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Whippany, Nj, Us

• Lead a team of 50 infrastructure and cloud engineers with a $17M operating budget• Integrated multiple acquisitions and positioned the business for significant growth• Planned and executed numerous cloud migrations, closed multiple data centers• Transformed 1000+ systems to AWS while enabling scalability and resilience• Improved workflow, service levels and visibility via IT Service Management processes• Strengthened security posture through automation, monthly patching and metrics• Optimized cloud financial operations and maximized discount/incentive programs• Standardized internal workstations, networks and collaborations tools for 1800+ users

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Provided leadership and technical direction for Network, Server, Storage and Security teams (100+ system engineers and admins).HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Responsible for 10k+ Linux, Unix, WIndows and virtual servers Managed annual operating budget of $50M, projects of $10-20M Directed network security function for both internal and Internet systems Established a converged technology engineering team to build internal private cloud automation driving agile and efficient operations

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Led Network, Network Security, Voice, Contact Center and Collaboration teams.HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Directed large-scale IT integration initiatives driving best-in-class day-one capabilities, significant financial synergies and system standardization. Designed and built two highly available consolidated data centers using latest network fabric, virtualization and security technologies; 10Gbps fiber for system migrations Strengthened network security through segmented security zones, network access controls, Web Application Firewalls and Data Loss Prevention systems Consolidated legacy PBX systems to a single resilient VoIP platform Enabled and secured mobile nursing application using Mobile Device Management Planned and implemented a scalable enterprise email platform spread across two data centers. Implemented end-to-end network QoS to support voice, video and critical applications

Lead Network, Network Security and Enterprise Monitoring teams (40 employees) managing an annual operating budget of $15-20 MMHIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Strategically implemented Voice over IP telephony across 30 office locations. Established enterprise and BYOD wireless capabilities across all locations with 800+ access points supporting 2000+ daily users. Designed, implemented and supported a VoIP-based work@home call center platform supporting 2500+ call center agents. Acted as interim CIO and facilitated integration projects for a German mail-order pharmacy acquisition. Enhanced security capabilities and network visibility using advanced firewalls, intrusion detection systems and NetFlow. Supported internal and external IT and security audits including HIPAA and PCI. Enabled voice/video/web collaboration capabilities across the enterprise including video broadcast to all desktops.

Provided leadership and direction for Internet Infrastructure Architects and Windows Server engineering teams managed Internet infrastructure supporting a 6M active member multi-billion dollar B2C online pharmacy, a 20K user B2B client website and an internal customer service platform.HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Tasked with leading implementation for firewalls, VPN, load balancers, web servers, mail servers, DNS, remote access and Windows application servers. Designed, implemented and supported a mirrored Internet site for load sharing and disaster recovery. Spearheaded the implementation of a remote access VPN capabilities for mobile users. Created compelling proposals and managed capital projects totaling over $5 MM. Engaged collaboratively with internal and external security resources to validate infrastructure security and protect Personal Health Information.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Managed outsourced Operations, Network and Security services for Unilever (17 people) and acted as a technical advisor for IBM and customer executive management.HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Designed and implemented a documentation and procedures database providing searchable access to current systems management and network information.  Significantly reduced customers internal security risk rating by implementing user and administrative account procedures, secure remote access and security monitoring on all servers. Developed project plans and process flows for several large scale high profile projects.

Ms, Telecommunications

Ba, Business Administration