Experience

scPharmaceuticals

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Information Technology

  • Oct 2022 - Present

• IT Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Present



Self-employed

• North Hampton, NH

• Independent Consultant - IT Management and Infrastructure

  • May 2015 - Jan 2018



Novocure

• Switzerland
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• IT Manager

  • May 2012 - May 2015

  Managed significant growth of IT department in well-funded medical device start-up, focused on infrastructure services. Supported the launch of a commercial program in United States and Europe, more than doubling the number of employees and office locations. • Defined budgets and infrastructure goals and negotiated vendor pricing. • Managed external and internal helpdesk, implemented unified single point of contact. • Ensured internal and external staff provide excellent customer service to our end users. • Built new office locations in Lucerne Switzerland, Malvern PA and Tokyo Japan • Integrated Israeli office domain and systems with US and Europe. • Created department procedures, including disaster recovery, onboarding and security. • Expanded data center infrastructure, including expanding VMware server cluster and SAN. • Implemented new systems, including: Zix email encryption, worldwide video conferencing and company Intranet. • Hired and mentored staff, reviewed employee performance and handled personnel issues. • IT Department achieved regulatory compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.



Curia

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• IT Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Jan 2011

  Hired to build IT department at Hyaluron Contract Manufacturing after a period of rapid growth. Hyaluron was acquired by AMRI in 2010. My accomplishments included: • Implemented a Material Resource Planning (MRP) system to manage materials in a FDA regulated environment. Implementation included validation and SOP documentation. • Created and implemented an IT Disaster Recovery Plan and procedures. • Re-designed network infrastructure for improved performance. • Implemented computer security policies and procedures. • Upgraded and maintained servers and desktops and resolved all technical issues.



Self Employed

• Exton, PA

• Independent Consultant

  • Jun 2006 - Apr 2008

  Provided network and computer support consulting services to local businesses, including several of my former customers from Network Installation Services, Inc. Provided network and computer support consulting services to local businesses, including several of my former customers from Network Installation Services, Inc.



Kensey Nash Corporation

• Director of Information Technology

  • Jul 2003 - Jun 2006

  I successfully transformed the IT systems of Kensey Nash Corporation to achieve significant benefits during a period of rapid company growth. My accomplishments included:• Evaluated and selected an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution. Analyzed company requirements to create a Request for Proposal. Led ERP selection committee and evaluated solutions. Negotiated costs of implementation with consultants and Oracle.• Directed the implementation of an Oracle E-Business Suite 11.5.9 system, including validation. The project was completed successfully on time and on budget.• Designed technology systems for new corporate headquarters, including: data center, network infrastructure, phone system, audio/visual systems and paging system. Created and executed a move strategy for the data center. • IT Department achieved regulatory compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and CFR 21 part 11.• Continued all responsibilities of IT Manager position previously held.

• IT Manager

  • Jul 2002 - Jul 2003

  • Created strategic plans, annual budgets and negotiated IT vendor pricing• Evaluated and specified hardware and software purchases.• Hired and mentored staff, reviewed employee performance and handled personnel issues.• Ensured that my staff provided excellent customer service to our end users. • Created and implemented new IT policies and procedures, including: a helpdesk application, change control procedures, security procedures and disaster recovery.



Network Installation Services, Inc

• Exton, PA

• Owner / President

  • Jun 1995 - Jun 2002

  I started a business providing a wide range of information technology services to small/medium businesses, including expert computer network design, installation and maintenance. I managed all aspects of creating and running a small business, including: business planning, sales and marketing, accounting, purchasing, human resources and customer service. • Ensured customer satisfaction for over $5 million worth of hardware, software and services. • Supervised staff, including two Network Engineers, a PC Tech, Salesperson and Bookkeeper. • Mentored and trained engineers who obtained MCSE certifications while on staff. • Acted as Technical Service Manager and Sales Support in the company structure. Actively involved in project planning and on-site implementation of multi-server projects. • Designed numerous LAN and WAN networks employing: MS Exchange, Novell Netware, Novell GroupWise, MS Terminal Server, MS SQL, Cisco Routers, Firewalls, VPNs, NAS, Backup Systems, Ethernet Hubs/Switches, and Copper, Fiber Optic and Wireless topologies. • Created backup and disaster recovery plans for a wide variety of environments. • Designed and installed Internet security, including virus protection and firewalls.