After a successful acquisition and integration with Insight, I have decided to leave BlueMetal to focus on tech startups. I've been in the IT industry for more than 30 years and have never seen such explosive growth and innovation as we are experiencing in the cloud!

I am excited to be launching a technology that helps provide access to documents for the visually challenged. Our solution is perfect for adding accessibility features to older files: pdf's, images and Office documents. Stay tuned for more!

I am responsible for helping clients succeed by applying modern software engineering to create solutions that precisely meet their needs. We are a mobile first, cloud first team that exploits IOT, data and analytics as well as content management and CRM to create engaging user experiences.

I am building Jornata's SharePoint practice including assisting clients with designing and deploying SharePoint 2013 both in the cloud and on-premise. In my new role, I will be leveraging my experience as a SharePoint Architect and developer to help clients maximize the business value of SharePoint.

bluecloud communications, inc. provides multi-channel communications solutions to our clients. We help clients implement their content management strategy, create and coordinate multi-media campaigns.Our clients include financial service firms that need to communicate with investors and other stakeholders using print, web, digital and video media channels.

Designed and implemented SharePoint solutions for clients in the financial services and pharmaceutical industries including:- SharePoint 2010 Governance- Line of Business Solutions Development in SharePoint- SharePoint 2007-SharePoint 2010 migrations- SharePoint 2010 Information Architecture

Confer with internal stakeholders (marketing and product groups) to generate strategies / enhancements that maximize information value to sales force and drive alignment with business requirements. Directed unified portal development function by leveraging business-technology expertise to spearhead consolidation of 2 previously separate organizations with 30 team members. Analyze user experiences and incorporate feedback into site designs, with focus on actual needs of sales force as opposed to traditional focus on product features and functions.• Cut annual content management costs $2MM by employing SharePoint to create a corporate sales and marketing portal.• Advanced Microsoft’s enterprise sales proficiency by: 1) delivering 1st comprehensive information architecture of sales / marketing functions to enhance portal and usage reports; and 2) streamlining sales presentation preparation time through improvements to web-based information gathering.• Played key role in saving $2MM through elimination of duplicate development costs; participated in restructuring of group’s staffing and management.• Achieved on-time and under-budget (45%) completion of an extensive project; effectively supervised vendors and performed research on users, site development, and taxonomy.• Decreased development and maintenance costs 35% by enhancing change management processes and by efficiently overseeing projects, budget ($750,000), and contractors / vendors.

Cultivated strong relationships with customers / prospects and drove sales of Business Strategy Consulting (new company offering). Addressed customer tendency to avoid regular updates of products (with potential major negative impact on long-term revenues); established the business strategy consultant position to advise on benefits of using new or developing technologies. Collaborated with senior technology managers to devise and implement Office / SharePoint-based solutions. Minimized costs / cycle time without compromising quality; provided foundation for reducing reliance on large numbers of developers while adding value across multiple industries.

Oversaw business analysts after establishing the group. Led team in conferring with clients to maximize software ROI; spearheaded the performance of CBAs for customer IT initiatives and licensing programs. Created IP for business cases and for evaluating projects, cost vs. benefit, and total cost of ownership; Microsoft incorporated numerous processes into overall enterprise sales program. Devised position descriptions and recruited suitable candidates.• Contributed to increased revenues of $50MM in 2 years and achieved 95% closure rate; plugged gap in Microsoft sales function by providing a team with investment / capital and IT expertise.• Obtained customer buy-in (despite client reluctance to receive business-ROI guidance from a primarily software-based company) by maximizing credibility through emphasis on CBA and risk; multiple customers integrated group’s CBA method into all large IT initiatives.• Managed team from concept to launch in less than 90 days.• Enhanced enterprise-wide sales system by developing Rapid Economic Justification process.

Directed project managers involved with $1MM+ initiatives (software development, infrastructure, etc.) and cooperating with consultants / strategic partners to manage cost / price, scope, and risk.• Built team from ground up, including training and creation of the PMO.• Increased unit’s long-term viability by improving alignment with timeliness / budget goals.

Program, Program Management, Information Architecture Design and implementation for a variety of systems:1. Claims Processing systems2. Financial Risk Management systems3. Technology Strategy Consulting4. Consulting Management

Designed and implemented line of business applications for Windows and SharePoint

I developed extensions for the Hypercard programming language that enabled Hypercard to share information over the network ("HyperAppleTalk"). Features included instant messaging, shared stacks and ability to control stacks remotely.