Accomplished Technology Executive with over two decades of dynamic leadership, prominently serving 17 years as a distinguished CIO/Senior IT Leader. Demonstrated expertise in crafting and executing comprehensive strategies, overseeing system implementations, and directing high-performing teams. Adept at aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and pioneer best-in-class solutions, all while prioritizing robust security measures. Known for a strategic mindset and a commitment to driving continual innovation in support of organizational success.
As General Manager of IT, the organization’s senior IT leadership position, I drive IT strategy and planning, manage corporate and plant budgets, and lead initiatives across operations, technical support, and applications. With over 20 years of senior IT management experience, I guide cross-functional teams in delivering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support organizational growth.
Established, Manage, coach and motivate IT operations staff; Engineers, Administrators, Technicians, and Help Desk. In an environment supporting over 1400 users, using; VMWare, Windows, Linux, SQL, Cisco, FortiGate, WiFi, IP-Phones. Responsible for purchase, function and management of all technology assets and systems in our Data center, 2 million square foot factory and Test track facility in Huntsville, Alabama.
Reported to CEO/President & member of Executive Management. Provided strategic technology vision, implementation, risk management, project management and multi-location support. Held financial accountability for the IT Department; developed and managed annual budget of $1.2 million. Translated business needs into technology requirements. Championed and managed; IT projects, cost/benefit analysis, vendor selection, contract negotiation, system implementations, procedures. Handled risk assessment, compliance, and IT security. Provided IT & cross departmental team leadership.
Provided comprehensive cyber security management, monitoring, risk assessment and compliance. Served as point of contact for reporting cyber security events, and compliance to the New York State Department of Financial Services. Reported to CEO/President.
Developed, implemented and administered the Bank’s Security& Safety Programs and acted as liaison between Bank personnel and law enforcement. Reported to CEO/President.
Effectively managed facility vendors and 4 employees supporting 6 buildings and associated grounds including; HVAC, electrical, generators, lighting, landscaping, parking lots, cleaning and delivery.
Managed 2 technology employees; a Systems Administrator and a Help Desk/Support Specialist. Assumed financial accountability for the IT Department; developed and managed annual IT budget of $800,000. Reported to CEO/President and acted as member of Bank Management Committee.
Maintained Network Administrator duties while managing 2 operations staff; Item capture (proof operations) and data processing (online banking, payroll, ach, core systems management). Reported to CEO/President and served as member of Bank Management Committee.
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