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Working as an independent information technology consultant/contractor on IT planning, selection and implementation projects. Worked with clients on new hardware and software implementations. Served as Project Manager for the implementation of data center infrastructure and facilities upgrades, and software package upgrades.

IT Director in charge of all information and telecommunication systems for Suncoast Post-Tension, the leading manufacturer and supplier of post-tensioning materials for buildings and foundations. Responsible for the corporate IT strategy, plans, projects, staffing and budgets. This included all financial, accounting, manufacturing, payroll, human resources, marketing, messaging, calendaring, administrative support, and personal computer systems company wide. Directed all new software development, and internet and intranet web site projects. Successfully completed a major Oracle E-Business Suite upgrade from a Sun/Solaris environment to a Dell/Red Hat Linux environment. Deployed RIM Blackberry and Apple iPhone wireless email systems. Implemented VMWare server and desktop virtualization solutions. Designed, deployed and managed a 12 site Cisco based WAN and LAN network, including PIX firewalls and VPN concentrators. Managed all voice networks. Implemented Tandberg video conferencing systems at several office locations. Responsible for all IT vendor relations, volume purchase contracts, and service level agreements. Managed the IT help desk and all data center operations.

Hands-on manager in charge of all information and telecommunication systems for PACE/SFX/Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and presenter of live entertainment. Responsible for the corporate IT strategy, plans, projects, staffing and budgets. This included all financial, accounting, forecasting, payroll, human resources, marketing, concert/artist booking, messaging, calendaring, administrative support, and personal computer systems company wide. Directed all new software development, and internet and intranet web site projects. Designed and deployed Windows 2000 based corporate messaging, groupware and database management systems utilizing Microsoft Exchange Server, SQL Server and Internet Information Server. Successfully completed a Windows 2000 migration project for all corporate desktops and laptops. Implemented new HP UNIX based Lawson financial and human resource systems using an Oracle database back end, and Business Objects reporting tools. Designed, deployed and managed a 92 site Cisco based WAN and LAN network, including PIX firewalls and VPN concentrators. Managed the Lucent based voice, and call center, network. Implemented Polycom ViewStation video conferencing systems at multiple office locations. Responsible for all IT vendor relations, volume discount purchase contracts, and service level agreements. Managed the IT help desk, data center operations, and 32 IT technical staff.

Manager in charge of the worldwide human resource information systems. This included the evaluation, selection and implementation of new personnel and payroll systems for Compaq Computer on a worldwide basis. Implemented the SAP R/3 Human Resources system. Also supported the U.S. payroll, benefits administration, temporary/contract labor administration, manpower planning, training administration, applicant tracking, succession planning and physical security control systems.

Senior Manager in charge of a team of consultants in the areas of information systems planning, selection, development and implementation consulting. Specific areas of functional expertise were in financial, distribution, and manufacturing systems.

Senior Manager in charge of a team of consultants in the areas of information systems planning, selection, development and implementation consulting. Specific areas of functional expertise were in financial, distribution, manufacturing and health-care systems.Also served with Ernst & Young International as a Senior Manager in information systems consulting for a three country region which included Argentina, Brazil and Chile - based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Served as Project Director for several strategic large scale information systems consulting projects with Coca-Cola International, American Express, Diario Clarin, PlusPetrol and Obras Sanitarias de la Nacion.

Division computing coordinator responsible for the evaluation, selection, implementation and support of all hardware, software, peripherals, and telecommunications equipment for engineering support applications.

Product design mechanical engineering of engine and fuel systems for cars and light trucks.

B.S., Mechanical Engineering

M.B.A., Concentration In Management Information Systems