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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin Area

• Responsible for IT forecasting & budget for entire company profile that includes all software, hardware, infrastructure, SaaS, hosted, cloud services, and vendor services.• Manage IT team that includes all IT support, server & network administration, business analysis, project management, security, telecom, and facilities management.• Work with team on weekly, quarterly, and yearly goals. Build and maintain development plans for the team and ensure they are aligned with company… Show more • Responsible for IT forecasting & budget for entire company profile that includes all software, hardware, infrastructure, SaaS, hosted, cloud services, and vendor services.• Manage IT team that includes all IT support, server & network administration, business analysis, project management, security, telecom, and facilities management.• Work with team on weekly, quarterly, and yearly goals. Build and maintain development plans for the team and ensure they are aligned with company strategy.• Plan, manage and communicate future direction of IT infrastructure.• Manage IT/Bus Tech Department Operations using best practices including: o Network (LAN/WAN), Server, Virtualization, Storage and Security infrastructure o Database administration o Cloud / SaaS infrastructure o Backup, Recovery and disaster recovery o Microsoft and other licensing administration o Phone and telecommunications o Enterprise & IT Tool software needs assessment, selection, procurement, implementation, training, maintenance and support o Supports business units in the needs assessment, selection, procurement, implementation, training, maintenance and support of business unit specific software o IT Helpdesk including meeting SLA requirements o Needs assessment, selection, procurement, deployment, training, maintenance, inventory management and support for all technology equipment, services and supplies. • Manage vendor relationships• Maintain all software licensing and compliance requirements• Responsible for maintaining all software to current revision levels.• Responsible for maintaining proper level of IT endpoint and perimeter security.• Responsible for all end-user training. Show less

• Project manage all Infrastructure integration for acquisitions and divestitures.• Responsible for all integration and migration efforts to unify the Directory Services and Collaboration environment into one consolidated structure.• Project manage all existing AD 2008 and Exchange 2007 upgrades and other auxiliary projects. Assisting with migration project to Office 365.• Responsible for creating service catalog and SLA requirements for global infrastructure technologies in… Show more • Project manage all Infrastructure integration for acquisitions and divestitures.• Responsible for all integration and migration efforts to unify the Directory Services and Collaboration environment into one consolidated structure.• Project manage all existing AD 2008 and Exchange 2007 upgrades and other auxiliary projects. Assisting with migration project to Office 365.• Responsible for creating service catalog and SLA requirements for global infrastructure technologies in preparation for adoption of ITIL framework.• Manage transition of select systems to virtual environment running VMWare ESX.• Manage team responsible for various Microsoft collaboration tools including Office365, Active Directory, Exchange, OneDrive, Skype, Lync, OCS, ILM, FIM, PKI, ADAM, and DFS. Show less

• Responsible for managing the global services for Fortune 500 company that includes Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM, ILM, SCOM, OCS, BES, ActiveSync, and other directory related services.• Manage third party contractors to assist in design and development of global solutions such as SCCM and ILM.• Manage deployment and security patching process to 11,000+ workstations utilizing push technology of SCCM • Maintain appropriate controls and requirements for SOX compliance of Data… Show more • Responsible for managing the global services for Fortune 500 company that includes Active Directory, Exchange, SCCM, ILM, SCOM, OCS, BES, ActiveSync, and other directory related services.• Manage third party contractors to assist in design and development of global solutions such as SCCM and ILM.• Manage deployment and security patching process to 11,000+ workstations utilizing push technology of SCCM • Maintain appropriate controls and requirements for SOX compliance of Data Center and Active Directory.• Manage global data center with 150+ Wintel servers with EMC Clariion and Symmetrix SAN solutions.• Responsible for managing team of Tier 2 and Tier 3 administrators for Exchange, Active Directory, and SCCM. • Project manage various projects including upgrade of entire Active Directory environment consisting of 120+ domain controllers in 6 weeks.• Responsible for Active Directory and Exchange migrations for all new acquisitions and mergers. Show less

Madison, Wi

Responsible for managing the Infrastructure team and providing a high level of support for all staff at local and remote locations by leveraging process management, project management, staff management, and technology implementations.• Staff Management – Manage and develop IT team to improve skill set and proficiency, define and establish Bands and Tracks for classifying staff, establish metrics and goals that are reviewed regularly, establish a lab environment that can be used for training… Show more Responsible for managing the Infrastructure team and providing a high level of support for all staff at local and remote locations by leveraging process management, project management, staff management, and technology implementations.• Staff Management – Manage and develop IT team to improve skill set and proficiency, define and establish Bands and Tracks for classifying staff, establish metrics and goals that are reviewed regularly, establish a lab environment that can be used for training and development.• Process Management – Implement and enforce best practices for all aspects of daily duties, implement and enforce corporate IT standards locally and at remote locations, improve backup strategy, standardize PC purchases, develop allocation model for charge back of department expenses, improve delivery satisfaction by use of inventory and quality control, establish helpdesk practices for both local and remote sites, draft Sarbanes Oxley documents required for audits, establish piloting environment and practices for change control on servers.• Project Management – Active Directory migrations, Virtual teams, site moves• Technology Implementations – Cognos, conversion of Access solutions to IIS/SQL, MediaSite, Clustering, Intranet site that follows a SDLC model, Citrix, Big Brother monitoring, Imaging, Remote control utilities, VMWare, HSM - Hierarchical Storage Management, software deployment with TrackIT Deploy, Helpdesk, WebInspector. Show less

Middleton, Wi

Responsible for planning, facilitating, implementing and supporting all information technology solutions/initiatives required to improve business operations. Project management for implementation of new systems and additional modules and upgrades to existing systems. Assure integrity of corporate data, proprietary information and related intellectual property through information security, access management, and acceptable use policies. Implement industry technical standards and processes that… Show more Responsible for planning, facilitating, implementing and supporting all information technology solutions/initiatives required to improve business operations. Project management for implementation of new systems and additional modules and upgrades to existing systems. Assure integrity of corporate data, proprietary information and related intellectual property through information security, access management, and acceptable use policies. Implement industry technical standards and processes that are required to ensure seamless connectivity and easy growth and expansion• Supervise on-site consultant and IS Support Specialist in daily duties.• Finalize implementation of DataWorks ERP System by completing work that had been left unfinished by vendor and third party consultants.• Work with end-users to identify business needs and determine specifications to perform DataWorks customizations.• Installed and integrated OptioDCS electronic forms software with DataWorks, successfully reducing high costs of pre-printed forms. Designed and created all necessary business forms, as well as a custom user interface.• Integrated four companies into Thermo NORAN’s technology infrastructure, including the conversion of all data from prior business systems, following four separate acquisitions or mergers.• Replaced old POP/SMTP mail system with Microsoft Exchange groupware server to enhance company-wide communication capabilities.• Evaluate, implement and migrate users to Citrix MetaFrame XPe as a thin client technology solution.• Manage firewall design and strategy utilizing Linux with IPTables, Cisco IOS, and Microsoft Proxy Server.• Launch DataWorks customer portal web interface; design and develop custom web interface for internal use.• Upgrade stand-alone FieldPro field service package and develop A/R invoice interface to DataWorks resulting in reduced redundancy from manual data entry. Show less

Keokuk, Ia

Acted in a dual title role with multiple functions including Cost Accounting Management, Project Management for implementation of new ERP system, and Network Administration, while providing application and administrative support for legacy BPCS ERP system running on an AS400. Manage cost accounting and A/P staff and provide sole Information Technology leadership and support. • Supervise and train Cost Accounting Clerk with all cost accounting functions.• Responsible for leading… Show more Acted in a dual title role with multiple functions including Cost Accounting Management, Project Management for implementation of new ERP system, and Network Administration, while providing application and administrative support for legacy BPCS ERP system running on an AS400. Manage cost accounting and A/P staff and provide sole Information Technology leadership and support. • Supervise and train Cost Accounting Clerk with all cost accounting functions.• Responsible for leading management team in physical inventory count and for reconciling with GL.• Project Manager for implementation of DataWorks ERP system supervising team of 10 representatives from all departments of the company.• Successfully completed implementation on schedule and under budget by 10% and avoided exceeding budget by 50% by handling all custom modifications to applications and system reports.• Manage and perform all data conversion from BPCS to DataWorks system and verify data integrity.• Design implementation and cut-over schedule and lead all Project Team members to meet deadlines and establish departmental procedures for new system.• Completed training for all ERP modules, database administration, and the application programming language. • Installed and integrated OptioDCS electronic forms software with DataWorks, successfully reducing high costs of pre-printed forms. Designed and created all necessary business forms.• Trained management on administration and customization functions of new ERP system, trained end-users on all desktop and ERP applications. • Design, develop, and manage Windows NT LAN/WAN effectively quadrupling size of network. Responsible for setting up and administering network functions such as e-mail, remote access, fax, backups, Anti-Virus, and licensing. Show less

Keokuk, Ia

Responsible for inventory reporting, manufacturing variances and allocations, standard cost changes, new product costing, and sub-contract costs. Responsible for desktop application conversion to Microsoft products. Design, develop, implement, and train for various program applications utilizing Microsoft Access. Develop offline databases that utilize data from BPCS system for inventory, production, and financial reporting. Involved with project to design a custom MRP application to replace… Show more Responsible for inventory reporting, manufacturing variances and allocations, standard cost changes, new product costing, and sub-contract costs. Responsible for desktop application conversion to Microsoft products. Design, develop, implement, and train for various program applications utilizing Microsoft Access. Develop offline databases that utilize data from BPCS system for inventory, production, and financial reporting. Involved with project to design a custom MRP application to replace BPCS. Show less

Cedar Rapids, Ia

Responsible for A/P and purchase price variances, inventory reporting, manufacturing variances, new product costing, fixed asset capitalization, warranty returns and receivables, software interface auditing, revenue reporting and analysis, special report development. Assisted with all internal and external financial reporting, and budgeting for all departments. Designed and developed several databases utilizing Paradox to better manipulate data from MAPICS system. Involved with project to… Show more Responsible for A/P and purchase price variances, inventory reporting, manufacturing variances, new product costing, fixed asset capitalization, warranty returns and receivables, software interface auditing, revenue reporting and analysis, special report development. Assisted with all internal and external financial reporting, and budgeting for all departments. Designed and developed several databases utilizing Paradox to better manipulate data from MAPICS system. Involved with project to upgrade software and hardware for MAPICS running on AS400. Show less