Experience

City Light and Power

• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Information Architect

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Information and Project Center Architect to the federal Idaho National Lab, the nation's premier facility for civilian and naval nuclear research and engineering. Information and Project Center Architect to the federal Idaho National Lab, the nation's premier facility for civilian and naval nuclear research and engineering.



Amazon

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• SharePoint Information Architect

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Deployed a SharePoint 2013 Enterprise intranet solution to Amazon Logistics. Branded the One Stop Shop, the product serves as a single point of access to search-driven published content, learning materials, SOPs, and processes (textual and video) for Amazon’s global last mile delivery operation. Collaborative intranet, authoring, publishing, and project site collections in a cross-site publishing model. Deployed branded PMO product from BrightWork with managed and ad hoc GANTT and Agile project sites, management and stakeholder reports and dashboards, and project intake and evaluation. Show less



RapidSharePoint.info

• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Owner, SharePoint Information Architect and Designer

  • Dec 2007 - Sep 2013

  Owner, Lead Consultant for boutique SharePoint/IA practice. Recent projects include a SharePoint 2013 proof of concept/functional demonstrator with strategic roadmap for multi-stage content and functional migration, a SharePoint 2010 collaborative portal for a global nonprofit, an artisan products ecommerce presence, and ongoing support and solution extension for a range of legacy products and clients. Owner, Lead Consultant for boutique SharePoint/IA practice. Recent projects include a SharePoint 2013 proof of concept/functional demonstrator with strategic roadmap for multi-stage content and functional migration, a SharePoint 2010 collaborative portal for a global nonprofit, an artisan products ecommerce presence, and ongoing support and solution extension for a range of legacy products and clients.



ARC Document Solutions

• United States
• Printing Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sharepoint Developer

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  SharePoint Developer (Consultant) to the Premier Accounts group . Redesign and standardization of SharePoint 2010 sites, lists, columns, and content types, workflow, functionality, reporting, and user experience for internally-deployed service management application. SharePoint Developer (Consultant) to the Premier Accounts group . Redesign and standardization of SharePoint 2010 sites, lists, columns, and content types, workflow, functionality, reporting, and user experience for internally-deployed service management application.



County of Santa Clara

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Information Architect, SharePoint Developer

  • May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Information architecture and solution design for a SharePoint 2010-based enterprise project management system for the SC Valley Health & Hospital System PMO. Information architecture and solution design for a SharePoint 2010-based enterprise project management system for the SC Valley Health & Hospital System PMO.



frog

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• SharePoint Architect

  • Aug 2011 - Nov 2011

  Consulted to Frog Design, one of the word’s foremost product and interface design firms, on the design and implementation of a SharePoint 2010-based employee intranet for a large technology client entering the US market. Consulted to Frog Design, one of the word’s foremost product and interface design firms, on the design and implementation of a SharePoint 2010-based employee intranet for a large technology client entering the US market.



Zynga

• United States
• Computer Games
• 700 & Above Employee

• SharePoint Information Architect

  • Apr 2011 - Sep 2011

  Consulting SharePoint / Information Architect to Zynga’s Information Technology group and its internal customers of the Project Management Office. Setup and configured Project Server 2010 with Portfolio Services and SharePoint Server 2010 Enterprise for this fast growing, then pre-IPO, enterprise. An EPMLive Enterprise with WorkEngine platform was also created for select internal customers, fully integrated with Project Server 2010 and enterprise data objects and processes. Built, with a team of two, a fully-integrated SharePoint Server 2010 platform for the new collaborative intranet, including the following: FAST Server Search services, Office Web Apps, User Profile Services, Excel Services, PerformancePoint, Visio Services, InfoPath Forms Services, and Managed Metadata Services with full taxonomic development for the Project Management workflow and lifecycle, Show less



University of California

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• SharePoint Information Architect

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Consulted to the University of California system on the deployment and implementation of an initial intranet offering for the Office of the President (centralized administration and logistics for all campuses). Planning, design review, and validation of site and information architecture, business and data dictionaries, user-centric taxonomies and folksonomies, workflow and processes, data aggregation, reporting, and visualization. Identified key documents, forms, and processes from the greater information corpus for metadata, tagging, governance, compliance, and structured migration. Developed plans, processes, and architecture for centralizing and sharing enterprise, academic, and business intelligence. Advised and coached stakeholder teams on building an online community, identifying steps for building both governance and compliance into business processes, organizational culture, Office SharePoint Server, and the Enterprise Project Management and Knowledge Management Office Show less



Symantec

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• SharePoint Designer and Developer

  • Jun 2008 - Nov 2009

  Designed and developed corporate Skills Folio application for the Sales/Systems Engineering (SE) organization. From the SharePoint 2007 engineering intranet, the application provides a unified toolset to assess and manage competencies, EQ and technical skills, individual career path, and credentialed learning and development for its worldwide systems engineering (SE) assets. Designed and developed corporate Skills Folio application for the Sales/Systems Engineering (SE) organization. From the SharePoint 2007 engineering intranet, the application provides a unified toolset to assess and manage competencies, EQ and technical skills, individual career path, and credentialed learning and development for its worldwide systems engineering (SE) assets.



Pfizer

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• SharePoint Architect

  • Nov 2007 - Mar 2008

  Multiple, language-specific, division-level portals for the company’s market logistics organization. Nested under the company’s global SharePoint – with consistent navigation and corporate identity. One built out with core content, another (template) easily provisioned for other logistics units. Human Resources. Core Document Stores. a Forms Repository with workflow. Sites for Operations (with collaborative workspaces, departmental sites, Exchange-integrated scheduling and messaging), IT, Facilities, Security, Production, Safety, and Compliance. Custom-tailored, role-based personal workspaces, rich in data and workflow-enabled, help tackle information availability and visibility in this logistics organization. Provided stakeholders with a high level overview of MOSS 2007 features. Conducted wide-ranging internal discovery process to assist in structuring internal workflow, content taxonomy, and document management processes - laying the foundation for a solution that meets the unique functional requirements of the logistics organization while adhering to the common design and interoperability dictates of the worldwide collaboration environment. Partnered with Pfizer professional services to define the software and hardware requirements Identified business requirements and opportunities ensuring that the client will leverage the full potential of the MOSS 2007 platform. Identified gaps in resources based on industry best practices. Provided client with a MOSS 2007 deployment roadmap that will help them achieve their business objectives. Show less



SFSharePoint

• SharePoint Architect

  • Dec 2004 - Nov 2007

  Designed and created internal and external web solutions for corporate and non-profit clients in the Bay Area and beyond. Managed creation of several SharePoint portal sites with custom web parts written in VB.NET, including live data connectivity and interactive presentation from data sources (XML, RSS, OASIS, Microsoft SQL Server(s), and dynamic web capture). Setup and maintained multi-stage SharePoint Portal Server development environments with Visual Studio & .NET Framework. Projects include a comprehensive business critical solution based on Microsoft’s SharePoint Portal Server, Content Management Server, Project Server, Live Communications Server, Exchange and more to support a leading provider of seaport and shipping logistics with project planning and in their day to day business; a sales development and support portal for the network sales division of a Fortune 100 computer hardware and services firm; and client and recruiter-facing portal destination for SharePoint education and reference, project tracking and client collaboration, and to expedite information dissemination relevant to the recruitment process Show less



V3 Companies

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 200 - 300 Employee

• SharePoint Architect

  • Jan 2006 - Feb 2007

  Brought client and vendors together to identify, access, and extend SharePoint’s capabilities to the unique challenges of engineering and design work product. When business drivers left AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other engineering work product for later-stage integration, a solution empowered users, company-wide, to discuss, annotate, and track design changes through SharePoint markup overlays on the engineering drawings and design specifications, delivering key capabilities without delay Assumed traditional client-side responsibilities for creating organizational user identities, functional role identities, mapping ad hoc, workgroup and cross-team functional dependencies, workflow, and opportunities for collaboration and process improvement. Audience development and definition by (geographic) market, technical practice, and role. Show less



Hewlett Packard Enterprise

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deployment Consultant

  • Sep 2005 - Nov 2005

  Provided remote and on-site assistance to in-house resources with branding, usability and user interface development of their client’s internal sales development and support portal built on Microsoft’s SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and related technologies, including Identification and classification of content, site mapping to content, usage and security, tool selection, web part development, Off-site customization of web parts/dynamic lists using the SharePoint object model, meta-data definition, audience mapping to channel-specific content Show less



Robert Half

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• SharePoint Architect

  • May 2005 - Jul 2005

  Conducted wide-ranging internal discovery process to assist the client in structuring internal workflow, content taxonomy, and document management processes; laying the foundation for development of a new intranet/extranet solution. Designed, tested, and deployed Windows SharePoint Services (WSS)-based intranet solution for the marketing department to act as functional design prototype for future departmental deployments using internal resources and staff on hand. Built site-wide navigation schema and dynamic web template with multilevel menus, task-centric shortcuts, and custom graphics to facilitate cross-site, functionally oriented navigation between departmental sites. Special attention to construction of a common look and feel, corporate identity, and functional user interface to be applied to sites outside of the scope of this project, built and in development – utilizing WSS, ASP, and standard HTML Show less



San Francisco Fire Department, Neighborhood Emergency Response Team

• SharePoint Architect and Administrator

  • Oct 2002 - Feb 2005

  Originally contracted for cosmetic redesign of existing web, Subsequent analysis and immersive interaction at both team and command levels painted the need for fundamental change. My proposal, and the subsequent project implementation, relies on Microsoft SharePoint and other collaborative web technologies to support and strengthen a culture where people rely on informal, peer-to-peer, networks for ongoing training and support. Active Server Pages, XML, and browser-based content administration further serve to distribute administrative tasks and creative control to the membership. Managed ongoing deployment of the new web environment with phased rollout of public component, secure extranet, and intranet workspaces open only to registered members of the disaster response community. Coordinated design and build requirements with an offsite web presence provider of Windows SharePoint Services and SharePoint Portal 2001 and 2003 technologies. Unmoderated discussion, document libraries, database connectivity, private messaging and webmail, FAQs, interactive learning tools, and dynamic mapping of emergency resources by GIS. Responsible for overall design and functionality of a multilevel, cross-agency, workspace and information portal to coordinate and enhance collaboration in the San Francisco disaster response community. Project launched under the aegis of the San Francisco Fire Department’s Office of NERT Training to facilitate continuing education and cross-team collaboration for the Neighborhood Emergency Response Teams. Show less



Walmart

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• SharePoint Developer

  • Jul 2004 - Jul 2004

  Active Directory source integration with SharePoint Portal Server 2003 intranet for Employee Locator application and secondary data source availability to data-driven web parts throughout the portal. Proposed custom XML-schema, relational data source, and dynamic form submission and notification/approval processes for Microsoft InfoPath, a newly-released component of Office System 2003. Advisory messages and alerts driven by employee-specific PTO thresholds to be generated automatically. Built Dynamic, workflow-enabled, web form application for employee-submitted Requests for Paid Time Off (PTO), aggregated into data-driven web parts and audience-centric views for employee, manager, and Human Resources users of the new SPS 2003 intranet portal. Show less



WinVision Inc.

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deployment Consultant

  • Apr 2004 - May 2004

  Installation, configuration, training, and user-familiarization of a corporate intranet pilot for a business-leading software company using Microsoft SharePoint Portal Technologies 2003. Worked closely with client’s deployment team, serving as local liaison for an offsite software architect and .net project specialists Conducted remote training of managers, content administrators, and client staff via conference and WebEx. Developed customized web-based training (WBT) for designated content and site administrators in Macromedia Flash environment. Constructed self-paced learning resource (eHelp) as a portal area with additional tools for post-installation configuration by the client. Show less



GWF Power Systems

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SharePoint Designer and Developer

  • Sep 2003 - Nov 2003

  Intranet Design and Deployment project for an independent utility company. Internal information portal design optimized for multisite employee base of approximately 250. Advanced file indexing and storage, shared calendar and task management, and dynamic data reporting and analysis implemented on internal servers using Microsoft’s SharePoint Portal Server, Exchange Server, and Windows Server 2003 (with SharePoint Services). Custom integration of existing line of business and back office applications for intranet site deployments (WSS) in payroll, procurement, finance, and human resources. Custom web part implementations for rich, data-driven, content and reporting with Great Plains financials and proprietary distribution and procurement applications. Custom web part and dynamic list development for electrical generation provider. Live, data-driven, views of current electrical capacity and statewide grid status, remote operating parameters for plant and equipment, safety and environmental alerts, and geographic data overlays via XML, ODBC, and Microsoft .NET technologies. Show less



Robert Half

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• SharePoint Designer

  • Jun 2003 - Sep 2003

  Dynamic, data-driven web project for an independent mortgage lending company transitioning from an outsourced, single-solution, web host. Security concerns prompted development of an in-house, self-hosted, data-storage solution for proprietary applicant information and case histories. Client requirements also included a public web presence with optional online mortgage application and follow-up and an internal, secure-access, intranet with dynamic historical and current status reporting tied to an off-the-shelf, legacy, applicant processing solution, Crystal Reports, and Microsoft Access data stores. Show less



Viador

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Help Desk Manager and Lead

  • Aug 2000 - Jan 2001

  Program consultant brought on board to reorganize, and consolidate, the internal support functions for this leading supplier of corporate portal technology. Managed re-integration of previously outsourced first-level support and dispatch operations. Tasked with developing industry-standard call center practices and documenting newly implemented procedures into searchable knowledgebase. Managed implementation and deployment of integrated call tracking and escalation system, with integrated diagnostics and auditing of client workstations and infrastructure servers Show less



San Francisco Symphony

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Information Technology Manager (Interim)

  • Apr 1998 - Jun 1998

  Supervised a domain wide hardware upgrade and Microsoft Office migration, installing MS Outlook front-end to Microsoft Exchange 5.0. Set up public folders and electronic forms with workflow for Microsoft Exchange Server (interim position) Supervised a domain wide hardware upgrade and Microsoft Office migration, installing MS Outlook front-end to Microsoft Exchange 5.0. Set up public folders and electronic forms with workflow for Microsoft Exchange Server (interim position)



Bank of America

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Desktop Support Lead

  • May 1997 - Apr 1998

  Provided turnkey IS support to more than 200 banking professionals, vendors, and strategic business partners located throughout the world. Responsible for LAN operations, business critical servers, data security and offsite backups, email switches, remote access gateways, and downstream internet proxy server. MIS representative to the first successful Service Level Agreement task force, setting customer service standards, escalation procedures, end-user responsibilities, and more than 100 other help desk protocols. Managed day-to-day operations of a 120 node NT 4.0 domain, and several remote LANs (NT 3.51/4.0 and Novell). Project Lead for McAfee Helpdesk software implementation and help desk re-engineering project. Developed detailed deployment plan and pilot testing program for domain-wide Office97 and IE4 rollout Show less



Marine Corps Recruiting

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• 0351 Anti-tank Missile Assaultman

  • Nov 1987 - Nov 1995

  0351 Anti-tank Missile Assaultman 3rd and 5th Marine Regiments Camp Pendleton CA and Kaneohe MCAS HI 0351 Anti-tank Missile Assaultman 3rd and 5th Marine Regiments Camp Pendleton CA and Kaneohe MCAS HI