Ken Penrod, Msee, Mba, Pmp, Csm Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth, Tx

I consult on web development and SEO strategies for small business. As an IT Project Manager I offer contract services and can lead infrastructure projects, web development, software implementations/development and analysis of websites for long term sustainability and capacity. I have experience in the following industries: Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Home Building, Steel Manufacturing, Financial Institutions, and Education.• Managing migration of SQL Server 2005 databases to SQL Server 2008 for education systems provider• Managing transition of web farm/backend to new servers• ETL Project: Import Excel data into SQL Server via Excel Object Model• SEO Marketing: Advising Texas based eCommerce site on SEO strategy. Revamping E-commerce package on website.Advised on online marketing.• Developed WordPress based website for North Texas commercial realtor and SEO strategy for site• Developed website for North Texas winery and SEO for products• Developed website and Google ad campaign for Fort Worth-based service firm offering phone check-in service for seniors, homebound, and disabled persons• Created website for North Dallas massage therapy and bodywork company. Set up e-Commerce package to offer healthcare products. Established SEO for each product.

Richardson, Tx

The company developed a comprehensive collection of curricula and assessments which pinpoint the corresponding specific skills, or benchmark objectives, needed by special needs children to make predictable progress. • Managed development project for company Download Manager which is a secure website for authenticated personnel to download documentation, guides, and software product. Reduced related Tech call times by 85%. Reduced fulfillment costs by 70%.• Managed projects to design and develop company software products for assessments and curriculum. Managed transition from desktops to Internet with an increase in sales of 20% and reduction in fulfillment costs by 10%. • Managed design and development project for Online Testing System for assessments. System included real-time updates of current testing with teacher monitoring via desktop or tablet.• Developed training materials for customer web administrators. Provided consulting expertise to Training Department in the development of user training materials and onsite training. Managed development of online training system which reduced training travel costs by 30%.• Designed and managed development of online book system which allowed for conversion of hard copy text to online media resulting in publication savings of $150,000 annually• Oversaw Technical Support operations for company products. Provided backup support to personnel in overload conditions. Supported 230+ facilities and 10,000+ users.• Evaluated and rated VOIP vendors for company phone system. Negotiated contracts and managed installation. Administered and maintained company VOIP phone system.• Spearheaded two company facility relocation projects which included infrastructure build-out (network/phones/office layout/server rooms). Established facility space and power requirements. Managed and coordinated contractors. Reduced costs by 10%.• Designed corporate local area network. Specified hardware/software and negotiated with vendors.

Richardson,Tx

Consultant – Developed projects for various industries:+ Developed General Earthworks System for calculating mass volume of earth removal /replacement in civil engineering designs for homebuilder+ Developed Litigation Tracking System and REO Marketing System for large S&L+ Designed and developed BOM system for major homebuilder that generated building documents (cutting tickets) for wall panels and shipping documents (load lists)+ Designed system for area steel manufacturer to interface with gas spectrometer for data collection and developed software for communication with crane operators

Bs, Ms, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Management