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Chicago, Il, Us

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Serving as both Chief Technologist and Chief People Developer, partners with organizations around the world to develop strategies in their technology and people (including DEI) initiatives by providing analysis, recommendations, solutions and decision making support. Our focus is to bring change to stagnant, misguided, or underdeveloped technology departments. Partnering with corporate stakeholders, we develop morale, determine value, develop roadmaps, and provide strategies to build up a strong bench. We pride ourselves on C-suite collaboration that will bring advancement to all the departments that it partners with. Finding the added value in employees, existing assets, and standing services helps us rejuvenate an unstable environment. All engagements remain private and are never publicized on any ads or websites, allowing your company's temporary imperfection to go unnoticed to the public, especially your competitors.

Chicago, Illinois

Responsible for all aspects of systems required for the monumental task of collecting and processing of the world’s largest collection of search marketing intelligence. Using the latest in infrastructure technology - developing new integrations, procedures, policies - dedicated to an organic data ecosystem from our data warehouse to our clients. Expanded and standardized local infrastructure, data center, global data collection footprint and cloud initiatives - requires 24/7 systems up-time.Implemented and maintained Nutanix hyperconverged system for large-scale, virtual, data processing and exponential growth. Guided development team to an advanced, distributed approach for higher performance spidering and Azure and AWS event logging.Successfully negotiated vendor contracts and high-end capital purchases. Responsible for IT budget and IT relations with parent companies (Kantar Media and WPP).

Greater Chicago Area

Tracking Industry TrendsLeadership, Employee, and Team DevelopmentDepartment ReorganizationDetermining Current/Future Value

Hazel Crest, Il

Act as Solutions Architect, designing, selling, and leading multiple IT initiatives for over 20 companies world-wide.Responsible for global infrastructure development of all affiliate companies, budget analysis, team development/management, executive reporting, project planning, and cost management.Transform the technology team by increasing corporate satisfaction rating and reengaging underdeveloped staff.Serve as Executive Steering Committee member, providing departmental and inter-company roadmaps. Oversees network and systems engineering, system administration, telecommunication, and desktop support for all affiliated companies. Led successful ERP implementation that serviced 8 companies, in 4 countries.Specialized in migration from on premise to XaaS technologies. Advanced virtualization infrastructure to reduce capital expenditures, increase operation mobility and speed, as well as solidify business continuity. Successfully implemented IT best practices for improved monitoring, performance, and data recovery. Implemented multiple hybrid cloud solutions, integrating them with preexisting systems.

Greater Chicago Area

Solutions Architect for multiple high-level initiatives, including Pirvilieged Identity Management, Identity Access Management, corporate security engineering and remediation, system and operations management.Project manager/lead for multiple projects, including: CyberArk Privileged Identity Management, Aveksa Identity Access Management, global remote access, Windows Server optimization (VMware), and SCCM 2012 implementation. Lead engineer for services, configuring and maintaining CentOS, VMware, and Server 2003/2008/2012.Subject matter expert for many areas of business: Exchange 2010, Windows Server architecture, policy design, infrastructure security, BCP, and decision systems.

Greater Chicago Area

Direct the IT Operations organization (13 employees) for a global steel manufacturing firm. Lead local and offshore teams in China, India, and Mexico. Develop strategic planning and tactical roadmap of the IT infrastructure and all technology and telecommunications systems, networks and solutionsDefined and maintained staffing, budgeting, policies and procedures.Built stronger technology backbone: servers, virtual environment, wireless communications, switches, routers and security systems.Performed as Senior Engineer for large-scale projects.Optimized Exchange organization, eliminating high data costs by transitioning from Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2010 and strengthening the oversees Exchange environment.

Chicago

Led design, engineering, implementation and management of system infrastructure (Windows, Mac, Citrix). Managed multiple projects from concept through technical specification and documentation to installation, training and support leading a 3-person team. Planned, Prepared, and deployed two-company migration; Active Directory of 2,000 resources and Exchange transition from 2007 to 2010.

Des Plaines, Il

Developed, tested and certified Disaster Recovery Plan, which led to the planning of a stronger, co-located infrastructure. Managed data server and storage placement as well as the data traffic plan for all offices, warehouses, and remote offices.Served as Business Analyst for company-wide dashboard system, collecting use case data, mandatory, and optional data for software upgrade. Cisco VOIP Call Center engineer

Chicago

Responsible for the upgrade, rollout, and management of a robust software, Shelby, that houses financial, purchasing, membership, volunteer, and reporting data; 15,000+ records and 50 users. Trainer for volunteers, staff, and local users of the software.Managed SharePoint file repository services, internal help desk system, advanced C.A.R.E. reporting, company website and disaster recovery plan. Worked directly with all CXOs with budget development and maintenance, research and development, system rebuilds, and outside projects as the technological advisee, developer, and hands-on project manager. Led a team of three to provide quality service for all active units of the organization by expanding the use of the current system by 200%. Established system policies for new hires, system usage, and network and resource usage.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Computer/Information Technology Administration And Management

Bs, Computer Engineering

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