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Barry Ewart

Peoria,AZ

Summary

Talented managerial lead adept at integrating resources into business operations and developing innovative solutions to diverse issues. Strong history of managing highly effective teams to execute complex projects within stringent timeframes. Insightful Information Technology Manager with 20 years of IT leadership experience including oversight of infrastructure, application support and security services. Dedicated to customer satisfaction with focused delivery of technical solutions. Proven leader in directing operations, maintenance and support of complex systems. Develops creative business solutions, leveraging diverse methodologies and delivering engineering solutions for leading organizations. Highly adept in request for proposal development, technology needs assessments and staff training.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

All Lines Claims Adjuster

USAA Insurance
05.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed claims to determine validity and coverage in accordance with policy guidelines.
  • Evaluated damages and prepared comprehensive reports for claim resolution.
  • Collaborated with legal professionals to negotiate settlements effectively.
  • Mentored junior adjusters on best practices and compliance standards.

Information Technology Manager

Snell & Wilmer LLP
01.2004 - 06.2020
  • Oversaw variety of projects, including budgets, milestones and team performance.
  • Boosted information sharing by enhancing interfaces between time entry, billing and document review computer systems.
  • Organized system infrastructure documentation and operating procedures, strengthening controls and enhancing overall performance.
  • Developed technical solutions to diverse operational problems.
  • Provided Technical assistance to over 1200 legal professionals in 15 different locations.
  • Implemented various cost recovery control systems thus increasing firm revenue.
  • Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
  • Guided implementation of company-wide enterprise security strategy for network and hardware, disaster recovery, data protection and endpoint protection.

Director of Information Technology

Snell & Wilmer LLP
06.2000 - 01.2004
  • Prioritized framework to evaluate technology and regulate communication with business stakeholders.
  • Developed and implemented technical application support and information technology policies and procedures that advanced investment needs, outcomes and performance measurements to balance continuous innovation with responsible risk-taking.
  • Developed, tracked and controlled information technology operating budgets and cost and benefit analyses for IT spending initiatives.
  • Developed and maintained service level agreements for strategic applications and measured performance against objectives.

Computer Engineer

BITS Consulting
06.1997 - 06.2000
  • Translated broad spectrum project requirements to detailed hardware architecture design concepts.
  • Conducted training sessions for partners, stakeholders and support teams to educate personnel on operational requirements.
  • Designed computer hardware components and peripheral devices including power supplies, heat sinks, hard-drives and integrated circuit boards.
  • Outlined design requirements, BOMs, functional specifications and reports to document development processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Park University
Kansas City, MO
06.1997

Skills

  • Audit Leadership
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Technical process improvement
  • Decision-Making Abilities
  • Critical Thinking Ability
  • Risk Assessment
  • Planning
  • Staffing Assignments
  • Resource Planning
  • Team Facilitation
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Project Management

Certification


  • Licensed All Lines Claims Adjuster since 05/2022

Timeline

All Lines Claims Adjuster

USAA Insurance
05.2022 - Current

Information Technology Manager

Snell & Wilmer LLP
01.2004 - 06.2020

Director of Information Technology

Snell & Wilmer LLP
06.2000 - 01.2004

Computer Engineer

BITS Consulting
06.1997 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Park University