Michael Cousin Email & Phone Number

Wearing many hats at this family owned business, I oversaw business-to-business (B2B) sales, operations, finances, and IT functions for company providing outside plant needs to protect, place, and repair telephone, data, and cable TV lines. I travelled extensively across USA, Europe, and Middle East to meet with executives, understand needs, provide business case for solutions, negotiate pricing, and secure contracts. I doubled as the lead financial officer, managing finances and optimizing cash flow to stay ahead of fluctuating multi-million dollar working capital needs. I advised management on financial decisions; presented on project sales and profitability projections. As a resident IT expert, I tested internal systems for penetration risk. --Oversaw 10 direct reports and total international team of 50-100 workers, leading sales to drive $50M to $100M annual revenue.--Completed server upgrades $400K under budget by optimizing computing and negotiating prices.--Collaborated with graphic designer to upgrade website and visuals, including logo, marketing brochures, and collateral materials.--Designed and implemented a Virtual Server Environment to reduce needed computing and storage space.--Upgraded all accounting and manufacturing software to create better budgeting and forecasting while increasing usability and client interaction potential.--Implemented a multi-site virtual private network (VPN) and virtual machines with tight security controls to connect offices and manufacturing facilities.

Mandeville, La, Us

Covington, La, Us

I utilize my professional expertise to provide customized business solutions for corporate clients and improve the reliability and security to mid-sized businesses’ computer networks. I ensure that client’s data is backed up and automate data storage. I find and fix long-standing issues and set up regular updates that minimize computer and server downtime. With constant attention to cyber security, I employ forensic software and hardware to investigate and troubleshoot IT issues.

New Orleans, La, Us

I worked at Entergy for the project launch of the Smart Meter Lab, bringing expensive testing processes in house for the Advanced Meter Initiative. I tested and maintained Smart Electrical Meters, using program testing scripts in Python, C++, and Java. I worked with the team to set up and maintain a network of computers, testing equipment, smart boards, and media equipment. As one of the security experts, I ensured the entire Smart Meter system against attack, incorporating threat intelligence and vulnerability management. — Saved over $250,000 by negotiating with vendors during the lab setup. — Liaised with system integrators to unify new hardware, software, and servers into a comprehensive infrastructure.

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

As an experienced leader, I was tapped to manage the full cycle project completion for information technology initiatives. I met with business leaders to scope project objectives, identify solutions and build systems to specification, scheduled and led team through development and implementation, and completed projects within budget limits. I also provided data security for CapitalOne client on their mainframe system.▪ Oversaw team of 15 direct reports, and led multi-functional teams of up to 100.▪ Maintained and enhanced report storage for Hibernia Bank (bought by CapitalOne Bank).▪ Fully restored reporting system after Hurricane Katrina, moving entire operation from New Orleans to Dallas in two days.▪ Promoted from Distributed Computing Administrator (1/2004 to 11/2007).

Metairie, Louisiana, Us

Mba, Finance

Bse, Computer Engineering