Mike Mcdaniel Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Successfully provides effective project management rigor to clients implementing a wide range of information technology projects. These clients are based in the following industries; HealthcareBankingManufacturingFinancialGovernmentReal EstateThe types of projects that I have successfully managed are as follows:Microsoft based solutions including;Exchange upgrades and full deploymentsSharePoint deploymentsActive Directory projectsCisco based solutions including; UCCX deployments and upgradesCisco MobilityStandard route/switch and network infrastructure projects

Cincinnati, Oh

- Developed and maintained global network standards and documentation utilized by the Build and Run teams- Completed multiple site surveys and network obsolescence upgrades, both remotely and on-site - Created Site Survey step-by-step process and Voice of the Customer documents to assist engineers in collecting the appropriate data for a complete site evaluation on the first visit. Encouraging a "First Time Right" philosophy and eliminating the need for additional T&E expense due to multiple trips- Lead design team to develop repeatable VLAN Implementation process- Consolidated Mexico based ATM and Frame Relay network to MPLS reducing circuit cost and improving overall performance· - Worked with international carriers and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve multiple MPLS circuit issues in the US, Mexico, Canada, EMEA and ASPAC- Technical Project Lead/Project Manager for multiple network evaluation and implementation projects with teams of up to 20 members

- Developed technical support and sales process workflow- Provide project management methodologies to multiple small to medium sized website, creation, development and management projects simultaneously· - Developed and maintained offshore resources in India and Pakistan- Managed team of up to 25 local and off-shore technical and design resources to provide my client base with world-class website design, administration and hosting services.- Developed a secure website hosting environment initially based on the Windows 2000 platform and then migrating to a LINUX based Cent OS solution.- Completed IT Security audit for a Multi-Family financial firm, providing a deliverable document that consisted of a Baseline Assessment, Needs Assessment and Roadmap for compliance based on FTC and SEC regulations for financial institutes.

- Developed consultative solutions for diverse customer base utilizing ITIL and other industry standard methodologies·- Assisted in developing and mapping out business and sales process workflow and support documentation · - Create technical documentation as it relates to customer need for RFPs, RFIs and SOWs· - Subject matter expert on new product initiatives relating to wide and local area networking· - Provided technical, pre- and post-sales support for Professional Service sales opportunities in excess of $250K· - Completed CCNP certification· Received Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Performance

Independent Study

- Created, and executed, a project plan designed to facilitate the accomplishment of the Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) and the Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) certifications within a six- month period - Developed a budget to control spending necessary for the hardware, software and study materials necessary to achieve the set goal - Developed a lab which consisted of various models of current Cisco Routers and Switches as well as various types of server hardware- Completed the project on time and 12% under budget by meeting milestones and tollgates, thus achieving the CCDA and CCDP certifications.

- Implemented nationwide LAN/WAN infrastructure roll outs from planning and design through execution and post-project review and support- Coordinated interdependencies on development and network projects running simultaneously· - Liaison between business units to insure proper project implementation and completion- Worked with end-users to ensure that the system met their business needs- Partnered with carriers to troubleshoot and provision circuits- Trained and managed rollout teams across the US- Managed budget, time, and resources· - Received executive recognition for exceptional project management and outstanding project results

While at XL Connect I was a dedicated on site IT Support Leader for Chiquita Brands International. Some of the duties involved included:- Servicing Executive Team workstations and IT needs- Coordinating equipment delivery and installations - Creating and maintaining monthly documentation of work completed

Computer Information Sciences

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