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Led multiple data center modernization programs to deploy hybrid cloud and on-premise Software Defined Datacenter (SDDC) with virtual network services, micro segmentation and process driven modern IT services organization.

Consulting for clients on Cloud Strategy, Implementation, Operations, IT Transformation and Outsourcing initiatives.Communications, Media & Entertainment Solutions LeadLead solution definition for the CME industry including Cloud Service Provider strategy, implementation, managed services and infrastructure outsourcing. Engage with Service Providers, Systems Integrator's, SaaS and ISV's Providers for strategy and technology solutions.Principal Consultant Led several Cloud Services Strategy engagement that developed a greenfield SaaS and IaaS offering for a regional telco. • Led the team that created the business strategy, product roadmap, technology architecture and business case for a the launch of SaaS (MS Exchange, MS O365, Web Presence, Endpoint Protection, Endpoint BKUP) and IaaS (Compute, Storage) business.• Jointly designed the High Level Operating Model for the Tier1/Tier2/Tier3 operations and support.• Participated in RFI selection processes for the 3rd party SaaS, IaaS, and Managed Service vendors.• Produced sales forecast, cost structure, and business case justification to be presented to senior leadership.• Conducted Focus Groups to capture existing customer Cloud buying and adoption habits to apply to Service Providers Cloud Services Roadmap

A premier provider of wireless telecom services in LATAM.▪ Responsible for the successful design and implementation of the Cloud email migration from MS Exchange to Google Apps (Gmail, Drive, Talk, Docs, Hangouts) for 20,000 users. Manage the change management and global vendor relationship of the global service for Amazon and Google. ▪ Implemented new global support processes and organization to manage Cloud Operations. ▪ Implemented a Global Single Sign-On (SSO) solution via Amazon IaaS for Cloud (SaaS) global applications: GApps/GMAIL, Workday, Igloo, and BMC.▪ Implemented BMC RemedyForce cloud tools to support, Problem, Change and Incident management.▪ Implemented IT standards and negotiated global vendor contracts with Microsoft, Google, Amazon, VMWare, Oracle (Exadata/Exalogic), HP, EMC, Lenovo resulting in $15m+ in savings.▪ Responsible for designing and implementing the 23 Operations Excellence outsourcing transformation initiatives to Hewlett-Packard (HP) across all 6 Nextel markets (Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru, US). Manage global vendor relationship and performance; coordinate with local Nextel markets to transform operations from decentralized geographic model to a centralized, ITIL based service provider. Currently leading the Nii IT Transformation Initiatives for the Global IT organization in conjunction with an IT Outsourcing agreement. This encompasses all aspects of IT including 25+ initiatives that will deliver financial savings andITIL best practices across our 6 country markets.

A premier provider of Program Management and Professional Services to wireless telecom companies.▪ IT 3G Program Manager for Nii Holdings - acted as IT liaison to HQ Core Teams and local market IT teams during a new wireless service launch. Managed new feature requests for the postpaid and prepaid billing systems: BSCS IX (Ericcson) and Instant Convergent Charging (Alcatel Lucent).▪ Program managed the HQ IT efforts from inception through the implementation of a new push-to-talk service across same vendors.

Premier provider of wireless messaging technology providing diversified support to cable and media and wireless services provider..▪ Led local Vendor Manager team – responsible for vendor relationship Datacenter, Sun, IBM, Cisco, L5, EMC, contracts, negotiations and implementation for customer and internal solutions.▪ Managed Services provider – built out and operated greenfield Software as a Service (SAAS) 7x24 hosting center for multiple mission critical software products.▪ Managed Services provider for 6 mission critical customer platforms (IDEN and CDMA) providing Wireless Messaging, 911 Emergency Services, Commercial Location and Gateway services to more than 40 million subscribers.▪ Instituted Service Level Agreement reporting, customer feedback, escalation and quality processes in a Managed Services Delivery organization to improve customer service.▪ Directly impacted company financial performance by improving Managed Services operating margins by 20%. ▪ Developed and implemented a new strategic framework agreement for Sprint-Nextel that was to be used as a model for other strategic vendors.

World’s largest multi-media messaging technology outsourcing firm providing diversified support to multiple industries. ▪ Senior Director of Managed and Professional Services – responsible for 50% cost improvements by improving operational controls and day-to-day processe of Managed Services.

Project Management professional services and training firm providing project leadership and advanced PM education to Fortune 500 industries.▪ Contributed to creation of new SAPM Risk Management courses through relationship with the Department of Energy. Directly responsible for opening the East as a region and closing new revenue in excess of $1m in 6 months.▪ Responsible for business development with a number of Fortune 500 customers such as Sun Microsystems, Motorola, Dupont, Xerox, Software AG, Dept of Energy, ITT, Lycos and Baxter Healthcare.

Worlds largest internet hosting firm providing hosted and outsourced information technology services. Leader in managed services outsourcing.▪ Vice President of Services for the Washington DC Metro area - managed 250 employees responsible for service delivery across 5 Internet Data Centers (IDC) to over 400 customers ranging from co-location to full operational outsourcing. Managed the annual P&L for 5 IDC's and Professional Services business in excess of $180m including Capital budget expenditures. Responsible for the successful acquisition integration of Global Center service delivery employees (100) and internet hosting facilities (2) in 90 days. Implemented and supported key customers: Discovery Channel, BET Holdings, CBSSportsline.

Leading professional services and technology outsourcing firm providing diversified support to industries such as mortgage banking, securities/brokerages, wholesale distribution, insurance, telecommunications, government contracting, travel & leisure.▪ Account Executive: Barclays Mortgages, Leeds, UK, - responsible for several strategic change projects and other IT projects such as installing Network Monitoring via HP Openview and Agent Workflow systems via Websphere. ▪ Senior Development Manager, Europcar Car Rental Heathrow, UK. - responsible for building an Enterprise wide front office and back office computer system for 50 Countries.▪ Senior Manager, MCI Communications – Various billing projects, Virginia & Colorado, USA