Brian Clark Email & Phone Number

London, Ontario, Ca

As a Director within Consulting at Info-Tech, my primary duty is balancing pipeline management with project execution. I nurture and build meaningful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to drive lead generation and consulting sales. I work closely with our members to ascertain their business objectives and create custom consulting engagements that help them turn the abstract into strategy and that strategy into reality. As a member of the extended leadership team, I continually evaluate our core business functions and identify areas for improvement in people, technology, and process. I lead Info-Tech consulting’s AI adoption efforts. Through these efforts I developed an internal AI application that drove a substantial increase in consulting effectiveness. I develop and lead workshops for Info-Tech, which are weeklong engagements whereby we facilitate the end-to-end completion of several key IT initiatives such as: 5 Year IT Strategy & Roadmap, IT Security Strategy, Enterprise Architecture Strategy, Data Governance Strategy, IT Service Management, Application Portfolio Management, BC/DR, and many more.Through my work at Info-Tech and across my whole career, I have developed a strong track record of delivering successful projects and building lasting relationships with clients. I am passionate about the work I do and committed to driving innovation and excellence in everything I do.

As the CTO/CISO at Software Consulting Services (SCS), I played a pivotal role in driving the company's growth and success. I oversaw both our internal information technology and security platforms, as well as those of our clients. I led the efforts to establish SCS's Managed Services practice in addition to operating the Value Added Reseller practice.One of my key accomplishments during my time at SCS was successfully recruiting top on-premise talent to join the company. I recognized the importance of having a skilled and knowledgeable team, and I made it a priority to identify and bring on board the best local candidates. I used my player-coach leadership style to quickly bring these resources up to speed and ready to meet the demand of SCS's growing pipeline.I evaluated our vendors and chose partnerships that made the most sense in our competitive landscape. This helped the VAR practice avoid selling platforms dominated by other local service providers.I guided both financial and IT service provider clients through formal IT audits such as HIPAA, PCI, CIS 20, and SOC 2. My expertise and leadership in these areas helped ensure our clients remained compliant and secure, and set SCS apart as a trusted and reliable partner.

Tampa, Florida, Us

As a leader at Think Anew, I played a significant role in driving the company's growth and success. When I first joined, the technical staff was limited, and we offered only a couple of managed services. Over time, I worked with the team to expand our offerings to a full managed services portfolio, while also growing our technical staff by 5x. I implemented formal training and career progression systems along with the related KPI(s) and OKR(s) to define and measure success.In addition to expanding our services and team, I worked to target new clients across the country, helping to establish Think Anew as a trusted provider of long term care managed services. Through targeted efforts, we were able to successfully win over clients who had previously worked with our competitors.One specific example of our success was in our competition with VCPI. Through hard work and dedication, we were able to successfully migrate the majority of their Mississippi-based clients to our cloud services platform. This was a significant accomplishment for our team, and helped to establish Think Anew as a leader in the industry.Through strong leadership and a commitment to quality, my team and I were able to significantly increase EBITDA and establish the company as a trusted provider of managed services nationwide.

Homewood, Al, Us

As a Senior Engineer at TekLinks, I leveraged my extensive expertise in designing and architecting solutions to drive the success of numerous complex projects. I was responsible for developing comprehensive project plans, crafting RFP responses, and managing project delivery from start to finish.My technical proficiency in Windows 2008-2012 design and architecture, Exchange 2010+ architecture and implementation, Microsoft 365 architecture and implementation, VMWare architecture and implementation, and storage networking architecture and implementation was instrumental in ensuring the smooth implementation of these solutions for our clients.Additionally, my deep understanding of technologies such as Data Domain, Avamar, Cisco UCS, and all aspects of network switching, routing, and security helped me to identify and implement solutions that met the unique needs of our clients' businesses.Throughout my time at TekLinks, I consistently demonstrated a strong ability to develop accurate quotes and statements of work, which helped our clients to understand the scope and cost of their projects. My unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional client service helped TekLinks to establish a reputation as a leading provider of IT solutions in the industry.

As a Senior Network Engineer at Venture Technologies, I was responsible for a wide range of activities, including Windows architecture and implementation, Exchange architecture and implementation, network design, implementation, and automation, network security architecture and implementation, wireless architecture and implementation, and C# software development.In terms of Windows architecture, I designed and implemented Windows systems for our clients, ensuring they were optimized for their unique needs. Similarly, I architected and implemented Exchange solutions that provided reliable and secure communication services.I also played a key role in the design and implementation of network infrastructure, including automation of network tasks to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Security was always a top priority, and I worked tirelessly to develop and implement robust security measures to safeguard our clients' networks and data.Wireless architecture and implementation was another area of focus, where I leveraged my expertise to design and implement wireless networks that provided reliable and seamless connectivity to our clients.Finally, I also utilized my experience in C# software development, which allowed me to create customized integrations and automation that no other local VAR/MSP could compete with.

As President of MDP Enterprises, LLC, I successfully created a social network and affiliate program that focused on poker enthusiasts. I utilized my expertise in C# and ASP.NET to design and develop the platform, which proved to be a profitable venture. Thanks to its success, our initial investors received a substantial return on their investment.Unfortunately, our operations had to cease after the passing of the SAFE Port Act, which introduced strict regulations on how US companies could profit from online poker advertising. Despite this setback, I am proud of the impact our platform had in the poker community and the success we achieved during its operation.

As a Managing Consultant with NetStar-1, I had the opportunity to architect and implement various solutions for our clients. I designed and implemented Windows 2003 and Exchange 2003 architectures, as well as created network designs and automation solutions. Additionally, I led the development and implementation of network security architectures to help protect our clients' systems both for US Federal Government clients and private sector clients. One of my most notable accomplishments was creating a custom C# .NET solution for the City of Annapolis. This solution streamlined their IT monitoring and asset tracking operations and allowed them to more effectively manage their resources.I led the US Department of Labor's Windows NT to Active Directory migration project in addition to their conversion from legacy T1/T3 circuits to MPLS + BGP. Another significant project I undertook was creating an 8021.X Management C# .NET Application for the US Department of Labor. This application was instrumental in managing their network infrastructure and ensuring compliance with various regulations and standards.Overall, my expertise in Windows architecture, Exchange architecture, network design, and automation, as well as my experience creating custom software solutions, allowed me to provide value and support to our clients at NetStar-1.

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As a Network Engineer at Expanets, I was responsible for designing and implementing Windows 2000 architecture, as well as layer-2 and layer-3 network infrastructure. I also played a key role in designing and implementing firewall solutions, as well as Cisco Call Manager architecture.In addition to my technical responsibilities, I also actively participated in the presales process. This involved developing and presenting technical proposals to clients, as well as working closely with sales and account management teams to ensure that proposals were tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. I leveraged my technical expertise to identify areas of opportunity for upselling and cross-selling, helping to drive revenue growth for the company.Furthermore, I was involved in project management work, where I developed and managed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure that projects were delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. I worked closely with clients to ensure that their needs were being met throughout the project lifecycle and communicated regularly with key stakeholders to ensure that everyone was up-to-date on project status.Overall, my technical expertise, combined with my experience in presales and project management, allowed me to make significant contributions to the success of Expanets and its clients.

As a Network Technician at Integrated Network Solutions, I played an integral role in the presales process, working closely with account managers to assess clients' needs and develop proposals for customized solutions. I utilized my expertise in Windows 2000 architecture and implementation, Exchange architecture and implementation, Citrix Metaframe architecture and implementation, as well as my knowledge of layer-2 network design and implementation to provide technical input for proposals. Additionally, I was responsible for the successful implementation of proposed solutions, including the design, installation, and configuration of networks and related systems.In addition to my technical responsibilities, I also took on project management duties, ensuring that projects were delivered on time and within budget. I created project plans, managed project timelines, and worked closely with clients to provide regular updates and address any issues that arose during the project. My strong communication and interpersonal skills allowed me to build strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.As a skilled VB6 developer and classic ASP developer, I also contributed to the development of custom software solutions for clients, working with project managers and other developers to create tailored solutions that met the unique needs of each client. My contributions helped to establish Integrated Network Solutions as a reliable and trusted provider of network solutions and software development services.

As a PC Technician at Acme Computers, I provided top-notch PC repair and network implementation services to both home users and businesses. In addition to my technical skills in Windows NT design and architecture, Novell design and architecture, Ethernet, and Token Ring, I also leveraged my knowledge in ASP and PHP web development to assist clients with their web-based needs. In the presales process, I worked closely with the sales team to gather customer requirements and provide technical recommendations.