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Develop and implement information technology policy and long-term strategySupervise a staff of five employees, and coordinate work performed by five other employees in different departmentsProcure, configure, and manage all network, server, and other infrastructure systemsProcure, configure, and manage all end-user hardware and software (~550 users)Procure and manage network and telecommunications servicesDevelop and implement emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, and business continuity plansManage a budget of ~$1.7 millionSignificant projects:-Built virtual server infrastructure using VMware, NetApp, and Veeam-Built a municipal fiber network in downtown Lake Charles, connecting multiple City and Parish government facilities-Upgraded existing LAN and WAN infrastructure-Designed and implemented an Avaya phone system across 13 properties and 25 buildings-Implement multi-campus video surveillance systems-Implement public- and private-access WiFi at City Hall, the Lake Charles Civic Center, Public Works, all Fire and Police facilities, and some recreation facilities-Upgrade the existing data center

London, Ontario

Developed and supported business intelligence systems using Oracle, SQL Server, and Essbase(Scorecard Systems specializes in business intelligence systems for the telecommunications industry. My clients included Sprint, Bell Mobility Canada, and Verizon Puerto Rico.)

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Managed business intelligence, data warehousing, and reporting systems used by the Finance, Accounting, and Sales Operations departmentsManaged systems used to produce publicly reportable financial measuresDesigned and built data systems for calculating and analyzing customer profitability; systems were used to improve business forecasting and day-to-day operationsServed as a SQL Server database administrator and as an Oracle database administrator for the point-of-sale application used in Sprint retail storesDesigned, built, and supported applications using Hyperion Essbase, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Visual Basic, and Active Server PagesReceived the Spirit of US Unwired Award for outstanding service in support of the Finance department(US Unwired was a Sprint PCS affiliate serving 500,000+ customers in 48 markets in 9 states.)

Atlanta, Georgia

Designed and implemented data warehousing and business intelligence solutions using Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Business Objects, Brio, and CognosServed as an Oracle database administratorApplied complex statistical techniques to conventional business intelligence systemsBuilt information portals using Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server and other Microsoft web technologies, including integration of off-the-shelf business intelligence softwareReceived the Employee of the Quarter Award for creativity in solving a client reporting problem(Solution Builders was a 50-person consulting firm specializing in business intelligence and data warehousing. My clients included Delta Airlines, Georgia Pacific, Lend Lease Real Estate Investments, Renal Care Group, Phillips Electric, and Z-Tel Communications.)

Atlanta, Georgia

Implemented information systems for conducting survey-based researchProvided training and technical assistance on research operations and computer software for 23 state research projects

Atlanta, Georgia

Managed research contracts valued at $300 million over 10 yearsManaged all computer support for a division of 100 employeesDeveloped information technology strategy for CDC's environmental health program

Atlanta, Georgia

Presidential Management Intern

Master Of Science, Computer Information Systems

Activities and Societies: National Association of Computer Consulting Businesses Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Master Of Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Presidential Management Internship Finalist

Bachelor Of Arts, Economics And Political Science

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity