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Summary, Experience, and Education

                SUMMARY OF EXPERTISE - Enterprise Technology Management               

Experienced and credentialed project manager (15+ years, MBA & PMP) focused on leveraging value of large enterprise systems. Have deep knowledge of enterprise frameworks and architecture. Expert level at strategic and structural innovations across a broad range of IT disciplines including application development, networks, operation management, and systems integration. Extensive experience with information systems located in large organizations having significant reliability, performance, and security requirements.

Key Areas of Knowledge:
    Cisco Internetworking Strategic Planning SDLC Methodology
    Application Development Performance Metrics Standardization
    Auditing and Security Process Improvement Team Building
         

  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Criminal Justice Information System - Hartford, Connecticut

 

SR PROJECT MANAGER   2012 - 2014
As manager of the CJIS applications, the senior project manager is responsible for all aspects of automated work products and services including supervision of sixteen information technology professionals supporting the information technology and software development methodologies. Responsible for leading all SDM phases including: planning, analysis, design, construction, testing, implementation and maintenance.
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  • Managed the Connecticut Information Sharing System (CISS), an integrated information system that allows each of the state criminal justice agencies to respond to the growing demand for criminal justice data on criminal offenders. The system allows stakeholders to communicate and manage information on criminal offenders including timely, complete, and accurate data on persons involved in crimes.
 
 
  • RMS Networking and Certification Program – Oversaw the development of business requirements and certification program used to verify local law enforcement agency’s system ability to securely exchange information between the CISS and local Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS) using NIEM, N-DEx and LEXS national standards. Project also included design and deployment of secure and encrypted Cisco routers to 169 towns using FIPS 140-2, IPSEC and other FBI CJIS specifications.
 
 
  • Connecticut Impaired Drivers Records Information System (CIDRIS) – CIDRIS is an electronic clearing house for all Operating Under the Influence (OUI) arrests. CIDRIS provides data integration using XML and MQ automation and real-time electronic exchange of OUI arrest data and documents among local law enforcement, Department of Public Safety, Department of Motor Vehicle, Division of Criminal Justice, and Judicial Branch Superior Court Operations Division.
 
 
  • Development of Application Hosting and Integration Environment - Connecticut Electronic Automobile Crash Reporting System (E-CRASH) – E-CRASH, part of the National Highway Traffic Safety program is a data integration system designed to automate the collection and reporting of automobile collisions that occur on state highways.
 
     

 

Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities  - Tallahassee, Florida

 

PROGRAM MANAGER (CIO)   2010 - 2011
As manager of the agency’s information technology program, the CIO is responsible for all aspects of automated work products and services including direct supervision of thirty-two information technology professionals and preparation and management of a capital and operating budget for hardware and software selection, deployment, and training.
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  • Coordinate and facilitate the planning and management of agency information technology services.
 
 
  • Implement agency information technology planning and management procedures, guidelines, and standards that are consistent with state and national standards.
 
 
  • Advise agency senior management as to the information technology resource planning and management needs of the agency.
 
 
  • Assist in the development and prioritization of the information technology resource needs for the agency's legislative budget request.
 
     

 

Independent Consulting - Tallahassee, Florida

 

IT PROJECT MANAGER   2009 - 2010
Directed proposal development activities including RFP review and analysis, bid determination, proposal management, team management and coordination, liaison with corporate and finance staff, technical writing and editing, review of technical and business proposals.
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  • Evaluated information architecture model to support private cloud computing initiative.
 
 
  • Perform academic research to enhance corporate information security practices.
 
 
  • Provide technical assistance in network systems development, project management, design, planning and implementation of infrastructure and evidence presentation systems for new courthouse.
 
 
  • Provide services in proposal writing, management and costing for firm bidding on government contracts and grants.
 
     

 

Supreme Court of Florida - Tallahassee, Florida

 
 

Responsible for supporting the Judicial Branch of Florida's state government.

 

 TECHNOLOGY MANAGER   2002 - 2008
Cornerstone player of establishing new technology roles plus supporting business functions such as business development, strategic planning, and operations. Managed staff and budget resources for IT/MIS operations during incredible time of technology innovation, growth and diversification.
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  • Facilitated development and production of essential technology applications valued at $33 million.
 
 
  • Created shared architecture to manage data and support new endeavors for 3400 personnel located in 144 locations.
 
 
  • Expanded technology support model to increase efficiency and productivity of judicial work efforts by bridging appellate and trial court resources and performing community outreach.
 
 
  • Managed infrastructure and process-driven framework using government and industry standards and best practices resulting in better accountability and cost controls.
 
 
  • Led business continuity, disaster recovery planning, and security efforts.
 

 
OPERATIONS MANAGER   1997 – 2002
Managerial oversight of tier 2 and 3 technology support units responsible for providing automation support to the Supreme Court and District Courts of Appeal. State-wide installation and operation responsibility of network infrastructure including: servers, databases, desktops, printers and video conferencing appliances.
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  • Supervised 10 full-time personnel in database and networking operations.
 
 
  • Provided application and shared services to 3000 personnel located in 112 locations.
 
 
  • Led development and implementation of over 100 Cisco, Microsoft, Novell, and Unix/Linux networking environments.
 
 
  • Created shared services infrastructure to support centralized network and database driven applications.
 
 
  • Engagement of short and long term planning efforts.
 
 
  • Performed outreach for technology recruitment.
 
 
  • Created cross training support program to enhance employee retention.
 

NETWORK COORDINATOR   1994 – 1997
In a team environment, responsibilities include the design, implementation and support of a distributed State-Wide Judicial Computing and Networking Services infrastructure. Duties include design and maintenance of various operating system platforms consisting of Microsoft windows based workstations, Novell and Unix servers.
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  • Supervised 4 full-time personnel in systems administration.
 
 
  • Design, implementation and support of local area networks and wide area data communication services.
 
 
  • Creation and administration of the nation’s first court Internet presence and related services, www.FLCourts.org – Florida State Courts System.
 
 
  • Supported early adoption of Microsoft desktop and server applications providing World Wide Web access, electronic mail, word processing, legal research, IBM 3270, and other remote state applications.
 
     

 

Florida State University - Tallahassee, Florida

 

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR   1989 – 1994

Responsible for developing and enhancing comprehensive computer strategies for the College of Law's computing services. Duties included the installation of local area network and production of custom database applications used to support academic and administrative units.

     

  EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Florida State University, Tallahassee

 
College of Business
Master of Business Administration  
 
College of Information
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Honors  

Gulf Coast Community College, Panama City

 
Associate in  Arts
Business Administration
 
     

  PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Affiliations and Membership

  American Society of Information Science and Technology (ASIST)  
  Association of Information and Technology Professionals (AITP)  
  Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
  American Library Association (ALA)
  Library and Information Technology Association (LITA)