Program leadership for all IT asset management programs, software asset management, hardware asset management, and other programs under developmentDeveloping IT asset registers for risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial management purposesLeading development of policies, processes and KPIs for all phases of the IT asset lifecycleManaging software license compliance and all compliance auditsMember of the IT Policy Committee and the Cloud Strategy CommitteePrincipal drafter of the current cloud strategy position paperFacilitating development of policy and process for private and public cloud adoption and financial analysis

SAM program assessment and developmentCustomized SAM managed service design and implementationSoftware license and cloud service optimizationDeveloped service methodology for measuring and optimizing SAAS consumptionSoftware contract and cloud services negotiation supportCreated widely used enterprise contract negotiation framework and methodology

Developed SAM managed service deliverables and managed multiple global enterprise managed service clientsDeveloped initial Datacenter SAM offering and Autodesk specific license optimization methodologyDelivered SAM program capability assessments and recommendations to global clients across multiple industriesDesigned SAM tool evaluation requirements and RFP process to support client tool selectionProvided licensing subject matter expertise and training to teammates and clientsPresented at industry events, hosted webinars and authored blog content related to SAM and software licensing expertiseTaught IAITAM CSAM certification classes

Primary source of software licensing subject matter expertise to senior IT management in project planning, asset management and publisher auditsDeveloping detailed supply base analysis and software category roadmap for a diversified, global enterpriseLeading cross-functional teams of diverse stakeholders to ensure business objectives are met while demand management and cost reduction strategies are being implemented

Why Choose Zones:Experience, Expertise, Flexibility, Reliability, Relationships and Reduced costs to increased IT valueI specialize in helping Companies achieve their IT goals while they control software costs. My company has top tier reseller agreements with most major publishers (ie Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Adobe, Symantec, McAfee, VMware, CA, and about 1000 others). If buying, deploying or managing the software you need to run your business is a challenge, give me a call.

We Help State Govt, Local Agencies, Municipalities and Educational Institutions acquire the right technology to complete their mission more efficiently.

Created integrated voice/data/video networks for residential MDU properties in Northern Illinois.Managed acquisition of new client properties through direct sales and channel relationships

The MKS Integrity Suite™ 2005 enables organizations to improve process maturity, software quality, and corporate governance and meet regulatory requirements through requirements, software configuration, process, and deployment management plus metrics dashboard.

Managed Data/IP network sales to AT&T Global AccountsMentored junior members of the sales team

Managed all carrier agreements, service delivery, and customer serviceTop-rated National Broadband ISP according to www.broadbandreports.comAcquired by Megapath Networks Fall 2000

Business development and planning with partner ISP executive managementCreated and delivered training for strategic partner sales and support teams