DevOps Engineer

• Feb 2018 - Present

Director of Information Technology

• Jan 2014 - Feb 2018

Project Manager

• Oct 2012 - Jan 2014

Director of Network Operations

• Jun 2006 - Feb 2011

Introduced and deployed iPhones to Executives to replace BlackberriesIntroduced and deployed iPads to ExecutivesDeployed and supported iMacs, MacBook Airs, MacBook ProsIntegrated iPhones and iPads into existing messaging and network environmentsSupervised and ensured the efficient operation of the company's network, servers, databases, and equipment. Worked closely with the I.T. executive staff and decision makers of other departmentsDeveloped business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for I.T. spending initiativesConducted system feasibility studies and testingSupervised 3 managers and 35 technical associates in 11 locations Provided direction and support to Helpdesk managerResponsible for all new hires in Network OperationsConsolidated down to one data centerResponsible for a total server count of approximately 300 serversResponsible for Infrastructure support for approx 75 locations and 13,000 end-usersReviewed technician work tickets to ensure they were completely solved in a timely manner Responsible for IT Purchasing departmentInitiated and maintained relations with outside vendors/consultantsUsed VMware to create DR site as well as consolidate legacy servers/applications Knowledgeable in Mac OSX, WinXP, Win7, WinServer, MS Office applications including MS Visio and MS Project. Show less

Regional Manager of Network Operations

• Jun 2004 - Jul 2006

Regional I.T. Manager

• Aug 2004 - Jun 2006

Maintained corporate I.T. infrastructure for Western RegionResponsible for 30 Divisional offices (8,000 users) in region including Regional HeadquartersResponsible for Primary Production Data Center for enterpriseApprox. 100 Windows serversAS/400 (i595)Defined hardware and software standards for enterpriseMaintained relations with outside vendors/business partnersApproved all I.T. related purchases in the regionIncreased the Network Operations team to meet the demands of the enterpriseManaged team of 15 in 5 locations consisting of Network Administrator, PC Technicians, Site Administrators, etc.Managed team to troubleshoot and move forward with projects in which other teams have fallen short.Direct large enterprise wide-initiatives Show less

Application Support Analyst

• Apr 2003 - Aug 2004

Led division administrators on how to manage policies in the sales systemTrained division associates on synchronizing back-office system with front-end CRMTrained division and field office associates (approx. 200 end users) on all approved applications (CRM, MS Office, Lotus Notes, JD Edwards, Lotus Notes, etc.)Provided ongoing support for division and field offices Recommended "best practices" and effective utilization of all applicationsRecommended and test CRM system enhancementsAssisted corporate I.T. Dept., Customer Support, and System Support associates in the field as requested Show less

Divisional I.T. Manager

• Mar 2001 - Apr 2003

Maintained corporate IT infrastructure for Colorado Division Supervised and trained 3 division I.T. staff associates consisting of Division Support Analyst, Site Administrator, and Web developerTrained division and field office associates (approx. 300 end users) on all approved applications (internally developed CRM, MS Office, JD Edwards, etc.) Provided ongoing support for 3 divisions and approx, 30-35 field offices for a total of approx. 600 end-users)Maintained all computer terminals/desktops and field office telephone systems for approximately 600 end usersRecommended and tested internally developed CRM system enhancementsCoordinated set-up of telecommunications and frame relay lines for field officesSet-up of LAN and pc systems for field officesTrouble-Shot network and or system issues, recommended and implemented solutionsRecommended ways to integrate all applications, including the internally developed CRM, into Division processes and functionsAssisted corporate I.T. Dept., Customer Support, and System Support associates in the field as requested Show less

Web Marketer

• Aug 1999 - Mar 2001

Developed an Internet marketing strategy Managed and updated websites for four Colorado Divisions for marketing purposes2nd tier of technical support for local Sales and Division employees (approx. 150 end-users)Created and maintained database of customers requesting information via web-sitesDeveloped executive analysis reports using Crystal Reports and existing corporate SQL database for Divisional President

New Home Sales Consultant

• Aug 1997 - Aug 1999

Opened a new on-site sales office for luxury-home neighborhoodSold luxury homesDesigned and managed new marketing strategies, targeting the "move-up" prospects Coordinated activities of a team (builder, loan officer, design consultant, and project manager) to insure a more efficient and better quality home construction process