Responsible for the management and security of a global IT infrastructure, including data centers located in six countries, providing mission critical hosted data services to clients located worldwide.

Responsible for all corporate business systems and all hosted product infrastructure. Additionally responsible for the technical product direction for our Community Foundation business units, focusing on community foundations and donor advised fund software.

Managed the IT infrastructure for the US and UK operations.

As Director of Technology I was responsible for meeting with clients to propose, plan and develop strategies for implementing new, or upgrading existing infrastructures. Provided overall direction, strategic planning and management of all IT functions within the corporation. Led a team of 15 programmers, network administrators and systems administrators in 2 locations. Tasked with project management for both internal and external technical projects.Instrumental in the research, assessment and purchases of all new technologies required to successfully support a rapidly growing organization.Formalize IT architecture to standardize server and desktop configurations.Negotiate lease contracts with multiple vendors, including Dell, CDW and Micro Warehouse.Work with outside consulting firms to secure services from DBA's and web programmers.Established hardware and software asset management systems for tracking of leases and allocation. Implemented help desk ticketing system to provide faster resolution and tracking of problems within the IT department.Collaborate with senior management, producers, developers, etc. to draft technical standards, work plans and estimatesManage IT division in a communicative and supportive environment; direct formal procedures such as new hire integration, staff training, performance reviews, compensation adjustments, career development and productivity tracking

Managed Acclaim's online and internet projects during the infancy of the industry. Redesigned the Acclaim web presence and internet marketing focus to function as a cost effective tool for messaging the company's products. Administered an online strategy to bring web development and design in house, reducing annual costs by over $900K.Managed the company news and file transfer infrastructure to assist in electronic commerce.Coordinated the design and implementation of online advertising campaigns to promote current and future products.