Director of Information Technology

• Oct 2001 - Present

• Scaled technology and policies during company growth from 26 to 150 people • Managed all IT vendor relationships, negotiated related contracts and managed annual IT business plan to support business initiatives • Planned and managed physical-to-virtual server migration to reduce operating expenses • Overhauled and managed CAD department: Streamlined department operations, retrained staff, developed standards and procedures that met requirements for both city and state environmental CAD schematics (including symbols, forms, and title-blocks) • Led the evaluation and selection of a new Project management system for the firm (Deltek Vision) • Developed company Intranet site using Sharepoint to centralize company news and information for offices throughout the US • Oversaw technical development of company website (Drupal) and secure client information portal • Responsible for selection, purchase, set up and maintenance for hardware and software for computers and peripherals • Created computer security policy and disaster recovery procedures • Successfully deployed VoIP system throughout entire organization to reduce expenses in communication maintenance costs annually • Managed IT infrastructure including Network LAN, WAN, Data Network, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery facilities, ERP applications, telecommunications, various third-party applications including CRM, Internal reporting, database management and IT help desk • Developed IT standards and policies designed to streamline desktop and software support. • Created a file management plan with onsite and offsite backup procedures • Developed IT training program and material for all new hires • Implemented multifunction print solutions to eliminate desktop inkjet devices to reduce cost per page • Provided operations management, including security, backup/recovery/disaster planning, off-hours staff coverage • Provided strategic technology direction and spearheaded advanced technology initiatives Show less