I am a successful information technology leader with comprehensive experience designing, delivering, using, and managing information technology within the higher education, the federal government, and commercial business marketplaces. When it comes to information technology systems, services and solutions, I define requirements, plan, design, coordinate, implement, manage and maintain the infrastructure hardware and software components and retain compliance with your strategic plans and financial goals. I look for ways to improve efficiencies, lower costs, enhance business and personal goals and visions, equip staff with tools to be more effective, and encourage creativity and innovation. I possess a natural ability to transform complex concepts effectively and present those ideas clearly, persuasively and positively, both verbally and in writing, to audiences with varied levels of understanding. I am successful at managing highly visible projects and resolving volatile situations. I lead strategic and tactical planning sessions formulating and negotiating win-win scenarios. I am a forward-thinker, creative and innovative. I am an effective leader with superb interpersonal and communication skills.Key attributes and competencies: -- Project management / resource management -- Development, integration, test, and deployment -- Thought leadership -- Data center, infrastructure, virtualization, storage, & cloud -- Vendor management -- Security -- Mentoring and coaching -- Relationship building -- Team leadership -- Collaboration -- Communication -- Strategic and tactical planning -- Technical and analytical -- Innovation and lateral thinking -- Skilled problem solver -- Building rapport -- Clearance: TS/SCI (expired)