Responsible for leading the project team to design Xivix's enterprise architecture, information management and cloud computing product architectures. Architected a flexible, secure, highly-available, reliable, resilient, geo-redundant, efficient and cost effective payment verification and authentication system using industry leaders like AWS, Oracle, MathWorks, Vormetric and Splunk technologies in a Virtual Private Cloud environment.Architected a PCI DSS compliant IaaS solution to optimize the security of transactions and protect sensitive customer data.Architected an easy to deploy and scalable solution to provide data-at -rest and file encryption, privileged user access control, and the collection of security intelligence logs with low latency and little overhead to maintain service level agreements (SLA). The solution includes Vormetric and AWS technologies.Architected a comprehensive Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution with Splunk and AWS technologies

Project Manager / IT Consultant - Responsible for successfully planning and executing Information Technology (IT) projects with key emphasis in infrastructure management. Worked with cross-functional groups, technical users and executives to translate key customer needs into effective business solutions on numerous clients in the NY/NJ area. Designed and deployed new innovative systems integrating leading edge technologies including: computer networks, wireless communications, phone systems, surveillance systems, biometric devices, external software, internal resources, independent contractors and third party consulting firms. Planed, deployed and managed network security solutions that permanently scan and detect risks to the IT infrastructure, and address how to take the mitigation actions that respond to complex vulnerabilities before the network it is compromised. Planed, designed and deployed disaster recovery and business continuity plans with local backup servers, off site replication servers, network architecture, and state of the art backup and replication software, to ensure 100% uptime and support of critical business functions. Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing actions to ensure customer satisfaction in terms of cost, time and quality. Served as a Senior IT Consultant that learned and analyzed customers’ needs and provided innovative IT solutions and services that consistently meet key business requirements. Built strong relationships with IT staff, customers, vendors and third party contractors.

Responsible for the strategic planning, executing, and managing all new and existing IT projects and systems for this real estate leader company (No. 1 in New Jersey & Delaware). Improved performance and reliability of communications networks and services by re-engineering the IT infrastructure from a small microcomputers network to a friendly and easy to use Intranet environment using MS Windows 2003 Server, MS Exchange Server, MS ISA Server and Dell servers. Coordinated IT resources and efforts with company president, directors and managers, strategic direction and deployment of IT based support to end users and clients. Evaluated, selected and implemented a POS system, designed and developed an Inventory system, and implemented the interfaces between the general ledger and the POS system. Hold critical responsibility for managing company network and data security in addition to ensuring data reliability. Negotiated all vendor contracts including DELL, Microsoft, ISPs, PCs and Networking.

Project Manager - Directed activities for the strategy, analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of LatinVision’s new website, an online trade resource for companies with business potential in and out of Latin America. Led formulation of new web site product requirements. Developed project plan and schedule. Assisted Chief Technology Officer with product requirements gathering to meet product strategy. Evaluated proposals from local end-to-end web solution providers. Co-designed the system architecture and designed a relational database with multi-language and multi-country support for local content delivery. Led web technology development and implementation, formulating technical standards and supporting IT operations.

Chief Engineer - Responsible for directing the activities of systems development cycle of an ERP suite of client/server applications using ORACLE 7 and ORACLE 8 (CASE*Method, Designer 2000 and Developer 2000). Directed the operational management of the following areas: software development, software testing, software documentation, consulting and implementation services. Led the analysis, design, development, testing, documentation and implementation of an ERP information system including: SD*SIF–FINANCIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM: budget, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury. SD*SIR–HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM: payroll and 6 modules that support human resources management. SD*SIM–MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM: suppliers, purchasing, inventory, fixed assets. SD*SIP-PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM: production planning and control, materials requirement planning.  SD*SIC-SALES MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM: sales, billing and marketing modules. Developed methodologies, training programs and implementation processes that provided guidelines for the consulting services department. Provided direction and support for implementation consultants and technical teams and managed the implementation of ERP solutions to small, medium and large companies and organizations. Coordinated technical teams and consultants to ensure customer satisfaction. Assembled, trained, and developed a technical team of 30 skilled IT professionals. Software sales ( ERP Solutions & Custom made software )

Information Technology Manager - Responsible for the Strategic Information Systems Planning and Implementation for a sixteen company-holding group. Collaborated with all levels of management and IT to plan, design, develop and implement products that supported the tactical and strategic needs of the business units. Developed the requirements, detail specifications, and led the design and implementation of mission-critical applications like Manufacturing and Commercial systems. Evaluated, selected and implemented a general ledger and a human resources system, and designed the interfaces between the general ledger and manufacturing and commercial systems. Established standards in analysis, design, software generation and development, documentation, software testing QA and implementation. Led, defined and implemented procedural changes based on functionality and productivity requirements. Conducted changes in business practices in order to achieve a high level of competitiveness. Re-engineered the IT infrastructure from centralized minicomputer environment to a friendly and easy to use client-server system (ORACLE 6 / DEC VAX-VMS / WINDOWS). Oversaw all aspects of designing and building secure computer rooms. Negotiated all vendor contracts including ORACLE, DEC, PCs and Networking. Assembled, trained, and developed a technical team of 18 skilled IT professionals.

Oracle Support Engineer -Technical support for this principal ORACLE supplier. Worked with end-users and technical users to translate customer needs into effective Oracle-based business solutions. Consulted in the design, development and implementation of information systems based on Oracle Technologies. Technical support in process and function modeling, entity relationship data modeling, SQL*Plus, SQL*Forms, SQL*Report Writer, SQL*Menu, SQL*Calc, ORACLE 5 and ORACLE 6.

Systems Analyst and Programmer – Designed, developed and implemented financial systems for this group that specialized in IT consulting and information systems solutions. Developed the requirements, detail specifications, and was lead analyst and programmer for the development and implementation of financial applications. Technical support in software (networking systems, operating systems) and supporting hardware (IBM & NCR minicomputers, UNIX stations and PCs) for this company specializing in computing turnkey solutions. Hardware and Software sales.

Programmer – Programming in COBOL and RPG for IBM-4341 and NCR systems in banking environment; conversion of applications across platforms.Software development for different information systems including Savings and Checking accounts in COBOL on IBM S/360 and IBM S/4331.