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Eagle Mountain, Ut, Us

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Innovative and strategic Director of Information Technology with over two decades of experience leading high-performing teams in the development, implementation, and optimization of IT systems and operations. Expert in aligning technology initiatives with business goals, significantly improving productivity, and streamlining operations. Proficient in overseeing a wide range of IT disciplines including Security & Compliance, ITIL Best Practices, Infrastructure Development, Project Management, Problem Management, Operations Management, Cloud-based Administration, and Software & Systems Engineering.

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Lead large IT projects, including the design and deployment of new IT systems and servicesMonitor performance of information technology systems to determine cost and productivity levels, and to make recommendations for improving the IT infrastructureHelp define IT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processesAnalyze business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization to develop solutions for IT needsAssess vendors and develop test strategies for new hardware and softwareTroubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Maintain essential IT infrastructure, including operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, and hardwareTake responsibility for projects and solutions within the larger business initiativeHandle business-critical IT tasks and systems that provide commercial advantage in the global marketplaceEnable faster and smarter business processes, and develop analytics for meaningful insightsWork with internal and external partners to communicate project status, activities, and achievements

Logan, Utah, Us

Lead Converting and Deploying Software SystemsManaged 3rd Party Software VendorsCreated Training Video’s and provided face to face Training Manage Offshore Team for Support Administer Hardware & Software for Marketing, Sales, Design, Purchasing, Estimating, and Production Teams

Manage Vendor selection & relations of all Sub Contractors, ensuring subs are meeting code requirementsPerform, Control & Report Cost Breakdowns on all Projects, using software packages to manage accuracy Manage Foreman and Site Supervisors Administer all IT related Hardware & Software, Social Media and Company Websites

Houston, Texas, Us

Integrate advanced technical knowledge and business understanding to operate one or more technology areas, creating superior solutions for HP and for customers.Incident Management: Resolve single and cross-technology incidents independently. Work with team members to resolve unusually complex and cross-technology incidents.Escalation Management: identify, manage, and lead escalations through L3. Work with others to help manage escalations through L5.Problem Management: Proactively and reactively look for solutions to prevent problems from occurring in the team/technology area.Change Management/Implementation: Independently review, implement and verify changes/solutions of high complexity and risk to meet customer infrastructure needs. Lead or participate in a Change Advisory Board.Patch and Security Management: Proactively monitor the environment for patch compliance. Analyze patches for compatibility with each customer or internal infrastructure environment.Configuration Management: Ensure Configuration Management Database (CMDB) entries are complete and accurate.Solution Design: Apply HP solutions to meet highly complex customer infrastructure needs.Quality: Provide feedback/influence change in internal and/or vendor-provided products/service offerings.Project Management: Participate, propose, and/or lead customer and internal projects across technology customers and/or internal businesses/end users areas, including transformation.Customer Relationship Management: Influence with customers and/or internal businesses/end users regarding operational details, solutions, and proposals. Becoming a trusted advisor to the customer.Teamwork: Work as part of a team, which may be virtual, global, and multi-functional. Lead teams that address operational processes and policies. Seen as a resource to the team in one or more technical or business areas. Becoming a trusted advisor inside and outside the team/technology area.

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Managed Vendor selection & relations, Contracts, and reported status updates to Executive TeamAdministered Exchange, Active Directory, Lync / Skype for Business, and SharePoint environmentsMaintained Finance Application and HRIS system (including On-Prem, Virtual and SAAS environments)Directed the planning, design, production and management of online applications as part of SharePoint

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Manage a team for Network Operations Control – Level 1 Support 24/7/365Ensure system uptime and incident response meet or exceed service level agreements

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Manage a small crew locally to ensure quality on property preservation projects, Technical Projects and RemodelsComplete all projects in a timely manner to meet and/or exceed our SLA’s

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Managed a large team for Production Control – Distributed IT Systems 24/7/365Completed full staffing reviews, including goal setting, scheduling and hiring/firingQA Lead for Price Maintenance / Scanning Mainframe applications; Supporting 276 applications (Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, Store Development, Legal, Asset)Participate in the Planning, Execution and Control, Closure phases of APEX projects for the following business areas: Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, Store Development, Legal, Asset ProtectionLeader in Problem ManagementUnix & Mainframe AnalystStarted FTP Services for Vendors outside Albertsons.Application Optimization LeadManaged Sales Representatives Technicians in 5 Western StatesMajor rollout implementing of the New PM2 SystemWorked with IBM and other vendors for Hardware issues from the ATL to the Coolers

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business - Information Technology Management

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