Blake Gordon Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca, Us

As the Director of IT for North America, I oversee all local IT/IS services and functions. Responsibilities include providing local ERP support and expertise, coordinating with global ERP program management, and managing regional North American (NAM) IT resources. Currently am a key part of the regional management team to automate, streamline and leverage systems to help support and grow the business.Bollé Brands is a leading eyewear and head protection group that designs, markets, and distributes sunglasses, safety glasses, goggles, and helmets. The company has developed a particular strength in the specialty markets of snow sports, water sports, cycling, golf, tennis, running, premium fashion and sport lifestyle. Today, Bollé Brands’ products are distributed and worn all over the world. The company constantly refines its trademark combination of fit, fashion and comfort, resulting in some of the most advanced products in the industry. Excellence in product innovation and creativity is at the heart of Bollé Brands’ strategy.

Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Fr

San Diego, Ca, Us

Managed day-to-day Information Systems operations, provided technology support to multiple business teams, and provided a leadership role in the application of technology to the company’s business processes to support growth. Orchestrated development, maintenance, and operations of all systems across their primarily cloud-based infrastructure, including productivity and collaboration, ERP/Financial systems (Netsuite), B-to-B and B-to-C e-commerce, Product Line Management, and other key systems. Oversaw day to day IT helpdesk and operations, systems administration, onboarding and offboarding, and served as a top escalation point for end user troubleshooting. Responsible for a 2m budget covering IT, IS, DevOps procurement, systems, and vendor contract spend. Major Accomplishments:o Setup and deployed Amazon>NetSuite Integration using Celigo for sales and return transactions along with settlement reports and inventory adjustments.o Sourced and implemented in depth solutions for Warehouse Management System, Electronic Document Interchange, Product Line Management, Digital Asset Managemento Championed and Managed Transition of E-commerce site from Magento2 to Shopify Pluso Streamlined item creation data standards for product library containing 9000+ active SKUso Collaborated with product teams and logistics to populate weights and dimensions for all products, this set the baseline for calculating total weights and volume for the contents of a transaction.o Implemented dynamic data feeds to internal and external parties so they can pull real time live data without granting direct access.o Setup ERP and WMS to enable the business to utilize multiple units of measure and transact with inner and master cartonso Set up an integration for company credit cards to feed transactions from our bank to our expense partner, ending in our ERP. o Automated inventory feeds to domestic and international dealers and distributors

San Diego, Ca, Us

Provided vision and leadership for developing and implementing an effective systems architecture that drove information technology solutions in support of the company goals and operating objectives. Directed the information and data integrity of all information technology functions of the company and its customers. This included data and technical service centers, production-scheduling functions, help desk, communication networks (voice and data), computer program development, and computer systems operations. Accomplishments:o Developed a Service Level Agreement for external customer engagements and contractso Consolidated 3 separate service agreements into a single client contracto Defined our current product offerings and pricing structureo Upgraded all servers to the latest industry standards (Central storage, Server 2016, ESXi 6.5)o Wrote and enforced an Acceptable Use Policy for technology userso Implemented a standard onboarding process for new users which included cybersecurity awarenesso Created standard configurations and proposal templates for client environmentso Standard Operating Procedures for Backups, ticket reporting, and business continuityo Fostered strategic partnerships with backup and cloud vendors to introduce new services to our clients.

Fountain Valley, Ca, Us

Provided computer assistance, engineering, training, and technical support for internal Project Managers, Service Technicians, Installers, Fire Testers, Subcontractors, Sales personnel, and JMG Clients. Responsible for internal IT Infrastructure and field support in the Greater San Diego, Los Angeles, and Inland Empire Areas. We provided high-end CCTV and access control systems and monitoring. We built and managed multi-site networks and storage systems to support a variety of product offerings in the Security market. The Systems Engineering team handled everything from making equipment recommendations for pre-sale engagements, preconfiguring all gear prior to install, and performed post installation best practice analysis and training for the end-users.Accomplishments: o Introduced best practices to their existing server environment and upgraded all hardware firmware, server software, and operating systems to the latest available.o Upgraded their network infrastructure to prep for VOIP install and increase network stability and performance.o Implemented Shoretel VOIP with Shoretel Connect, increased employee mobility and productivity with new functionality and ease of use.o Standardized wiring in company IDF locations cleaned out all outdated equipment, wiring, and labeled all equipment and drop locations.o Created an IT operating budget to allocate current spend and plan for future expenses and project initiatives.

San Diego, Ca, Us

New York, Ny, Us

The Systems Engineering Team's primary responsibility was to assist Account Managers and Partners with the technical sales activities in new and existing opportunities. Each Systems Engineer wass expected to work independently in their fast-paced environment. The responsibilities of the Systems Engineer included understanding customer requirements, integrating Varonis solutions into the customers environment, delivering sales presentations, presenting technical information about Varonis products and services, conducting product demonstrations, managing all phases of product evaluations including installations, presenting at seminars, responding to RFP's and RFI's and the technical development of Varonis Partners. The Systems Engineer was directed to articulate the importance of Data Governance and evangelize Varonis as the leader in the Data Governance market.

San Diego, Ca, Us

• Managed a Professional Services team of 6 to manage, sell, and service all clients utilizing custom product offering.• Built strategic relationships with internal stakeholders regarding the support and execution of key professional Services products/services • Oversee and ensured adherence to standard company processes in respect to new agreements with vendors, clients, and other parties • Oversee monthly invoicing and the overall relationship with Finance regarding client invoices and vendor payments • Managing projects and portfolio change General Processes Management• Management of IT capital spending on target for IT project budget• Planning and budgeting of capital spending for a fiscal year and a project portfolio• Development and documentation of PMO methodology and related forms, templates and tools• Successful management of several large, global IT projects. Proven experience in building and management of global client services and support• Participated in Sales Projection meetings.• P&L responsibility including revenue projection• Development of Training for all technical EngineersAccomplishments:o Started with a team of 2 Engineers, growing the team to 6 Engineers in 2013.o Unknown revenue in 2012 to over 240ko Developed a Technical training plan for all engineerso Departmental P&L for Professional Services managing profitability goalso Annual performance and revenue tracker for the teamo Created Compensation reporting to track team income and compare to their comp plan for the year vs expectationso Implemented standardized project documentation for all PS engagements

San Diego, Ca, Us

Responsible for Pre Sales and Post sales Software and infrastructure support. Internal IT Team Mentoring and escalation.o Key contributor and lead SE on the largest software transaction in company history, net new customer that started with a 650k infrastructure project and total spend is up to 1.7m and counting. Conversion from Win NT/95/98/XP, Exchange 5.5, Novell NDS4-5 to up to date virtual infrastructure with Windows Server 2008r2, Exchange 2010, and Windows 7 Pro with Office 2010. Imaging and deployment of 350 workstations and distributed file servers for all 6 customer locations.o Designed and implemented a platform to offer cloud based document management in a multi-tenant SaaS environment as well as a hosted-VM ASP environment.o Implementation of LifeSize Video Conferencing in all 7 locationso Deployment of company-wide iPhones to over 200 employeeso Implemented a 24 port Shoretel conference bridge for internal useo Handled all systems integration during the opening of 2 additional sites as well as a conversion of a company acquisition.o Served as company foreman for the 5 month HQ building construction project

San Diego, Ca, Us

o Creation of an internal “IT Bible” that documented all infrastructure and systems including DR plan, contact lists, network maps, circuit info, licensing, contracts, procedures, memos, etc.o Integration of all core systems with new parent company. o Domain integration and workstation conversion using ADMT. o LAN/WAN redesign and reconfiguration to integrate with HQ NOC in Virginia Beach.o Performed the ERP conversion from e-automate to HQ’s OMD platform

San Diego, Ca, Us

o Created a company-wide asset inventory from scratcho Rolled out a company-wide helpdesk ticketing system for internal supporto Deployment of Shoretel VOIP Phone system and MPLS network to 7 locations, 200 employeeso Migration from hosted email environment to in house Exchange servero Deployed company owned blackberry devices and BES sever\o Implemented a remote dispatch system enabling the service department to close calls on their PDAso Design and Implementation of new server and SAN infrastructureo Performed the P-V conversion of all internal servers, upgraded from Server 2003 to 2008r2 and VMware EX 4.0

San Diego, Ca, Us

o Company wide IT infrastructure, Network connectivity and health utilizing: Active Directory, Internet/MPLS, Docushare/Document Management. IT inventory and asset allocation to include IT asset purchase negotiation and discovery. o Technology refresh and upgrade recommendations. General IT operations and compliance. Company wide help desk support/ End user help desk support as well as Analyst/Xerox Customer remote support (utilizing log me in software),End users PCs, Phone System, All network attached devices, All servers (AD, Print Server, E-Mail, Application, etc.) & Firewall(s).o Additionally in charge of Backup and disaster recovery strategy / antivirus management. All new Software integration and Software license compliance.

Poway, California, Us

Network installation, configuration, and support of new and existing equipment. Performing key operator training once network install is complete. Manage and support our local systems, applications, and email server. Applications support includes Act and OMD troubleshooting, backup, and maintenance. Provided desktop support for all end users of the company.

Lake Forest, California, Us

Business Equipment group was acquired by TBS in Nov, 2006.Setup, delivery, and installation of new and used digital and analog machines. Providing the customers and sales representatives with pre and post sales support including implementation and troubleshooting of the machine and various work environments. Backup on-site network support technician as well as hardware field technician

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

Worked on a project with Net Services Inc to convert ownership and systems of a large company. To complete the conversion we had to backup, image, and restore all systems on their network. Desktops had to be configured to the new network and servers. All of the customer’s custom applications had to be re-installed from their remote server. The scope of the project was 9 locations, 500-600 users and was completed in 5 days.

Setup, delivery, and installation of new and used digital and analog machines. Providing the customers and sales representatives with pre and post sales support including implementation and troubleshooting of the machine and various work environments. Backup on-site network support technician as well as hardware field technician

Managed the AutoCAD lab and was responsible for quarterly re-imaging of all devices as well as day to day desktop support of all machines in the facility. Provided support for AutoCAD, Inventor, Mastercam, and Solidworks

San Diego, Us