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Seattle, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Oversee the IT aspects of projects related new construction and expansion• Assemble teams and resources to ensure projects are properly executed • Coordinate with stakeholders to create scope, budget and timeline• Order hardware and software from vendors to ensure timely delivery• Review floor plans for network, seating and equipment installation• Resolve issues to ensure that project tasks and timeline are kept on track• Coordinate training and create documentation at the close of each project• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure they are kept updated throughout each project

Munich, Germany, De

Deliver quality technology projects, systems implementations and IT services across North America. Key Responsibilities:• Spearhead the development of a new IT infrastructure, including development of IT standards, implementation of licensed software and contracts as well as setting up network infrastructure and both systems and data security procedures. • Oversee complex and large IT projects, including building an order management system to successfully streamline both logistics and wholesale processes. Led the initiative to bring the process in-house, which resulted in savings of over $6K per month for the company.• Develop strategies for a mobile workforce, including managing mobile device set up for all corporate employees.• Oversee an annual budget, ensuring compliance with financial responsibilities while creating a plan to successfully address IT and business objectives.• Lead the technology build-out of all the company retail stores and corporate offices.

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I lead all aspects of Information Technology, including IT project management, network infrastructure, database management and mobility, as well as Help Desk support. Key Responsibilities:• Directed a team of IT professionals responsible for all day-to-day IT operations and maintenance activities.• Built and maintained a Network Infrastructure, including Windows 2008 Active Directory, a unified wireless network and MPLS across 15 locations.• Migrated 30+ physical servers to a virtual farm and relocated virtual environment to offsite data centers to ensure business continuity and data security.• Oversaw contracts for multiple vendors, including the company's help desk, security, telecom, software and hardware vendors. Negotiated improved telecom deals, consolidating internet, mobile and hosting services to a single vendor, resulting in an annual savings of 10%.• Built and upgraded multiple applications, including a Domino Mail & Instant Messaging platform and a remote access application delivery platform with Citrix XenApp.

New York, Us

I directed a team of technicians to provide exceptional help desk, audio visual and network support to the company across multiple locationsKey Responsibilities:• Managed all aspects of IT services, including helpdesk, systems administration, network infrastructure, audio/video support and systems migrations.• Tested and planned the deployment of 150+ desktop applications as part of a migration from Windows XP to Windows 7.• Setup and configured desktops with applications including Microsoft Office, Oracle and Cisco VPN.• Administered Windows AD 2003 & 2008, Exchange 2010, Blackberry and Cisco Unity servers.• Oversaw the global Audio/Visual infrastructure, including the purchasing and deployment of video conferencing and telepresence equipment.

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us