Clyde Johnson Email & Phone Number

Rye Brook, Ny

Recruited by Sonic USA as Division IT Manager for two of its seven divisions. One division is CBLPath, a national independent anatomic, molecular and digital pathology laboratory and the other is CPL-Southeast, a clinical pathology laboratory serving the southeastern U.S. Became part of a major downsizing resulting primarily from the effects of the Affordable Care Act. Managed two IT technicians in New York and three located in Florida and Georgia. Representative accomplishments included:- Upgraded an archaic system to a 30 server system that supports 800 clients nationwide for CBLPATH (old system had been operating on Windows 2000 to 2012).- Stabilized a network that was failing each week to one with no downtime for CBLPATH by developing an infrastructure that rarely had any issues.- Reduced CBL’S operating costs through IT analysis and equipment changes at many of over 200 client locations.- Led three major IT migrations, combining two systems into one location in Augusta, Florida; migrating all systems onto Sonic USA’s platform; and converting CPL from a Nortel to a Cisco Call Management System.- Created strong synergistic team across both divisions and cross-trained technicians so all locations had backup coverage at all times.

Stamford, Ct

Engaged to lead the two major projects below for Advanced Managed Solutions’ clients while looking for the right position after being part of major layoff at previous employer.- Led move of High Five Games’ Data center with 200+ severs over a weekend by directing 50 professionals in planning and executing with movers and installation team all equipment, 500+ workstations, cabling, cubicles, furniture, carpeting and startup.- Installed leading-edge seamless arena WIFI System in Barclay Center (Home of New Jersey Nets) with cloud managed wireless security and access points that kept connectivity fluid throughout the arena.

Chappaqua, Ny

Recruited to lead IT and networking for this $48 million contract staffing company that provides private duty nurses from its group of over 5000 nurses to major hospitals (such as Mount Sinai, NYU Medical Center, Lennox Hill and Columbia Presbyterian) and for home care. As a strategic business partner, led all IT planning, implementation and support companywide in support of the company’s business plan. Managed two Software Developers, two IT Technicians, and an IT Web Developer. Representative accomplishments included:- Designed and implemented company’s first Corporate Infrastructure for 15 disparate locations while achieving 99.999% system and network uptimes. Services include PIP MPLS, SonicWALL Firewall &VPN, Domain, Exchange, Microsoft Dynamics, SQL, Crystal Server, Terminal Services, Soneto, HHA Exchange, Corporate Internet and Intranet, Cisco VOIP, Datto Siris & Jive Hosted VOIP.- Developed patented software to analyze patient’s progress for a separate entity serving over 200 children with autism and special needs- Negotiated vendor agreements to reduce capital expenditures by 50%, designed upgraded/centralized IT, streamlined operations, consolidated vendors and renegotiated SLAs.- Credited with increasing revenue from $8 million to $46 million in five years through strategic automation, improved operational flow and development of strategic policies. - Awarded Company’s three top awards: President’s Choice Award, TeamBuilder and Unsung Hero.

Greater New York City Area

Directed development, integration, implementation and support for all information systems of $200 million financial services business spanning 2000 locations nationwide. Oversaw headquarters, filed offices and agent site IT activities. Managed 5 supervisors, 60 technicians and $7 million annual/$15 million project budget until being recruited for Access Nursing position above. Representative accomplishments included:- Strategically planned and executed two regional market expansions, projecting $50 million annually.- Designed and implemented internal operations database system.- Improved support efficiency 20% (equivalent to $1 million annually).- Conceptualized and led support team through a vision/strategy process of “Fix the Customer”.

Greater New York City Area

Completed several project assignments to develop improvements in quality management, strategic planning, market analysis and sales generation for this major New York cable, telephone and internet provider. Led 30 person team in providing data information, telecommunications and auditing services. Representative accomplishments included:- Increased productivity by 67% by designing and expediting implementation of Operations Management System, - Generated $12 million revenue by analyzing existing market penetrations and suggesting new marketing strategy.- Exceeded expectations and produced several multi-million dollar profit improvement results that included: reduced management overhead $1 million, recovered $1.5 million through increased talent utilization/optimization, saved $1 million through improved level and consistency of skills, and cut operation costs $2.5 million.- Mentored three project teams that introduced Knowledge Management strategies.- Received company’s top “Credible Leader” award, May 2000.

Greater New York City Area