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James L. Shea

Saint Petersburg,FL

Summary

Dynamic Chief Information Officer with a proven track record at Suncoast Center, Inc., excelling in data governance and information security. Spearheaded cloud integration strategies and established robust disaster recovery plans, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at vendor management and fostering team collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Information Officer

Suncoast Center, Inc.
Saint Petersburg, FL
10.2019 - Current
  • Ensure reliability and security of technology infrastructure across facilities.
  • Developed comprehensive policies for data governance and information security compliance.
  • Negotiate vendor contracts to secure competitive pricing and meet service level agreements.
  • Established enterprise-wide disaster recovery plan, including backup processes and system redundancy.
  • Oversee compliance with laws related to IT infrastructure, security, and data protection.
  • Manage IT professionals to maintain optimal system performance and operational efficiency.
  • Evaluated new cloud technologies for potential integration into existing systems.
  • Implemented several cloud solutions to enhance system efficiency and scalability.

Senior IT Applications Manager

Suncoast Center, Inc.
Saint Petersburg, FL
02.2006 - 10.2019
  • Directed application development and implementation aligned with organizational needs.
  • Coordinated user training sessions to optimize software utilization.
  • Oversaw vendor relationships to ensure effective software procurement and services.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental meetings to align technology goals with organizational objectives.
  • Managed backup, user account, and helpdesk systems for seamless operations.
  • Recruited, trained, and supervised IT department staff to enhance team performance.
  • Developed data security protocols and disaster recovery procedures to protect critical assets.
  • Globally managed satellite IT locations, maintaining secure and efficient corporate infrastructure.

Owner and President

Tampa Computer Solutions
Saint Petersburg, FL
01.2003 - 11.2007
  • Developed responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
  • Implemented content management systems to streamline website updates and maintenance.
  • Designed websites and large-scale web applications for diverse clients.
  • Analyzed user feedback from Google Analytics to enhance website usability.
  • Resolved technical issues related to coding errors and interface design.
  • Created visual images for multiple platforms to improve brand consistency.
  • Developed e-commerce sites on Shopify and Magento with payment integration.
  • Redesigned websites to enhance navigation and visual appeal.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems/Programming

Remington College
Largo, FL
05-2001

Associate of Science - Technical Electricity/Electronics

Mount Ida College
Newton, MA
05-1991

Skills

  • Data governance and compliance
  • Information security and risk management
  • Disaster recovery planning
  • Cloud integration strategies
  • Vendor management and oversight
  • Technology evaluation and assessment
  • Infrastructure management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Information Officer

Suncoast Center, Inc.
10.2019 - Current

Senior IT Applications Manager

Suncoast Center, Inc.
02.2006 - 10.2019

Owner and President

Tampa Computer Solutions
01.2003 - 11.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Systems/Programming

Remington College

Associate of Science - Technical Electricity/Electronics

Mount Ida College

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