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• Developing a cutting edge genealogy application.

• Provide IT strategic direction, systems integration, and user support, ensuring adequate technology resources to support rapid business expansion. Roll out SalesForce services and monitor ongoing functionality of.
• Developing the ecoEnvelopes web store (in process).
• Built startup infrastructure, comprising systems, network hardware, VoIP and service contracts.
• Implemented SalesForce.com and migrated data from multiple sources.
• Facilitating business continuity with process and backup technology from Code 42.

• Reengineered NCR kiosk, creating the ReadySTATION to dispense the Instant ReadyCard and reload the Personal ReadyCard Prepaid MasterCards. Led product R&D, overseeing 8 contracted team members. Incorporated wireless.
• Persevered to become 1st ever pioneer to launch prepaid card-dispensing kiosks overcoming Visa and MasterCard security challenges.
• Created seamless card and site customer experience with design of wireless CDMA kiosk network.

• Spearheaded product engineering and rollout in global markets, directing 5 internationally based managers and developers. Led design of product prototypes, devising solutions based on client needs and broad market.
• Pitched compelling case to build vs. buy using rigorous comparative cost analysis of 173 contenders.
• Contributed vital creative IT expertise to the development of 1st relational database-driven digital signage solution for SuSE Linux-based clients.

• Optimized and maintained flagship Rx SampleCentre network functionality to propel growth in brand recognition and concept acceptance. Motivated contract developers in continual improvement of network design and product.
• Safeguarded business continuity by enhancing and stabilizing SampleCentre system architecture with VB kiosk maintenance and watchdog applications.
• Transformed Rx SampleCentre usability, boosting up-time to more than 99.9%.

• Analyzed corporate client technology needs and engineered applicable solutions. Headed creation of digital signage product specifications, educated team in digital signage and managed supplier relations.
• Mapped out extensible solution prototype for relational database-driven, rich media digital signage software; set comparative standard for all Hitachi suppliers.
• Facilitated timely completion of digital signage implementation for top client, Toom.

• Aligned MIS and Development department strategy with corporate growth plans, continually enhancing network functionality based on client needs. Provided leadership and development opportunities to team of 23 in house.
• Established competitive advantage through creation of high capacity push / pull content delivery system, which allowed real-time information delivery.
• Provided customers with flexibility to create customized advertising schedules with introduction of customer-facing ecommerce portal.
• Expanded Network Operations Center capacity 139%, extending market footprint from 3,100 to 7,400 displays.
• Authored McDonalds Digital Menu Board RFP.
• Overhauled faulty system design and trimmed costs 17%, securing client loyalty and future business.

• Responsible for department management, project management, application and database development, database and server administration, data center assets and resources, budgeting and user support

• Responsible for department and project management, database development, database and server administration, budgeting and user support

• Responsible for Development Team work direction, test software development, database development and server administration

• Mechanical design and test engineering.

Masters Program In Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Bachelor, Electrical Engineering

Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering

Engineering