Hal Armstrong

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Retired
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Neenah, Wisconsin, United States, United States
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About Hal Armstrong

An experienced Director of Information Technology with an expertise in a diverse range of technologies within multiple corporate settings. Demonstrated success managing technology selection and implementation, networks and software design. Well-organized, results/metrics oriented individual with proven ability to implement standards, procedures, and process that improve business functionality. Exceptional communicator, focused on building strong user relationships. Solid management skills, capable of leading and motivating individuals to maximize levels of productivity, while forming cohesive team environments.

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Retired
Hal Armstrong Work Experience Details
  • Fincantieri Marine Group
    Director Of Information Technology
    Fincantieri Marine Group Mar 2014 - Feb 2022
    Washington, District Of Columbia, Us
    Responsible for Fincantieri Marine Group (fincantierimarinegroup.com) IT operations at Marinette Marine, Bay Shipbuilding and ACE Marine. Establish, plan, and administer the overall policies and goals for the information technology department. Analyze the department needs and determine ways to meet business objectives by modifying existing or developing new information processing systems.Strategic Planning• Developed the future IT vision• Developed and implemented departmental objectives• Control a $6.5M 2019 budget and a $1.2M capital plan • Evaluating SAP to replace BaaN IV and Epicor 10 for increased functionality• Reviewing SD-WAN to reduce network costs and increase redundancyCost Containment• Implemented SIP routing to remove costly PRIs resulting in $40k yearly savings• Work with vendors for increased services at lower costs (CDW, Spectrum, Dell, AT&T, Cisco, etc.)• Established leasing practices on all computersMetric Driven Results• Structured the IS department of 18 IS professionals to gain high SLA efficiencies in support of over 1,000 users• Hire interns to increase service/cost metric• Mentored staff and assess success on performance reviews• Hire staff and contractors based on ROI metricsHighly Educated and Knowledgeable IT Professional• Certified Project Management Professional • Six Sigma Green Belt • Masters in Business Administration• Bachelors in Electrical EngineeringAssessed and Implemented new technology• RapidIdentity for multi-factor authentication• Upgraded ADP eTime application • Upgraded Epicor 9.05 to version 10• Implemented Celoxis for project management and a senior management dashboard• K2 for workflow management • Qlik Sense for BI data visualization and discovery• AirWatch for mobile device management • VMWare for high server availability • RFID for controlled access• Forcepoint-Websense for DLP• KnowBe4 for social engineering training• Interactive Services for compliance training
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  • Manitowoc Foodservice
    It Technology Manager
    Manitowoc Foodservice 2004 - Mar 2014
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us
    As the IS Technology Manager for Manitowoc Food Service Group (FSG), I was responsible for the support and enhancements to the voice, WAN/LAN, and data systems for Manitowoc Ice and Beverage. I was also the SOX compliancy officer writing procedures, auditing IS processes, and interfacing with our external auditor (PWC).● Managed a staff of 6 IS professionals and supported over 1200 users.● Project Manager for the Gateway Project to collect remote diagnostic data. Designed and coded the KitchenConnect web site for storage and presentation of the diagnostic data for Manitowoc Ice Indigo machines. ● Implemented an IS help desk.● Created key IS control procedures and documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley compliancy. These controls were for Oracle E-Business ERP, Lawson Financials, and custom mainframe applications. ● Developed the Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrix for Oracle Responsibilities and wrote MS Access code to validate any conflicts.● Perform monthly internal SOX audits.● Negotiated IT supplier vendor agreements for increased savings.● Maintain disaster planning procedures and the offsite support.● Established the WAN acceleration standard for Manitowoc using Cisco WAAS.
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  • Carlisle Walker Group
    Director Of Business Systems
    Carlisle Walker Group 2001 - 2003
    As the Director of Business Systems, I was responsible for the strategic implementation of technology for voice/data systems and software development. ● Managed a $500,000 annual budget. ● Established and gained approval for a $500,000 capital expansion program for systems reliability. The project included the rewiring of the facilities, server upgrades, an MRP upgrade, a Kronos time clock upgrade, conversion from SQL Base to MS SQL Server 2000, telephony upgrades, and remote network interfaces.● Restructured IT expense distribution for accurate allocation to business units.● Developed the IT operating plans and corporate IT policies.● Negotiated maintenance agreements, hardware purchases, and software purchase for reduced pricing.● Implemented a WAN via frame relay and point to point T1s for all US operations.● Implemented VPNs for WAN access via Internet for remote access.● Installed wireless data communications for lab facilities.● Developed a Web based Intranet including a help desk reporting system. The help desk system maintained issue logs and established IT performance metrics.● Wrote a Web based product configurator for dealer pricing using ASP and SQL Server 2000.● Supported and enhanced implemented ERP software.● Implemented a $70,000 PBX upgrade to include VoIP.● Oversaw IS staff in three WI locations, FL, MO, and the UK. ● Managed programmers and vendors for Web content and e-commerce rollout.● Implemented Citrix servers for faster user access over limited bandwidth.● Established a college coop program and trained the coops for successful project completions.● Identified corporate priorities and assigned work and schedules for the IT staff.● Implemented Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition for automatic virus protection.● Timely reporting of project statuses to the President, CFO, and business unit managers.
  • Sports Spectrum
    Mis Manager
    Sports Spectrum 1997 - 2001
    Designed, ordered, set-up, and made operational Sports Spectrum as an Internet Service Provider. Provide dial-up user support and setups. Hired, trained and directed the efforts of software developers and network technicians locally and internationally. Successfully managed a $1.5M project for international gaming web presence, call center support and budget analysis on the island of Curacao. Established the designs and coded E-Commerce web sites (www.copps.com, www.the-scoreboard.com, www.sevenpalms.com, www.bananasatlarge.com, www.goldmedalsports.com, www.lunarcasino.com). Designed, ordered, installed, and made operational the network and computers in a newly constructed printing facility, Signature Press. Implemented a $70,000 project for Internet VPNs and firewall security using a Nokia 650 with Check Point Firewall-1 software.
  • Adquest
    Principal
    Adquest 1995 - 1997
    Started a corporation designed to provide classified searches as a consumer 800-phone service. I sold the company to Add Inc and became the Operations/MIS Manager for Adquest. Designed, ordered, set-up, and made operational Adquest as an Internet Service Provider with dial-up accounts, 64kbps dedicated line accounts, and web hosting. As MIS Manager, wrote and made operation all HTML code to place all classified ads on the Internet (www.adquest.com). Developed and trained other newspapers, through out the United States, in the transfer of data to the central classified ad database. As Operations Manager, I was responsible for all financials, employment, budgeting, resource planning, training, and capital expenses.
  • A-C Compressor
    Mis Manager
    A-C Compressor 1989 - 1995
    Managed a one million dollar annual budget for all the IT resources in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities included managing all computer (AS/400, HP CAD/CAM Workstations, and PCs) and telephone (Centrex, local and long distance carriers) resources, employing and managing system analysts, analyzing, selecting, purchasing and installing new software applications and hardware platforms, file conversions and software interfaces, network installations, designing and coding new database systems, generate capacity analysis reports for both system hardware and employees, and training users. Managed a $1M capital project to select, installed, and make operation an IBM AS/400. This project included the conversion of all manufacturing and accounting files from a DEC PDP-11/84 to an IBM AS/400 and making the HFA ERP business applications operational. Installed all communications (dial-up asynchronous, dial-up synchronous, and a dedicated T1 AT&T leased line) to the AS/400 and developed PC interfaces utilizing PC Support/400. I established corporate wide e-mail and calendars utilizing OfficeVision/400. Designed DB2 and Oracle databases and coded new applications using RPG/400 for labor collection, project scheduling, and project management. Negotiated more than 150 personal computers purchases at savings exceeding 50% over similar equipment. Negotiated an AS/400 maintenance contract resulting in a reduction of more that 50% in cost over an equivalent contract. Managed the upgrade of the CAD/CAM hardware from Apollo DN3500 workstations to HP 700 series workstations resulting in a four-fold power improvement at an annual savings of $74,000. Wrote MIS software development procedures, department procedures, and a disaster plan in support of ISO 9000 certification. Established IT work schedules to support key corporate projects.
  • Dod Companies
    Logistics Manager
    Dod Companies 1983 - 1989
    BUDGET / DATABASE CONSULTANT - IOCS, INC., Waltham, MA (11/88-3/89)MANAGER, LOGISTICS - Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL (10/87-10/88)MANAGER, LOGISTICS - Northrop Corporation, Rolling Meadows, IL (4/86-7/87)LEAD ENGINEER, LOGISTICS - Sanders Associates, Nashua, NH (1/83-11/85)During this period, managed up to 15 people in the generation of software products for the Department Of Defense. Products developed include VAX based Oracle databases, VAX based Change and Configuration Control database environments, and training manuals. Additionally, developed PC based Dbase III Plus databases for cost control, proposal generation, and change control tracking. Managed product related costs to provide effective budget management and proposals. Established corporate procedures for design changes and conducted engineering audits.
  • United States Air Force
    Captain
    United States Air Force 1978 - 1982
    Randolph Afb, Tx, Us
    Managed DOD electronic design projects, developed product requirements, and monitored design implementation. Directed engineering design reviews, managed engineering changes, and conducted audits. Implemented systems methodologies utilizing DOD standards for hardware/software development. Key milestones included Systems Concepts, Requirements Analysis, Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, Coding and Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Operational Testing, and Production/Deployment.
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Hal Armstrong Skills

Project Management Process Improvement Management Erp Project Planning Leadership Manufacturing Information Technology Six Sigma Cross Functional Team Leadership Continuous Improvement Integration Business Process Improvement Lean Manufacturing Servers Disaster Recovery Budgets Software Documentation Microsoft Sql Server Team Building Strategic Planning Requirements Analysis It Strategy It Management Databases Enterprise Resource Planning Analysis Six Sigma Green Belt Change Management It Operations Business Analysis Budgeting Sql Strategic Technology Development Network Architecture Vendor Management

Hal Armstrong Education Details

  • Western New England University
    Western New England University
    Master Of Business Administration (Mba)
  • University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
    University Of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
    Electrical Engineering
  • University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater
    University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater
  • Greendale High School
    Greendale High School

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