Experience

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  Yanfeng Automotive Interiors

  • Regional IT Manager

    • Oct 2016 - Present

    Provide operational management of my assigned region which includes seven factories in six states while providing liaison to the rest of the North American IT and Global IT teams as the single point of contact. Responsible for status reporting and demand management. Coordinate with regional & global projects to secure resources and drive tasks to ensure project progress. Gather high-level estimates from technical and project management resources. Coordinate small site-specific IT tasks.Drive adherence for established IT standards and governance processes with site leadership Responsible for local plant IT staff to ensure proper staffing, skills development and provide guidance on career paths.

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  CACI International Inc

  • Grafenwöehr, Germany

  • Network Engineer and Project Manager

    • Mar 2014 - May 2016
    • Grafenwöehr, Germany

    • Managed, integrated and deployed multiple Infrastructure related projects while following the ITIL/PMBOK methodologies. • Managed the installation and configuration of Cisco switches and routers for a large data center.• Planned and managed the installation of 15 APC enclosures complete with APC electronic locks, APC power strips, fiber optic cable and CAT6 patch panels to facilitate an exercise data center for the Joint Multi-National Simulation Center.• Ensured the installation and uninterrupted availability of four different computer networks as well as backup systems in a mission-critical war room environment.• Worked closely with multiple project teams, developing plans and schedules and monitoring progress while utilizing MS Project,.• Utilized SharePoint and MS Office to manage, version and share documentation.• Managed risk and create mitigation plans.• Resolved potential risks and issues to ensure project meets time, cost, and quality objectives.• Managed / coordinated project activities of all stakeholders including external contractors and suppliers.• Documented and communicated project metrics and lessons learned to benefit future projects.• Liaison for functional and operational managers to ensure successful operational transition.

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  L-3 Communications Integrated Systems

  • Senior Project Manager and Strategic Planner

    • Apr 2000 - Nov 2012

    • Conducted project management and all continuity of operations planning for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) at Macdill Air Force Base supporting the intelligence command computer and communications systems (JWICS) for the following Combatant Commands: US Central Command (USCENTCOM) and US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM)• Produced business continuity plans to ensure DIA was capable of supporting USCENTCOM and USSOUTHCOM with continued uninterrupted communications in the event of disaster or attack• Managed leading intelligence IT projects utilizing ITIL and PMBOK standards both at the local and international level. Coordinated with all parties; to include leadership, customers, and external vendors• Negotiated project requirements among project stake holders to define the final objectives, in terms of cost, scope and risk • Developed detailed project plans, schedules, coordinate resources and manage the procurement efforts utilizing Microsoft Project and SharePoint.• Analyzed system security requirements and providing technical solutions • Deployed numerous times to Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and Qatar in support of DIA projects for example, from July 2004 to April 2005 was assigned as Network Architect for Multinational Forces - Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq• Supervised and managed a team of professional employees

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  US Air Force Reserve

  • Niagara Falls, NY

  • Senior Network Engineer

    • Apr 1999 - Apr 2004
    • Niagara Falls, NY

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  AT&T

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Network Engineer

    • May 1998 - May 2000
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

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  Air National Guard

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Computer Engineer

    • May 1995 - Apr 1999
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

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  University of South Florida

  • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

  • Police Officer

    • Aug 1994 - May 1998
    • Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

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  Army National Guard

  • Daytona Beach, Florida Area

  • Air Defense Artilleryman

    • Jan 1993 - May 1995
    • Daytona Beach, Florida Area

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  United States Air Force

  • World wide

  • Police

    • Sep 1981 - Dec 1992
    • World wide