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- Overseeing all IT operations and infrastructure, ensuring efficient, secure, and reliable technology systems for the organization- Developing and implementing IT strategies, policies, and procedures in alignment with the company's overall business objectives and environmental goals- Managing IT budgets and resources, including hardware, software, and third-party services procurement- Leading the compliance charge for IT systems and data management, including ISO 27001, GDPR, and other relevant industry standards- Leading digital transformation initiatives and incorporating innovative technologies to streamline business processes and enhance operational efficiency- Developing and maintaining best-in-class business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure minimal downtime and loss of critical data in case of emergencies- Establishing and maintaining robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive company and client data from unauthorized access and breaches- Collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to prioritize IT projects and align technology resources with strategic goals- Overseeing the management, maintenance, and optimization of IT systems, including network infrastructure, server architecture, data storage, and software applications- Supervising the IT team, providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional development- Continuously evaluating and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain a competitive edge in the consulting sector

- Promoted from Software Engineer of subsidiary company to corporate IT Director in November 2016- Responsible for the development and delivery of strategic IT initiatives across the organization and its multiple subsidiary companies- Coordinate workshop sessions with executive and department leaders to communicate current trends in IT to improve business efficiency with relevant technology and software packages- Served as technical lead and database lead on full ERP implementation (IFS Apps 9), from diligence phase and software selection through go live and maintenance- Migrated company reporting to single platform (Microsoft PowerBI)- Applied on-premise to Cloud strategy to eliminate business-owned server infrastructure - Centralized all business communications (phones, chat, etc) to Microsoft Teams- Planned and oversaw infrastructure evolution to support fully remote work- Maintained weekly presentations with C-level leadership on IT projects and status- Fostered relationships with third-party vendors to augment staff for standard support and special projects through extensive vendor and contact network- Created architecture for and developed custom Intranet site for internal document management and task tracking in SharePoint- Designed and implemented custom SharePoint-based ticketing system for all departments with a Microsoft Forms front-end and Power Automate backend- Managed onboarding and systems integration standardization with acquired companies- Managed geographically disparate IT teams and served as ultimate IT leadership- Developed and reported against a department SLA to meet deliverables- Responsible for onboarding and maintaining all EDI connections with customers- Developed, managed, and tracked annual IT budget and actual spend- Managed IT infrastructure for 15+ physical locations across the country- Handled large Microsoft Licensing footprint across various product lines

- Design and implementation of software systems within the company.- Formalization and documentation of software-related projects, both new and existing.- Management of internal IT projects including project planning, resource allocation, and implementation duties.- Technical lead on company-wide initiatives, including the implementation of ERP, CRM, and HCM applications.

Current research topics include Secure Software Engineering, specifically in the design and implementation of secure systems with a clear separation of concerns.

- Manage hardware and software systems deployed throughout the Chemistry department.- Design and implement software solutions to improve efficiency within the department.- Organize and respond to general IT tickets submitted within the department.- Manage department website and implement improvements as needed.

Past and present research topics include Wireless Sensor Networks, Secure Software Engineering, and Fault Detection and Self Recovery in Robotics Applications.

- Developed an inventory system with Microsoft Access as a platform featuring user-friendly forms and reports with an interface built for use on touch-screen devices. System also features a full transaction system allowing employees to scan items for purchase, calculate totals with taxable items, and print/save records of each transaction- Developed and deploying a full-service website with electronic commerce capabilities. - Website maintenance, IT support, sales, inventory management

- Developed standard websites to display current projects to prospective customers for various branches of the company- Bookkeeping, payroll, and other managerial duties for the storeroom floor- Drafting technical drawings such as floor plans, schematics, HVAC, and electric- Website maintenance, IT support, sales, estimations, drafting, and editing