Responsible for all Cyber-security for San Jose Water Group. Formulated Employee training program.Developed risk specific cyber security response plans.Implemented tools to help reduce human error. (UBA, Training, Least privilege access, etc. )Developed polices and procedures.Ensuring regulatory compliance as necessary.Member of Data Privacy committee.

Responsible for all aspects of San Jose Water infrastructure including:Networking. (WAN, LAN, Mobile)Design and implementation of Infrastructure.Developing complete Cyber Security program.Creating Policies and procedures.Managing End user support.Managing and enhancing data center.DRP / BCP

Real Time Inventory & Sales for Retailers - Connecting In-Store and cloud POS Systems to eCommerce.Development of proprietary software to integrate diverse point of sale systems with online e-commerce and marketplace locations (eBay, Etsy, Amazon, Magento, QuickBooks, Retail Pro, Vend, Shopify and others) Using Ruby on Rails, PHP and .Net to write interfaces between disparate POS and e-commerce systems. Implementation of REST/SOAP oAuth/oAuth2 API connections and AWS integration. App published in the Magento Store.Developed all systems in line with best practice security policies.

Head of IT department , reporting to the CEO. Tasked with providing critical direction and strategic leadership to enable the creation and expansion of PPI's technology platform while supporting and maintaining legacy systems. Establish budgetary needs, negotiate with external vendors and monitor expenses to ensure best use of assets.Implemented first-ever on line classroom for e-learning, including software selection, implementation and instructor training. Directed full replacement of PPI's e-commerce site to facilitate better back of house integration and marketing functions along with a more enjoyable end user experience.Added network monitoring tools to increase up-time, reduce outages and preemptively resolve systems issues before they had a business impact.Implemented VM-ware and NetApp solution to virtualize development and testing environments.

Worked on a contract basis to provide technical assistance as needed.Led the design and development team to implement a Java / MySQL system to manage the implementation of Sprint's 4G roll-outInstalled and supported VoIP and data network at a green-field site for a festival at Sturgis, SDInstalled and supported a mobile VoIP and data network for the 2009 Radio City Rockettes tour.

Head of the IT department, reporting to the CFO. Responsible for ensuring existing systems are maintained and improved in line with business goals.Implemented Lowepro's first ever e-commerce site. Gathered business requirements for the e-commerce site, converted them to a specification document and delivered the site per specification and on time. Created a new, highly profitable revenue stream. Noted by the CEO as “a good reflection of Lowepro's image and very easy to use.”Directed the evaluation and selection of a new ERP system to streamline back-of-house operations. Managed the implementation of the new ERP in Canada and the US. Created implementation plans for the UK and Australia.Integrated systems from acquired companies. Merged backend systems from several acquired companies, integrated accounting, stock control and e-commerce systems to streamline business processes.Developed a Disaster Recovery Plan reducing the down-time risk by over 75%Implemented high-availability systems for 99.999% uptime.

Seventh employee of DeBeers LV heading all aspects of IT, reporting to the CEO. Tasked with the strategic planning and implementation for DeBeers global growth.Planned and Created a global VoIP and data network. Starting with a single office location planned and implemented all network connectivity for 10 new offices and stores in Europe, Asia and America.Implemented SAP globally for De Beers group working with LVMH's internal team.

NCI Resources Ltd., UK , Information Technology Manager Jan 1999- Dec 2001TMB Computer Services Ltd., UK, Information Technology Consultant Jan 1996- Dec 1998