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Houston, Texas, Us

- 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

Houston, Texas, Us

- 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

Houston, Texas, Us

- 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.

79409, Tx, Us

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

79409, Tx, Us

- 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.

79409, Tx, Us

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

Master'S Degree, Software Engineering

Core: Credential Of Readiness

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

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