Championed responsibility for administration and management of data and information management systems. Established key relationships with Business Associates to provide partnerships for governance and management of data and information systems. • Led an area of 35 associates on 5 teams responsible for database, middleware, business intelligence and data integration technologies. Responsible for all stages of design, implementation, and management of databases and information… Show more Championed responsibility for administration and management of data and information management systems. Established key relationships with Business Associates to provide partnerships for governance and management of data and information systems. • Led an area of 35 associates on 5 teams responsible for database, middleware, business intelligence and data integration technologies. Responsible for all stages of design, implementation, and management of databases and information systems.• Developed and implemented modifications to the combined Supply Chain and Finance systems including significant EDI components to support the full merge of former Food Lion and Hannaford Brothers systems.• Provided complete database support to full implementation of PeopleSoft HR system, including installation, implementation, performance tuning and recovery planning.• Guided efforts to consolidate 2 separate data warehouse structures supporting different company banners into a common environment while upgrading existing systems to leverage enhanced ETL and BI technology.• Established a database governance team including members of IT Data and Information Management Team and the Information Security Office for the purposes of enhancing the security posture of the database assets. This team was responsible for the creation of security baselines and processes related to database security.• Developed processes for and established a Business Data Governance framework including identification of data domains within the organization. Worked with key Business Representatives to integrate this framework into business areas for control of business data assets.• Recruited and hired both technical and leadership associates for high performance.• Built and implemented significantly stronger processes for control and security of all aspects of data management technologies.• Developed strategy for data-related technologies and information governance processes. Show less

Owned responsibility of data and information management systems. Worked with key Business Associates to provide partnerships for governance and management of data and information systems. • Led team of 15 in design, implementation, and management of databases and information systems.• Controlled $1.2M capital budget and $3.6M expense budget.• Negotiated large software contracts resulting in net savings of over $1M.• Managed development and delivery of business reporting… Show more Owned responsibility of data and information management systems. Worked with key Business Associates to provide partnerships for governance and management of data and information systems. • Led team of 15 in design, implementation, and management of databases and information systems.• Controlled $1.2M capital budget and $3.6M expense budget.• Negotiated large software contracts resulting in net savings of over $1M.• Managed development and delivery of business reporting capabilities in DSS information system to support significant new function in Out-of-Stock and inventory period reporting.• Participated in establishment of RSI as ‘vendor of choice’ for data movement to external vendors and suppliers. This included enhancements to DSS information system to support data extracts.• Guided efforts to explore possibilities of Enterprise Data Warehouse, including evaluation and selection of consulting services to assist with this work.• Revitalized Data Strategy Team to establish aligned IT/Business governance of data resources.• Provided significant technical guidance for database and middleware components for high profile applications (Navistor, EMS, ILM).• Restructured and reorganized team to provide more focused leadership and better development opportunities.• Recruited and hired both technical and leadership associates for high performance.• Built and implemented significantly stronger processes for control and security of z/OS DB2 databases.• Developed strategy for data-related technologies and information governance processes.• Developed and mentored IT associates for personal and professional growth, both formally and informally.• Recognized for strong cross-functional leadership in strategy, technical planning, and people development. Show less

Held total responsibility for all facets of systems and network infrastructure; held primary lead position for architectural analysis and design.• Led team of 17 in design, installation, and maintenance of core infrastructure technologies, including corporate and external facing networks, mainframe and server operating systems, and middleware operating environments.• Administered $3.5M capital budget.• Negotiated large software contracts resulting in net savings of over… Show more Held total responsibility for all facets of systems and network infrastructure; held primary lead position for architectural analysis and design.• Led team of 17 in design, installation, and maintenance of core infrastructure technologies, including corporate and external facing networks, mainframe and server operating systems, and middleware operating environments.• Administered $3.5M capital budget.• Negotiated large software contracts resulting in net savings of over $4M.• Created and developed IT Middleware team responsible for key infrastructure components in critical business systems.• Guided creation and establishment of virtual architecture team, spanning all areas of IT.• Guided creation and preparation of IT 3-year strategic plan.• Participated actively on global technology synergies team responsible for technology alignment and direction across all Delhaize Group banners (TAGS Team Steering committee member).• Coached and developed leadership and technical skills of all team members.• Provided management support to all areas of IT:o Infrastructure support to Store Systems Team for store server and network environmentso Application infrastructure support to Solutions Delivery Team for application performance tuning and guidanceo Infrastructure support to all operational teams including network and system support at SSC and all remote Distribution Centerso Architectural guidance for active IT projectso Input and direction to IT strategic planning processeso Active participant on Change Advisory Board Show less

Managed multiple team staff providing infrastructure support for operating systems, networks, and end-user computing.• Led team of 21 in design, installation and maintenance of core infrastructure technologies.• Administered $3.5M capital budget.• Negotiated large software contracts resulting in net savings of over $2M.• Guided deployment of 1200+ node frame-relay wide-area networks to Food Lion stores and distribution centers.• Guided and supported team efforts to deploy… Show more Managed multiple team staff providing infrastructure support for operating systems, networks, and end-user computing.• Led team of 21 in design, installation and maintenance of core infrastructure technologies.• Administered $3.5M capital budget.• Negotiated large software contracts resulting in net savings of over $2M.• Guided deployment of 1200+ node frame-relay wide-area networks to Food Lion stores and distribution centers.• Guided and supported team efforts to deploy Windows server/workstation environment to 1200+ retail outlets.• Originating member of global technology synergies team responsible for technology alignment and direction across all Delhaize Group banners (TAGS Team Steering committee member).• Provided strategy and direction for operating system and network environments.• Provided technical strategy and design leadership for infrastructure components of data center relocation activity.• Provided performance and capacity management for all infrastructure environments, resulting in tightly managed hardware and software budgets with minimal increases.• Provided strong technical and people leadership skills as primary IT contact for Timera Labor Management implementation.• Provided detailed capacity and tuning guidance for several key applications projects reducing need for costly system and network upgrades:o ILMo ACIS • Provided management support to all areas of IT:o Infrastructure support to Store Systems Team for store server and network environmentso Application infrastructure support to Solutions Delivery Team for application performance tuning and guidanceo Infrastructure support to all operational teams, including network and system support at SSC and all remote Distribution Centerso Architectural guidance for active IT projectso Input to IT strategic planning processeso Active participant on the Change Advisory Board Show less