Plan, design, coordinate, and manage the execution of hardware and software projects in support of meeting evolving business goals. Specific recent projects: Spectrum Hotel/property Wi-Fi rollout/expansion, PSISafe electronic document management/Attendance tracking.Ensure adherence to internal/external controls, demonstrating compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, Multi-State Gaming Commissions, and PCI DSS standards. Specific recent projects: lead audits from multi-state gaming commissions, multi-vendor external SOX audits, routine internal critical IT system access.Lead property IT security initiatives including server/workstation updates, malware, and anti-virus detection and remediation. Specific projects: ongoing multi-property/system security administration using tools like WSUS, Qualys, Cisco AMP, and Sophos.Cyber Security Information Security Officer (ISO), this role involves active monitoring, documentation, and remediation of any property information security findings. Specific projects: confidential.Provide training and development for IT Infrastructure team, leading to internal advancement into advanced positions.Lead property IT operations and team, providing high-availability for business-critical IT systems, core business applications, servers, clients, mobile devices and network infrastructure.Conduct internal and external IT department audits to demonstrate compliance with all documented internal/external policies relating to SOX/PCI regulatory requirements.Identify and mitigate vulnerabilities using the latest in hardware/software security solutions, including management of all machine operating system patching.Actively monitor all property system health, conducting regularly scheduled tests of IT system performance, data retention and backup procedures, preparedness for disaster recovery, and continually enhancing system redundancy measures.Disaster recovery plan administrator.Gaming licenses: MO, IL, MSL1 MGC license pending

Lead IT Systems Analyst team, launching cross-training initiatives, nominations for property achievement awards, and building skill-sets in preparation for advancement within the IT department.IBM iSeries/AS400 system hardware/software administration and security, including Hotel and purchasing systems and associated hardware support.Manage property hardware/software installations, changes, and updates. Performing hardware/software security upgrades like EMV chip-enabled credit card readers and other security protections, manage all OS patches, and back office/casino reconfiguration projects.Managed telecommunication provider change project, coordinating new fiber optic cable installation to the property, new modems/routers/switches/devices and vendors with the new property IP address.Managed Hotel/Casino wireless provider change, including the installation of all new Wireless Access Points, Cisco switches, and Uninterruptible Power Supplies. Cyber Security Information Security Officer (ISO), this role involves active monitoring, remediation, and documentation of any property security findings.

Managed property digital content delivery/guest integration system, adding in-room orders from the television, and other property digital content enhancements.IBM iSeries/AS400 system administration and security.Manage property hardware/software migrations and updates, including implementation of new Hotel management systems, internal incident management systems, and conducting property training. Maintain performance, resources, and security of the network.

Perform marketing, financial, and operational analysis of property business segments. Summarize and communicate findings to management.Prepare ad-hoc analysis such as Profitability, ROI, Break-even, Pro-forma Income Statements for strategic business changes, marketing promotions, and special events.Responsible for preparation of various reports and analyses, including labor, gaming, food & beverage revenue, and other operational areas in accordance with the company schedule.Identify financial and operational impact of labor within all departments and determining areas of potential labor inefficiencies.Assists management in the analysis of periodic financial results and preparation of presentations for operational and budget reviews.

Multi-platform IT systems support, including mission-critical gaming and transaction processing systems, point-of-sale, telephony, and client/server support.Manage assigned hardware/software upgrades, from resource planning and risk assessment, to technical documentation development and software implementation.Review daily intrusion detection logs, data center backups, and manage user access level changes. Develop standard operating procedure documentation for all IT systems and processes.Routinely the sole point of contact for IT systems support, including weekends and 24/7 on-call rotation.

Technician responsible for 2600 electronic gaming devices, multi-link progressive hardware, and currency exchange machine equipment. Perform Slot Progressive meter data audits, PAR/firmware upgrades, and slot machine hardware/software conversions.Responsible for adherence to rigorous state gaming regulations, following state defined policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure compliance with regards to all slot gaming machines and associated hardware/software.