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•Chief Architect for the selection and implementation of a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) utilizing an IBM Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) with 100+ services across 19 service provides. Services implemented using legacy systems, Java, .NET, SAP, and Oracle platforms. •Developed and received business approval for an IT Strategic plan to support ongoing business and new ventures.•Handled vendor selection, planning, cost analysis, and implementation for the move of a 450 MIP mainframe data center from Indiana to Florida resulting in a $1 million yearly savings.•Provided technical direction for combining two large mainframe based fulfillment systems with multiple support systems into a globally distributed enterprise environment connected via a messaging infrastructure.•Assisted with outsourcing feasibility studies and initiatives that included customer service, transaction processing, letter shop, mainframe data center and the IT department.•Managed 100+ IT staff at 2 locations with a $15 million budget.•Redesigned and implemented a large B2C e-commerce site supporting over 4 million members in 5 music clubs. Site interfaced with legacy systems via SOA messaging bus.•Managed a team or 50+ staff maintaining and enhancing various critical business systems including CRM, Direct Mail, and Network Infrastructure.•Responsible for the upgrade and enhancement of the Direct Mail processing system including design and implementation of a list selection system for marketing campaigns.•Managed an internal consulting group responsible for system architecture, development life cycle, and training.•Architect and lead developer on 2 international fulfillment systems for magazine business.•Architect and developer on the domestic fulfillment system implementation for Time Warner magazines.•Developed and supported several SMB operations in manufacturing, distribution, accounting, direct mail, and service industries.Specialties: •Architecture and System's Design of mission critical applications.•Experienced in most Direct to Consumer Business Models.