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Matthew Tibbals

Matthew Tibbals

Scotch Plains,NJ

Summary

Highly accomplished and goal-oriented professional equipped with in-depth knowledge and experience within the telecommunications industry, procuring advanced technology solutions that boost productivity and efficiency across the organization. Possess exceptional ability in identifying business requirements, conducting evaluation and analysis between goals and existing procedures, as well as designing process and system improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs. Proficient in Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Visio, Apple Mac, as well as Cisco, NEC, Avaya, and Nortel Unified Communication Platforms. Hill-Rom, Roland Borg, and GE Nurse Call Systems. Vocera Wireless Communications, RFID Platforms, Patient Interactive/Entertainment Systems, Amcom Paging and Staff Safety Systems, Physical Security Systems, BICSI Structured Cabling Standards Diligent Project Manager with proven track record of managing complex projects from inception to completion. Successfully led cross-functional teams and implemented innovative solutions to meet project goals. Demonstrated expertise in project planning and risk management. Experienced IT Manager with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Highly organized, methodical, and skilled at overseeing daily milestones across high-performance teams. Well-versed in project planning and deployment. High-achieving manager offering 20+ years of product management and marketing expertise. Well-versed in market trends, sales strategies and customer engagement techniques. Concise and decisive communicator with organizational, multitasking and project management talents.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

Bristol Meyers Squibb
12.2022 - Current
  • Project Manager, Workplace
  • Develop and maintain project plans for all Workplace activities, including AV, Security, Space Planning, Facilities and Desktop computing for office renovation and restacking projects.
  • Develop Workplace activities with Engineering/Construction Teams for seamless integration of Workplace and Construction schedules.
  • Conduct weekly status calls with all Workplace teams as well as provide monthly updates to project stakeholders.
  • Coordinate Structured Cabling, AV, and LAN/WAN design from Schematic Design through Construction Documents with SMEs and Architects.
  • Provide Construction Administration for all Low-voltage systems for multiple renovation projects.

Senior Project Manager

New Era Technology
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Onsite project management of End User Computing, AV Systems, Voice Communications, Low-Voltage Systems for Deutsche Bank DBC build out and relocation project.
  • Coordinate with DB Information Technology resources for delivery of end user computer installations and move coordination during user relocations.
  • Project manage low-voltage contractors to ensure proper delivery of technical resources for troubleshooting prior to move in dates.
  • Manage intake and assignment of trouble calls in move command center during migration days.

Senior Consultant, Healthcare Information Technology Practice Lead

Shen Milsom & Wilke
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Directed the planning, procurement, installation, implementation, and commissioning of the $14M Audiovisual, Voice, Data, Security, Telecommunications systems for Orange Regional Medical Center’s (ORMC) New Hospital Facility.
  • Managed in direct coordination with the 38-month construction schedule, and the simultaneous move management planning and data center relocation, culminating in the occupancy of the new facility on the same day as the patient migration and campus decommissioning of the two-other existing Greater Hudson Valley Health System sites.
  • Coordinated the consolidation of two ORMC data centers to newly constructed GHVHS data center in new flagship hospital.
  • Managed and controlled the entire ORMC user-group change request process and minimized any negative impacts on the building and operational approval process of the New York State Department of Health and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
  • Managed the installation of a $1M Distributed Antenna System supporting various wireless communications services such as GE telemetry, cellular, and RFID.
  • Led the installation efforts for $2.5M Cisco wired and wireless network infrastructure as well as VOIP Telephony solution.
  • Managed the installation of all incoming carrier services from Lightower, Paetec, and Time Warner Cable.
  • Led the implementation efforts for all communication systems throughout facility including: Audio Visual Systems, low-voltage cabling, Telehealth video distribution, Karl Storz Operating Room video integration system, Temperature Monitoring System, and Vocera wireless communications system.
  • Similar Projects
  • Henry J Carter Hospital, New York, NY
  • Weil Cornell Medical Research Building, New York, NY
  • Montefiore Ambulatory Care Center, New York, NY
  • Northern Westchester Medical Center, Mt. Kisco, NY
  • UCONN Ambulatory Care Facility, Farmington, CT
  • SUNY Albany, Albany NY
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY
  • NYPD Police Academy, Queens, NY
  • Trinity Place, New York, NY
  • Cape Cod Hospital
  • East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA
  • Hard Rock Hotel, New York, NY

Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Communications

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Demonstrate exceptional performance in providing strategic direction on all voice and network-related applications for 13-hospital health system, ranging from executing operator functions to providing communications capabilities for emergency management, business continuity, 36,000-port PBX environment, and 45,000-device local area network.
  • Assume full responsibility on the procurement of all PBX and network-related hardware and software through comprehensive RFP development and review.
  • Utilized exceptional skills in designing all voice and data cabling for small department build-outs to out-of-the-ground building projects, such as IT infrastructure design for $350M Katz Women’s Hospital
  • Led data center renovation project, overseeing all aspects of design and implementation of renovation of 25,000sqf data center
  • Negotiated contract for co-location site for enterprise data services and managed build out of business continuity site.
  • Proficiently managed $8M operational budget as well as $15M capital project budget
  • Instrumental in the reduction of low voltage cabling costs by $750K yearly
  • Successfully developed and negotiated service level agreements and master sales agreements for network and PBX maintenance contracts, as well as flat rate agreement with Cablevision Lightpath for all carrier services, cellular, and landline
  • Generated savings of 55% in annual telecommunications expenses through global contracts with various telecommunications vendors, such as Lightpath, Broadview, Verizon, and AT&T Wireless
  • Played a lead role in the development of enterprise-wide strategic telecommunications plan for large multi-site environment, including the restructuring of 12 telecommunications departments into a single enterprise communications organization

Director, Technical Infrastructure

Capgemini/Continuum Health Partners
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Held responsible for managing all vendor activities for all construction projects, including vendor selection, project scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management, as well as providing leadership, mentoring, and performance evaluation to a staff of 94 full-time employees/contractors.
  • Developed innovative voice and data cabling designs for small department build-outs to full-scale building renovations.
  • Administered and monitored the procurement of all PBX and network-related hardware and software through comprehensive RFP development and review.
  • Actively involved in the production and evaluation of RFP for enterprise VoIP infrastructure for multi-site client, as well as the implementation of an enterprise-wide paging infrastructure for multiple Cap Gemini clients using Metrocall as favored vendor
  • Developed and negotiated service level agreements and master sales agreements for network and PBX maintenance contracts, as well as global contracts with telecommunications vendors, such as Verizon, AT&T, and Nextel, resulting in savings of 55% in annual telecommunications expenses
  • Led efforts in developing comprehensive RFP for an enterprise-wide telecommunications platform for an 18,000-employee client, as well as an enterprise-wide strategic telecommunications plan for a large multi-site client
  • Effectively directed the planning and implementation of Verizon DWDM backbone for voice and data communications

Technology Consultant/Project Manager, Information Technology Consulting

Walsh-Lowe & Associates, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Project managed large scale corporate relocation projects.
  • Responsible for creating move matrix of all related technology services and ensuring that all services were operational prior to cutover.
  • Including all management level office, trading floors technology, as well as data center relocation.
  • Swiss Bank/UBS-Stamford, CT
  • Provided project oversight for installation of all Market Data Systems supporting mixed trading floor
  • Managed fit out of 60,000sqft data center supporting all Swiss Bank/UBS globally
  • Responsible for vendor management of all Market Data providers, telco providers, and all low-voltage contractor
  • Similar Projects
  • Credit Suisse First Boston, New York, NY
  • Legg Mason, Baltimore, MD

Education

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
01.1993

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Project planning
  • Scope management
  • Client relationship management
  • Project scheduling
  • Project plan development
  • Client relations
  • Requirements gathering
  • KPI tracking
  • Multi-project management
  • Project goals and milestones
  • Site plan creation
  • Team leadership
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Staff management
  • Vendor selection

Certification

  • OSHA 10 CERTIFICATION

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

Bristol Meyers Squibb
12.2022 - Current

Senior Project Manager

New Era Technology
01.2021 - 01.2022

Senior Consultant, Healthcare Information Technology Practice Lead

Shen Milsom & Wilke
01.2010 - 01.2020

Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Communications

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System
01.2005 - 01.2010

Director, Technical Infrastructure

Capgemini/Continuum Health Partners
01.2001 - 01.2005

Technology Consultant/Project Manager, Information Technology Consulting

Walsh-Lowe & Associates, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation

Springfield College

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Northeastern University

Training

  • Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) Program for Cabling Infrastructure Training
  • OSHA 10 Certification