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Robert Brinkman

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic web developer and IT leader with a proven track record at Saudi Aramco and Greater Houston Partnership. Excelled in enhancing user experiences and leading complex IT projects. Skilled in front-end development, WordPress, and CSS, with a strong focus on SEO techniques. Mentored teams to foster technical growth, showcasing exceptional leadership and technical prowess.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Free Lance Web Developer

BT Digital Marketing
01.2013 - Current
  • Enhanced user experience by implementing responsive web design and optimizing website performance.
  • Developed custom web applications, resulting in tailored solutions for client needs.
  • Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with WordPress and Divi theme.
  • Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.
  • Completed full redesigns of existing websites to improve navigation, enhance visuals and strengthen search engine rankings.

Vice President of Information Technology

Greater Houston Partnership
01.2004 - 12.2012
  • Established a strong IT governance framework, aligning technology investments with business objectives and maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Improved disaster recovery capabilities by designing resilient systems architecture and regularly testing backup procedures for critical applications.
  • Mentored junior team members to develop their technical skills and advance their careers within the organization.
  • Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex IT projects on time and within budget, ensuring seamless execution and minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Guided testing process and validation for major software releases.
  • Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.

Information Technology Support Specialist

Saudi Aramco
01.1998 - 09.2003
  • Led a multi-disciplined team that created the first Saudi Aramco commercial website.
  • Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues.
  • Developed customized solutions for unique business requirements using a mix of off-the-shelf software packages and custom-developed tools.
  • Provided essential support during major technology rollouts, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption to end users.
  • Boosted productivity through training end-users on the proper use of various applications and tools.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.

Manager, New Technology Implementation

M W Kellogg
05.1990 - 07.1996
  • Evaluated Network Operating Systems. Installed Novell for the first 100 workstation implementation.
  • Evaluated Computer Aided Software Engineering tools for in-house software development. Discarded it after experimenting with a small in-house development project.
  • In an effort to expand revenue base, led a consulting team on IT techniques for Philip Morris.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO

One Half of An MBA - Business Administration

Washington University in St Louis
St. Louis, MO

Skills

  • Front-End Development
  • Wordpress
  • Javascript
  • CSS
  • SEO techniques

Accomplishments

  • Led a multi-disciplinary team to create Saudi Aramco's first commercial website to accept customer bids for LNG tanker cargoes. Bids were kept secret and we selected the highest which improved revenue by 15%
  • Linked customers' websites to social media accounts, enabling them to improve their site traffic by 20%.
  • Communicated with customers and end users in a way that helped build relationships and improved service.
  • In an earlier assignment ran a data center serving seven international divisions and managed a staff of 80.

Certification

MSCE, CCNA

Timeline

Free Lance Web Developer

BT Digital Marketing
01.2013 - Current

Vice President of Information Technology

Greater Houston Partnership
01.2004 - 12.2012

Information Technology Support Specialist

Saudi Aramco
01.1998 - 09.2003

Manager, New Technology Implementation

M W Kellogg
05.1990 - 07.1996

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Missouri

One Half of An MBA - Business Administration

Washington University in St Louis

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