Information Technology executive that drives the technology vision for all external and internal IT initiatives for a $50M global aviation research and development organization. • Provided leadership and guidance for a twenty-five-person department of analysts, engineers, software developers and information technology professionals.• Developed and implemented the corporate virtualization strategy. Achieved over 95% virtualization in 3 years which saved over $4M in… Show more Information Technology executive that drives the technology vision for all external and internal IT initiatives for a $50M global aviation research and development organization. • Provided leadership and guidance for a twenty-five-person department of analysts, engineers, software developers and information technology professionals.• Developed and implemented the corporate virtualization strategy. Achieved over 95% virtualization in 3 years which saved over $4M in capital investment, reduced operating costs by over $100k annually, and created an environment that enabled the business to rapidly respond to client research and development requirements.• Successfully established the ISO 9001:2008 quality program in less than 9 months to meet the qualifications for a $1B FAA research contract bid. • Conceptualized, designed and built a state-of-the-art laboratory that simulates all aspects of national air traffic flow management for the continental US enabling the FAA and client airlines to use for research and human-in-the-loop exercises. Design enables real time repurposing and retooling.• Project manager for corporate headquarters relocation which was completed without any cash outlay, a short term negotiated savings of over $1M, and a long term monthly savings of $1.50/sq ft (40k sq ft space) operating expense reduction.• Executed a corporate cloud computing strategy that balances capital investment, ongoing maintenance, vendor/solution lock-in, and long term operating costs. Implementation resulted in capital savings of over $200k, and decreased operating expenses by $50k annually.• Created, implemented and maintained a state-of-the-art multi-tier disaster recovery system capitalizing on emerging technologies in addition to developing industry leading processes and concepts resulting in reduced overall business continuance costs of over $100k annually. Show less

Provided executive technology leadership for a $36M scientific solutions organization. Responsible for all aspects of strategic IT planning, implementation and support. Transformed IT into a strategic business partner. Managed and delivered multiple large scale projects on time, and within budget.• Separated the infrastructure for Metron, Inc.’s corporate reorganization into 4 independent companies (Metron Futures, Metron Inc., TerrAlign, and Metron Aviation), setting each up for… Show more Provided executive technology leadership for a $36M scientific solutions organization. Responsible for all aspects of strategic IT planning, implementation and support. Transformed IT into a strategic business partner. Managed and delivered multiple large scale projects on time, and within budget.• Separated the infrastructure for Metron, Inc.’s corporate reorganization into 4 independent companies (Metron Futures, Metron Inc., TerrAlign, and Metron Aviation), setting each up for independent function and long-term success.• Established initial corporate infrastructure including centralized email, data center, and implementing the corporate helpdesk.• Grew the research data infrastructure by over 225% in 5 years while consistently reducing IT expenditures and maintaining staff level. • Instituted an enterprise security initiative for 3 corporate offices and telecommuters.• Led anti-malware initiative utilizing innovative techniques and processes in addition to employing centrally managed enterprise anti-malware products. • Project manager for relocating an expanding business unit. Established new location including data center on time and under budget. Show less