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Gary H. Wolfe
Management Consultant
East Islip,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented Cloud Delivery Professional with 15+ years of Software Development Life Cycle experience in working with and leading cross-functional technical teams to execute and deliver high-visibility cloud technology initiatives. Proficient in building relationships with key stakeholders to resolve roadblocks and successfully deliver the projects.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Consultant
Oracle
04.2020 - 03.2024
- Managed the overall cloud migration program scope and maintain the continuous alignment with strategic business objective; resolve conflicts to enhance effectiveness in reaching business objectives
- Provided extensive analysis of cloud technology requirements to ensure smooth delivery of project migration.
- Lead architectural discussions to build confidence and ensure customer success when migrating existing application, software and services to the cloud.
- Developed and executed long-term cloud technology roadmaps based on business needs for potential clients
- Provided expertise and consulted across organizations in the development of cloud initiatives
Principal Solution Architect
Broadridge Financial Solutions
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Lead Oracle Cloud Financials projects involving strategy, implementation support, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) optimization related to the Accounting function, business processes,
- Managed the day-to-day activities of Oracle Cloud ERP Advisory engagements for various clients, including process design, package implementation lifecycle support, and project reviews
- Provided support during customer implementations and applied industry best practices.
- Managed project scope, schedule, status and documentation.
Principal Cloud Architect
Hitachi Vantara
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Designed and implement cost-effective and secure cloud architectures on AWS
- Developed and maintained cloud security best practices, resulting in zero security breaches over a two-year period and a 15% increase in customer trust.
- Designed and implemented disaster recovery plans
- Developed and maintained cloud infrastructure documentation
- Researched and recommended new cloud technologies and services, resulting in the adoption of a new cloud-based monitoring tool that improved infrastructure visibility by 40%.
Cloud Solutions Architect
CSC Global
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with customers to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Actively participated in pre-sales activities such as proposal creation, solution design, and client presentations to win new business opportunities.
- Monitored and optimized cloud infrastructure performance, resulting in a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs and a 15% increase in system speed.
- Enhanced security measures by conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing best practices for cloud architecture.
Senior Solutions Engineer
Wells Fargo & Co.
07.2013 - 09.2015
- Configured and modified product systems to meet customer-specific needs.
- Devised innovative approaches to address common client pain points, resulting in improved user experiences and higher satisfaction rates.
- Developed and managed components of enterprise monitoring in accordance with business demands and new application / infrastructure requirements.
- Responded to specific customer requests, including RFP responses and industry-specific solutions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by delivering tailored software solutions according to client needs.
Systems Integration – Consultant
NYSE
05.2010 - 06.2013
- Managed and maintained Operating System and Server services (automation, virtualization, infrastructure).
- Worked with business analysts, quality assurance teams and developers to design and implement features with client requirements.
- Performed functional and regression testing of Exchange Data Publisher.
- Identified data requirements and metrics to support the monitoring and reporting of system capacity and performance.
- Provides assistance with production investigations and resolution of technical issues and/or problems impacting business services or individual customers.
Technical Solution Architect
Thompson Reuters,
09.2007 - 05.2010
- Provided support during customer implementations and applied industry best practices.
- Work with business sponsors, Compliance, and Operations to gather and refine business requirements
- Wrote and maintained custom scripts to increase system efficiency and performance time.
- Provide status reports to senior technology management as well as project stakeholders
- Assist QA team in creating test cases and aid in UAT efforts
Associate Technical Consultant
Calyon Securities,
04.2004 - 09.2007
- Coordinated open-systems server installation, racking, cabling and the OS/middleware builds.
- Directed and monitored activities of data center infrastructure based projects from initiation to delivery.
- Managed projects through the full life cycle using established processes and tools.
- Provided solutions for achieving business continuity and data replication for the trading environment.
Deutsche Bank
Technical Analyst - Consultant
05.2003 - 04.2005
- Managed all FIX certification testing on FastFix to ensure clients connect to Futures Markets globally.
- Installed and configured software updates on all FastFix and Appia components.
- Provided robust system tests for all migrations to the new FastFIX system.
- Fined tuned FastFIX app while managing the admin aspects of the implementation project.
Integration Engineer
Fidessa
02.2000 - 04.2003
- Implemented new application level connections between clients on the ION network
- Analyzed, implemented and certified new client / services on the ION network using the FIX protocol
- liaised with clients, third party vendors, and internal teams regarding FIX-based projects
- Offered 3rd line support to the ION Support department
- Participated in the team shift patterns and assisted with weekend work and out of hours escalation when required
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
Software
Timeline
Management Consultant
Oracle
04.2020 - 03.2024
Principal Solution Architect
Broadridge Financial Solutions
12.2019 - 03.2020
Principal Cloud Architect
Hitachi Vantara
09.2017 - 11.2019
Cloud Solutions Architect
CSC Global
09.2015 - 10.2016
Senior Solutions Engineer
Wells Fargo & Co.
07.2013 - 09.2015
Systems Integration – Consultant
NYSE
05.2010 - 06.2013
Technical Solution Architect
Thompson Reuters,
09.2007 - 05.2010
Associate Technical Consultant
Calyon Securities,
04.2004 - 09.2007
Deutsche Bank
Technical Analyst - Consultant
05.2003 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
05.2001 -
Integration Engineer
Fidessa
02.2000 - 04.2003
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