Selling John Deere turf products

Managed a group of 24 systems analysts in the design, development, implementation, and management of internal business applications through the application of technology in the world’s largest government and military contractor.Managed all aspects of policies and governance including corporate, government, and Sarbanes-Oxley. Maintained software and systems security conformity Maintained a perfect record of compliance.Managed operations and maintenance, systems enhancement, and new project development for over 100 major application systems in a geographically diverse environment.Brought control to an annual budget of almost $2 million where there had been none previously.Provided coordination across all divisional manufacturing, operations, global sustainment, and facilities systems. Collaborated on a program to optimize applications system portfolio, reducing portfolio by 25%.Interviewed and hired seasoned professionals, entry level, and interns for positions within the department both locally and in 5 geographic locations. Conducted periodic and annual employee performance assessments.Worked to consolidate and modernize applications utilizing SAP, .NET and service oriented architecture systems and tools. Developed and implemented a systems monitoring function to provide 24 X 7 notification of systems operations.Worked with internal business units to identify and implement cost saving opportunities exceeding $1.2 million in a single year.Developed a strategy for the migration of application support to the ITSM/ITIL methodologies.