Information Technology Executive specializing in architecting secure technology solutions tailored to specific business objectives. Responsible for delivering budget conscious and time critical results to meet complex and challenging technology requirements. Skilled at managing technical projects from inception to delivery and post project administration. Internationally recognized thought leader in digital transformation.
Oversees client technology design and implementation for this innovative systems integrator and IT management company. Consulted on a wide array of national and international projects, including:
· VF International, GmbH, systems re-design and upgrade for 11,000 pallet logistics operations facility in Erkelenz (Holzweiler)
· VF International, integrated vehicle tracking and management systems increased efficiency of logistics operations by 32%
· Managed integration of logistics automation systems with several high-profile international business partners (Haribo GmbH, Kölln GmbH)
· Re-architected several client networks utilizing virtualization and public/private cloud infrastructure resulting in a reduction of operating and capital expenditure costs and increased system uptime while increasing workforce mobility for all projects
· Implementation of converged and hyper-converged infrastructure in datacenter environments
· Led the upscaling of a client, from 10 to 500 employees, on a minimum budget with a successful and stable outcome
· Architected, secured, deployed and managed hybrid Azure infrastructure for rapidly growing client
· Evaluated, procured, and deployed SASE Zero Trust solution for a national client
· Successful deployment of passwordless authentication solution for national mortgage bank
Directed company and staff that provided managed services to over 200 clients supporting thousands of workstations and servers. Provided IT consulting and real-time 24x7 mission critical support to businesses throughout the country. Managed hundreds of diverse infrastructure projects with varying budgets including:
· Complete infrastructure rebuild and virtualization implementation of several clients with minimal employee impact resulting in faster, more fault tolerant, and easier to manage networks
· Designed, deployed, and managed cloud based Software as a Service (SaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions for a range of clients
· Consulted on and performed Microsoft Exchange deployments and migrations, often with hundreds of mailboxes and zero downtime
· Designed and rolled-out Active Directory networks of various scopes.
· Upgraded and redesigned networks incorrectly implemented networks with minimal negative impact and a high degree of customer satisfaction
· Partnered with in-house IT departments to provide knowledge, expertise and troubleshooting on software and technology that was beyond internal capabilities such as VMware, Cisco, and Exchange
· LAN Administrator for a 500+ workstation, multiple domain, nationwide, Windows NT/2000/XP network
· Responsible for internal network, including design, implementation, security, backup, and fault tolerance, in a mission critical 24 hour environment
· Project managed the relocation of 300+ employees to new office locations on two separate occasions
Key participant in infrastructure design of the new SportsLine Corporate Headquarters
IT Management and delivery
undefined· Cover of BizTech Magazine – Winter 2017 “Riding the Wave – Hyperconverged infrastructure gains traction with SMBs with its quicker-than-expected ROI”
· Webinar panel participant for Inc. Magazine “How to modernize your data infrastructure and transform your business”
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)