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Our mission at All American Signs and Graphics is to help our customers build their brand and achieve success through world-class signs and graphics solutions. We have the expertise and the knowledge needed to meet the visual needs of companies, no matter their size. We know that growing a business means understanding the industry. Len, the founder of All American Signs and Graphics, is an executive who understands the intricate details of corporate buildouts, moves, and expansions, and can give a unique perspective on the importance of signs and graphics for corporate buildings. We know that signs play a critical role that cannot be overlooked, especially in creating a cohesive visual environment.But what drives us? That’s easy to answer: our core values. We believe exceptional service to our clients is the best way to create a trusting relationship. That, paired with our commitment to provide top-quality signage solutions, means helping you create a strong brand identity that allows you to stand out. We will ensure that we will always operate ethically and transparently with our clients, so they can feel safe in making us their signage partner.

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Direct all technology initiatives for $8.1 Billion Global Private Equity Firm. Launched initial technology infrastructure to support firm launch; completed under budget. Designed a short and long term technology infrastructure. Budgeted entire technology infrastructure. Selected AccomplishmentsDeveloped a staged project plan and design for implementation of IT Infrastructure in Hong Kong, New York headquarters, and Mumbai and London offices Designed and deployed state-of-the-art, fully redundant technology infrastructure to support the firm's launch of Hong Kong and New York offices. Had all vital systems fully operational day 1, including email, backup, File and Print, and IP Telephony. Designed and managed deployment of a disaster recovery strategy for entire IT infrastructure. Solution included full failover of all critical services, email archival, offsite replication, and data de-duplication.Met with Senior Management and decision makers to implement corporate policies based on organizational needs and legal requirements. Developed systems to comply with corporate mandates and requirements based on best practice. Clearly communicated corporate policies to staff. Responsible for entire IT budget and planning. Implemented cost saving technologies like virtualization, and data de-duplication to provide a resilient infrastructure at a fraction of the price. Managed all aspects of vendor relationships and responsible for all IT acquisitions. Perform all stages of procurement including RFPs, RFQs, and RFCs; negotiated the best pricing for all projects. Evaluated and selected all business applications associated with operating the business (i.e. General Ledger, Intranet, Entity Management, Document Management, etc.)Evaluated and selected IT Business Partners to assist in the deployment of branch offices and 24/7 support infrastructureDesigned and implemented Data Centers in all locations

Direct all technology initiatives for $680M financial institution/service provider. Supervise 40-person IT staff. Administer $30M capital budget. Oversee data center management, application development, business continuity planning, technology audits, SOX compliance, capital projects, IT strategy, web development and maintenance, internet/intranet/extranet, network infrastructure, help desk, DBAs, and systems. Carry out risk management. Negotiate all contracts. Member of Executive Management Committee. Selected AccomplishmentsPromoted 3 times based on superior performance and accomplishments.Managed acquisition of Stifel Nicolaus, including integration of systems and branches, conversion of accounts to new platforms, renegotiation of IT contracts, and integration of WAN infrastructure.Saved $3M per year by carrying out 3 LAN/WAN upgrades over 7-year period.Delivered $1M in savings by selecting and deploying new market data provider.Achieved $200K in annual savings by deploying new email storage/retrieval system.Directed all aspects of Gruntal & Co. acquisition, including technology and branch integrations.Reduced costs $400K by deploying 900 PCs, eliminating leasing expenses.Saved $500K by replacing all circuits and network hardware, and implementing IP telephony.

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