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I have over 24 years of leadership in end-to-end IT solution design, vendor relations, and managing network engineering teams. I am an expert in designing and delivering customized, cost-effective IT solutions for optimal performance, compliance, security, integration, and adaption. I have proven up-to-date industry knowledge and continuously track the best practices, trends, and internet- and cloud-delivered applications. I have extensive experience with pre- /post consultative sales… Show more I have over 24 years of leadership in end-to-end IT solution design, vendor relations, and managing network engineering teams. I am an expert in designing and delivering customized, cost-effective IT solutions for optimal performance, compliance, security, integration, and adaption. I have proven up-to-date industry knowledge and continuously track the best practices, trends, and internet- and cloud-delivered applications. I have extensive experience with pre- /post consultative sales processes, IT financial analysis, and P&L and a keen ability to communicate to the C-suite, throughout the organization, and across industries. I have a history of mentoring and collaborating to increase technical and leadership skills, and of working with emerging technologies.My current client focus is on medical vertical, mobility solutions and integrating Apple technologies into larger heterogeneous environments. Show less

In my 3 years of being CTO I have made a number of changes to deliver value to our customer base and improve process including:Partnered with client executives and owners across client business functions to identify IT needs in relation to immediate and long term business objectives.Directed MacCentric's staff of 6 systems engineers on best-in-class installations and upgrades that maximize key business functions, streamline processes, and reduce costs and downtime.Drove… Show more In my 3 years of being CTO I have made a number of changes to deliver value to our customer base and improve process including:Partnered with client executives and owners across client business functions to identify IT needs in relation to immediate and long term business objectives.Directed MacCentric's staff of 6 systems engineers on best-in-class installations and upgrades that maximize key business functions, streamline processes, and reduce costs and downtime.Drove MacCentric's implementation of a complete CRM solution, an intensive training program and created workflow best practices for client documentation and delivery via web enabled technologiesCreated internal company best practices for server installs, streamlining processes cutting 50-90% time from installations and upgrades in various environments.I had also implemented a monitoring system which reduced client downtime as well as streamlined troubleshooting process. Show less

I managed transition from World Savings bank Macintosh IT infrastructure to larger corporate Wachovia infrastructure and worked with Networking IT group for Macintosh specific needs. I managed active directory integration and worked with full time help desk staff to create and manage mac specific help desk protocols.