As the Chief Information Officer and Executive Cabinet Member for the University of Montevallo, I am responsible for the Information Technology portfolio, as well as, managing the Ellucian contract and staff. Participation with the cabinet includes working with colleagues in their respective areas of expertise to review and recommend strategy for the university. Over the next year we will be building an all new central IT staff, upgrading all the network infrastructure, implementing continuous improvement processes and streamlining university processes.

As the Chief Information Officer of Guilford College I am responsible for the innovation, architecture, implementation, capital and operational management of all phases of IT to 3100 Students, Faculty and StaffI served in this capacity to Guilford as consultant and full-time employee, which included acting as the primary champion of technology innovation, and the meaningful translation of IT initiatives to executive leadership and the Board of Trustees. Significant Accomplishments-Leading a cross-functional group of organization leaders to development and begin implementation of a 5 year strategic IT plan.-Instituting an effective cross-functional IT Governance structure to assist in the evaluation, architecture and prioritization of IT initiatives-Reorganizing infrastructure investments which increased capacity, established a baseline for 5 years of technology growth while saving $250,000 annually-Designed and implemented a model for proactive monitoring of internal infrastructure raising uptimes for networking and systems to above 99.8% availability-Established a working framework for project management, including software design, development and coding standards.-Communication strategies for both executive leadership and the Board of TrusteesMajor ProjectsCompleted over 75 projects for the organization including-Datacenter revitalization Implementing new SAN, VMWare and core infrastructure to allow for 5 years of growth -Wireless Transformation Project-creating a networking environment which quadrupled the existing capacity, with seamless onboarding for a myriad of mobile devices-Learning Management System re-implementation which included the stabilization of the LMS. New architected solution allowed for more capacity while decreasing downtimes and increased adoption rates.-Implementation of Sharepoint as an enterprise collaboration tool, increasing effectiveness by eliminating paper forms and sharing of information in a secure manner

Strategic Technology Assessments for IT organizationsIT Project MangementInformation Technology AuditingOrganizational Intervention and Organizational Development ServicesLeadership and Team TrainingLeadership Mentoring ServicesContract NegotiationSystems SelectionSystems Integration

Assist IT organizations in the development of internal metrics, strategic and tactical planningProvide technology assessments using COBIT/ITIL, industry best practices and experienceLead complex projects for a wide array of diverse technologies including ERP's, LMS, Data centers, Virtualization, and enterprise architectingMentor and train IT staff on Project Management Methodology and System Development Lifecycle MethodologyAssist with the development of Service Level Agreements (SLA)Accomplishments:Served as interim Director for 2 Colleges simultaneouslySuccessfully lead a variety of large scale complex projects including: -Virtualization conversions-Data center design, build and rollout-Fiber optic cabling design and implementation enhancing the clients network, creating redundancy and completing 5% under budgetSuccessfully trained IT staffs on System Development Lifecycle Methodology(SDLC)-resulting in smoother project implementation with fewer defectsSuccessfully led client through email system implementationEngaged to restart a failed Learning Management System implementation. Project now showing 300% increase in adoption.Successfully completed Enterprise Architect mapping for energy industry Multi-speak modelsCompleted Data Center Design & took client to bidSuccessfully led 2 client IT staffs through project management training

Lead an organization of 23 IT and Service professionals and 35 student team-membersResponsible for delivering a full complement technology services with 5500+ member client base Technology services include: o Application development and supporto Networking Infrastructureo Technology Enhanced Classroomso Help desk serviceso Web services/web developmento IT Project managemento Technology Lab Managemento Administrative ServicesAccomplishments-Implemented Project Management and System Development Lifecycle Methodology; Transformed IT the organization by mentoring managers with a focused intent on reducing the reactive nature of the staff; Intentionally and measurably raised quality of all technology deliveries, reducing downtime for key services and established a real disaster recovery plan; Designed and building a state-of-the-art data center including: newer SAN technology and large VMware deployment; built an operations center, including more workspace and improved work environment. Focused on staff development, building a leadership team and creating career opportunities for technology personnel. Consolidating the myriad of technology services on campus into a single entity of professional teams. Rearranging budgets to focus on academic technology and classroom technology, and delivering of secure wireless networking to faculty, students and administrators. Finally, completed a successful ERP ImplementationServed on the TICUA (Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities) Procurement Committee 3 years. Served as one of 2 Directors of Technology for ACA (Appalachian College Association) Steering Committee 3 years

Managing 16 Technology Professionals with offices; clients across the US and in 3 foreign countries on a variety of financial applicationsSuccessfully maintained 2.1 million dollar budget including: salaries, training, licensing and support contracts in spite of rising demand and flat budgetReporting to the Manager for Business Support Services, and served as a liaison to the Manager for Financial Support systems.As a team lead at CMS I had the largest set of teams within BSS, and support responsibility in multiple cities. In addition to the international support of financial applications, I led those teams through a myriad of capital and support projects including:Sarbanes-Oxley 404 SDLC implementationSeries of Web Based financial reporting applicationsSupply Chain SystemsMainframe and Client Server ApplicationsOLAP and special reporting toolsAsset Management SystemsMulti-Dimensional Reporting ToolsSignificant Accomplishments:Served in the role of technical liaison for a 14 million dollar Oracle implementation, reporting directly to the Technical Project Manager and directly engaged support analysts, the application server team, database administrators, conversion and interface developers for the accomplishment of assigned objectives, and integration into the company structure.Served in the role of technical liaison for the Oracle implementation at the Panhandle Eastern Pipeline subsidiary (same responsibilities as above)Managed 4 different teams and implemented a working SDLC designed to increase quality of development and timely delivery. Transformed support responsibilities to serve more clients, during company budget cuts in order to preserve the jobs of the team and still provide high service levels to the company.At corporate team maintained a flat budget while hiring more personnel, and increasing service levels.

 Managing 16 Technology Professionals on 4 teams, with offices in Dearborn and Jackson, Mi supporting clients across the US and in 3 foreign countries on a variety of financial applications Responsible for 2.1 million dollar budget including: salaries, training, licensing and support contracts. Reporting to the Manager for Business Support Services, and served as a liaison to the Manager for Financial Support systems.Responsible for leading teams through multiple implementation and support projects including:• Web Based Applications• Supply Chain Systems• Mainframe and Client Server Applications• OLAP and special reporting tools• Asset Management Systems• Multi-Dimensional Reporting ToolsSignificant Accomplishments:Served in the role of technical liaison for a 14 million dollar Oracle implementation, reporting directly to the Technical Project Manager and responsible for facilitating activities between support analysts, the application server team, database administrators, conversion and interface developers and the infrastructure support team.Served in the role of technical liaison for the Oracle implementation at the Panhandle Eastern Pipeline subsidiary (same responsibilities as above)Simultaneously managed 4 different teams and implemented a working SDLC designed to increase quality of development and timely delivery. Transformed support responsibilities to serve more clients, during company budget cuts in order to preserve the jobs of the team and still provide high service levels to the company.At corporate team maintained a flat budget while hiring more personnel, and increasing service levels.

Operational and technical support of 20 Photographic studios in two regions (Detroit, Chicago) including networks, servers, workstations, digital cameras and POS applications.Responsible for supply chain management for Detroit studiosDirect management of 5 technology professionals and indirect management of story managers supporting the corporate digital laboratory and store systemsMajor projects included:Design and development of full cycle digital imaging system, working as project manager with teams from AGT, Sony and Kodak: including software design, network design and implementation, testing, studio setups and management software development.Automated Chicago Call Center from a filing card system with customized software, new PC network and server

Operational and technical support of 20 Photographic studios in two regions (Detroit, Chicago) including networks, servers, workstations, digital cameras and POS applications.Responsible for supply chain management for Detroit studiosDirect management of 5 technology professionals and indirect management of story managers supporting the corporate digital laboratory and store systemsMajor projects included:Design and development of full cycle digital imaging system, working as project manager with teams from AGT, Sony and Kodak: including software design, network design and implementation, testing, studio setups and management software development.Automated Chicago Call Center from a filing card system with customized software, new PC network and server

Co-Managed POS Software design and development project for Gemini-D, a professional long roll digital & film camera.Responsible for testing strategies, design specifications, hiring and utilization of professional development contractorsCreated original company web pagesRedesigned original software package with the Vice President of OperationsDeveloped national marketing campaign, including tradeshow presentations and seminarsWrote operational manual for camera and softwareInstalled systems including networks, software, PC's and camera's with calibration

Beattie Systems was a manufacturer of long roll camera equipment; lenses and proofing systems.My role focused on development and marketing of a hybrid digital and long role proofing system. Unique in the industry, being the only camera with the film and digital image taken the through the same lens, the Gemini camera was the best of its kind. Co-Managed POS Software design and development project for Gemini-D Responsible for testing strategies, design specifications, hiring and utilization of professional development contractors Created original company web pages Redesigned original software package with the Vice President of Operations Developed national marketing campaign, including tradeshow presentations and seminars Wrote operational manual for camera and software Installed systems including networks, software, PC’s and camera’s with calibration