David W. Levinger Email & Phone Number

Golden Valley, Mn

Plymouth, Mn

Lead multi-location teams in security implementation and information release management * Manage key security projects as part of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) program * Coordinate remediation and technical teams to implement data protection measures, upgrade baseline scanning, and sunset operating systems per ARRA/HITECH/UHG policy * Conduct/track a communications campaign across multiple business segments/unitsManagement and Leadership * Lead development of advanced software systems * Respectfully communicate * Clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical people * Manage hardware, software and infrastructure projects * Assess and manage risks and issues * Negotiate and team with outside partnersTechnical-Business Synergy * Research technologies and industry usage * Assess technology fit within the business and culture * Select, design and implement needs-based solutions and process improvements * Lead development teams in both waterfall and agile methodologiesOperations and Training * Maintain ongoing systems without down time * Protect data and system integrity * Proactively plan for growth * Provide responsive and caring support * Document policies and procedures; train users and staff

PROJECT MANAGER – LIFE SCIENCES: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENTLed multi-location team to birth and maturation ofanatomic pathology software.* Managed development and brought a new product intoproduction at pilot site with no downtime, gaining apositive reference site for prospective customers.* Successfully transitioned matrix team of analysts,engineers, technical writer, and product manager fromCMMI to Phase Gate agile/scrum methodology whilecompleting second release of the product.

Managed all areas of information technology,including telecommunications.PROJECT MANAGEMENT: initiation, design, resourcing,tracking/controlling/reporting, closure.* Upgraded custom ERP system and saved $100 thousand inhardware and operating system costs by researching andtesting a new Itanium-based server.* Implemented Document Management System, includingscanning 3.5 million pages, saving $20 thousand per yearin storage costs and enabling desktop search/retrieval.* Efficiently managed Year 2000 Compliance program atextremely low cost.BUSINESS ANALYSIS: requirements analysis, businessprocess redesign.* Barcode-enabled receiving and materials movement,raising efficiency and accuracy.* Planned departmental process changes due todevelopment/barcoding, EDI, and DMS.SERVICES AND SUPPORT: process improvement,documentation, training, metrics/controls.* Integrated voicemail and e-mail with helpdesksoftware, improving response and effectiveness.* Provided ongoing technical training in new/upgradedapplications and by request.* Created upgrade/change procedures and backup/recoveryprocess, lowering downtime and protecting data.ADMINISTRATION: system/network, department, corporate.* Negotiated consolidated voice and data contracts,reducing costs by over 30%.* Authored Acceptable Use Policy, establishingstandards and protecting the company from lawsuits.* Hired and developed staff with very low attrition;built supplier/consultant relations, establishingrapid response/availability to eliminate downtime.

* Developed and supported manufacturing and businessapplications, documented, and trained users;administered network.* Investigated, designed and implemented EDI program,eliminating a full-time data entry position andimproving accuracy.

Project management and design, programming, documentation, field service

Systems analysis and design, programming, user training, documentation, personnel, advertising

Aas, With Distinction, Computer Information Systems

Ba, Magna Cum Laude, Counseling: Family Relationships

Activities and Societies: also Business and Architecture coursework

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