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New York, NY, US

New York City Metropolitan Area

Senior executive for all information technology initiatives. Interfaced closely with the CEO and the senior management team to implement system and process to improve efficiency and reliability of systems. Offered and implemented strategic recommendations to scale business processes. Systems deployed increased profitability and earnings by 8 million year.

Uniondale, NY

Senior technology leader with accountability for all risk management initiatives. Advise the president and other executives in connection with technologies and related business efforts. Analyze current and future state of business to offer strategic recommendations for short- and long-term growth. Direct PMO and 9 reports. -Reduced costs by $2M annually.

Ronkonkoma, NY

• Senior executive with responsibility for all IT resource planning, budgeting, implementation and operational initiatives for multinational E-Commerce firm.
• Developed and implemented long-term strategic plans for acquiring and delivering cost-effective IT solutions
• Managed 32 person outsourced development team.
• Integrated multiple API code for external providers to realize operational, financial and functional requirements for the platform.
• Managed design, setup and deployment of Artbean.com website.
• Modernized and setup internal systems & infrastructure utilizing IT best practices.

Teaneck, NJ

-Developing and implementing long-term strategic plans for acquiring and delivering cost-effective IT solutions-Manage IT department operational planning including defining business requirements, project planning and execution.-Review performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels, and upgrade requirements. -Define and.

Greater New York City Area

Directed all IT resource planning, budgeting and operational initiatives for this $80 million, 500+ employee, global casual game production company. Senior decision maker for all global corporate IT issues, focusing on IT organization design, voice and data communications, system integration, enterprise architectures, data center ops, network and data.

Greater New York City Area

Recruited to establish and manage enterprise-wide desktop environment. Oversee companywide efforts to identify and evaluate all critical systems. Design and implement standardization processes and procedures and perform cost benefit analysis on all recommended strategies. Developed curricula and facilitate awareness training for desktop support staff and.

Greater New York City Area

Responsible for all IS activities at home office and 6 satellite offices throughout the US. Maintain an 8-server/75-user NT/Unix/Mac network providing IT resources to the entire enterprise. Manage and maintain Internet access and server systems Coordinated Y2K efforts on a company basis to ensure business continuity. Design, plan and implement system.

Greater New York City Area

• Provided IT leadership and technical expertise for a nationwide billion dollar real estate investment trust. Key Contributions:
• Responsible for all IT activities at home office and 6 satellite offices throughout the US.
• Instituted MIS migration project infusing the firm with technology to further business processes
• Installed, maintained, and troubleshoot complex network infrastructure utilizing Cisco 3640, 2524.
• Enacted network monitoring and proactive support ensuring max uptime.
• Coordinated and managed 4 person IT professional staff to respond to end-user requests, upgrades LAN/WAN MAC, circuit procurement and networking/systems modifications.

Greater New York City Area

• Provided high level technology consulting services for several Fortune 100 firms including Bristol-Myers Squibb, McGraw-Hill, Prudential and Time WarnerKey Contributions:
• Highest level support for all Windows 95 and Windows NT Workstation/Server installations
• Directly involved in support and network planning
• Supported and trained upper management & executives
• Installed and configured Company Proliant multi-server rack systems
• Designed, planed and implemented system migrations from older technologies

Greater New York City Area

• Directly responsible for the administration of systems and personnel involved in the publication of Value Line Investment Survey and Databases.Key Contributions:
• Coordinated 8 person VL Help Desk staff and respond to end-user upgrades and modifications
• Supported and trained upper management & executives
• Interfaced with equipment vendors and service providers for mission critical applications and system support. (I.E. Dow Jones, Bloomberg, Telerate, and Shaw)
• Administered 15 server, 400 user Novell/TCPIP network
• Investigated, procured and installed new technologies to remain competitive with rival information providers

Greater New York City Area

• Preformed shareholder transaction inquiries relating to 2 billion-dollar fund family. • Handled share sales/purchases. • Produced daily reports to upper management indicating sales efforts. • Frequently selected to work on special research projects. • Managed a staff of 15 financial support representatives fielding customer calls in excess of 1500 daily.

Bs, International Business/Computer Science

GPA 3.72/Dean’s List/Cum Laude

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