Providing IT management consulting to small businesses by designing and implementing IT strategies that produce bottom line results. Strategies may include cloud-based solutions, process improvements, custom application development or complete system implementations. Strategically partner with trusted IT experts to design and implement client solutions. Recent projects included:• Development and implementation of 5-year strategy for tax recovery company to support multi-location expansion. Projects to date: - - o Advisory / management role for multiple search, analysis and selection projects: - - - • New MSP - resulted in building solid IT foundation - - - • Multiple Line-of-Business specific applications - - - • Cloud-based ERP - resulting in scalability, business continuity, improvements in business analytics, process automation, customer service, interna/external communications, growth potential - - o Implemented SaaS solutions to provide scalability, remote access, improved communication and increased efficiency • ERP replacement for growing Managed Service Provider – led search, analysis and implementation of new SaaS ERP; provided scalability, automated workflow, business continuity, deeper analytics resulting in increased customer satisfaction, increased sales capability, increased service offerings, increased revenue and profit margin • Key advisor to precision knife manufacturer executives for ERP search, analysis and replacement based on providing Key Performance Indicators (KPI), business continuity, process improvements, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and ease of use - resulted in automated workflows, improved job scheduling and forecasting, improved customer communication, increased all business analytics and insight • Point-of-Sale system – design collaboration; project management of remote software development; implementation to 225 retail stores; vendor relationship building

Work closely with the executive staff to align IT strategies with companies' future goals. Plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities related to the design, development, and implementation of the organization's applications development and client solutions projects. Directed multiple development teams supporting an on-shore/off-shore model. Partner with sales teams in developing new business opportunities and sustaining strategic partnerships with customers. Responsible for developing, distributing, supporting, enforcing, and integrating best practices and technology standards across the organization.

Establish overall goals, policies and procedures for IT Solutions department for nationally recognized staffing firm. Responsible for three business segments; in-house application development; external product development; client custom application development. Manage and mentor multiple IT teams consisting of onshore and offshore resources.Product Manager for Vendor Management System - MaestroVMS. Managed daily team activities for client support and system enhancements. Led complete system re-design and architectural overhaul project. Partnered with sales teams for proposal generation and product demonstrations.

President and owner of IT Consulting organization to provide project management, software design, development, and implementation services for a wide array of clients and technologies. Specialized in using internet technologies.

Managed cross-functional, matrixed team through SDLC of highly visible, n-tier ASP .Net, SQL Server 2005 application. Liaison between business owner and technical staff. Developed and presented prototypes to project sponsors. Met project deadline with deliverable described as "above expectations".

Managed development team through multiple SDLC projects of n-tiered provider payment application. Hands-on with prototyping and coding. Liaison between business unit and technical staffs.Key achievements included:* Quality improvement through introduction of RUP methodology and establishing prototyping standards. * Development team received corporate "Application of the Year" award.

Provided team lead expertise to numerous web-based application development projects and established company's first web-based application development department. Managed multiple high-profile projects with local and remote teams. Acted as liaison between business unit and technical staffs.Key Achievements:* Saved 66% in development costs by replacing 25 consultants with onshore/offshore staffing model.* Saved 50% estimated development costs by implementing innovative application framework and used for multiple intranet applications.* Established corporate health plan website template.* Defined and implemented SDLC methodology including focus groups and prototyping resulting in increased efficiency and customer satisfaction.* Built appropriate teams to implement various technologies based on project requirements (HTML, ASP, VB, SQL Server, JSP, MQSeries, JRun, DB2).

Established and drove web site development sales/services for new internet service provider line of business.Consultant: Lead Developer/AnalystEnhancements and support ERP and Accounting (A/R, A/P, G/L, Payroll) systems for manufacturing and construction industry clientele.

• Group Health Plan – claims payment and accounting systems• Catholic Cemeteries – custom database management system• Anheuser-Busch – automated Shipping/Bill of Lading application• Integram Seating - electronic order receipt, just in time manufacturing system• McDonnell Douglas – Mini-based Health Systems, medical claims system• Enhancement and support for manufacturing/distribution industry accounting software for local client base