Objectives
IT Manager / Director position within 50 miles of the San Francisco bay area
Skills
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Project Management
AdvancedYears of Experience: 13 years- Managing multiple
- complex international projects simultaneously.
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Lotus Domino Administration
AdvancedYears of Experience: 15 years- Administration of multiple servers in an international environment. Utilising both Linux and Windows
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Lotus Domino/Notes Application Development
AdvancedYears of Experience: 14 years- Development of Web and Client based international applications
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Network Management
IntermediateYears of Experience: 10 years- Managing Windows environments using Cisco and other routers and switches. Also maintaining Linux ser
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MS Exchange
IntermediateYears of Experience: 1 year- Transitioning from Domino to Exchange. Maintaining an international Exchange environment
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IT business strategy
AdvancedYears of Experience: 12 years- Planning long
- medium and short term IT strategy to meet business requirements.
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Process Improvement
AdvancedYears of Experience: 12 years
Work Experience
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IT Manager
2002 April - 2006 JuneDe BeersNew York, New York, United StatesPlanned and sourced staff for structured cabling installation. Planned and sourced external telecommunications system. Project managed relocation of office with minimum impact. Sourced and managed implementation of new IP telephony system.
Promoted and transferred to US in 2005 from UK to project manage opening of first company store in US. Planned and sourced data and voice telecommunications cabling. Planned and implemented VoIP telephone system. Ensured timely availability of required IT infrastructure.
Projects:
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Office relocation
Executed transition to non-managed offices for De Beers, with only one day productivity loss. De Beers USA start-up was utilizing fully-managed offices at high cost. Company proposed migration to non-managed offices. Developed networking and systems integration plan to meet tight deadline with minimum business interruption. Completed project in less than eight weeks and under budget. Avoided significant business down-time
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IT Manager
1999 January - 2002 FebruaryNCI Resources Ltd.Fareham, Southern, United KingdomOverall responsibility for network/computer availability, installation and maintenance of core Lotus Notes system, administration and maintenance of multiple server systems and network infrastructure. Implemented new telecom system and monitored ROI against contract proposal.
Achievements:
- Re-engineered telephone system for NCI Resources, saving 60% on recurring costs. Company experienced large volume of telephone use while working with limited budget. Evaluated options for maintaining existing functionality, and added state-of-the-art enhancements. Selected new system utilizing least-cost routing. Recovered installation expense in nine months. Significantly reduced recurring costs on largest budget expense line item.
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Senior Consultant
1996 January - 1998 DecemberTMB Computer Services Ltd.Nutbourne, Southern, United KingdomLotus Notes and Microsoft Access consultant. Developed IT solutions based on client requirements. Managed installation projects to deliver on time and on budget.
Achievements:
- Implemented system configuration for client, local UK government, providing updated capabilities. Local government sought to use Lotus Fax Server and ISDN connection to provide desktop fax capabilities on disparate systems for all employees. Led team that included product manufacturers to configure employee desktops. Deployed desktop faxing to every employee. Recognized by Lotus for a first-ever successful set-up configuration.
Academic Background
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Associate Degree
SouthdownsPetaluma, California, United StatesMajor: Pure Mathematics with Statistics
Reference
Alyce AlstonCEO
De Beers
mobile Phone 212 751 2002
Email aalston@debeerslv.com
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New York
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Clive O'FlynnDirector
COF Associates
mobile Phone +44 7860 112468
Email clive@cofassociates.com
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London
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