George Nylander
Whiting,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Vice President at Prudential Financial, I've led teams to success through strategic planning and exceptional team leadership. My approach fostered cross-functional collaboration, enhancing efficiency by over 30%. Skilled in relationship building and critical thinking, I've driven projects that significantly increased client satisfaction and team performance.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Infrastructure Systems
Prudential Financial
12.2015 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Director Infrastructure Systems
Prudential Financial
08.2010 - 12.2015
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
Manager Infrastructure Systems
Prudential Financial
09.2004 - 08.2010
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Lead Systems Programmer
Prudential Financial
02.2001 - 09.2004
- Delivered high-quality code consistently, adhering to best practices for coding standards and documentation.
- Enabled better decision-making for management with the creation of comprehensive reports on system performance metrics and trends.
- Streamlined processes for increased efficiency with the development of automation tools and scripts.
- Reduced downtime significantly by proactively identifying potential issues through thorough testing procedures.
Systems Programmer
Prudential Financial
04.1998 - 02.2001
- Spearheaded efforts in debugging legacy codebase, significantly reducing instances of application failure during peak business hours.
- Maintained accurate documentation on system architecture, configurations, processes, and procedures for future reference.
- Assisted end users with technical support inquiries related to system functionality or usage issues.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by performing rigorous quality assurance tests on all software releases prior to deployment.
Jr Systems Programmer
Prudential Financial
02.1995 - 04.1998
- Evaluated emerging technologies to determine their applicability in strengthening existing systems or developing new ones.
- Mentored junior programmers on coding techniques, best practices, and problem-solving methodologies for increased team efficiency.
- Conducted thorough testing of newly developed features before deployment to minimize risk of errors or malfunctions in production environments.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by performing rigorous quality assurance tests on all software releases prior to deployment.
Jr Systems Programmer
Curtis Circulation
04.1991 - 02.1995
- Played a key role in the successful completion of several high-profile development projects, resulting in positive client feedback and repeat business.
- Spearheaded efforts in debugging legacy codebase, significantly reducing instances of application failure during peak business hours.
- Identified opportunities for automation within daily tasks which led to an increase in overall team productivity.
- Optimized system performance by identifying bottlenecks and implementing necessary modifications.
Console Operator
Curtis Circulation
01.1988 - 04.1991
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering collaboration and open communication channels for improved problemsolving.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to established health and safety protocols during console operations.
- Observed and reported suspicious activities and persons.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing best practices for successful console operation, and promoting a team-oriented work culture.
Console Operator
Witco Corporation
09.1984 - 01.1988
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by providing thorough handover notes detailing any outstanding tasks or ongoing issues requiring attention.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for improving overall console performance and functionality.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new systems as they were introduced into the work environment.
- Acted as a reliable point of contact for external partners, addressing queries and providing information on console operations as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wood-Ridge High School
Wood-Ridge, NJSkills
Team Leadership
Relationship Building
Decision-Making
Critical Thinking
Strategic Planning
Staff Development
Negotiation and Persuasion
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Vice President Infrastructure Systems
Prudential Financial
12.2015 - Current
Director Infrastructure Systems
Prudential Financial
08.2010 - 12.2015
Manager Infrastructure Systems
Prudential Financial
09.2004 - 08.2010
Lead Systems Programmer
Prudential Financial
02.2001 - 09.2004
Systems Programmer
Prudential Financial
04.1998 - 02.2001
Jr Systems Programmer
Prudential Financial
02.1995 - 04.1998
Jr Systems Programmer
Curtis Circulation
04.1991 - 02.1995
Console Operator
Curtis Circulation
01.1988 - 04.1991
Console Operator
Witco Corporation
09.1984 - 01.1988
High School Diploma -
Wood-Ridge High School
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