Juniper, Cisco, and packet analysis.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Troubleshot complex multi-vendor network service provider issues.
- Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
- Evaluated emerging networking technologies to identify infrastructure improvement opportunities.
- Integrated fixed wireless connectivity into facilities requiring high-speed networks.
- Managed, tracked, and coordinated problem resolution and escalation processes.
- Boosted system availability by conducting regular maintenance tasks, including firmware updates and hardware replacements.
CEO
Yellowkeet, Inc
01.2014 - 01.2022
- Responsible for general technology team operations.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
Software Development Manager
TCS
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for Leading Software Development team.
- Worked with developers to identify and remove software bugs.
- Discussed issues with team members to provide resolution and apply best practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features into existing systems.
- Managed software development reporting for corporate reporting and business intelligence efforts.
- Presented regular status updates to senior management, articulating project milestones and highlighting areas of concern to facilitate informed decisionmaking.
- Established clear performance metrics for the development team, monitoring progress toward objectives regularly and adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
Business Analyst
FIS
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Responsible for on premise implementation and training of FIS Core and Ancillary Products.
- Developed high-quality documentation to support training efforts, helping employees fully understand new systems and procedures.
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
- Performed gap analysis between existing systems or processes and desired state, identifying areas for improvement or enhancement.
- Improved business processes by analyzing current practices and recommending optimization strategies.
- Interacted with customers to understand business needs and translate into requirements and project scope.
Education
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven05.1994
Skills
- Project planning and development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- IT Infrastructure Management
- Strategic Planning
- Processes and procedures
Personal Information
David Apuzzo
CEO
With over 20 years of IT management experience, including the last 15 years in healthcare IT, I am a seasoned executive with a diverse skill set. I thrive in dynamic environments, driving innovation and efficiency while ensuring seamless technology integration within healthcare organizations.
Affiliations
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Advisory Board
- Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce
- Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
- BNI Global
Hobbies and Interests
- Coaching
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Softball
Timeline
Network Engineer
One Bank of Tennessee
11.2022 - Current
CEO
Yellowkeet, Inc
01.2014 - 01.2022
Software Development Manager
TCS
01.2012 - 01.2014
Business Analyst
FIS
01.2005 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Nashville State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Southern Connecticut State University
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