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New York, United States

Board of Director for both the parent and operating non-profit organizations that advance the research and educational missions of member organizations by delivering a full range of customized, progressive, and affordable end-to-end data and networking technology solutions.

Greater New York City Area

Senior IT executive responsible for enterprise technology leadership, vision, and strategy that advances and supports organizational strategic goals. Executive responsible for all aspects of enterprise IT systems and hardware infrastructure, including development, maintenance, upgrades, support, and end-of-life replacement. Annual recurring budget ~$80 million/year, 5-year capital plan exceeded $350+ million, IT headcount of ~250 staff and consultant positions. Accomplishments;Transformed the technology organization, adopted SDLC, project management, change management, cybersecurity, and customer principles as operating principles. Recruited and retained a high performing technology management team. Successfully implemented largest and most complex ERP system in higher education; project delivered on-time and on budget ($300M) in spite of complexity and increased requirements.Developed IT policies and procedures in support of Board policy, regulatory requirements, operational requirements, data privacy and cybersecurity requirements.Constructed a new state-of-the-art data center supporting system consolidations across the organization, on-premises and cloud infrastructure strategies, and decommissioned the aging Collaborated with hundreds of executive, leaders, IT professionals, faculty, staff and students across the 25 colleges and schools to deliver IT and business transformation projects.

Greater New York City Area

Extensive career growth with increased scope and responsibility. Senior manager collaborating with all levels of city government to advance mayoral priorities and strategic initiatives. Managed a team of 120 technology professionals with an annual recurring budget of $95 million.Accomplishments: Coordinated agency response to restore government operations after 9-11 attacks. Supported government emergency operations and citywide communications.Successful delivery of the City’s $350 million Year 2000 program and business continuity strategy.Authored and implemented the City of New York’s e-Goverment plan and strategy. Developed tactical plans in support of the City’s technology vision, strategy, and plans. Planned and managed a national conference to advance a Mayoral strategic initiative Managed Technology Investment Fund established for technology and customer service improvements.

Greater New York City Area

Senior manager responsible for day-to-day development and implementation of NYC’s e-Government vision, strategy and initiative. Created and managed the City’s e-Government office, Office of New Media, and championed the redesign of www.NYC.gov. Planned and managed a national conference of Mayor’s that put NYC in front of a leader in e-Government. Additional responsibilities included managing the City’s Technology Investment Fund and providing leadership and oversight on investments in technology and customer service improvements.

Jd, Law

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Computer Science