Hi, I’m
B. Mark Green
IT
Denison,TX
Summary
Senior IT Communications Specialist with 45 years of extensive experience in the architecture and design of customer Telecommunications Systems and Network Infrastructures and in implementing and troubleshooting diverse infrastructures. I have exceptional project management skills, managing IT design and implementation budgets above $150M. I have strong management and team-building skills. I can operate on a multiple-project level. I have demonstrated success in team-directed design and implementation of Risk Management and Disaster Recovery Projects, Telecommunications Analysis, Design, and Implementation.
Overview
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Risks Ltd
Sr. Infrastructure Solution Architect/Manager
12.2021 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Responsible for a team of architects for all high- and low-level designs submitted for approval.
- Accountable for the Infrastructure budget of 2.5M US
- It improved solution efficiency by designing and implementing scalable architectures for enterprise clients.
- We have developed comprehensive documentation for solution design specifications, ensuring clear communication between stakeholders throughout the project's lifecycle.
- Facilitated seamless communication between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders by effectively translating complex concepts into understandable terms for all parties involved in projects.
MGA Technical Resources
Communications Consultant
03.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Much of our focus has been on providing resources via technical white-paper documentation for anyone seeking additional knowledge or capabilities in Information Technology.
- Consultant role has been with small to medium organizations that do not have an internal IT staff budget.
FIS
Senior Solutions Consultant
07.2003 - 02.2017
Job overview
- My primary position was senior sales engineer, providing consulting services to large financial institutions and financial services companies.
- Assets $750M to $2.5B
- I was responsible for designing and architecting communication (Data/Voice) solutions for new and existing clients.
- My specific focus was developing a client's business requirements (s) rather than selling one-fits-all solutions
- As a solutions consultant, I identified business needs and designed client engagement.
- I was responsible for presentations to "C" level clients that clearly defined the vision for proposed solutions.
Focal Communications
Sr. Solutions Engineer, Network & Sales Engineer
05.2001 - 11.2002
Job overview
- My responsibilities were providing communication solutions for local Telecommunication opportunities.
- I was part of a team that accomplished communication platform design for several Fortune 100/500 clients.
- I served as Interim Director of Network Operations in the Houston office during my tenure at Focal. I was responsible for negotiating maintenance and service contracts with vendors, executing the Voice and Data platform, and having a staff of ten engineers.
- I was instrumental in increasing gross sales in the Dallas office by 40% ($720M Ann.) by developing solid architecture and design principles for engaged clients.
QUESTIA MEDIA, INC
Director/Manager
03.1999 - 05.2001
Job overview
- I directed the day-to-day activities of IT Networks Operations and System Engineers
- My staff focused on Network infrastructure, Building Internet Firewalls, and System Administration of the same environment
- (multiple OS and Net-Ops platforms)
- Responsible for a staff of 30
- (Sys
- Administration, Customer Support, Help Desk, e-commerce developers.)
- As a team, we succeeded in developing and administering a $22M infrastructure budget
- We were able to successfully negotiate with vendors, saving $6M in budgeted money
- Our team developed internal solid customer support for the corporation
- My team was responsible for all IT-related documentation for the organization as well.
Education
Texas State Technical College - WacoWaco, TX
No Degree from Infrastructure Management
University Overview
- Professional Development: Critical Thinking—Critical thinking is essential for judging information sources and forming your own arguments. It emphasizes a rational, objective, and self-aware approach that can help you identify credible sources and strengthen your conclusions.
- Critical thinking is essential in all disciplines and throughout all stages of the research process.
Skills
- My specific industry knowledge includes a spectrum of IT-related fields abroad Architecture & Design
- SaaS, PaaS, IaaS
- SD-WAN Data Loss Prevention & Risk Management Leadership Technical documentation
- Cloud Best Practice and Governance
- Budgeting and Cost analysis
- Optimization of Cloud Infrastructure
- Budgeting and Cost analysis
- Optimization of Cloud Infrastructure
Accomplishments
- Managed a team of IT Architects with successful implementation of global SD-WAN, oversight of the design and implementation of Cloud Architecture Framework (Blueprint).
- Primary cloud infrastructure experience in Microsoft Azure.
- As Director of Infrastructure we were able to reduce staff turnover at an international communications company by 90%. Thereby increasing performance and efficiency in the Engineering and Network Operations.
- I developed a training program at a global communications company, which provided the industry with highly trained communications engineers.
References
- Jim Mourilyan, Partner/Enterprise Directory, Control Risks, +44 7768 456502
- Dean Groton, Head of Infrastructure, Control Risks, +44 7979 631364
- Ty Mott, Director, Network & Managed Services(Sales), FIS, (346)262-4219
Timeline
Sr. Infrastructure Solution Architect/Manager
Control Risks Ltd
12.2021 - 04.2024
Communications Consultant
MGA Technical Resources
03.2017 - Current
Senior Solutions Consultant
FIS
07.2003 - 02.2017
Sr. Solutions Engineer, Network & Sales Engineer
Focal Communications
05.2001 - 11.2002
Director/Manager
QUESTIA MEDIA, INC
03.1999 - 05.2001
Texas State Technical College - Waco
No Degree from Infrastructure Management
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