Innovative, results-driven IT Executive with extensive hands-on experience directing and planning information technology strategy and business management plans, managing IT projects, leading technical and professional teams, and providing critical business strategic support. Excellent motivator with the aptitude for assessing corporate needs, and delivering programs that meet goals and remain within budgetary guidelines. Experience and success with IT start-up IT turnaround situations.

Qualifications include: 

• Strong analysis skills that include insight on successfully applying technological solutions and best practices to resolve business issues, while improving overall efficiency.
• Expert organizational capabilities that include the ability to successfully organize talent and resources to optimize performance.
• Skilled in financial management strategies including forecasting, budget setting, vendor management and risk mitigation.
• Outstanding communication abilities that incorporate communicating business solutions to IT layman, as well as discussing intricate technical solutions with technicians.
• Experienced in project management, including business process analysis, design, system architecture, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
• Solid record of aligning IT organizations with strategic business objectives to achieve bottom-line results.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Technology Planning
• Project Management 
• Budget Accountability
• Business Process Re-engineering
• Network / Security Infrastructure/ VPN/Remote Users/VOIP Telephone
• Acquisition Integration
• Database Design/Application Development
• System Development Lifecycle, ITIL
• Vendor Management / Contract Negotiation
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity
• Document Imaging
• IT Policy / Procedure Development / SOX Compliance
• Staff Leadership / Employee Hiring / Retention

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Platforms: IBM iSeries (AS400), Windows Server 2003/2008, MS Exchange 2003/2008, & XP Professional.
Tools / Databases: IBM DB2/400, DB2, MS SQL, Java, Linux, BPCS, MAPICS, JD Edwards, RPG, CL, & SDA, Cold Fusion, Solomon, Track-it Help Desk Software, Avaya VOIP, Citrix, VMware, Movaris SOX software. SharePoint & MS Office.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

12/2008 – 8/2011 – Director IT, - Confidential, Boca Raton, FL

Created the IT Department in this start-up homeowner’s insurance company. Hired the IT staff, created the IT policies and procedures, purchased/configured/implemented the hardware, software, developed the business continuity plan (DR), Avaya VOIP, regulatory compliance examinations, IT Strategic Plan and established baseline stabilization within six months.

1/2008 – 11/2008 – IT Consultant/Contractor

1996 – 11/2007 – CIO, Vice President – Confidential., Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Rebuilt the Information Technology infrastructure in this nationwide insurance firm to the level that they are considered one of the leaders in the use of automation. 
Key Achievements include: 
Designed and implemented a completely integrated policy administration system with workflow to enhance productivity for all branches and increased revenue. 
Designed, and implemented a disaster recovery plan, (including email & email archive), that was used successfully during Hurricane Wilma and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. 
Designed, and implemented a centralized document imaging solution, (ImageRight and Feith), for headquarters and all remote branches that included business process workflow. 
Designed and implemented the network solution for 30 branches and 750 users throughout the United States. 
Successfully integrated and converted over 15 acquisitions into our enterprise within five years 
which tripled our revenue, and increased our growth to 800 million in sales. 

1988 - 1996- Director IT, Vice President - Confidential.- (Division of Hull & Company)

Software development and IBM Business Partner for ERP/MRP distribution, manufacturing, and healthcare software. MGA Systems was a wholly owned division of Hull & Company. 

1986 - 1988- Director Information Services- Confidential, Miami, FL

A startup automobile distributorship, (Sterling Motor Cars), which included the selection and purchase of all computer related hardware and software, ERP, management of the software design and modifications, implementation and testing of all business and communications applications. The following was accomplished:

The initial startup and going “live” in less than nine months as the exclusive United States Sterling Motor Car Distributor.
A totally integrated system comprised of four different subsystems and an office automation system, using packaged manufacturing/distribution software (BPCS), (IBM), and custom modifications.

1984 -1986- Director of MIS – Confidential, New Jersey

A startup manufacturing company, producing several generic drugs. Responsibilities included the installation, implementation, and modifications to the IBM MAPICS MRP software package.
Collaborated closely with KPMG to insure compliance with all necessary manufacturing and accounting controls for three manufacturing facilities.

Education- BA - Confidential College