Results-driven IT leader with a proven track record in enterprise IT operations, infrastructure modernization, and cybersecurity across 28 remote facilities. Led IT strategy, communications, and systems administration for a city-sized operating base, ensuring mission-critical system reliability, security, and compliance. Architected and implemented a state-wide Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to sustain business continuity during crises, safeguarding essential services. Managed and mentored a team of 30+ IT professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Oversaw security frameworks, system updates, and audit-related remediation, ensuring compliance with regulatory policies. Adept at resource allocation, multi-project oversight, and executive reporting, delivering strategic insights to enhance operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
Strategic IT leader overseeing the architecture and operations of $1B+ mission-critical IT systems, specializing in DevOps, Agile methodologies, and enterprise transformation. Drives technology modernization, process automation, and IT governance to enhance efficiency, security, and scalability. Directs multi-site IT operations, aligning infrastructure strategy, cybersecurity, and system resilience with corporate and regulatory standards. Collaborates with C-suite executives to develop and implement IT strategies that drive digital transformation and operational agility. Led enterprise-wide automation initiatives, reducing software build times from 8 hours to 1 hour, accelerating product delivery cycles. Develops IT risk registers and mitigation plans, ensuring compliance with NIST, DoD, and ISO 27001 standards. Manages multi-million-dollar IT vendor contracts, optimizing investments for cost efficiency and performance. Spearheads cloud migration strategies (Azure, hybrid), improving scalability, disaster recovery, and business continuity while delivering executive-level reports and insights to drive data-backed decision-making.
Visionary IT trailblazer driving enterprise-wide technology strategy, infrastructure modernization, and digital transformation for a $500M+/yr business unit. Specializing in DevOps, Agile methodologies, and IT governance, ensures scalability, efficiency, and innovation across multi-network, geographically distributed environments. Leads cross-functional IT teams, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement while aligning technology investments with corporate objectives through executive collaboration. Develops IT risk management strategies, safeguarding system integrity, cybersecurity, and business continuity. Oversees IT vendor management, contract negotiations, and budget optimization, ensuring cost efficiency and operational performance. Spearheads cloud and infrastructure modernization, optimizing business agility and digital transformation initiatives. Delivers executive-level reports and strategic roadmaps, enabling data-driven decision-making. Successfully led enterprise-wide automation initiatives, reducing software build times from 8 hours to 1 hour, significantly enhancing product delivery cycles and IT efficiency.
Led enterprise-wide IT modernization, ensuring a secure, scalable, and resilient digital infrastructure through cloud-first strategies, cybersecurity enhancements, and business continuity optimization. Directed organization-wide IT operations, driving cloud adoption, infrastructure scalability, and security compliance. Strengthened cybersecurity frameworks by implementing weekly vulnerability assessments, reducing risks, and ensuring ISO 27001 compliance. Architected a statewide business continuity plan, safeguarding operations against disruptions. Spearheaded on-premises-to-cloud migrations (Azure), optimizing efficiency, security, and cost savings. Collaborated with senior leadership to align IT investments with business growth objectives and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring long-term digital resilience.
Spearheaded Microsoft Office 365 and Azure integration, enhancing enterprise collaboration and cloud security. Directed infrastructure modernization initiatives, managing VMware ESXi, Cisco ISE, and data center redesign to optimize performance, scalability, and efficiency. Strengthened IT governance, security frameworks, and operational resilience to safeguard mission-critical systems and ensure long-term business continuity and compliance.
Proven IT executive with expertise in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation across multi-site operations. Directed infrastructure and cybersecurity strategies, ensuring high availability, compliance, and risk mitigation for mission-critical systems. Managed a $350K+ IT budget, optimizing technology investments and emergency funding allocations. Adept at leading complex IT projects, ensuring resource optimization and on-time delivery across local and remote teams. Expertise in Oracle database administration (APEX, Oracle Forms & Reports), HP-UX (Unix), Linux Red Hat, and Microsoft Server environments. Spearheaded end-user lifecycle replacement programs, minimizing downtime while upgrading hardware organization-wide. Led the development of secure web applications, enhancing data access security and overseeing intranet and extranet administration, including state helpdesk system management. Designed and executed enterprise backup and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring business continuity and compliance. Published and maintained IT availability plans, ensuring infrastructure met Service Level Agreements (SLAs) while strengthening IT governance, cybersecurity frameworks, and operational resilience. Spearheaded infrastructure modernization initiatives, managing VMware ESXi, Cisco ISE, and data center redesign to optimize performance, scalability, and security.