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As Director of the Enterprise/Corporate team, I led the direction of all technical teams and initiatives on a global basis and interacted with a diverse group of directors, managers, and administrators. I directly manage a group of 10 IT professionals within 4 groups (IT Infrastructure, IS communications, Security and Compliance). Manage IT budget for all areas within my team. Oversee teams in any Security or Licensing audits required by the company and third parties.• Built a global IT network in over 40 countries with 60 locations to allow for global communications and standard systems throughout the company.• Led project to replace all legacy network technologies to a 100% SDWAN network resulting in saving the company $300,000 annually.• Negotiated Microsoft EA and led in annual true ups and renewals, resulting in up to 20% discounts in pricing saving $2,200,000 on a 3-year EA.• Developed global cloud strategy and roadmap to move to utilizing Azure Cloud and M365 services reducing the Datacenter footprint and Server cost resulting in $3,000,000 over 5-year period.• Architected, planned, and designed new multi-Forest Domain structure to support Pyxus in expanding into new businesses and markets.• Created an in-depth cybersecurity program and built out the team and tools to protect the company from external and internal threats, resulting in a very low security risk rating from external assessments.• Managed relationships with our key vendors in negotiating contracts and purchase agreements, resulting in substantial overall savings across all software and systems.• Managed IT Operational budget of $5.5 Million and IS Security budget of $1 Million.• Created global IS policies, standards, SOPs, and guidelines to drive effective IS operations and security across the company.

As Enterprise Technical Services Manager I was responsible for all Information Technology functions. Led a team of Network engineers, system engineers and administrators. Oversaw all global locations and as the enterprise corporate team we set all standards and ensured they were followed. Design, Plan, and implement innovative technologies across networking, Servers and Storage, Microsoft Active Directory, and security.• Led the planning and implementation of a major migration of the networks of 2 predecessor companies that merged to create Alliance One. The resulting network consists of various network technologies and a Windows 2003 Active Directory domain including a Microsoft Exchange 2003 infrastructure with 3000 users.• Led software audits both internally and from Microsoft, BSA and other publishers.• Developed strategic plan to utilize Server Virtualization to reduce operating cost by reducing license, hardware, and environmental cost. Have currently virtualized 60% of Data Center Servers. • Led project to implement new NetApp SAN to replace outdated HP technology.• Led project to implement new Backup system (StoreSever), this allowed our backups to move from 5 dedicated servers and tape drives to a single system utilizing all disk storage and reduced the time of backups.• Managed global implementation of Palo Alto Firewall devices to replace TMG proxy servers, URL filtering software, and CISCO ASA Firewalls.• Created roadmaps and budgets for technical services and presented them to upper management.• Managed key vendor relationships.• Develop SOP’s, hardware, and software standards to promote efficiency of Global IT staff.

Senior Technical Administrator, providing third level support for all IT technologies and network hardware devices, using my technology expertise and various tools to perform advanced troubleshooting of complex issues. Administration of Global WAN network across 40+ countries. Developed, planned, and implemented global projects. Led and trained global administrators in all aspects of Microsoft Active Directory, Servers, and Exchange.• Led project to plan and implement a global VPN using Shiva technology allowing the business for the first time to start developing and utilizing globally standardized systems.• Led project to migrate 40+ individual Windows NT domains into a single Windows 2000 Active Directory Forest containing 4 domains and 48 Domain Controllers.• Setup and maintained global network monitoring systems to ensure global connectivity to allow for business systems to run efficiently.• Planned and developed budgets for IT Infrastructure group.• Led effort to create a company Intranet and Extranet, utilizing CISCO PIX firewalls and CISCO content switches to allow near Realtime data visibility to our customers.• Led project to implement a Verizon Managed network using various technologies (Frame Relay, VPN, VSAT).

Responsible for all networks and systems within the site facilities including all hardware and software purchases and maintenance as well as scale house system used in all factories. Running backup systems to ensure all systems and data are protected from failures. Facilitate any user training required.• Built first Novell Network from ground up providing factory with connected systems.• Migrated Novell directory and domain to Windows Domain.• Setup cable plant to allow for full connectivity of entire campus.• Created application used for recording and reporting daily tobacco auction purchases, which allowed for faster visibility into what volumes were needed to fulfill orders.