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Charlottesville, Va, Us

* Energy Commodity Broker* Energy Technology Innovation and Education* Energy Consulting* Energy Industry Strategic Relationships - Commodity Brokerage and Deal Enablement

Plano, Texas, Us

The Argano 4 Oracle team delivers unmatched solution and industry-specific experience in support of our clients. As an Oracle partner with 1200+ successful cloud implementations, and an ever-growing team of experts, we are uniquely positioned to build the digital foundations necessary to bridge the gap between market opportunity and ability to execute.https://oracle.argano.com/solutions/cloud-infrastructure/

Newtown, Pa, Us

Responsibilities:- Business Relationship Management - Work closely with businesses in identifying solution requirements and key case studies/ scenarios for future solutions- Enable Oracle and Multi-Cloud cloud journey, analyze TCO, and create a business case, making the Cloud dream become reality- Design and prototype cloud solutions, create solution architecture document covering deep technical aspects of the implementation- Create a unified strategy for cloud transformation governance, automation, security, implementation, and operations- Analyze existing application portfolios, and develop next-gen application architecture, transformation, and modernization roadmap- Conduct cloud solutions architecture review/audit and create review/audit reportsLead implementation of the solution from establishing project requirements and goals to solution "go-live"- Oversee the development efforts and provide technical help as needed- Day-to-day lead the client through the technical and organizational challenges of Cloud transformation- Participate in the full cycle of pre-sale activities, including RFP processing, proposal development, and direct communications with potential clients- Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and best practices- Create thought leadership on cloud solutions and hybrid cloud- Program and Project Governance and technical delivery leadership- Serve as a business unit leader with P&L responsibility, selling cloud services, act as a Oracle and Multi- Cloud Evangelist, consulting and provide technical guidance on cloud solutions strategy architecture, design, build, governance, security, operations, and cost control best practices

Seattle, Wa, Us

Slalom is a global consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. In 41 markets around the world, Slalom's teams have autonomy to move fast and do what's right. They are backed by regional innovation hubs, a global culture of collaboration, and partnerships with the world's top technology providers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seattle, Slalom has organically grown to over 11,000 employees. Slalom has been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For six years running and is regularly recognized by employees as a best place to work. Learn more at slalom.com.In November 2021, I moved to Slalom Global Data and Technology as a Multi-Cloud Leader in the US East; which is part of a team of pioneers and trailblazers that helped ensure we achieved our strategic goals of investing for the future and pursuing innovation as a competitive advantage. We empowered our local markets by identifying emerging capabilities, built multi-disciplinary teams, and provided access to niche and hyper specialized expertise.

Austin, Texas, Us

Responsibilities:· Built a trusted advisory relationship with many of Oracle's top strategic customers.· Encouraged others internally and externally to work through difficult and ground-breaking endeavors through sharing experiences/takeaways while a member of OCI Cloud Engineering team.· Collaborated closely between the customer's needs to the cloud solutions and services that Oracle may bring to bear to deliver value to the customer.· Built cloud architecture vision shows how a business need can be met, or opportunity realized, by a particular combination of cloud technology capabilities.· Collaborated with internal account team and external customer teams to drive adoption of OCI by evangelizing the platform.· Designed and delivered enterprise cloud strategy and clearly articulate business architecture - vision, capability models, capability assessments, and technical cloud architecture - current and future state, solution standard methodologies, migration strategies, and operational excellence frameworks.· Navigated organizations, identifying collaborators, taking care of various interests and politics, establishing credibility for Oracle and Oracle cloud platform.· Ensured customers are following standard methodologies, guidance, and recommendations to develop cloud solutions that are secure, resilient, efficient, and managed with operational excellence.· Led cross-functional teams of Oracle domain experts in helping customers design, plan, implement, and govern enterprise cloud strategies and solutions on time.· Built and led presentations around OCI functionality, both customer facing and at industry events.

Houston, Texas, Us

Cloud Chief Tech/ Field CTO - Responsibilities:*** Led acct teams and tech SMEs in deving imaginative tech approaches to biz challs translating the biz view (faster time to market) into a functional view; presented alternative tech sols; and determined appropriate seq of biz trans to reach an optimum overall sol for customers.- Leveraged a solid view of the customer's challs, industry and long-term biz objectives to identify opps to dev a competitive advantage with the overall sols.- Demonstrated a deep understanding of the partner ecosys to dev innovative sols to support and enhance the end-to-end presales process.- Led the tech teams in exec-level WSs or vision setting mtgs to develop SWOTs- Worked with delivery teams to provide agile solutions in the US and Canada , while ensuring a sound implementation. I was responsible for deving a Reverse ROI. - Understanding of tech advancements and sol roadmaps to work closely with acct team leadership to optimize strategic acct planning.- Recognized as an expert within a few industries around Hybrid Cloud, by demonstrating influence and leveraging social media; actively participating at external confs, and industry events; sought out as an SME in their area of focus by industry orgs and standards committees.Consulting ExecutiveResponsibilities:• Owned customer ops relationships; developed and fostered excellent csat outcomes with clients.• Managed expense/cost target commitments for all SD requirements while implementing and monitoring expense control• Contact for ops and tactical issues for delivery of many functions to the customer while managing expectations and deving perf metrics• Led and contributed to the account SDP, including 3rd party vendors, and ensured perf goals were met for all in scope services across all HPE customer facing LoBs.• Identified incremental rev opps and acted to accelerate opps to expand consulting gigs more broadly across more customer stakeholder business and IT initiatives.

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

* IT Operations Strategy and Transformation SME focused on IT Process Capability Assessments, Adaption, Re-engineering and Transformation to support Cloud Computing and the Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) in a Hybrid Infrastructure. * Participate in the pre-sales process to understand customer business and tech objectives and product reqs* Maintain current in-depth knowledge of the entire VMW product lines including vCenter Operations Manager Enterprise (vCOPS), vCenter Orchestrator (vCO), vCloud Director, and vCloud Automation Center (vCAC).* Good background in general virtualization and cloud computing solution sets including: HP Cloud, MS Azure, and OpenStack.* Effectively communicate solutions architecture to the customer, third parties and the project teams* Contribute to definition of an Org Change Management Approach* Ensure that propositions are technically sound, deliverable, competitive and representative of market leadership in the application of technology to addressing business issues* Ensures effective client engagement and stakeholder mgmt during assignment (may include management of subcontractors and partners)*Define, develop and implement actions according to account plans on accounts with account teams*Drive business development to support pre-sales activities, with a primary focus on identifying, scoping and proposing services engagements*Coordinate sales efforts with delivery management and practice management team*Participate in regional marketing events to promote VMware*Ensure formal contractual mechanisms (i.e. SOW) are established and maintained within active accounts*Develop new business opportunities on focused accounts*Deliver accurate weekly bookings forecast within assigned territory*Adhere to VMware sales process and methodologies on all opportunity pursuits*Participate in account relationship and issue mgmt activities*Maintain proficiency in VMW service offerings, value props, and representative case studies

Palo Alto, Ca, Us

GTS Global Center of Excellence. - Cloud Service Offering IP Development and Field Enablement Training.- IT Operations and Process Architecture and Engineering for the Cloud- Excellent VMware Solution expertise on vCloud Director, vCenter Operations Manager, vCM (Configuration Manager) and vFabric Hyperic.- Good broad background with OpenStack thru the release of Essex in 2012.

• Operations Change Agent with client CIOs, COOs and CTOs to drive transformation of business and IT operations. • Subject Matter Expert in ITIL v2 Service Support and Service Delivery Processes.• Subject Matter Expert in ITIL v3 Request Fulfillment, Event Management and Service Portfolio Management Processes.• Guide and Mentor organizations in maturing their IT Operational efficiency and effectiveness, thru structured IT service management continual process improvement programs.• Deliver high quality ITIL, IT Service Management and IT Operations structured and customized IT staff and executive level training• Assist clients with developing high quality IT business cases; for key IT initiatives, which support the business.• Work with client CIO & CTO senior IT leadership on developing their IT strategic plans and roadmaps.• Assist clients with IT software tool assessments and evaluations, specifically in the IT Service Management, Service Automation, and IT Project and Portfolio Management solution areas (Service Strategy and Service Catalogs).• Assisting clients with Cloud Computing Strategy, Planning and Application Migration Approaches.* Focusing on: ITIL/ITSM/ISO/SDLC/CMMI. and experienced in a number of frameworks, tools and methods, including Zachman; TOGAF, Scrum/Agile and Six Sigma.* Good background with OpenStack including the first major release in 2010 (Austin) * Green Industrial, Commercial and Residential solutions related to water, wind and solar; including training, consulting and services. Renewable Energy Solutions.

Houston, Texas, Us

Global Principal Client Architect specializing in IT Service Management Process Strategy, Architecture, and "Run Book Automation"(IT Operations SOPs) and supporting Technology Solutions. ITIL Service Manager v2 Certified.

Dublin 2, Ie

Experienced Manager in IT Data Center and Operations Consulting Group within Accenture Technology Solutions, focused on ITIL v2 and ITIL v3.

Tampa, Fl, Us

Principal Architect and Strategist for IT Asset Management solutions around ITIL Framework.

- Operations Change Agent with Enterprise Clients and internal executive leadership within our company.- Infrastructure Practice Director (Application, Physical, Security, and Management) Services Division. Responsibilty for P&L, Staff training, retention and MBO planning. - Part of Vision and Planning with Microsoft System Center Product Team.

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, Us

- Operations Transformation Analysis SME and Change Agent within Unisys- Led North American Service Offering Owner for Microsoft SMS and MOM Technologies.

Overland Park, Kansas, Us

Lead for Microsoft Technology solutions such as SMS and MOM.

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- Leader of Raleigh NC Software Spectrum Professional Services Office Infrastructure Practice. Had a staff of 4 consultants that I lead on service offering development and client service engagements.- Assisted in business development and planning activities as part of the regional management team.- Worked with staff of consultants to develop training and POC lab for the regional consulting team.

Lead 2 Enterprise IT Project Teams in software packaging, certification and 3rd level support for the USPS in Raleigh NC.

Managed all Business Strategy, Planning, Operations, Sales and Services for company. Managed P&L and a staff of 6 IT engineers.Assist clients with developing high quality IT business cases; for key IT initiatives, which support their businesses, local and county government services including public schools K-12 at the state level.

Washington, Dc, Us

* The installation, configuration, diagnosis, and repair of state-of-the-art electronic, computer, and network hardware and software systems.* Controlled the flow of messages and encrypted information and also conducted electronic warfare. Acted sometimes as an interpretive cryptologic technician handling radiotelephone communications and foreign language translation. * In my core role, I maintained electronic and electromechanical equipment. I also occasionally handled computer communication. In daily cryptologic operations, I collected, analyzed, and provided electronic intelligence support to commands throughout the world.

Certificate, Oracle Integration Cloud

Certificate, Oci Data Science - Oracle University Mylearn Cert Training

Oci Cloud Operations Professional

Oci Multi-Cloud Architect Professional

Oracle Database Migration To Oci Certification

Certificate, Ai And Smart Agriculture Technology

Certificate, Practical Iot Hacking

Certificate, Salesforce Administrator Certification Course

Weblogic And Soa Suite - 12C

Oracle Cx B2B Service Cloud Implementer

Oracle Cx Sales Cloud Implementer

Certificate, Superminds

Database And Options Thru 19C

Oracle Integration Cloud Service

Certificate, Kafka - Architecture

Cloud Infrastructure

Aws Associate Cloud Architect

Certified Information Security Manager - Cism Course

Google Cloud Platform, Google Cloud Administration And Architecture

Microsoft Azure, Architecting Microsoft Azure

Certification, Imf Framework

Education record

Certificate, The Challenger Sale

Agile Scrum Methodology

Six Sigma Lean Services Methodology

Cloud Computing

Itil V3

Education record

Certificate, Six Sigma Business Scorecard

Electrical Engineering & Accounting

Hs Diploma