Timothy Vise Email & Phone Number

Greenville, South Carolina Area

I lead the technical services department in supporting IT / operational needs for internal productivity and our production service environment. I manage workflows and projects to align technology capabilities to accomplish current and future business goals. I manage operational budgets to maximize efficiency while minimizing spending. Long range budget forecasts based on sales pipe to scale resources effectively while maintaining performance expected by our clients. Organize departmental structure into an effective business unit. I have also created standards within the department that serve in guiding development of new process and procedure, while holding the department accountable to meeting the company’s needs. I am also responsible for ensuring all technical services meet regulatory and quality control compliance.Manage personnel who are responsible for various areas of our infrastructure. Including, but not limited to: Communications, Desktop Hardware, Network, Servers, VMware, Security, Data Management/SQL, and Development. I utilize a goal oriented method of management to maximize potential of employees and promote personal and professional development within staff.Although in a management position, I also apply my experience to accomplish technical tasks and assist within the department where needed. Including Network and Server Administration, Project Management, Policy design and Implementation, and Network Architecture.

Greenville, South Carolina Area

I provide management of IT resources including personnel and infrastructure resources. I provide the guidance and prioritization allowing the department to function as a team continually working towards accomplishing business goals.Although in a management position I also apply my experience to accomplish technical tasks and assist within the department where needed. Including Network and Server Administration, Project Management, Policy design and Implementation, and Network Architecture.

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