Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
Recommendations
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John McPherson

John McPherson

Sr. IT Executive
St. Charles,Missouri

Summary

Forward-thinking Senior Manager adept at managing teams that accomplish challenging objectives. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive, high-performing teams.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sr. Manager of Corporate IT Operation

Everbridge
Lansing, MI
01.2017 - 11.2022
  • Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Ordered new equipment and inventory and scheduled repairs for damaged equipment.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.

Information Technology Manager

IDV Solutions
Lansing, MI
11.2006 - 01.2017
  • Designed an IT Architecture including the use of virtual server technologies to meet the growing needs of the company. This includes 53 virtual servers many of which are used for regression and compatibility testing of our software across multiple platforms.
  • Proposed and executed a business case to shutdown servers at a remote hosting facility in order to manage them locally. This resulted in the reduction of IT expenses by ~$84,000/yr.
  • Recommended and deployed a new development process moving away from utilizing shared servers to using VMware Workstation and local development servers. The project has been successful in increasing the productivity of developers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
09.1985 - 01.1991

Skills

    Strategic planning

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Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel Power Pivot to create robust analytics across disparate systems
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Given the Everbridge 2020 Top Performer Award

Interests

  • Playing guitar
  • Exercise

Timeline

Sr. Manager of Corporate IT Operation

Everbridge
01.2017 - 11.2022

Information Technology Manager

IDV Solutions
11.2006 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

Michigan State University
09.1985 - 01.1991

Recommendations

John D., VP of Operations, Everbridge

“I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with John for twelve years at IDV Solutions and most recently Everbridge. John is a consummate professional who blends strong technical abilities with a dedication to superb customer service. Over these twelve years, he has spearheaded the development and maturation of an ever-expanding set of IT capabilities with an aura of calm that seemingly belies the magnitude of his accomplishments. John has always understood the importance of guiding and inspiring his team; he leads by example and by listening, reacting and instructing with a high emotional IQ. If I had to summarize John’s work in a single word, that word would be ‘trust.” John has not only earned the complete trust of his direct reports, but my trust as well. He’s a person who takes complete ownership of difficult tasks, communicates clearly and directly, and always has the best interests of the organization firmly in mind.”


Chuck F., Development Manager, IDV Solutions

“John is an extremely dedicated and talented IT Manager. He uses his broad experience and honed analytical skills to aptly deliver enterprise solutions that work. I have been fortunate to have been able to collaborate with John on a number of endeavors. His creativity shows in the elegant solutions that he consistently brings to bear on some of the most challenging problems. John manages a complex set of infrastructure with very limited resources, and he does so with a jovial, can-do attitude. On a more personal note, I find John’s character to be of the highest caliber. I believe this is likely his strongest asset and that which makes him an exceptional manager.”

Recommendations

John D., VP of Operations, Everbridge

“I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with John for twelve years at IDV Solutions and most recently Everbridge. John is a consummate professional who blends strong technical abilities with a dedication to superb customer service. Over these twelve years, he has spearheaded the development and maturation of an ever-expanding set of IT capabilities with an aura of calm that seemingly belies the magnitude of his accomplishments. John has always understood the importance of guiding and inspiring his team; he leads by example and by listening, reacting and instructing with a high emotional IQ. If I had to summarize John’s work in a single word, that word would be ‘trust.” John has not only earned the complete trust of his direct reports, but my trust as well. He’s a person who takes complete ownership of difficult tasks, communicates clearly and directly, and always has the best interests of the organization firmly in mind.”


Chuck F., Development Manager, IDV Solutions

“John is an extremely dedicated and talented IT Manager. He uses his broad experience and honed analytical skills to aptly deliver enterprise solutions that work. I have been fortunate to have been able to collaborate with John on a number of endeavors. His creativity shows in the elegant solutions that he consistently brings to bear on some of the most challenging problems. John manages a complex set of infrastructure with very limited resources, and he does so with a jovial, can-do attitude. On a more personal note, I find John’s character to be of the highest caliber. I believe this is likely his strongest asset and that which makes him an exceptional manager.”

John McPhersonSr. IT Executive