Plan and manage $1.2 million field IT budget, continuously analyzing spending to maximize resources. Mentor and supervise 4-member IT team, responsible for all Whiting SCADA networks and domains. Devise, establish, and maintain security standards for SCADA control systems.* Achieved 30% staff reduction by creating and implementing Whiting’s digital oilfield, working in conjunction with other core team members.* Reduced daily data collection 25 to 50% by facilitating integration of SCADA and Well Management systems data with Production Accounting systems.

Managed 7-member field team supporting 7 SCADA domains, $500 million oil field operations, and corporate systems and users across 6 remote office. Controlled $560,000 IT budget. Directed development and deployment of secure transport networks to SCADA servers, which interconnected remote field offices. Created encrypted cellular network that interconnected field locations using secure transport networks to SCADA servers.* Saved thousands of dollars annually by identifying lower cost alternative to fiber networks for 300+ locations.* Standardized video conferencing equipment, enabling video conferencing without IT support.* Guided team of system administrators to assume management of virtual environments, running Windows domains to support oil field and gas plant operations.

Provided real-time, mission-critical network design and integration to Ballistic Missile Defense System to meet or surpass uptime standard and 24/7 availability. Acted as primary contact for military, government, and defense contract clients. Configured hardware and network appliances to comply with regulatory and COMSEC standards.* Assessed needs and delivered solutions in conjunction with software development, information assurance, and management teams. Compiled network performance reports.* Contributed to development and deployment of next generation systems.

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