Sr. consultant creating, evaluating, and implementing strategic initiatives to align with corporate goals. Director of Information Technology, Forman MillsResponsible for managing entire IT department and devices in all stores. ● Software Systems: Successful implementation and management of applications such as Aptos Merchandise, Aptos POS, Aptos BI, Sales Audit, High Jump WMS, Great Plains, Kronos, AWS cloud conversion, and Enterprise Integrations; Also responsible foro Vendor management with frequent check points and score cards. o Software Development, SOA/Microservices development, Application Support, Help Desk, Store Support, and Infrastructure Support initiatives.o Monitoring, Change Management, Workflow/Process Reengineering, and Communication to all levels. ● Network Backbone & Cost Savings: Total network backbone replacement to support future initiatives and company growth. o Conversion of all stores from Analog data / voice to Fiber / VOIP. - $500k annual savingso Cell Phone reduction $40k annual savingso New Meraki network implementation providing network stability and redundancyo Complete AWS cloud conversion of onprem software and data to AWS cloud● Program Management: Responsible for managing all stores and corporate IT initiatives.o Planned and executed an IT roadmap for all stores and corporate initiatives. o Managed vendors to ensure contractual obligates, deliverables, and proactive measures were met.o Managed IT budgets at the department and Program Level.o Established a standard communication plan to all levels internally and externally.

Responsible for managing enterprise wide strategic initiatives throughout the entire lifecycle at the project and program level, with CAPEX budgets up to $20M per annum. ● Software Systems: In charge of the implementation (RFP to Go-live) and management of applications such as Mi9 Merchandise, SAP Planning, Manhattan WMS, Oracle/Micros Ecommerce, Teradata Data Warehouse, Microstrategy & Aptos/QS BI Analytics, Peoplesoft, Cornerstone HRIS, DeSL Product Lifecycle, PowerSteering PPM, and Enterprise Integrations; Also responsible foro RFP process including Requirements, Pricing, Vendor Response, Scoring, and Selection. o Software Development, SOA/Microservices development, Application Support, and Infrastructure Support initiatives.● Business Intelligence: Oversaw data efforts moving from AS400/DB2 and SQL technologies to a new centralized data warehouse within a Teradata environment.o Led Architects to build a multi-terabyte scalable EDW on a Teradata platformo Managed Teradata Retail Data Modeling efforts and build Logical, Physical, and Symantec Models.o Established data discovery, visual insight, and self-service throughout the organization.o Rationalized 18K reports down to 100 core reports and redeveloped in Microstrategyo Big Data initiative resulting in predictive and behavioral analytics ● Project Management Office: Directly responsible for implementing a new PMO and managing all strategic initiatives.o Program Governance, Process, Scope Management, Planning, Organizing, Monitoring, Compliance, Risk Management.o Established and managed Change Management processes, proactively negotiated and resolved conflicts. o Managed budgets and IT accounting at a Program Level.

Hand selected out of 100+ applicants to transition TMS Health during acquisition of Xerox by conforming policies, procedures, methodologies, software requirements, guidelines, and complex technology upgrades. Reported to Executive Vice President of Technology from Xerox Business Services, directed a 50-member global team of highly qualified IT professionals.● Facilitated Merger & Acquisition: Appointed to execute Xerox applications, goals, policies and procedures, software development, and implementation on a global scale with 50 direct reports.o In charge of multimillion-dollar CRM integration and conversion project of custom in-house software and data to a hybrid cloud SaaS CRM platform. o Initiated change to break down departmental silos, establishing fluid communication, goals, and reviews.● Pharmaceutical Software Development: Oversaw development of hybrid cloud application software and CTI integrations in all call center locations.o Adopted agile application lifecycle management methodologies throughout the organization, including creation, implementation, and training.o Implemented Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS), Project Server 2013, and SharePoint 2013 to streamline the development process and communication on a global scale.o Big Data initiative, developing a central repository enterprise data warehouse for business intelligence (BI) and analytics using SQL BI tools and SSRS methods. ● Cost savings: Secured $1.2M in annual cost savings within first six months of employment with a projected $10M of annual cost reduction.o $1.2M annual reduction evaluating existing vendors, renegotiating outdated providers, and consolidating unused or outdated contracts. o $10M projected annual reduction by switching legacy telecommunication technology to VoIP/SIP, reducing infrastructure staff using automatic scripting resolution, and increase software development turn around time.

Original founder of successful start-up software and IT Managed Services Company, accomplished exit strategy by developing and implementing programs to ensure strategic growth, profit, retention, and keeping relevant in a highly competitive market. Directed a highly qualified team of 20 IT professionals to ensure customer satisfaction and business growth. ● Start-up Success: Responsible for P&L's, budgeting, program management, business analysis, risk assessment, IT roadmaps, and business management planning to drive future growth. o Established goals, objectives, workflow procedures, policies, and performance methodologies applied within the organization.o Managed budgets for the organization to influence financial profitability.● Natural Leadership: Applied Strength-Based leadership techniques to develop powerhouse teams within a technical environment. Effectively directed, coached, mentored, and motivated members by obtaining positive team solutions.● Cutting Edge Technology: Used IT strategies to build successful roadmaps within the organization and outside clients. In-depth experience and understanding of emerging technologies to stay ahead of the curve.o Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Server, Security, Cisco, VMware, and network server clustering. Initiated virtual backup and disaster recovery (BDR) cloud, business continuity solutions, Mobile Device Management (MDM), Remote Monitoring Management (RMM), and Machine 2 Machine Continuity (M2M).o Responsible for compliance (PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27000/27001), security, auditing, and implementation of best practices.o Developed cloud software, website design, and ecommerce using C# .NET, ASP .NET, SQL, Java, and PHP.● Cost savings: Established CAPEX purchasing requirements, vendor contract negotiations, Implemented a Remote Monitoring Management (RMM) implementation.

● Developed medical clinical laboratory software for Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, Specialty Laboratory, Misys, WebMD and GlaxoSmithKline. Directed a team of 10 software developers and techs to ensure customer satisfaction and growth. ● Clinical Software Development: Developed custom software for clinical laboratories in a Unix environment, including bi-directional instrumentation, result testing, electronic medical records (EMR/EHR), electronic data interchange (EDI), and medical billing transmission. o Developed software using C, C# .NET, ASP .NET, SQL, and implemented ANSI 4010 guidelines for Medicare, Medicaid, BC/BS, ProxyMed, and WebMD in all 50 states. Project included custom software and data migration from legacy software for hundreds of clients in each state.o Software developer/Project leader of HL7/ASTM Bi-Directional laboratory interfaces for Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, Specialty Laboratory, Misys, and GlaxoSmithKline.● IT Manager: Effectively managed hardware and software deployments of new and existing clinical laboratories using RS/6000, AS400, Windows, Cisco, and Citrix technology.o Developed, planned, and implemented staging of new customer requirements. Successfully deploying multimillion-dollar global infrastructure projects utilizing LAN/WAN, VPN, DHCP, SSL, Citrix, wireless, Unix, and Microsoft in a critical medical laboratory environment. o Initiated and developed disaster recovery procedures and methodologies appropriate for information infrastructure, EDI, SQL, Web site, and telephony systems to mitigate risks.o Developed and Initiated data and Internet security auditing and best practices for HIPAA compliance.

•Developed and implemented custom medical software and operations in every department on a UNIX platform. •Initiated and developed the disaster procedures and methodologies appropriate for the information infrastructure, EDI, SQL, Web site, and telephony system to mitigate risks. Successfully created and deployed the infrastructure utilizing LAN/WAN globally for domestic projects, VPN solution, DHCP, SSL, Citrix, wireless solution, and Microsoft globally. Developed and initiated data/Internet security, auditing, and best-practices procedures. Initiated and designed the infrastructure and rollout for all desktop computers and NT processes.•Developed software using C, C# .NET, ASP .NET, SQL, and implemented the ANSI 4010 guidelines for Medicare, Medicaid, BC/BS, ProxyMed, and WebMD in all 50 states. Project included custom software and data migration from legacy software of hundreds of clients in each state.•Software developer/Project leader for HL7/ASTM Bi-Directional laboratory interfaces for Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, Specialty Laboratory, Misys, and GalxoSmithKline.