Experience

Competitive Power Ventures

• United States
• Utilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President, Information Technology

  • Nov 2008 - Present

  Senior executive responsible for the management, implementation, and usability of information and computer technologies -Management Lead for office relocations and expansions - Manage relationships with supply chain partners - Positive, hands-on management overseeing day-to-day IT operations - Successful Implementation of enterprise systems ERP/Real-Time Desk System/ ETRM - IT infrastructure implementation lead on new power generating assets and on mergers and acquisition transitions Senior Executive responsible for all facets of CPV’s information system. - Manages staff composed of helpdesk support, Network engineers, developers, project managers, and consultants. - Designed network infrastructure and managed implementation for 8 power plants in operation. - Currently working on network and SCADA design for 3 solar farms - Reports status to President and Sr. Management; prepares yearly IT budgets. - Manages annual department spend. - Leads administers, and coordinates the organization's computer department, including systems design, programming, installation, and operation. - Achieves desired results using budgets, proper contracts, and efficient decision-making. - Heads cybersecurity effort to maintain compliance by keeping informed of government regulations applicable to systems operations and ensuring corporate compliance. - Implementation of enterprise applications supporting business operations.



HCI Network Solutions

• Owner

  • Oct 2004 - Nov 2008

  - Founded HCI Network Solutions in 2005, network support consulting firm with a focus on network support to small and medium-sized businesses. - responsibilities included Business development, - Vendor partnership agreements with Cisco, Microsoft, and Symantec. - Oversaw the technology direction of the firm as well as staffing clients with network support engineers. - HCI serviced companies in various business sectors including Electrical Engineering (Cognio, Acquired by Cisco), Parking (PMI Parking), Medical Publishing (Meds Publishing, acquired by ATI testing), Nature Conservation Association (Ocean Conservancy), Architecture (Travis Price Architects). HCI Network Solutions was acquired by Carlena Consulting Group in 2008.



Planet Technologies

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sr. IT consultant

  • Feb 2004 - Jan 2005

  • Led Microsoft 2003 Server Migrations from Windows NT4 and Windows 2000. • Led Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Migrations from Exchange 5.5 and Exchange 2000. • Led Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server Jump Starts and Technology Installations for the Department of Energy. • Led Microsoft 2003 Server Migrations from Windows NT4 and Windows 2000. • Led Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Migrations from Exchange 5.5 and Exchange 2000. • Led Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server Jump Starts and Technology Installations for the Department of Energy.



Dataprise

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sr. Network Engineer

  • Jan 2000 - 2004

  Led Microsoft 2003 Server Migrations from Windows NT4 and Windows 2000.  Led Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Migrations from Exchange 5.5 and Exchange 2000.  Led Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server Jump Starts and Technology Installations for the Department of Energy. Led Microsoft 2003 Server Migrations from Windows NT4 and Windows 2000.  Led Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Migrations from Exchange 5.5 and Exchange 2000.  Led Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server Jump Starts and Technology Installations for the Department of Energy.



GenVec

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Manager

  • 1998 - 2000

  Managed MIS Department providing IT systems implementation, application development and system support. Responsibilities included: Strategic planning, Departmental budgeting, system administration, Internet and Intranet development and direct supervision of 3 technical staffers and 1 administrative assistant. Designed, implemented network /telecommunications infrastructure for the new 40,000-sq. ft. facility. Led project teams and monitored progress using project management software to track timelines, human and material resources. Developed project-plans and technical communications for senior executives. Conducted MIS staff reviews and determined salary increases. Maintained Windows NT / Novell network to support both PC and Macintosh systems. Trained staff on all company software including Microsoft office family of products.



International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES)

• LAN Administrator

  • Apr 1996 - 1998

  Administered a two hundred node Netware local area network. Performed all hardware repair and provided helpdesk support. Prepared MIS equipment and operational plan for field offices in Latin América, África, and Eastern Europe. Designed Microsoft access database to track helpdesk support issues and hardware inventory. Provided in-house training to staff in GroupWise, Microsoft Office and Windows 95 Administered a two hundred node Netware local area network. Performed all hardware repair and provided helpdesk support. Prepared MIS equipment and operational plan for field offices in Latin América, África, and Eastern Europe. Designed Microsoft access database to track helpdesk support issues and hardware inventory. Provided in-house training to staff in GroupWise, Microsoft Office and Windows 95