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Founder and CTO of this consultative design technology company. Responsible for operations and technology, serving clients who require design, project, and virtual C-level services. Served as interim CIO in one year contract for a large, fast-growing hotel / resort company where I led a team that implemented a Cisco network upgrade that included four data centers, multiple complex fiber runs and three microwave towers over a very large multi-county campus. Led projects including implementing Office 365, Skype for Business and Dynamics 365; an RFP response to large 8-figure state park managed services contract; TLS 1.1 and 1.2 updates for Salesforce integrations; and multiple software project review and management roles.

Salem, Connecticut, Us

Leads a global development team who are building cutting edge software on an Azure / Kubernetes / Docker microservices platform using .Net Core with an Angular / Bootstrap front end.Directs the engineering efforts combining consumer behavior principles, innovative merchandising techniques and powerful analytics allowing hoteliers to empower guests to choose and upgrade their rooms using 360° virtual reality.

New Hartford, Ny, Us

CIO of this 1200 employee technology company (NYSE stock symbol PAR) with offices throughout the world. Responsible for the infrastructure to support three business units as well as corporate staff. Transitioning from premise-based to cloud solutions for CRM, ERP, HCM, Call Center and Service Dispatch in addition to deploying Unified Communications (UC), Mobile Device Management (MDM), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and other security and compliance initiatives.

Irvine, Ca, Us

• Directed research and the use of technology to identify trends in multi-unit real estate developments. • Partnered with real estate developers in the design, construction, marketing, and sales of large scale projects. • Used Visual Studio to develop Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software optimized for use in Real Estate with full integration to website, telephone system, Outlook, Excel and Word• Leveraged technology for a customer-focused sales team that sold out a 300 unit condo development on launch day in a down real estate market• Created advanced Business Intelligence database utilizing existing, partner, purchased and detailed census data

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

• Founded hospitality technology company and built an international 3000-customer base in 80 countries worldwide with clients deployed on a wide variety of platforms and solutions.• Designed and built 25 specialty software products used by Fortune 500 hotel chains throughout the world• Directed the efforts of in-house, contract, and out-sourced programmers and support staff• Negotiated distribution agreements with Citibank, Perot Systems, Pegasus Solutions, GEAC and others• Developed integrations with the following hospitality technology platforms: Cara, CLS, EECO, GEAC, HIS, Hogatex, Logistix, LANmark. LMS, Micros-Fidelio, MSI, Rebag, Springer-Miller • Installed Wetherly solutions at the following hospitality chains: Astron, Bally’s, Delta, Dorint, Forum, Four Points, Four Seasons, Grand Kempinski, Helmsley, Hyatt, Intercontinental, Meriden, Mandarin Oriental, Maritim, Movenpick, Omni, Park Lane, Pebble Beach, Regent. Sheraton, Shoney's, Sumner Suites, Swissôtel, Treff, Westin