D. Robert Erickson Email & Phone Number

Cumming, Ga, Us

Worldwide

Providing real-world value by solving real-world problems. Focused on "Voice-of-the-Customer" feedback, testing, and collaborative solutions.

Remote

What began in 2016 as a self-funded sabbatical has continued as a "slow travel" digital nomad, using 2-3 month stays to reset and refresh while working remotely. Do you have a project, team or initiative in need of leadership? Do you need a team player to provide viable ideas and strategies, to chip-in regardless of the task? Are you interested in your own career break/mini-retirement and/or trip of discovery? I can help!

Greater Atlanta Area

Alpharetta, Ga

Manage multiple simultaneous global projects, including deployment and configuration of physical and virtual network infrastructure (WAN, LAN, WiFi, etc.) Assist with coordination of network-related maintenance, relocation, and refresh activities.

Alpharetta, Ga, San Antonio, Tx, St. Louis, Mo

Goal focused, responsible for end-to-end management and delivery of Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) Program(s). Starting from scratch, lead client and delivery team through Order-to-Acceptance process, collaboratively managing business and technical processes and implementing the same. Key Strengths: Provide leadership regarding values, strategy and priorities, foster meaningful client relationships, encourage and coach team toward effective and proactive delivery. Key Deliverables: A robust and engaged project team, artifacts such as Statement of Work, Project Plan, Risk and Financial Metrics, system design specifications and recommendations, System Acceptance Requirements, acceptance test case(s), etc.

Provided contract project management services for the implementation and deployment of laptops to a nationwide sales force. Included initiation of the project schedule, set-up and management of a vendor/sub-contractor, finalization of beta-testing and implementation of training.

1. Manage on-going Business Relationship with autonomous business units, consulting on technology standards, responding to RFPs and escalating business issues to appropriate IT team(s). Effectively bridge the communication gap between business leaders and corporate IT.2. Manage multiple concurrent technology infrastructure projects in support of diverse business activities. Coordinate activities of multiple technology teams, communicate with stakeholders, assure quality implementations. Assure that project activities comply with company policies, customer obligations, software licensing, and information security regulations. Lead project through complex business and regulatory requirements while maintaining technological and informational integrity. Apply Project Management Institute principles and best practices to projects.

Same as above. ChoicePoint acquired by LexisNexis in September, 2008.

"Engineering the Future" sums up Arseal Technologies. With thriving practices in engineering, wireless control systems, CAD and Technical staffing, we serve pipeline, energy, transportation and manufacturing concerns. Personally, I split my time between Project Management, focusing on scheduling and vendor/subcontractor relationships, and Sales & Marketing and Business Processes.

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Focused on developing and maintaining strategic partnerships. Sold and managed OEM integration of Knowledge Management technology (tri-dimensional neural network) into Independent Software Vendor (ISV) offerings. Prospected C-level contacts for opportunities, conducted phone, web and in-person presentations outlining technological, financial and competitive advantages. Guided clients through the process of assessing market, business and technical opportunities. Closed largest single deal in company history exceeding quota by 100%. Assembled and directed team of technical, marketing, business development and executive decision makers for evaluation, approval and deployment of projects. Utilized sales and project management skills to measure and report both technical and financial progress. Acquired working expertise of CRM, eLearning, Document and Content Management, Knowledge Management, and numerous web-based applications.

Managed contractual relationships with 100+ independent providers of licensed content such as Dow Jones, Reuters, Comtex, The Associated Press, et al. Effectively sold value of content delivery platform (MediaXpress) and satellite delivery network to upstream content providers. Identified content relevant to downstream clientele, prospected appropriate contacts, negotiated licensing terms and technical specifications, and provided project management oversight to the development process. Educated sales and marketing staff relative to positioning and technical specifications of new content offerings. From October 1999-January 2000, took over failing Y2K conversion project and successfully converted 100% of clients to Y2K compliance. Managed third-party contract software developers in the design, creation, testing and delivery of version 2.0 of Newscast Alert. Managed integration of customized content for OEM partners in United States, Canada and Australia.

Bs, Finance

As, Business Administration

Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Varsity Track, Varsity Football, Orchestra