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Jim McHugh

Jim McHugh

Senior IT Executive
Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Performance-driven Vice President with 30 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

VP, National Intelligence Sector

BigBear.ai
Chantilly, VA
03.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Oversaw hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen management team.
  • Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting brand and building rapport with prospects.
  • Led operational team in development, rollout and management of new product lines.

VP, Capabilities & Services /Enterprise Data Architect

NuWave Solutions
McLean, VA
04.2012 - 03.2021
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Oversaw hiring, adding valuable, talented professionals to strengthen management team.
  • Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
  • Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry.
  • Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
  • Led operational team in development, rollout and management of new product lines.
  • Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting brand and building rapport with prospects.
  • Increased workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.

Vice President of Information Technology

K12
Herndon, VA
06.2010 - 04.2012
  • Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision.
  • Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff, leading performance reviews and offering constructive feedback.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support and network operations.
  • Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
  • Communicated regularly with customers concerning data exchange and technology integration.
  • Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
  • Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.
  • Played key role in on-going network design, reevaluation and optimization to keep pace with company growth.
  • Led team for software engineering services and supported key clients in development efforts, establishing standards, determining specifications and creating Service and Operational Level Agreements (SLA) and (OLA).

Database Manager/Data Architect

American Chemical Society
Washington, DC
04.1999 - 06.2010
  • Provided reporting and technical expertise for maintenance of organizational processes.
  • Understood analytics and progress conveying results and data quality to team members and management.
  • Supervised and trained staff providing leadership and supportive working environment.
  • Managed data analysis and reporting process for [Number] employees.
  • Extracted system data, identifying challenges and proposing development solutions.
  • Led multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to strict deadlines and producing quality work.
  • Maintained trusted vendor relationships in support of quality data initiatives.
  • Partnered with subject matter experts in continuous improvement process, upgraded data quality and recommended innovative information management strategies.
  • Devised and implemented reliable data management procedures to enable usability and security of company data.
  • Oversaw security and information retention policies and practices according to internal and government-ordered standards.
  • Deployed optimal reporting software and developed dashboards and reporting systems for data summaries.

Database Developer

Maxim Group
Fairfax, VA
01.1997 - 04.1999
  • Created and updated database designs and data models.
  • Built databases and table structures for web applications.
  • Developed and updated databases to handle customer data.
  • Identified issues within databases, performed troubleshooting and implemented effective solutions.
  • Evaluated, designed, implemented and modified databases and database applications.
  • Developed scripts and processes for data integration and maintenance.
  • Modified databases to meet needs and goals determined during planning process.
  • Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data.

Programmer Analyst

DynCorp
Fairfax, VA
10.1994 - 01.1997
  • Directed software design and development to meet client needs for functionality and performance.
  • Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
  • Identified causes of issues within applications and determined which modifications needed to be made.
  • Delivered scalable system architecture to support high-availability Internet site with various internal applications.
  • Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
  • Documented program development and revisions to maintain records.
  • Designed and implemented scalable applications for data extraction and analysis.
  • Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.

Programmer Analyst

Systems Engineering Services
Reston, VA
06.1994 - 10.1994
  • Directed software design and development to meet client needs for functionality and performance.
  • Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
  • Identified causes of issues within applications and determined which modifications needed to be made.
  • Delivered scalable system architecture to support high-availability Internet site with various internal applications.
  • Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.

Programmer Analyst

AT&T
Herndon, VA
09.1992 - 06.1994
  • Directed software design and development to meet client needs for functionality and performance.
  • Worked closely with clients to establish specifications and system designs.
  • Identified causes of issues within applications and determined which modifications needed to be made.
  • Delivered scalable system architecture to support high-availability Internet site with various internal applications.
  • Documented program development and revisions to maintain records.
  • Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
  • Provided technical support using knowledge of complex technology to solve problems and support new projects.
  • Participated in design sessions with clients to ascertain project specifications.
  • Wrote highly maintainable, solid code for software system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
09.1988 - 09.1992

Skills

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Timeline

VP, National Intelligence Sector

BigBear.ai
03.2021 - Current

VP, Capabilities & Services /Enterprise Data Architect

NuWave Solutions
04.2012 - 03.2021

Vice President of Information Technology

K12
06.2010 - 04.2012

Database Manager/Data Architect

American Chemical Society
04.1999 - 06.2010

Database Developer

Maxim Group
01.1997 - 04.1999

Programmer Analyst

DynCorp
10.1994 - 01.1997

Programmer Analyst

Systems Engineering Services
06.1994 - 10.1994

Programmer Analyst

AT&T
09.1992 - 06.1994

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems

Drexel University
09.1988 - 09.1992
Jim McHughSenior IT Executive