Shon Travoss
Director - Field Engineering, Deployment Services, and Asset Management at Cox Automotive- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Implementing Winning Strategies
Columbia Business School Executive EducationNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
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Experience
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Director - Field Engineering, Deployment Services, and Asset Management
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Oct 2013 - Present
I manage a team of (5) Field Engineers responsible for large scale infrastructure projects at our auction locations. My team also consists of (2) Project Coordinators and (5) Operations Analysts responsible for vendor management, managed print, processing hardware orders, financials and forecasts, and supporting a multitude of projects. We also manage assets for all of Cox Automotive to include inventory management, asset deployment, asset tracking, disposal and retirement. We also manage a… I manage a team of (5) Field Engineers responsible for large scale infrastructure projects at our auction locations. My team also consists of (2) Project Coordinators and (5) Operations Analysts responsible for vendor management, managed print, processing hardware orders, financials and forecasts, and supporting a multitude of projects. We also manage assets for all of Cox Automotive to include inventory management, asset deployment, asset tracking, disposal and retirement. We also manage a multi-million dollar Technology budget used to support Cox Automotive. Show more Show less
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Sr. Project Manager
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Jun 2011 - Oct 2013
Manage multiple IT projects in the Operations group to include Oracle OAM/OIM upgrade, Production Transfer, Xceedium Privileged Access Application, BMC Upgrade.
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IT Audit Supervisor
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Dec 2008 - Jun 2011
Technical lead for the department’s Continuous Auditing (CA) initiative. Responsible for meeting with process owners to request data feeds and import data into tool so audit team could scope audits.Scoped and managed the department’s procurement card audits of CMG, Manheim, and CCI.Managed IT general control, security assessments, and advisory services for all Cox divisions.Advised divisions’ upper management on strategic and effective control design, implementation, and… Technical lead for the department’s Continuous Auditing (CA) initiative. Responsible for meeting with process owners to request data feeds and import data into tool so audit team could scope audits.Scoped and managed the department’s procurement card audits of CMG, Manheim, and CCI.Managed IT general control, security assessments, and advisory services for all Cox divisions.Advised divisions’ upper management on strategic and effective control design, implementation, and testing for IT general controls.Led initiative for department to gain access to Oracle eBiz and PeopleSoft for audit reporting purposes.Created IT deliverable for CEI executive management to highlight current and future state assessments of the IT department’s 2009-2010 work plans.Led initiative to access PeopleSoft security tables via Hyperion for division wide audits.Supervise a staff of 3 IT auditors for audit and advisory projects. Show more Show less
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IT Manager
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Aug 2005 - Nov 2008
Managed multiple teams performing IT audit and advisory services on private and public clients in a variety of industries including Insurance, Manufacturing, Energy, and Financial Markets.PeopleSoft subject matter resource for Southeast Area.Worked on Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance projects include interviewing process owners for preparation of process narratives, flow charts, risk matrices, and control design assessments.Advised clients’ upper management on strategic and… Managed multiple teams performing IT audit and advisory services on private and public clients in a variety of industries including Insurance, Manufacturing, Energy, and Financial Markets.PeopleSoft subject matter resource for Southeast Area.Worked on Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance projects include interviewing process owners for preparation of process narratives, flow charts, risk matrices, and control design assessments.Advised clients’ upper management on strategic and effective control design, implementation, and testing for IT general and financial controls.Reviewed work papers and presented findings to executives within Ernst and Young and clients.Managed multiple post implementation reviews of PeopleSoft Financials and HRMS modules.Identified sales opportunities on multiple clients for ERP pre and post implementation assessments, security reviews, and process improvement assessments.Performed analytical reviews to identify potential fraud and other data abnormalities. Show more Show less
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Technical Consultant
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Jan 2001 - Aug 2005
Managed a team of 4 computer programmer analysts supporting PeopleSoft ERP for multiple clients.Responsible for managing technical project plans and providing daily status to offshore resources.Skilled in implementing and upgrading PeopleSoft ERP systems.Experienced in installing and administrating applications for batch, interface, and reporting architecture.Gathered and documented project deliverables for operations, connectivity, and security… Managed a team of 4 computer programmer analysts supporting PeopleSoft ERP for multiple clients.Responsible for managing technical project plans and providing daily status to offshore resources.Skilled in implementing and upgrading PeopleSoft ERP systems.Experienced in installing and administrating applications for batch, interface, and reporting architecture.Gathered and documented project deliverables for operations, connectivity, and security architectures.Knowledgeable in replatforming client architecture from UNIX/Oracle to Microsoft/SQL Server.Responsible for providing input and documenting project requirements for new proposals.Provide 2 and 3 tier 24/7 support for multiple clients. Managed 3rd party client relationships for outsourced data center.Responsible for knowledge transfer of installation and upgrade processes to new clients.Designed, tested, and implemented NT/Korn shell scripts to process inbound/outbound interfaces. Show more Show less
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Senior Computer Program Analyst
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May 1998 - Jan 2001
Supervised a staff of 5 analysts providing hardware and software support for faculty and staff.Responsible for documenting and forecasting annual IT related expenditures for School of Nursing.Performed network management and administration functions using Windows 2000 Advanced Server.Configured print queues, network printers, and remote access for faculty and staff.
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Sergeant
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Oct 1992 - Aug 1996
Supervised a team of 3 controllers in providing flight following for transient and tenant aircraft. Coordinated takeoff and departure times with FAA ATC agencies.Maintained a Secret security clearance.
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Education
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Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business
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Florida State University - College of Business
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