Work history

Allen Business Group May 2002 to the present
Business Broker / Owner

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How would you describe your time at Allen Business Group?

Lead independent affiliate to broker all transactions, selling and transferring nationwide businesses valued up to $6 million. Execute all business development plans, perform financial analysis, and oversee all acquisition and transfer activities.
rapid5 networks February 2001 to March 2002
Director Information Technology

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How would you describe your time at rapid5 networks?

Recruited to oversee all corporate IT functions. Supported 500 work stations in 3 data centers and staff locations in Texas and California, as well as 1 site in India. Supported corporate application systems, R & D labs, data center systems, and user desktops. Rebuilt data infrastructure to meet testing requirements in multiple software development and hardware engineering locations. Supervised 20 employees and executed a budget in excess of $3 million.

Operational Highlights:
??? Decreased IT staff 30% and increased availability to near 100%.
??? Developed and implemented interactive Internet-based automations systems for Human Resources and Payroll departments, Engineering bulletin boards, and Help Desk requests.
??? Installed standardized server and desktop configurations to minimize support demands.
??? Executed a build-out and corporate-office relocation effort, installing IT infrastructure, establishing a new data center, and relocating corporate servers and desktop equipment with zero downtime.
??? Supplied support and programming expertise for J.D. Edwards Financial Systems.
??? Provided connectivity and support to a development site in Bangalore, India.
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texas health choice October 1997 to February 2001
Director Information Services

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How would you describe your time at texas health choice?

Retained by Sierra Health following its acquisition of Kaiser-Permanente to lead IT operations for the Texas region and coordinate migration to new support systems and automations. Provided complete IT management direction for 4 corporate offices and 10 medical offices, as well as connectivity to 3 national data centers. Maintained a redundant and secure 24/7 data center to support medical offices and call centers. Served on the Corporate Data Compliance and Security committee and the Texas Executive Management team and steering committee. Managed a budget of $12 million. Supervised 50 staffers and trained end-users.

Operational Highlights:
??? Relocated and consolidated 2 data centers into 1 central site. Designed infrastructure and cabling to support relocation of corporate offices. Migrated entire decentralized, post-acquisition environment to centralized HP Cluster servers.
??? Decreased IT Help Desk support calls more than 60% by migrating 1,500 users to standardized software, automating virus protection, and managing desktop security and controls.
??? Developed an interactive Internet-based physician support system to facilitate hospital interfaces, patient tracking, electronic medical records, electronic messaging between physicians, and continuing education.
??? Implemented 24/7 totally redundant server and access equipment, battery backup for data center equipment and communications, and installation of a diesel generator for power backup.
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highwaymaster March 1995 to October 1997
Director Information Services

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How would you describe your time at highwaymaster?

Recruited by CFO to assemble and solidify IS staff, growing the department from 1 person to 12 people. Launched a 7-server WAN with fail-over and disaster-recovery capabilities. Expanded network nodes from 120 to over 400 to meet company???s growth, deploying an enterprise-wide e-mail system with remote access and Internet connectivity. Evaluated products, procured equipment, and standardized hardware and software.

Operational Highlights:
??? Reduced risk of lost revenue and additional expenses associated with potential data loss by developing a completely redundant server environment with power backup and automated data backup and recovery to support a 24/7 environment.
??? Implemented complete service and reporting systems, including IS user support and a formal Help Desk.
??? Conducted process analysis for sales and implementation functions. Selected and implemented an automated software tracking system.
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S&S Restaurants May 1977 to February 1995
Manager End-User Systems

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How would you describe your time at S&S Restaurants?

Manager, End-User Computing (1992???1994): Spearheaded corporate PC hardware and software acquisitions and installation. Developed and administered WAN and POS systems, ensuring 24/7 redundant operations will disaster-recovery capabilities. Directed end-user support and training, IT Help Desk functions, and development of departmental software systems. Developed client/server systems to sustain Human Resources, Customer Support, Real Estate, Franchising, and POS operations. Devised short- and long-term plans, defined schedules and priorities, and created budgets.

Manager, Technical Services and Corporate Multiple Virtual Storage (1983???1992): Consolidated Technical Services, Database Administration, and End-User System Development departments. Consolidated multiple data centers to save $1 million annually. Installed and administered office automation environment, including PC maintenance and user support, and reduced systems support staff 50%.

Lead Systems Programmer (1981???1983): Developed and implemented a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Oversaw POS polling and reporting systems, POS sales analysis systems, and payroll and personnel systems.

Systems Programmer (1979???1981): Installed, upgraded, and maintained IMS/CICS databases and accounting systems.

Senior Programming Analyst (1977???1979): Provided system design and development of online data entry systems.
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Education

Certified Computer Profession (Management)
Certified Data Processor (CDP)
southern ohio college August 1968 to July 1970
Computer Science

How would you describe your time at southern ohio college?

Associates Degree in Computer Science and Programming

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