Strategic Thinking• Led Infrastructure and Network team through a complex Data Center Migration from a corporate location to Colo data center• Managed multiple Technology contracts to reach agreements that were more favorable for the organization o Telecom migration from XO to CenturyLink,• Implemented and simplified the Infrastructure by moving to software defined network and hyper-converged infrastructureFinancial Management• Forecasted emerging equipment growth and initiated steps to procure new funding for future projects to support the growth of the business and minimize impact to the business• Focused on finding cost savings for the business while not impacting productivity or business needs. Security Driven• Teams focused on PCI, NIST compliance based on business priorities• Led the efforts to complete the implementation of McAfee, endpoint protection, DLP, IPS and web proxy.Coaching and Mentoring• Fostered employee development through empowerment, engagement and challenging team members at all levels• Manage individual employees to meet personal strengths while aligning with the strategic goals of the organization

Responsibilities include identifying common opportunities across multiple technology platforms then creating a SWAT team to perform root cause analysis. Create a Standardize communication processes for projects, support and leadership teams. The Goal of Operational Health is to ensure changes to the environment have been assessed and risk has been accepted by project teams and leadership. Additional responsibilities include;• Drive support processes for all changes to the environment• Incorporate Project Management Philosophies in SWAT efforts• Operationalize New Acquisitions and integrate with parent systems• Look at cost saving initiatives within the technology infrastructure

Responsibilities included managing the day to day activities for Target New and Remodel stores from a technology perspective with emphasis on creating a repeatable process though use of a work breakdown structure. I was also responsible for day to day issue management and new hardware/software changes that enter environment. Other responsibilities include developing documentation for process flow improvements within various platforms. • Managed the opening of over 900 new store, both domestic and international locations(Canada)• Coordinated activities for short term and long-term projects• Improved communication channels between business groups• Organize various technology and non-technology teams to improve and create repeatable processes• Identify opportunities to bundle project to reduce overall expenses • Negotiate Pricing with vendors to achieve best possible rates• Create Statement of Work for with Vendors• Report Financials/Budgets to leadership• Mentoring peers and team members

Responsibilities included troubleshooting problems, monitor systems and creating a supportable/repeatable process for new, remodel and existing stores. Work with third party vendors to consolidate and implement new and remodel stores technology equipment. Other responsibilities included;• Automate processes through VB scripts• Manage a non-production lab for testing and validating new technologies• Partner in process improvement goals with third party vendors• Coordinate multiple project turnovers through a standardized process

Contracted to Dayton Hudson Corp.(Target) and involved with the Windows NT conversion and support of all Target, Dayton’s, and Mervyn’s stores. The focus of our team is providing 2nd level software support for each store and work with developers to ensure efficient and accurate results. As a result of my performance I was offered a position with Dayton Hudson, which is now Target Corporation.