Objective

• To secure a position with a progressive company that will enable me to utilize my business, managerial and technical skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• MVS/OS
• Microsoft (NT, 2000, XP, 2003)
• AOS/VS
• UNIX
• Microsoft Exchange
• Microsoft Back Office Products
• SQL Server
• Oracle
• INFOS II
• Novell Netware
• Visual Basic
• JCL
• COBOL
• CICS
• Microsoft Office Products
• Microsoft Project
• Visio
• Checkpoint firewall
• Webshield/Netshield
• Various IBM Mainframes and clones
• Data General MV Series
• IBM AS400
• Compaq Servers and desktops
• Sun Servers and Workstations
• Dell Servers and Workstations
• Cisco switches and routers
• EMC Clariion Storage devices (SAN)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Hatfield PA

General Manager

Responsibilities:

• Site Selection
• PA Solid Waste Permit
• R2 Certification
• Staff buildout and training
• Built revenue from 0 to 750,000.00 in 6 months

Confidential, Blue Bell PA

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• DC migration and DR implementation
• Host based storage migration project
• SAN and CommVault backup solution implementation
• Various VDI upgrades and implementations

Confidential, Lawrenceville NJ

Vice President

Responsibilities:

• Created a process to request, track, prioritize and report on tech services and infrastructure requests
• Started weekly meetings with the PMO and Development teams for resource needs and allocation
• Managed first successful Disaster Recovery test on the new EMC platform
• Created monthly KPI reports
• Managed Test data center migration.

Confidential, Orlando FL

Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Managed multi - functional team including off shore resources
• Developed detailed project plans using MS Project software for the entire End of Life hardware and software program
• Developed project scope, resource plan, WBS, budget documentation and timelines for the End of Life hardware and software program.
• Managed day of migration cutover activities for each environment being upgraded/migrated
• Responsible for all project reporting to management

Confidential, Blue Bell PA

Systems Architect/Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Completed process flows of all production systems.
• Developed production systems matrix for system dependencies and interoperability
• Create project plans using MS Project
• Create and maintain all project documentation
• Work on data center design and layout
• Architect best solution for production system’s move with minimal downtime
• Work with systems team to size new hardware and SAN

Confidential, Phoenixville PA

IT Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Redesigned Network infrastructure utilizing industry standard equipment.
• Developed standard for IP scheme across all locations.
• Implemented a corporate storage stragedy utilizing a network storage device for data redundancy, backup and security.
• Implemented remote VPN capability for maintenance and Desktop access.
• Implemented enterprise Anti Virus software allowing for coterminous management of all licensing.

Confidential, Philadelphia PA

Management Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Developed Storage Area Network (SAN) RFQ
• Developed SAN vendor selection criteria matrix.
• Managed SNA to IP conversion project 4700 desktops)
• Managed the Technical documentation project (documenting all standards, policies and procedures).
• Member of CIO Staff and IT Leadership Team
• Managed the Forms on Demand Project to replace all pre printed forms with system generated forms.

Confidential, Albany NY

Vice President

Responsibilities:

• Developed and implemented Project Management Methodologies. .
• Managed Design and Implementation of Data Center Security and Infrastructure.
• Successfully Managed 7 Web Content Management System Implementations.

Confidential, Albany NY

Director IS - Technology Management

Responsibilities:

• Member of Ambulatory EHR selection team.
• Member of Siemens Soarian CIS implementation team
• Assisted in the development of an Enterprise Storage plan.
• Developed strategy to implement VMWare as a server consolidation strategy.
• Managed Disaster Recovery Testing and IS DR Plan creation.
• Assist in the design and development of a 3 year IS roadmap.
• Developed technology refresh program to replace out of warranty hardware.
• Managed project to enforce strong password authentication and mandatory password change.
• Developed performance metrics for each area to monitor performance.
• Created Standard Operating Procedures format to document all recurring processes.
• Managing Data Center relocation project
• Assisted in the design and development of the wireless infrastructure.
• Managed the Citrix 4.0 implementation project for remote access/thin client connectivity.
• Managed the project migrating Symantec firewall to a Checkpoint solution.
• Member of Ambulatory EHR selection team.
• Managed Implementation of Microsoft SMS desktop management software.
• Managed implementation of HP Open View Management software for the server environment.

Confidential, Bala Cynwyd, PA.

Vice President & Chief Technology Officer

Responsibilities:

• Oversaw design and implementation of web services utilizing Microsoft products (IIS Visual Studio) and Java Script.
• Managed Corporate E-Business project (Personal Lines).
• Implemented first Claims diary system to interface with the legacy claims system (using VB, Java Script and SQL Server).
• Managed re-design of Claim check approval security and check processing security (Legacy COBOL and INFOS II ported to PC COBOL and SQL Server).
• Was project sponsor for claim reporting via telephone and eventually the Internet.
• Managed project team investigating P&C insurance processing systems.
• Managed project team investigating P&C insurance rating systems.
• Managed conversion of legacy software and databases to n-tier client server environment (PC COBOL and SQL Server).
• Integrated VPN’s for remote dial-in users saving the company a projected 31% per year on dial-up 800 number costs.
• Initiated use of Citrix Software Internet plug-in feature for remote users.
• Re-negotiated long distance and data contracts realizing a 40% savings for the company.
• Re-organized Help Desk area in a first level/second level format. Improved call completion time by 48%
• Automated help desk procedures with custom software
• Managed implementation of corporate disaster recovery and oversaw testing.
• Designed and managed the construction of two corporate Data Centers, 7 regional headquarters data centers and 37 sales office data centers.
• Design and implementation of the corporate network infrastructure creating a fully meshed WAN linking the Home Office, Regional Headquarters, 42 Sales offices and one Acquisition Company
• Oversaw wiring design and implementation for corporate headquarters relocation.
• Developed corporate SLA’s with user departments and metrics to track and report departmental performance.
• Created SOP’s and Performance metrics for all positions.