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Naperville, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Created a multi-site backup solution, ensuring 100% data recovery and enhancing business continuity.Reduced data incidents by 30% through HIPAA compliance and cybersecurity training. Developed policies and led cybersecurity, compliance management, and IT governance.Automated tasks and upgraded IT infrastructure, improving workflow efficiency for over 25 employees. Leveraged program management, strategic thinking, and experience in automation, cloud services, and SaaS administration.Virtualized 20+ servers and managed the Mitel Phone system, optimizing IT infrastructure and reducing hardware costs.Increased productivity by 25% using AI, driving technological innovation. Focused on strategic thinking, and leadership in technology solutions and IT strategy.Improved case management efficiency by 40% using Dynamics 365 and SharePoint. Integrated enterprise applications and cloud services through effective program management and partnership development.Directed Health and Welfare initiatives and launched new internet service projects. Managed multiple IT projects with expertise in project management, IT service management, and leadership.Defined and communicated strategic IT plans, aligning technology initiatives with business goals. Highlighted strategic thinking, leadership, and policy development.Led a team of 3 employees and 5 contractors, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.Reviewed vendor contracts with the finance department, uncovering $65,000 in annual savings without compromising service quality.Analyzed pension, contributions, and health applications, generating insights that reduced reporting time by 50%.Generated financial reports highlighting cost-saving opportunities, leading to a 25% reduction in unnecessary expenditures.Enhanced reporting visibility by 60% using Python coding and Microsoft BI tools.

Chicago, Il, Us

Facilitated open communication between departments, enhancing interdepartmental collaboration and boosting team synergy by 25%.Developed and executed strategic plans, elevating board engagement and enhancing effectiveness by 30%.Created and managed budgets for board operations and initiatives, optimizing resource allocation and reducing costs by 20%.Strengthened networking efforts, forging key partnerships and expanding philanthropic outreach to support the charity’s mission.Led fundraising initiatives, securing significant donations and increasing overall funding by 40%.Implemented volunteer programs, increasing volunteer participation and improving community engagement by 35%.Planned and hosted events, raising awareness and promoting the charity’s cause, resulting in a 50% increase in public support.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Resource Management: Directed a team of 5 employees and 20+ contractors, optimizing resource allocation for current projects and planning future assignments. Improved resource utilization by 30%.Project Management: Managed multiple high-value projects, each worth $1.5 million, along with several smaller initiatives. Delivered projects 15% ahead of schedule and 10% under budget.Budgeting and Reporting: Ensured proper budgeting, prepared status updates to senior management, and planned projects comprehensively, following the SDLC process. Reduced budget variances by 20%.Application Management: Managed brokerage, model management, messaging, and financial systems, ensuring seamless operations and integration. Increased system uptime by 25%.Financial Management: Prepared monthly financial estimates, tracked project statuses, and reconciled budgets for all managed applications and systems. Improved financial accuracy by 35%.Disaster Recovery & Compliance: Developed and executed Disaster Recovery plans, including documentation and testing, to ensure system resilience and compliance. Reduced recovery time by 40%.Reporting: Prepared and presented business and operational reports to inform stakeholders. Enhanced report accuracy by 30%.Budgeting: Managed budgeting processes to ensure fiscal responsibility. Achieved a 15% reduction in unnecessary expenditures.Strategy Development: Led the development and implementation of corporate strategies to achieve business goals. Increased strategic alignment by 20%.Financial Modeling: Created financial models to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and develop actionable insights. Improved decision-making efficiency by 25%.

Financial Planning & Management: Directed financial planning for hardware, software, facilities, and disaster recovery sites, ensuring strategic and cost-effective investments. Reduced costs by 20% and improved investment efficiency by 25%.Hardware Asset Management: Managed all hardware assets, including desktops, laptops, mobile devices, servers, and peripherals. Administered procurement, lifecycle planning, upgrades, and patch management, increasing asset utilization by 30%.Contract Negotiation & Management: Negotiated and managed IT hardware and software contracts, securing favorable terms and timely renewals. Achieved cost savings of 15% annually.Innovation & Technology Leadership: Led innovation initiatives, implementing CISCO IP phones, Blackberry devices, and virtual servers. Trained staff to support and maintain new technologies, increasing productivity by 20%.Disaster Recovery & Regulatory Compliance: Developed and executed comprehensive disaster recovery plans. Ensured compliance with FINRA audit requirements and maintained robust backup and recovery protocols for databases and websites. Managed email and voice compliance with FINRA regulations, reducing compliance issues by 30%.Team Management: Led a team of software developers, database administrators, and IT support staff, improving team performance by 25%.Information Resource Development: Developed computer information resources, ensuring data security, strategic computing, and disaster recovery. Enhanced data security by 35%.Enterprise Systems Leadership: Guided with leadership in the design, development, and implementation of enterprise systems, increasing system efficiency by 30%.Technology Advancement: Stayed updated on advances in technology, implementing new solutions that improved operational efficiency by 20%.

Oakbrook Terrace, Il, Us

Software Management: Developed the Mercury System, CIMCO’s main ticketing and customer management system. Maintained the external website and customer portal, increasing user engagement by 20%.911 Data Updating System: Created a system to update CIMCO customer information for the 911 system, improving data accuracy by 30%. Enhanced reporting capabilities by implementing Microsoft Reporting Services, providing monthly statistical reports and reducing report generation time by 50%.Technology Utilization: Developed in ASP.Net and SQL Server 2000 for these systems, improving system performance by 25%.Software Modification: Modified existing software to fix errors, adapt to new hardware, upgrade interfaces, and improve performance, reducing system downtime by 40%.Code Development: Wrote well-designed, testable code, increasing code efficiency by 35%.User Interface Design: Collaborated with stakeholders to design user interfaces that ensured intuitive navigation and enhanced user experience across platforms, increasing user satisfaction by 25%

Software Management: Developed the PowerFreight.Net shipping and transport system, increasing operational efficiency by 25%.Order Initiation Screens: Designed and developed Order Initiation screens and components, supplying data consumed by the rest of the application, improving data accuracy by 30%.Payment Screens: Developed payment screens that integrated with the backend accounting system, reducing payment processing time by 20%.System Analysis: Analyzed information to recommend and plan the installation of new systems and modifications to existing systems, enhancing system performance by 35%.Codebase Analysis: Analyzed the existing codebase to identify areas for improvement or refactoring, increasing code efficiency by 40%.Web Application Development: Developed web applications using C#, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and Entity Framework, improving application performance by 30%.

CEO: Made management decisions on company operations, increasing efficiency by 20%.Company Creation: Created all necessary documentation and registered the forms to establish the company, reducing setup time by 30%.CIO: Determined technology for projects, improving project outcomes by 25%.CFO: Managed billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, reducing financial discrepancies by 15%.Human Resources: Managed a team of 3 developers, increasing team productivity by 40%.Sales: Acquired and maintained development contracts, boosting revenue by 35%.Legal: Ensured all contracts were legal and valid before starting, reducing legal issues by 20%.Project Manager: Allocated resources to cover contracts and ensured task completion, improving project delivery by 30%.Board Coordination: Conferred with board members, officials, and staff to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems, enhancing collaboration by 25%.Strategic Planning: Developed plans to reach growth targets while maintaining profitability, increasing market share by 15%.Market Strategy: Implemented strategies to increase market share and profitability in a competitive industry, boosting market presence by 20%.Budget Analysis: Led budget analysis and forecasting to align costs with business strategy, reducing operating costs by 10%.Promotional Campaigns: Composed and approved promotional campaigns, increasing brand awareness by 25%.Board Leadership: Presided over and served on boards of directors, management committees, and other governing boards, improving governance by 15%.Budget Preparation: Prepared budgets for approval, including funding and program implementation, ensuring financial stability.

Facilitated the full software development life cycle (SDLC) from requirements gathering through system implementation, improving project delivery by 20%.Modified existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, upgrade interfaces, and improve performance, reducing system downtime by 30%.Designed and coded new software or modified existing software to add new features, increasing functionality by 25%.

Refactored legacy code to improve performance and scalability, increasing system efficiency by 30%.Established process improvements that boosted efficiency by 25% and reduced software development costs by 20%

Schaumburg, Il, Us

Wrote detailed technical documentation outlining system architecture, coding conventions, and best practices, improving team understanding by 30%.Debugged and resolved software issues efficiently, minimizing downtime by 40% and ensuring application stability.Collaborated with stakeholders to design user interfaces that ensured intuitive navigation and enhanced user experience across platforms, increasing user satisfaction by 25%.