Everett E. Taylor Email & Phone Number

Kilmarnock, Va, Us

Virginia

• Enterprise Architecture Maturity: Advanced EA practice through the development of critical frameworks, including EA Brief templates, Executive One-Pagers, Target State Architecture documentation, Enterprise Capability Models, RFx templates, decision trees, and Initiative Owner Playbooks.• Agile Methodology Implementation: Applied Agile processes to improve operational efficiency, enhancing fluid workflows and fostering organizational agility.• Process Development: Designed and implemented processes for technology and platform selection, application rationalization, Architecture Review Board maturation, supplier vetting, and enterprise-wide RFx operations.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with the Transformation Office, Vendor Management Office, and Business Relationship Managers to align processes across multiple business units, including hospital and health plans, ensuring cohesive operations.• Centers of Excellence: Collaborated to establish Automation, Enterprise Architecture, AI/ML, and Agile Centers of Excellence to drive innovation and standardize best practices.• Strategic Task Forces: Actively contributed to Virtual Care, Digital eCommerce, and Agile Centers of Excellence, driving initiatives to enhance enterprise-wide operational efficiency and innovation.• Cost Savings and Optimization: Developed the "Bankable Plan" process for non-cloud initiatives, achieving $4M in Year 1 cost savings and avoidance through strategic solution selection and elimination of duplicative technology.• Platform Adoption: Led enterprise-wide adoption of key platforms, including Enterprise Project Management, Remote Patient Monitoring, Robotic Process Automation, Security Operations Center, and Provider Credentialing technologies.

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Strategic Project Oversight: Streamlined procurement, governance, and resource allocation processes, reducing project approval times by 50% and improving operational efficiency.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with business departments and state agencies, including VA State Police and DMV, to refine requirements, improve workflows, and facilitate secure data sharing.• Enterprise Strategy Advancement: Guided business transformation initiatives through strategic roadmaps, real-time data service enhancements, and architectural standardization, aligning capabilities with funding and technology goals.• Operational Enhancements: Oversaw the implementation of BluPrism for governance, improved ServiceNow efficiency, upgraded Contact Center systems, and introduced chatbot technology to enhance public-facing user experiences.• Governance and Compliance: Established a robust governance framework adhering to State and Federal regulations, reducing project rejections by 90% via an oversight review process for cloud technologies.• Tools and Technology Optimization: Evaluated and planned for FICO and InRule tools, implemented IT Asset Management systems, and secured $8M in funding for a Traffic Monitoring System upgrade.• Process Innovation: Standardized procurement processes, clarified policies for commercial and cloud software, and created templates for project prioritization, Proof of Concept, and pilot programs.• Enterprise Maturity: Spearheaded the adoption of Orbusinfinity to elevate enterprise strategies, coordinated multiple vendor-led Proof of Concepts, and enhanced project consistency through architectural standards and patterns.• Executive Reporting and Decision Support: Designed executive reporting templates and improved estimation and design processes to support data-driven decisions and optimize resource utilization.

Virginia

• ERP Strategy Advisory: Conducted in-depth evaluations of three ERP strategies—SAP monolithic approach, extended 3rd-party support, and a decentralized best-of-breed model—delivering strategic recommendations aligned with organizational objectives.• Business Requirements Gathering: Partnered with senior leadership and business units to identify and document ERP requirements, facilitating workshops and one-on-one sessions to ensure the solution met both immediate and future needs.• Progress Reporting and Stakeholder Communication: Provided senior management with regular, data-driven updates, outlining benefits, risks, and outcomes for each ERP approach to enable informed decision-making.• Cost Estimation and Budget Modeling: Designed a comprehensive cost estimation framework, incorporating risk, complexity, and savings potential to accurately project total cost of ownership and support budget planning.• Capability Modeling and Rationalization: Led capability modeling to evaluate ERP needs and spearheaded an application rationalization initiative, eliminating redundancies and realizing $400,000 in annual savings.• Risk and Complexity Analysis: Delivered detailed risk assessments for ERP options, balancing SAP's centralized structure against the flexibility of decentralized solutions, enabling strategic and informed choices.• Operational Efficiency Through Technical Optimization: Streamlined technology portfolios by identifying and eliminating redundant applications, reducing costs, and simplifying support operations to enhance cross-business unit efficiency.

Virginia, United States

• Cloud Migration and Integration: Led dozens of SaaS/PaaS migrations, including transitioning Northampton County's email system from POP3 to Exchange 2013, and migrating Floyd County Public Schools and Harrisonburg/Rockingham Emergency Communications Center email systems to Google Workspace and Exchange Online, respectively. Integrated on-prem Active Directory with Azure and consolidated enterprise licensing for efficiency.• Education Sector Modernization: Upgraded Bland County Public Schools' network infrastructure, implementing VLANs, Active Directory with GPOs, Cisco Phone Systems, and Smart Boards. Consulted for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools to improve SCCM policies, integrate InTune for 4,000+ mobile devices, and enhance SQL database performance. Migrated Pulaski Public Schools' email system to the cloud and implemented Active Directory.• Enterprise Infrastructure Consulting: Designed and implemented infrastructure upgrades for organizations such as Orvis (Active Directory, Azure, Exchange, DHCP failover) and Chesapeake Public Library (SharePoint public and private presence). Supported Rockingham County and the City of Norfolk in transitioning communication systems from on-prem to cloud and improving Active Directory and ADFS configurations.• Higher Education and Government Support: Provided Active Directory and domain expansion consulting for Old Dominion University, and supported York County with ADFS improvements and SSO authentication for applications. Migrated Virginia State Bar's SQL databases and implemented server hardening for CIS Benchmark compliance.• Comprehensive Communication System Upgrades: Consulted for Prince William County Service Authority and Botetourt County to migrate comms systems to cloud, ensuring secure & reliable operations.• Infrastructure Design and Replacement: Delivered end-to-end infrastructure replacement for Rockingham County, encompassing communication systems, licensing, & Active Directory improvements.

Richmond, Virginia Area

• IT Strategy Development: Partnered with the CTO to craft and execute an IT strategy that aligned technology initiatives with business objectives and growth goals.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Defined business requirements with departmental stakeholders, leading to the creation of strategic roadmaps and unified operational frameworks across 33 entities.• IT Operations Management: Directed a 300-person IT department, overseeing technology projects, streamlining operations, and managing assets to reflect accurate cost allocation across multiple business lines.• Enterprise Modernization: Led the migration and consolidation of IT systems across 53 locations, modernized the company network, and introduced cloud-based solutions to enhance operational efficiency.• Revenue Growth Initiatives: Secured $84M in government contracts through robust policies and controls, and generated $12M in revenue by deploying an Enterprise Print Management System.• Mergers and Acquisitions: Facilitated the technical integration of 41 mergers and acquisitions.• Enterprise Architecture Maturity: Introduced Orbus iServer and adopted the TOGAF framework to standardize architectural practices, improving development and operational processes.• System Optimization: Integrated and enhanced ERP and business intelligence systems, streamlined project roles via RACI documentation, and prepared the enterprise for cloud-based email and collaboration tools.• Vendor and Staff Management: Standardized vendor evaluation processes, developed hiring criteria for architectural staff, and conducted skills gap analyses to improve team collaboration and development.• Process Standardization: Unified IT services and documentation, standardized IT processes to improve efficiency and governance across the organization.• Strategic Contributions: Supported contract negotiations and optimized business operations to align technology with strategic goals and long-term organizational growth.

Richmond, Virginia Area

• Financial Systems Rollout: Successful implementation of multiple financial systems.• Client Collaboration and Strategy Development.• Data-Driven Decision Support: Generated comprehensive financial reports.• Systems Modernization: Modernized billing and energy grid systems for electric cooperatives and developed broadband solutions over existing electric infrastructure to expand service offerings.• Energy Systems Management: Maintained critical energy monitoring systems for Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, ensuring reliability and performance.• Interim CIO Leadership: Provided strategic leadership as Interim CIO for multiple organizations, driving IT initiatives and overseeing cloud-based integrations to enhance scalability and cost-efficiency.• Contract Negotiation and Data Center Relocation: Negotiated contracts, managed the relocation of data centers, and optimized infrastructure performance.• IT Security and Compliance: Created security protocols and management to secure IT environment, successfully navigating regulatory audits.• Infrastructure and System Upgrades: Performed modernization of email servers and database systems improving reliability, scalability, and performance.• Network Integration and IT Operations: Integrated network systems to improve compatibility and operational efficiency across various environments.• Logistics and Hardware Management: Managed hardware and software logistics for 400+ computers, ensuring efficient troubleshooting, maintenance, and support.• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Optimization.• Cost-Effective IT Maintenance: Developed and implemented an IT maintenance system, reducing labor costs by 70% while improving system reliability.• Digital Interface Development: Created a digital interface for Virginia’s Department of Social Service for the Fuel Assistance Program.• Comms Systems Enhancement: Implemented multiple advanced phone systems.

Richmond, Virginia Area

I started and directed a $2MM (annual revenue) managed technology service provider. I was responsible for operations, business development, recruiting, and training. I led a team of 15 engineers and systems administrators who provided outsourced architecture, design, integration, and maintenance services for small to medium-sized companies. As Principal Consultant, I migrated several of my client’s host environments to virtualized data centers using VMware and Microsoft Virtual Server.A few achievements that I would like to highlight:• I designed the Business Intelligence (BI) architecture for a large manufacturer which combined information from dozens of databases into a converged system which cut management reporting time in half.• I transitioned the IT infrastructure of over two dozen school districts to the Cloud, saving each organization an average of 30% in annual operating expenses. • I upgraded and maintained Active Directory and Microsoft Windows desktop/server platforms for over 100 clients.

Richmond, Virginia Area

At Insmed, I handled the IT and communications infrastructure for a pharmaceutical company. I was in charge of the company’s desktop, server, network, software, security, and telecommunications systems. I planned, designed, developed, and deployed applications which supported business operations. I also provided technical support services to end users. A few achievements that I would like to highlight:• I built a virtualized computing infrastructure using Microsoft Virtual Server, saving over 40% on operating costs annually. • I designed and implemented a novel Clinical Data Safety application, which allowed Insmed to comply with FDA standards and saved the company over $400K.