Robert Covington Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Norcross, GA, US

We are the "Go To Guys" for small and medium business security and compliance. We help navigate the increasingly complex world of risk, information security, and compliance. Regardless of whether your data is in your office, in the cloud, or both, we can help.

Atlanta, GA, US

• Managed the design of a consumer and small-business targeted online electronic filing application, including functional and technical specifications, and test plan.
• Drove the software development function involving outsourced/contract programmers from multiple organizations.
• Developed and managed operational cost model.
• Designed and managed call handling system for customer calls.
• Devised and implemented customer document security processes and standards.

Norcross, GA, US

• Established a successful startup company specializing in technology, telecommunications, and security systems and support for small businesses.
• Guided customers through technology decisions by maintaining a broad knowledge of technologies and providing cost/benefit analysis.
• Successfully installed and maintained telecom, information security, and document management systems for numerous satisfied customers.
• Assisted customers with HIPAA and PCI compliance.

• Recruited by founder to run the operations side of the company.
• Led the re-engineering of company technology, including content management, which dramatically improved numerous company metrics, including time to loan closing and legal expenses.
• Managed company’s information security and compliance, and worked with large customers to ensure compliance.
• Designed and implemented an interconnected, multi-site phone system, facilitating greatly improved company communications.

US

• Managed the reengineering of Teletrack’s credit inquiry environment, using combined staff/outsourced team. The project including rewriting of all software and replacement of all hardware, including approximately 25.
• Led the implementation of a redundant data center and complete disaster recovery plan, providing full redundancy for Teletrack’s credit operations. This included infrastructure design and implementation to support a.
• Achieved SAS 70 Type II certification and SOX compliance, and withstood audits by the FDIC and OCC.
• Functioned as Corporate Security Officer, responsible for security policy, compliance, and training.

Johns Creek, Georgia, US

• Built a large, highly qualified and high performing staff in less than three years, starting from only a four person entry-level staff.
• Managed the growth of corporate technological infrastructure from 23 standalone PCs, to over 600 PCs connected via LAN/WAN to numerous servers, with email and internet connectivity.
• Developed operational and user procedures and documentation.
• Established and managed email system for corporate employees.
• Selected and implemented Lawson ERP system as customer development platform.
• Implemented and maintained an EDI interface (ANSI X12) between the company’s order processing system and BellSouth.

• Managed all aspects of IT operations and user support, including production and development data centers.
• Implemented and supporting a large corporate email system, including over 50 offices globally.
• Redesigned and operated test lab and data center supporting product development organization.