Wells Fargo- Manage infrastructure projects- Plan and develop project scope and timelines- Develop project plans and implementation schedules- Manage budgets and financial planning- Review technology requirementsBank of America- Manage project budgets, plans, and resources- Procure hardware and software- Develop and manage timelines and milestones- Manage data center installs and implementations (network, server, storage, etc.)

Reporting to the VP of Enterprise Infrastructure, responsible for the global voice and data networks of retailers Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister Co., and Gilly Hicks. Scope of responsibilities includes all corporate offices (20+), distribution centers (6), retail locations (1100+), and E-commerce platforms. Managed initiatives to ensure retail compliance and sound corporate security policies. Led global compliance and security initiatives.-Budget management and resource allocation. $13 million annual network budget.-Supervised 18 member voice and data network teams.-Implemented 1100+ site global MPLS network with wireless backup.-Negotiated global cell phone contracts with multiple providers. (2,500+ mobile devices)-Led teams to expand retail distribution footprint to Europe and Asian locations.-Managed all corporate network and security projects.-Developed network standards and designs.-Directed information security efforts, including PCI and Sarbanes-Oxley audits. Ensured regulatory compliance.

Responsible for managing all areas of the Abercrombie & Fitch global network. Network includes all corporate and retail locations built on a Cisco Systems platform.-Developed and implemented global VoIP dial plan for all domestic and international locations.-Led initiative to develop a robust network design for primary and backup data centers to ensure complete data redundancy and replication.-Led network and voice initiatives to enable global expansion.-Managed Network Engineering team.

Managed and directed all corporate network projects. Responsible for complete project life cycle, including budget, design, and implementation.-Eliminated store long distance charges by implementing design to route calls via WAN back to home office. Acted as project manager and design engineer for VoIP implementation for all campus, regional offices, and store locations.-Implemented corporate SAN network using Cisco MDS 9000 series infrastructure.-Tasked with streamlining network processes and increasing efficiency.-Expanded network footprint and function by adding multiple new locations including Distribution Centers, branch offices, retail and Flagship locations. Tasked with design and implementation of all network expansions

Responsible for all network design and implementation. Led engineering initiatives and technology reviews. Technology expert on the Cisco Systems platform. Procured and configured all corporate network devices and Windows servers. Developed network standards and methodologies.-Reduced expenses by $2 million annually by designing and implementing a redundant store network. Replaced store dial-up connectivity for credit card authorization with private WAN enabling centralized credit authorization from the home office. Led projects to re-cable entire chain of stores, connecting all devices via IP to the store network. Developed new IP schemes to enable store growth.-Designed and implemented Abercrombie’s first corporate network in newly constructed head quarters.(2001) Selected and procured all hardware and network components valued at over $7 million. Campus grew to include 15 buildings, 2 data centers, and 2,000,000 sqft of distribution center. Included all routers, switches, WiFi access points, Windows servers and services (DNS, DHCP, etc), data center, and structured cabling. Managed the construction of the data centers and implemented multi-node SONET ring for campus connectivity.-Created corporate standards for network devices, wireless, cable plant, data center, and network design.

Support and implementation of all network devices and Windows servers. Responsible for LAN, WAN, wireless, and server platforms. -Designed and implemented company’s first E-commerce network platform using Cisco infrastructure.-Improved user productivity and efficiency by adding secure wireless network connectivity for all corporate users.-Converted corporate legacy network platform from Bay Networks to Cisco Systems.-Managed all network devices and Windows servers for corporate / branch offices and distribution centers.

Acted as lead network engineer for a Tampa based mortgage company and its affiliates. Network included the corporate head quarters along with 14 branch offices with 1000+ end users. Design, Implementation, and support of a Cisco based network along with a Windows server environment.

Proprietor of an IT consulting company which offered customers and small businesses a variety of products and services. Services offered included:-Web hosting and design-Network design and implementation-Server builds and installation-Structured cabling-Custom computer builds / sales