SUMMARY:

• Hands - on, dynamic, creative and results-driven Technology Professional successful in building cost-effective, state-of-the art, multi-platform technology solutions to meet challenging business requirements.
• Expertise in the areas of vendor contract negotiations, strategic planning, P&L management, operations, architecture, design, implementation, marketing and business development planning.
• Extensive qualifications in project management, full life cycle development, data communications, networking, internet/web development, three-tier architecture and client/server technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve desired results by building, organizing, leading and motivating technology teams to analyze, architect, design, develop, implement and support sophisticated technology systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with an understanding of business operations, corporate objectives and their enablement through the deployment of relevant advanced technologies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Senior Network Consulting Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Lead Architect/Design Engineer for Synchrony Bank (GE Consumer Credit Spin-off) responsible for new Remote Site (Synchrony Bank Retail Credit Customers) Architecture/Design and Configuration/Implementation. This new environment connected each retailer’s DC and credit card and credit application processing to four redundant GE/Synchrony Data Centers using HSRP, MPLS, EIGRP and GRE over IPSec VPN (VTI) diverse path redundancy. The Synchrony/GE Data Center Interconnect was deployed with Cisco Nexus, MPLS, BGP, OTV, vPC and QoS.
• Operations/Run Team NCE for GE Enterprise responsible for oversight of all GE Device and Code Standards for all GE implemented Cisco Networking Devices. Prepared weekly compliance reports, weekly Bug-Scrub Calls with GE Core Engineering Team, Monthly Business Report Meetings, Monthly GE Architecture/Design Team Review Calls, Cisco TAC Bug and Code Recommendation Validation Process and GE contact for Technical Training and Knowledge Library.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Manager/Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Designed and deployed Cisco 6509-VSS Server Farm Switch Pairs to support High Density VMWare ESX Hosts along with High Performance 10G connectivity for NetApp NAS storage supporting VMWare ESX Guests.
• Architected, Designed and Implemented Virtual Tape Library DR infrastructure utilizing dual path 1Gb SONET connections with HSRP, SLA Tracking and EIGRP Stub configurations.
• Lead Design Engineer for Campus Restack including VoIP, Wireless, QoS, MDF/IDF design, Power and HVAC. Complete L2 and L3 design and configuration with Cisco 3750X, 4510 and 6509 Catalyst switching using new Collapsed Core Architecture with active/active VSS.
• Lead Design Engineer for SCADA Remediation and SmartGrid Integration projects utilizing EIGRP, eBGP, ISIS, HSRP, VRFs, and MPLS. Technology solution integrated Cisco, Alcatel-Lucent, Checkpoint, JMUX, ICON and SONET technologies.
• Provide leadership and direction for solutions provided by network engineering team including design and configuration review and validation, including change control management and governance.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Senior Manager, Senior Enterprise Architect

Responsibilities:

• Embedded Architect for Walgreens responsible for Store Conversion to Cisco VoIP Solution utilizing various Cisco Technologies including CUCM, Unity and CUBE. Other Store related projects included “Store of the Future” deployment of Cisco WLC based Wireless.
• Solutions Architect for Kraft Foods responsible for re-design of all L2/L3 internal switching infrastructure to support Kraft NGN Architecture while retaining scalability, stability and resiliency with overall cost savings.
• End-to-End Solutions development and delivery responsibility for Unified Communications, Data Center, Borderless Networks, Security, Wireless and other Advanced Technologies, as well as, Retail, Life Science and Manufacturing vertical areas.
• Crafting and delivering business value justification, solution architecture, design & integration, business process change, IT/Business governance, and organizational transformation change management.
• Created reference and logical architectures for the solutions encompassing infrastructure, routing and switching, wireless, data/voice/video, middleware, applications and security.
• Directed other technologists and subject matter experts to ensure collaboration and synergies across the team. Utilized project management and implementation skills including planning, reporting, measuring and directing the work of others.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Chief Information/Technology Officer

Responsibilities:

• Implemented switched Ethernet LAN, Wireless, MPLS WAN and IP Telephony Systems using Cisco Unified Communications technologies for centralized and integrated data/voice/video to remote locations nationwide.
• Re-engineered data center and installed new servers to support Active Directory, Exchange, SQL Server, Terminal Server, IIS (Web Sites), Enterprise Backup (Veritas) and Cisco IP Telephony.
• Responsible for design and development of a Real Estate Management System which combines CRM, Property Inventory, Sales and Contract Management for unified data management.

Confidential, Glenview, Illinois

Chief Information Officer

Responsibilities:

• Instrumental in designing and deploying NxT-1 and DS3 facilities for production implementation of an updated e-commerce web site to be hosted and managed internally which saved $120,000 in its first year. Deployed new Firewalls, Fax Servers, E-Mail Servers, Switches/Routers, and Host Systems including an HACMP Cluster of IBM RS/6000s with an Enterprise Storage System.
• Spearheaded company initiative for review/design/implementation of a new Retail Management System that included the use of wireless technology for POS, Inventory Control and Telephony using the Oracle Database Environment.

Confidential, Wheeling, Illinois

Chief Information/Technology Officer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for production implementation, deployment and support of a $3.2 million multi-server/multi-site Oracle MRP/ERP system which included a multi-platform LAN/WAN network, EDI and E-commerce processing, E-mail, application development and disaster recovery.
• Led company initiative for enhanced EDI Order Processing to increase revenue stream by offering EDI transaction capability to more Trading Partners and reducing turn-up time from months to weeks. Projected increase in revenue was approximately $20 million. Converted from HP LaserJets to department wide digital printing systems which increased user productivity and reduced monthly fixed costs by 12% and decreased document cost by 58%.
• Motivated a previously complacent MIS department into a highly responsive and widely skilled team of 6 systems professionals. Worked hand-in-hand with CEO, CFO and Executive VP on technology usage in business operations to increase workflow, simplify processes, increase revenue potential and reduce operating costs.