Joe Bower

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Director of IT Infrastructure & Operations at Smallwoods* People First Leader *Veteran @ Smallwoods
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Longview, Texas, United States, United States
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About Joe Bower

As a solutions-driven IT leader, I have a track record for defining and implementing effective strategies and processes, while significantly reducing costs and redundancies. I also am a collaborative professional who is skilled in engaging with cross-functional leaders to manage change and foster a culture of accountability. I have utilized those skills throughout my career to achieve the following:• Sustain product and service delivery plans, including budgets, policies, and staffing, while ensuring alignment with sourcing strategies and customer expectations.• Deliver a solid technical infrastructure experience, as well as proficient project and vendor management via an influential service-oriented approach.• Develop and execute secure, scalable, and cost-efficient IT infrastructures in line with organizational objectives.Moreover, I am adept at leading technology transformations, in addition to recruiting and developing high-performing teams in demanding, deadline-oriented environments.

Joe Bower's Current Company Details
Smallwoods

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Director of IT Infrastructure & Operations at Smallwoods* People First Leader *Veteran
Joe Bower Work Experience Details
  • Smallwoods
    Director Of It Infrastructure And Operations
    Smallwoods Jun 2021 - Present
    Longview, Texas, Us
    Oversee daily IT operations and support for fast-growing, multi-location company, including physical and information security, network, server, and storage engineering and administration, and end user support.• Established and developed L1-L3 IT teams.• Implemented ITSM tools and processes.• Provide end user application and hardware support onsite and via remote tools.• Designed network/server infrastructure for new headquarters.• Implemented cypersecurity training and other IT policies.• Administer enterprise cloud solutions such as Microsoft Azure and 365, AWS, and Adobe.• Designed and implemented key solutions such as digital signage, and end point software deployment/patching and imaging.• Provide mentorship for team members and colleagues.
  • Altice Usa
    Director Of It Customer Engagement & Client Services
    Altice Usa Jan 2016 - Jun 2021
    Queens, New York, Us
    As a Director of IT for Customer Engagement, I led all IT customer service teams in the United States. In doing so, I oversaw 100+ resources for the multiple systems operator company with 4.9M business and residential customers in 21 states.While spearheading capital initiative projects, I also drove timely product and service deployments, in addition to fulfilling these responsibilities:• Administered a $20M operating budget and supervised teams working in multiple areas, including technical operations, service desk, desktop support, and warehouse/logistics.• Collaborated with an operations leadership partner to administer a $70M managed services contract.In a previous role, I served as the Director of IT for Client Services and oversaw more than 40K endpoint devices. I also directed more than 60 engineers and technicians, while leading end user computer solutions, mobile device management, virtualization technologies, and other areas.Furthermore, I cultivated and maintained vendor relationships as I accomplished the following in budget administration, cost management, and system improvements:• Advanced strategic growth initiatives and managed capital and operations budgets of $10M.• Generated $1.4M in annual savings by eliminating more than 3K print devices throughout the company.• Headed a Windows upgrade project for 20K endpoints.
  • Suddenlink Communications
    Director / Interim Director / Senior Manager Of It
    Suddenlink Communications Jan 2009 - Dec 2015
    St. Louis, Mo, Us
    As I advanced through several roles over 11 years, I served as the Director of IT in Field Operations and Service Desk, where I delivered end user solutions and support, while managing infrastructure and POS. As I led 30+ engineers and technicians, I held responsibility for more than 15K endpoint devices, as well as the following budgets, upgrades, and computer policy:• Managed $8M in capital and operations budgets.• Headed network upgrades for 200+ field locations.• Increased system uptimes by implementing a computer life cycle policy that required 25% in annual replacements.While serving as the Interim Director of IT Network/Information Security, I managed regional, cross-functional teams and maintained systems across multiple locations. I spearheaded the replacement of 25 checkpoint firewalls with Palo Alto firewalls, as well. I also supervised field office network upgrades and Wi-Fi implementations for more than 100 locations.I headed the IT infrastructure integration for more than 30 sites, following three acquisitions as the Senior Manager of IT Field Operations. In this position, I oversaw the infrastructure implementation for a new call center in West Virginia and led these key initiatives:• Guided Windows enterprise upgrades for 8K+ systems.• Redesigned the file server and domain controller infrastructure for 10 regional hubs.
  • Suddenlink Communications
    Manager Of It Field Operations
    Suddenlink Communications Jun 2007 - Dec 2008
    St. Louis, Mo, Us
    • Managed and mentored regional Service Desk and Desktop Support teams.• Provided support for over 100 field locations and 5,000 employees.• Maintained regional data centers.• Negotiated and managed vendor contracts. • Oversaw IT support for regional contact centers.
  • Suddenlink Communications
    System Engineer
    Suddenlink Communications Nov 2005 - May 2007
    St. Louis, Mo, Us
    • Administered server and network infrastructure.• Provided L3 support for regional Service Desk and Desktop teams.• Maintained regional data centers.• Streamlined deployment practices and processes.

Joe Bower Skills

Leadership Team Building Powerpoint Public Speaking Windows Photoshop Teaching Networking Troubleshooting Telecommunications English Negotiation System Administration Team Leadership Strategic Planning Outlook Html Microsoft Office Microsoft Word It Operations Microsoft Excel Customer Service Business Process Improvement Budgets Project Management Research Wireless Technologies Voice Over Ip

Joe Bower Education Details

  • University Of Phoenix
    University Of Phoenix
    Business/Information Systems
  • San Diego Mesa College
    San Diego Mesa College
    General Studies

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