Oversee Global IT Infrastructure divisions, guiding diverse teams encompassing AWS, Azure, and Google cloud services, Enterprise Architecture, Server, Storage, and Network Services. Head Messaging and Collaboration, End User support, and Service Desk services, while handling Program and Project Management aspects. Offer infrastructure support to product teams and Research & Development. Cultivate tactical partnerships with IT units and business stakeholders, fostering collaborative atmosphere. Assumed responsibilities for operational P&L budget of $10M. Budget and manage monthly re-projections for optimal financial performance.• Restructured and realigned regional IT teams across diverse regions - APAC, EMEA, Nordics, and North America, centralizing collaboration with business units and cementing the company as a key strategic partner.• Spearheaded a comprehensive digital transformation initiative, seamlessly migrating critical workloads and corporate systems to the cutting-edge cloud platforms of AWS and Azure. This move significantly improved operational efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.• Pioneered the establishment of a skilled global SRE cloud team, safeguarding 24x7 support for critical systems.• Successfully directed complex migrations from on-premises Exchange environments to Microsoft's O365 suite, facilitating a seamless transition for our workforce and streamlining communication and collaboration.• Fulfilled a robust Identity Access Management (IAM) strategy by overseeing the seamless integration of Okta SSO/MFA solution. This fortified security measures, safeguarding access to essential corporate CRM, Financial/ERP, and other SaaS applications.• Successfully implemented Cisco's Unified Contact Center Enterprise voice solution, empowering inside sales and customer product support teams to deliver exceptional service with enhanced capabilities, regardless of their work location (office or work from home).

Ran diverse Global IT departments for highly acquisitive company, encompassing Server and Storage Services, Network Services, Messaging and Collaboration Services, and Business Continuity Management. Administered substantial infrastructure, responsible for more than 1,000 Windows and Linux servers, along with approximately 800TB of SAN storage. Executed financial management duties, handling annual budget and monthly re-projections. Oversight of $8M worth of project work, coupled with $3M operational P&L budget.• Coordinated the seamless IT integration efforts for acquisitions valued at up to $1.4 billion, warranting a smooth assimilation into the organization's technology ecosystem.• Led a comprehensive global consolidation effort spanning data centers, Active Directory, and email systems across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.• Conducted the end-to-end design and implementation of cutting-edge business-to-consumer web hosting and private cloud environments, empowering secure digital experiences for customers.• Governed compliance initiatives for Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, PCI, and data privacy regulations, ensuring adherence to industry standards and safeguarding sensitive information.• Directed the global enactment of Cisco Sourcefire IPS, fortifying the organization's network security and proactively defending against potential cyber threats.• Designed and carried through state-of-the-art VMware virtual server environment, resulting in remarkable cost savings of over $1M annually while maintaining top operational efficienc• Led high-performing team responsible for the design and implementation of the cutting-edge Exchange/Lync 2013 Unified Communications solution, revolutionizing communication and collaboration.• Mapped out an IT Disaster Recovery function, assuming a key role in leading the organization's Business Continuity Management program, warranting business resiliency and preparedness.

Managed the IT Systems, Server, Storage and Network teams. Designed and implemented strategic operations plan and budget to meet the growing needs of the University and Research Departments. Assisted with the design and development of web-based applications. Provided supervision, leadership, and technical support to junior administrators.

Primary duties involved the planning and execution of multiple projects and working closely with client and project integration teams. Provided supervision and technical support to junior administrators and technicians. Responsibilities included administration, upgrades, installation and configuration of IT services and applications that supported the business. Facilitated the migration and decommission of Novell departmental servers to centrally managed Microsoft NT servers. This included migration of all software applications, data and user accounts into a new Windows Domain.