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Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, Nc

Hired for a newly created role to lead strategic technology initiatives across a rapidly growing prominent real estate enterprise encompassing more than twenty-three resort-style multi-family properties and twelve active construction projects across the Southeast valued at over 4.5 billion. Led initiatives to enhance security, data management, computing infrastructure, network systems, Office 365 integration, backup solutions, and disaster recovery strategies. Spearheaded the upgrade of accounting systems within the first year. Collaborated closely with stakeholders from development, construction, and property management to oversee the implementation of IT, AV, access control, and surveillance systems. Developed and managed technology budgets for both construction and property management divisions, while effectively coordinating with vendors responsible for IT and access control systems. Cultivated a managed services portfolio to support the rapid growth needs of the organization

Huntersville, Nc

Responsible for all aspects of information technology at top tier motorsports team. This includes engineering, manufacturing, marketing, human resources, aviation, accounting, sales and transportation/logistics departments.

Huntersville, Nc

Oversee software development by serving as business analyst and architect. Responsible for specification and upgrading of user based computer hardware. Project manager for upgrade and deployment of new communications systems used at the race track.

2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion. Responsible for implementation of, development of, and staff training for software applications used by engineering department for NASCAR Sprint Cup series team. Responsible for deployment and implementation of comprehensive vehicle engineering database. Act as vehicle engineering database administrator and technical liaison to technical partners including Hendrick Motorsports and Pratt & Miller Engineering. Oversee development and integration of vehicle simulations and suspension kinematics programs. Act as liaison between engineering and IT departments. Oversee various mechanical design R&D projects. Responsible for team refueling systems and steering systems.

Established Engineering department for NASCAR Nationwide Series team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr and Rick Hendrick . Responsible for implementing Hendrick Motorsports engineering practices and software tools as part of a merger between the Hendrick Motorsports and JR Motorsports NASCAR Busch Series teams. Acted as main technical liaison between Hendrick and JR Motorsports. Managed engineering staff and oversaw all 7-post hydraulic rig road simulation testing and at track testing. Managed engineering budget and supervised all technical projects.

Established engineering practices and methodologies for NASCAR Busch Series team. Responsible for all aspects of vehicle setup including simulation, design, aerodynamics and suspension geometries. Advised crew chief on all technical decisions related to vehicle performance. Made critical decisions in a timely manner in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. Organized and executed all 7-post hydraulic rig road simulation testing. Race-day duties included race and fuel strategy. Supervised shop-based engineering staff. Championed, deployed, and oversaw implementation Microsoft SQL based vehicle engineering database..

2004 Indianapolis 500 race winner and pole-sitter. Responsible for all aspects of the team’s data acquisition system including design, calibration, and analysis. Responsible for selecting gear ratios and performing vehicle simulations and studies for all of the team cars. Additional race-day duties included fuel delivery, consumption calculations, and race strategy. Made critical decisions in a timely manner in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment. Acted as liaison to various suppliers and manufacturers. Oversaw data acquisition department. Performed R&D and damper engineering duties at various times.