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Leads a team of IT Architects who analyze current IT architectural designs and develop an architectural vision to support the strategic direction of the company.* Implementing EA framework, deliverables and governance.* Leads in the evaluation of hardware/software architectural designs, web architectural designs, network architectural designs and IT.

• Functional Architect for mainframe-based legacy claims processing and payment system working with business analysts, tech leads and project sponsors to define functional requirements and design efficient solutions.
• Facilitated evaluation and design of multiple vendor systems to replace legacy administration, provider management and claim processing systems.
• Data Architect working to develop strategic vision for data in the Health business unit while working with project teams to facilitate alignment with architecture vision.
• Developed Target Data Architecture for Health business unit, establishing the role of Operational Data Store (ODS), Data Warehouse, oper/data marts, ETL, data services, and persistence.
• Worked with data modelers and business subject matter experts to create conceptual and logical data models to represent Health data concepts and subject areas.
• Worked with project teams and database support staff to design efficient database solutions.

• Assisted in developing the initial Enterprise technical architecture at corporate headquarters. (META Group methodology)
• Matured Enterprise Architecture by designing and implementing several key architecture artifacts (e.g., target architecture, technology assessment, position papers) and processes (e.g., technology acquisition review.
• Monitored and evaluated emerging technologies and trends using research firms such as Gartner Group, Burton Group and Forrester and presented recommendations to influence strategic direction and priorities.
• Developed Enterprise principles, business drivers and architecture requirements to influence technology priorities and usage across the organization.
• Enterprise Architect for Content & Collaboration technologies, including content management, records management, collaboration (e.g., IM, team workspaces), e-mail, end user document management, document composition and.
• Led multiple cross-business unit efforts to establish strategic architectures in a variety of technology spaces including content management, email management, file services, enterprise/end user print, document.

• Provided system administration and support for mainframe and distributed email systems including EMC2, Microsoft Mail and Lotus Notes.
• Designed and implemented email integration infrastructure to establish connectivity between disparate email systems across the organization.
• Led effort to design and implement enterprise-wide Microsoft Outlook/Exchange implementation, including hardware configuration, storage and network design.
• Provided systems administration and support for new Exchange infrastructure, including SPAM, virus detection and internet email connectivity.
• Managed team of system analysts and support staff, responsible for staff development and resource allocation, management of email infrastructure licensing/budget and maintaining priority vendor relationships.

Windows C++ Developer

Bs, Computer Science/Mathematics

Activities and Societies: 4-year letter winner in baseball

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