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I am responsible for the creation of and adherence to technology budgets for all Danis companies. The team I assembled designs, builds and manages the technology resources across all Danis’ Jobsites and Offices. I evaluate the existing state of the organization and determine IT modernization strategies to support the digital demands imposed by the business environment.Conceptualize strategic vision for data and technology across the organization and ensure its successful execution.Fully accountable for information technology and cybersecurity leadership and operations.Developed expense recovery model for a key operations platform which continues to generate more than 200% ROI annually.Established corporate Information Technology and Security Policies in line with NIST standards.Cultivated a strong culture which has encouraged team growth while increasing employee satisfaction and productivity.Spearheaded digital transformation of the company’s equipment rental division through the selection and implementation of an ERP system, replacing manual paper-based business processes, and managed a cross functional team throughout its implementation which included the development of middleware for the integration with other enterprise systems.Lead a team to implement cloud technologies throughout many levels of the organization bringing mobile communication between our field, office and business partners, bringing more efficiency and value to our clients.Reduced telecom expenses by 45% through negotiations with service providers while increasing the services provided.Instituted enterprise-wide software licensing agreements creating predictable cost for company growth.Created IT budgeting practices and reporting methods to define the total cost of technology across all the Danis companies.Select and manage multiple vendors in a competitive environment. Established quoting requirements and a bidding process maintaining ethical standards.

Manager of Towne’s Information Systems department. Created and managed vendor relationships. Responsible for the design and oversight of the execution of disaster recovery policies and facilities. Managed the day to day operation of Towne Properties infrastructure as well as IT personnel. Performed database administration.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Received the company’s annual “Whatever it Takes” award in 2012 for leading the delivery of a software project that made the management of HOA’s and COA’s more efficient. This project included process change, Database migration and the training of hundreds of employees. It was completed under budget and two months earlier than the initial projection.Led the Design, Implementation and Maintenance of a private cloud allowing access to company resources. This cloud has the potential for greater than $100,000 in savings and productivity by enabling a mobile management force.Designed and manage virtual infrastructure using VMware resulting in 291% ROI and significant reduction to IT project timelines.Developed curriculum and lead training sessions Towne University (Corporate Training Program). Towne University is a significant differentiator between Towne and our competitors.Manage collaborative software implementation projects with members of Accounting, Training and Property Management divisions.Participate in the Forecast and Execution of an annual budget resulting in $200K in cash flow over a 3 year period. This was the first extended period of time that the IT department had a published budget, kept to it and generated a cash flow.Manage the integration of disparate technologies as a function of corporate acquisitions.Manage personnel and conduct performance reviews. Design networks for new offices and office relocations.Designed, built and manage offsite data center used for disaster recovery including power and environmental systems for the entire enterprise.

Automated the distribution of software and PC images using ZENworks. Supported networks in Cincinnati and Columbus from a single location. Assisted in the network design and move of our corporate office to a new facility. Lead a computer training program for all new employees as well as participated as an instructor in a corporate education program. Maintained data archival process for disaster recovery.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Supported AutoCAD and 3D modeling software.Trained New Employees on computer policies and use of company technology resources.24/7 Server, Help Desk and PBX System support on a network with 125 end users.

Supported a 70+ heterogeneous Network with Novell servers and MS Windows Clients. Performed Hardware and Software troubleshooting. Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Developed streamlined procedures that decreased labor time in the rollout of new PCs.Developed a Database for tracking archived files for disaster recovery.Supported AutoCAD.Maintained Company Website.