At HopeWorks, I replaced a managed service provider; this saved HopeWorks money and gave them better service. In this first year, I created and documented procedures for dealing with day-to-day IT operations. I was instrumental in getting the technology at Hope Village (our new permanent supportive housing facility) finalized and running. I created a long-term plan to standardize equipment and processes at our various locations. I implemented a new cloud based phone system as well as… Show more At HopeWorks, I replaced a managed service provider; this saved HopeWorks money and gave them better service. In this first year, I created and documented procedures for dealing with day-to-day IT operations. I was instrumental in getting the technology at Hope Village (our new permanent supportive housing facility) finalized and running. I created a long-term plan to standardize equipment and processes at our various locations. I implemented a new cloud based phone system as well as getting cheaper and better internet connections. I also started on a plan to migrate fully to the cloud and eliminate on-premises servers. Show less

Overseeing IT strategy and day to day IT operations at LCA. Initially I am concentrating on improving things that are not working as well as they should be and then working on projects to increase capacity and provide strategic insights to other departments of the organization.Director of Data Management improvements included:• Upgrading a number of school software systems to systems that could automatically sync as much as possible. Senior Systems to Blackbaud Core, HealthMaster… Show more Overseeing IT strategy and day to day IT operations at LCA. Initially I am concentrating on improving things that are not working as well as they should be and then working on projects to increase capacity and provide strategic insights to other departments of the organization.Director of Data Management improvements included:• Upgrading a number of school software systems to systems that could automatically sync as much as possible. Senior Systems to Blackbaud Core, HealthMaster to Magnus, Senior Admissions to SchoolAdmin, etc. Added and improved syncs between Core and Raiser’s Edge fundraising software, Senior to FinalSite portals, syncs to Naviance.• The conversion from Senior Systems to Core was a large data conversion project and I took the responsibility to export as much as possible from Senior Systems, dedupe it with Raiser’s Edge, and import it into Core.• Also building queries and lists in Blackbaud OnSuite.Director of IT improvements included:• avoid random outages by improving the electrical in the server room.• avoid phone system outages by getting a new PRI, which also increased internet speed available.• Documented processes & procedures so everybody follows the same procedures.• Archived old and now incorrect information which saved space and eliminated confusion.• Moved a number of old servers to VMs and then started eliminating VMs by moving functions to the cloud.• Implemented a new firewall that really protects the organization• Implemented a new Wi-Fi network that will aid the school and students for years to come• Added our purchased dorms & testing prep school to our infrastructure (phones, wifi, networking, firewall).• Making a standard A/V setup in each room - the lack of which forces teachers to move projectors on carts.Varsity Softball Coach 2 seasons & Assistant Varsity Softball Coach 2 seasons. Over these 4 seasons I helped improve the program in both the quantity and quality of players. Show less

I took advantage an extended time to visit with relatives in Maine while searching for an interesting and challenging position at a place with a great mission. Since leaving Opportunity International, I have finished classes towards my PMP certification and have started my ITIL certification classes I am also working on my book ("the great American novel") and a Raspberry Pi application to turn a TV (your parent's and grand-parent's for example) into a digital photo frame.

I provide focused IT leadership that keeps my staff centered on the mission of the company and providing excellent customer service to the rest of the organization. I keep current and am constantly look for technologies to implement within an organization for cost savings and improving productivity. I’ve run a number of IT projects and found benefits to running many areas of IT operations like a project manager. I’ve supervised staff in remote locations and can also be hand-on with the… Show more I provide focused IT leadership that keeps my staff centered on the mission of the company and providing excellent customer service to the rest of the organization. I keep current and am constantly look for technologies to implement within an organization for cost savings and improving productivity. I’ve run a number of IT projects and found benefits to running many areas of IT operations like a project manager. I’ve supervised staff in remote locations and can also be hand-on with the hardware and software when needed. I created and was responsible for the IT budget for the organization. With my diverse employment and education background I am also ready to lead and collaborate with other operational areas like finance, HR, international programs, and I have an excellent understanding of fundraising and sales. As chief technologist for a number of years I am uniquely positioned to do this as “IT can’t be siloed” -- To lead in technology, I not only learned those other functional areas, but have also helped them to do better. Show less

I played a major role in designing and implementing multi-level secure file system services to support Trusted Oracle (Version 7.0). I participated in the design and implementation of terminal I/O services on GEMSOS (Gemini’s Secure Operating System) to support Oracle. Developed a configuration management strategy for the Secure DBMS group and served as project librarian (this includes submitting software releases for final Quality Assurance). Updated technical design documentation and wrote… Show more I played a major role in designing and implementing multi-level secure file system services to support Trusted Oracle (Version 7.0). I participated in the design and implementation of terminal I/O services on GEMSOS (Gemini’s Secure Operating System) to support Oracle. Developed a configuration management strategy for the Secure DBMS group and served as project librarian (this includes submitting software releases for final Quality Assurance). Updated technical design documentation and wrote a Configuration Management Plan for the entire corporation. Participated in porting Oracle to Gemini’s UNIX systems and determining the effort required to port Oracle to GEMSOS. I also served as the company's Systems Administrator, DataBase Administrator, and participated in Board meetings as the Corporate Secretary. Show less