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Richmond, Va, Us

• Created and founded Strategy Cafe which specializes in supporting entrepreneurs and providing technical expertise to start-up businesses. • Developed and built company from start-up into a successful technology consulting company that now works with clients nationwide. • Managed large scale enterprise software implementation for several Fortune 500 clients and oversaw operational support. • Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised team members responsible for building custom and comprehensive IT solutions for customers. • Led technology team in delivering expert advice, technical planning, and superior customer service.• Developed company mission and vision and introduced company strategies. • Coached entrepreneur clients and advised them on potential technology investments, spending, budget, and strategy.

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Richmond, Va, Us

• Developed curriculum and taught students’ IT Master’s Program focused on ‘Innovation in the Fast Track’; improved training materials as needed.• Selected as Co-Chair of the ‘Emerging Technologies Track’ within the VCU EMSIS Program.• Developed, taught and led the program’s capstone culmination project.• Conceived and developed and Delivered Master Level IT classes and content:“Business Architecture”“Problem Solving”“Product Ideation to Delivery”“Consulting”

Mclean, Va, Us

• Developed enterprise architecture and technical strategies to meet the global growth needs.• Assembled and managed team of 15 enterprise technical architects; completed two system implementations within six months resulting in over $4 million in savings. • Established audit protocols for increasing efficiency, performance, cost, and network architecture consistent with business objectives and technology strategy. • Achieved a consistent record of on-time project delivery under tight schedules and deadlines. • Developed and introduced enterprise architecture program to key stakeholders; successfully generated company buy-in and adoption. • Authored several white papers on enterprise operating environments, European architectural strategies, and European technical strategies. • Built strong relationships with internal and external senior management to identify opportunities for driving competitive advantage through technology. • Nominated to direct the systems architecture of multiple enterprise corporate programs totaling $80+mm.

Mclean, Va, Us

• Led and managed European technology strategy and IT architecture out of Nottingham, England headquarters. • Selected to manage UK and European enterprise expansion; reported directly to Global Chief Technology Officer and European Chief Information Officer. • Directed European Technical Managers and managed five multinational, multicultural, and multidisciplinary teams. • Oversaw $30 million GBP IT budget; researched and developed several enterprise systems and process prototypes. • Established and led several initiatives including: enterprise middleware platform implementation, UK Information Security program, and emerging technology integration center.

Mclean, Va, Us

• Nominated by CIO to build an integrated testing and research and development facility. • Recruited, trained, and managed 24 employees; managed a $10 million budget. • Architected and built framework for pre-production testing facilities nationally. • Wrote technical risk plan for international expansion; acted as CTO and architect for new business growth opportunities while solving complex business problems.

Mclean, Va, Us

• Selected to spearhead company transition and new startup, Signet. • Designed and architected enterprise network system; enforced system standards. • Managed development, implementation and maintenance of server and client platform configurations, capacity management, hosting, security, and assessment. • Grew department to 60 employees in 18 months; interviewed and hired personnel. • Created and implemented organization model and operational plans. • Managed rollout of 5,000 units nationwide at 16 sites within 18 months.

• Founded and operated IT consulting company that specialized in providing hands-on technical development and support. • Worked with start-up clients to support LAN hardware and software, LAN personnel, IT staff, and end-users.• Supported multiple enterprise clients including: Philip Morris, Signet, Pinkerton Tobacco, Swedish Match, and American Candy Company.

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