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THOMAS FORBES

THOMAS FORBES

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Experienced IT professional with a decade of expertise in driving infrastructure and cloud initiatives in Canada, Brazil, Australia, and the U.S. Proven track record in managing large budgets and vendor relationships, delivering substantial network upgrades. Skilled in disaster recovery and technical problem-solving, leading teams to create efficient systems that enhance business performance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Information Systems

Professional Bull Riders
Pueblo, CO
12.2021 - Current
  • Formulated best practices for data backup, disaster recovery, and system monitoring.
  • Directed infrastructure strategy across corporate, international, and mobile environments.
  • Oversaw server management, networking, telephony, help desk operations, cloud integration, and security protocols.
  • Collaborated with executive teams to align IT initiatives with organizational growth objectives.
  • Managed purchasing and budget forecasting in partnership with accounting.
  • Cultivated vendor relationships for software licensing agreements and contract negotiations.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of IT processes, procedures, and configurations.

Global Systems Manager

Professional Bull Riders
Pueblo, CO
05.2019 - 12.2021
  • Directed global IT systems operations for critical broadcast and scoring platforms.
  • Troubleshot hardware and software issues to minimize service disruptions.
  • Supervised seven staff members across three countries, ensuring high system uptime.
  • Orchestrated PBR networks to uphold operational integrity of event scoring systems worldwide.
  • Performed regular server and computer equipment maintenance to enhance reliability.
  • Redesigned mobile scoring rack, serving as internal expert between IT Department, Competition, and TV for over 250 events annually.
  • Designed and deployed custom scoring racks alongside a global VPN network for executive live communication.

Event Data Specialist

Professional Bull Riders
Pueblo, CO
07.2015 - 05.2019
  • Drove network administration and upgrades, enhancing performance by 30% and reducing server outages by 60%.
  • Assisted in developing training materials for non-technical personnel on database usage.
  • Played a crucial role in launching PBR OTT platform and integrating event data systems.
  • Managed IT logistics for televised productions, ensuring seamless scoring and data feeds.
  • Updated rider, bull, and contractor information, including photos and ranch brands for broadcasts.
  • Executed proactive upgrades to improve server uptime and overall performance.

System Administrator

Rubber City Radio Group
Akron, OH
07.2013 - 06.2015
  • Provided general IT support including system troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance, monitoring, and system upgrades on hardware or software as well as trained new employees on proper use of equipment.
  • Installed, configured, and tested software, ensured reliable system capabilities, and led vendor relations and management.
  • Resolved all customer inquiries in a professional manner for optimum customer satisfaction, while solving a broad range of daily onsite technical issues on network infrastructure and internal desktop systems.
  • Provided technical support for internal clients to promote IT environment health through onsite, remote, and dedicated services and communicated with various technical vendors to ensure proper functioning of all systems.
  • Analyzed service issues and reported those findings to management as necessary as well as assisted in developing and documenting improvements to current processes to help facilitate a more efficient, productive work environment.
  • Defined IoT plans as well as oversaw the development, design, and implementation of new applications or changes to existing computer systems and software packages, performed troubleshooting, and led problem-solving efforts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

University of Akron
Akron, OH
12-2013

Skills

  • Infrastructure management
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Vendor management
  • Disaster recovery
  • Network administration
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Project management
  • IT compliance
  • Database administration
  • Team collaboration
  • Data analysis
  • System integration

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home option401k match

Timeline

Director of Information Systems

Professional Bull Riders
12.2021 - Current

Global Systems Manager

Professional Bull Riders
05.2019 - 12.2021

Event Data Specialist

Professional Bull Riders
07.2015 - 05.2019

System Administrator

Rubber City Radio Group
07.2013 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

University of Akron

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