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CAREER PROFILE
CIO/Director with an extensive 10 year Management background in
Business Intelligence with a solid understanding of “Cost Avoidance” in the
IT business model. Over 5 years of Director, CIO, CEO experience and
an extensive 15 year career with a broad development background to help
analyze business requirements and customize open source development
solutions for continuous business improvement. Thoroughly immersed in
Agile Development including experience as a Program Analyst III as well as
a strong background in Data Transformation and System Automation.
Focusing primarily to continue to establish data-driven and highly-informed
decision-making capabilities for the executive office.
Core
Competencies:
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¨ Scope
Management
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¨ Data
Governance
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¨ Business
Intelligence
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¨ Senior
Development
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¨ Business
Process Automation
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¨ Dashboards /
Apps
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¨ Strategic
Planning
¨ Metadata
Management
¨ Web
Analytics / Trends
¨ ETL / Data
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¨ Hiring and
Developing Talent
¨ Performance
Management
¨ Data Quality
¨ Ultipro /
Cognos
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¨ Lifecycle
Management
¨ Architecture
Management
¨ Contracts
& Consulting
¨ Data
Integration
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Strengths:
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Collaborate
with executive team to design strategies to utilize state of the art
technology to enhance business.
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Developed
Custom Solutions in open source environments to fulfill Business
Requirements for Eagle Manufacturing and save the company hundreds of
thousands on Commercial solutions.
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Handle all
recruiting and hiring of upper and mid level Information Systems managers,
systems engineers and developers.
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Research, negotiate
and prepare IT consulting contracts for third party applications.
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Managed teams of 20+
developers and Online Marketing managers to increase revenues by over $50
million per year with eFoodsDirect.
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Extensive BI
knowledge and Database Warehousing knowledge.
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Recognized for
Implementing Project Management Framework, including Scope from the
conceptual birth of the project design to development, implementation,
execution and final project launch with full integration of
Analytics and SEO analysis in the respective market.
Relevant Experience :
Management: Directly
managed over 25 employees in IT departments with full P&L
responsibility, including custom software in house Agile development in
both XP and Scrum environments. Implemented open source solutions to remove
multiple jobs of manual entry through out the business process and Save
over $300,000 in Cost Avoidance.
BI (Business Intelligence): Over 5 years of experience in Business Intelligence and
executive training and implementations of Web Applications and Dashboards
with designs that directly effect the business process. Achieved huge
cost savings in operations management through measurement, analysis, and
process improvements. Responsible for Data Warehouse design and
development using community and commercial solutions such as
Jaspersoft/TIBCO, Talend, JasperETL, Pentaho to create MDX queries and star
schemas to build custom reports and OLAP Cubes.
Technical Background:
Agile Process: Scrum, XP
Database Experience: Oracle, MYSql, Maria, Postgres, MongoDb, MSSQL
Application Experience: Aptana, Eclipse, Novell Vibe, Coda 1 & 2,
Visual Studio Team Server, Adobe Master Suite(Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks,
Photoshop, etc), Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server, Tortoise, SVN, GIT,
Web Analytics (Google, Webtrends, clicky)
Version Control: SVN,
GIT
Programming Knowledge: PHP, HTML, LESS, SASS, ASP, C#, VB, OOD (Object-oriented
Design), CGI, Perl, XML, Java, java beans, jQueary, STRUTS, cross-browser,
cross-platform, CGI, HTML, DHTML, CSS, PHP, MYSQL, AJAX
Open Source Development: Jasper Reports, Pentaho, OTRS, kibana, Talend,
Jasper ETL, Sugar, WebGUI, Joomla, Wordpress, Drupal, Xoops, WebGUI,
Zabbix
Platforms: Linux, Redhat, Opensuse, SLES, Ubuntu, FreeBSD, Fedora,
CPanel, WHM, Plesk, Windows, Windows Server, Command Line Windows and
Linux, MAC OS
IT Experience: SEO, SEM, A/B testing,
e-commerce, Email Blasts, Online Marketing campaigns, Disaster
Recovery, Data Replication, Project Management, Director of Marketing,
Director of Development, Program Analyst, Team Projects, Responsive Design
and Development, minifying code, Server setups and configurations.
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January 2013 –
Current
Corvex Studios / BI
Miami, FL
http://corvexstudios.com
Executive Director of Business
Intelligence
Consultant
Founded
agency in order to work directly with executives of companies and
organizations to Increase understanding of financial performance through
use of metrics, data visualization and executive scorecards. Full Web
Agency currently focusing on implementations of BI solutions such as
Pentaho and TIBCO/Jaspersoft to create transparent business metrics for
owners and executives.
Current
Executive Partnerships and Clients for Business Intelligence
June 2011 – January
2013
LGD
Communications
Miami, FL
http://lgdcom.com
Director of Web Development
Recruited to restructure failing projects with over
$1M in development backlog and few results. Entrusted to rebuild
development teams and turnaround people, processes and technology.
Highlights of Achievements:
- Orchestrated
the implementation of enterprise-wide Project Management System,
Active Collab, and customized it for all agency use.
- Managed
Budgets for web projects while directing teams to efficiently build
web applications.
- Presented
to Clients on web and social media strategies based off of branding
and marketing initiatives.
- Worked
directly with global leaders in real estate including buildings such
as Trump Hollywood, Marquis Miami, Grove at Grand Bay, Opera Tower,
MetroLoft NYC, etc.
June 2009 – June
2011
eFoodsDirect.com
Midvale, UT
http://efoodsdirect.com
An Online Food Storage retailer
with a 35 year history, and $60 million per year Revenue
Director of IT
Consultant
Environment: PHP, MYSQL,
subversion, Magento, Netsuite, Flash Application development, AS
2.0&3.0, Ajax, CSS, DHTML, JavaScript, XML,
cross-browser, cross-platform, CGI, HTML, DHTML, Web Service Architecture, Coda, Macromedia/Adobe Dreamweaver, Disaster
Recovery, Data Replication.
· Developed and successfully implemented several new marketing
strategies that generated over a million dollars of excess revenue per
month.
· Designed and Implemented the new branding initiative of
eFoodsDirect including the website, email campaign templates, product label
templates,
etc.
(http://efoodsdirect.com)
· Created core marketing alliances with many affiliate
networking groups while implementing aggressive SEO strategies and
Jan 2007 – Nov 2008
ACI
Media
Miami, FL
http://www.gosportdisc.com
user: chad
pass: chad1234
Director of Web Development
Environment: SQL 2005,
Subversion, Ajax, CSS, DHTML, javaScript, XML, cross-browser,
cross-platform, CGI, HTML, DHTML, Web Service Architecture, Senior
Flash, AS 2.0&3.0, Macromedia/Adobe
Dreamweaver, Visual Studio Team Server, Exchange, SSADM (Structured
Systems Analysis & Design Methodology), Disaster Recovery, Data
Replication, Function Point Analysis.
· Implemented the conceptual design,
development, implementation, execution and administration of the Sports related social networking web application, www.gosportdisc.com.
(User: chad Password: chad1234)
· Developed the flash architecture as well as integrated web
services through the use of SQL Stored Procedures, using CSLA .NET Base
Classes to create web services and utilized .NET framework.
· Implemented applications which include Chat, Instant
Messenger, Forums, Friends List, Mail and Blogs in a complete Adobe Flash
web application environment. These web applications were implemented
with dynamic content via ASP.NET and “Visual Studio -Team Foundation
Service” as source control management:
1.
Implemented business framework, business object creation,
business rules, validation rules and custom authentication.
2.
Applied Logical and Physical Architecture managing Business
Logic.
3.
Compiled and debugged over 11 projects in the SPORTDISC
solution.
4.
Developed Web Services using the CSLA .NET Base Classes.
5.
Implemented Data Access Consumers like ADO.NET 2.0
6.
Implemented Config and Inc files, as well as setup IIS
structure for three different Microsoft Server 2003 environments, which
were for each stage of production. These were Development, Staging
and Production servers with Data sources and connection strings for each as
well as writing the promotion scripts for pushing updates to servers.
- Started as a senior web
developer and created the face of the ACI Media SPORTDISC.
Throughout the project was promoted to Director of Web
Development. Continued in the creative development process while
overseeing the delivery of the full application under very intense
deadlines.
- Received a bonus within the
first 3 months of employment based on performance and deliverability.
· Created Flash applications with extensive use of Action
Script 2.0 and the latest plug-ins used in the market:
1. Created “Web Services” classes to interact with Databases
and return XML data.
2. Used “external interface” classes to interact with
JavaScript functions.
3. Designed and implemented business rules for retrieving,
updating, inserting and deleting data.
· Created and manipulated data stored in Microsoft SQL Server
Enterprise 2005:
1. Created and deployed stored procedures.
2. Created triggers, indexes, primary and foreign keys.
3. Designed relationships between entities and making use of
their attributes.
4. Used schema comparison and validating data types for
database updates.
Jan 1999 – Jan
2007
CS Flash
Design
Miami, FL
http://www.corvexstudios.com
Senior Developer
Environment: PHP, subversion, CSS, CGI, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript,
XML, FLASH, AS 2.0&3.0, cross-browser,
cross-platform, Web Service, Macromedia/Adobe Dreamweaver), MS-FrontPage
extensions, Tortoise, Macromedia Director,
Visual Basic, MAC OS, Linux, Ubuntu, FreeBSD, RedHat, CPanel, WHM, CMS
Development in (Wordpress, Joomla, Xoops).
· Managed multiple projects from conceptual design, development, implementation,
execution and administration to manufacturing
the launch of several Flash based web applications. Project designs
and strategies encompass a wide variety of clients: Rollins College,
Fused Fashion, Infoserv, Dircks Brothers, Kamileon Productions, Matelom,
101 Things, PGI Dice and more.
1.
Created Flash applications with extensive use of Action
Script 2.0 to parse XML data as well as implement the latest plug-ins used
in the market.
2.
Implemented branding initiatives with clients through
researching client’s mission statements while using personnel surveys to
implement the perfect branding for publications, logos, graphic designs and
online web presence.
· Key activities entailed development and management of
budgets, hiring and training design staff, interfacing with staff and
clients during project cycle and meeting strict project milestones and
delivery dates.
- Managed staff members and
controlled budgets to increase bottom line.
- Consulted many small
business clients on marketing using the internet and SEO as well as
using the 3C’s for marketing research and the 4P’s for marketing plans
and strategies.
- Created and implemented
design procedures using CMS systems and Flash templates that increased
efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Nov 2006 – Oct
2007
Infoserv
Kingston, JA
Consultant / IT Director
Environment: CSS, CGI, HTML, DHTML,
Java, JavaScript, XML, FLASH, AS
2.0&3.0, cross-browser, cross-platform, Web
Service Architecture, SQL 2005, Windows Server 2003, FTP, Macromedia/Adobe Dreamweaver, client/server,
MS-FrontPage extensions, VBSCRIPT, IIS, ASP, ASP.NET (1.0,2.0), Active
Directory, Microsoft Office Suite, SSADM
(Structured Systems Analysis & Design Methodology), Microsoft Solutions
Framework, Disaster Recovery, Data Replication, Microsoft Project Server,
CGI interface, Visual Studio, Tortoise,
Macromedia Director, Visual Basic, MAC OS, Linux, FreeBSD, RedHat, CPanel,
WHM, CMS Development in Joomla.
Computer Hardware & Software: Norton Systemworks, UBCDs, Windows Live CDs, Linux live boot
CDs, Partition Managers, CPU Burn-In, Stress CPU, Memtest86, Windows Memory
Diagnostic, DocMem Ram Diagnostic, TestMem4, Parallel port detection, ATAPI
CDROM Identification, CHZ Monitor-Test, Intel Processor Frequency ID, Intel
Processor Identification Utility, x86test, NSSI, PC-Config, PCI, CTIA, DIMM
ID, System Speed Test 32, CPU Benchmark, BIOS, WipeCMOS, Drive Fitness
Test, SCSIMax, DLG Diagnostic, Salvation HDD Scan and Repair, ATA Password
Tool, Active@ KillDisk, HDDErase, CopyWipe, HDClone, XXCOPY, Disk Editor,
Ranish Partition Manager, SPFDISK, MBRtool, Smart BootManager, DOS Navigator,
Boot Partition, NetCopy, etc.
- Brought on Board to
implement a successful mobile PC repair solution and many web
solutions for corporate clients.
· Recognized in the media for consulting an accredited 30 year
Jamaican company to successfully implementing a web design and mobile
computer repair business solution.
· Directed a team of programmers to successfully implement and
develop an e-business database solution for Matelom, an international
financial institution.
· Revamped marketing strategies and sales team.
· Assisted in the design process of an internal database
tracking e-business solution with Infoserv which was later copyrighted and
sold in Jamaica to corporate clients.
- Implemented a partnership
with Flow Jamaica and Cable & Wireless to mainstream the Infoserv
name for wireless internet setups.
Nov 2005 – Nov
2006
Staples
Casselberry, FL
EasyTech
Manager
Management: Corporate level Management
training certification with established
fundamentals to drive services, sales and profit margin.
Computer Hardware & Software: Norton Systemworks, UBCDs, Windows Live CDs, Linux live boot
CDs, Partition Managers, CPU Burn-In, Stress CPU, Memtest86, Windows Memory
Diagnostic, DocMem Ram Diagnostic, TestMem4, Parallel port detection, ATAPI
CDROM Identification, CHZ Monitor-Test, Intel Processor Frequency ID, Intel
Processor Identification Utility, x86test, NSSI, PC-Config, PCI, CTIA, DIMM
ID, System Speed Test 32, CPU Benchmark, BIOS, WipeCMOS, Drive Fitness
Test, SCSIMax, DLG Diagnostic, Salvation HDD Scan and Repair, ATA Password
Tool, Active@ KillDisk, HDDErase, CopyWipe, HDClone, XXCOPY, Disk Editor,
Ranish Partition Manager, SPFDISK, MBRtool, Smart BootManager, DOS
Navigator, Boot Partition, NetCopy, etc.
· Supported the Staples EasyTech Program to maximize revenues
by 400% in one year while providing great customer service through improved
management and organization.
· Managed over 50 designated Mobile Technicians for 25 Staples stores in two Florida districts.
Aided in the Selection, Hiring, and
Training of Mobile Technicians.
· Managed technicians to attain goals and provide the highest
levels of customer service.
· Reported on technician's workload and workmanship to ensure
the highest standards.
· Worked closely with Regional management teams to improve the
EasyTech program.
· Communicated and tracked the effectiveness of sales,
service, and margin enhancements that increased revenue by 400% in a one
year period.
· Traveled for training seminars with Mobile Technicians to
insure execution of company procedures and individual development of the
Mobile Techs.
· Gave presentations to management for optimizing sales,
performance and profit margin under the
direction of the Divisional Sales and Services Director and RVPs.
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Supported the designated Region/Division stores with regard to the Sales
and Operations of EasyTech.
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Developed training regime for store technicians to minimize labor
cost and increase revenue as the main contact for field management regarding EasyTech and
resource for Division/Regional/District meetings.
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Managed all expense controls and administration functions.
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Responsible for time management and hours for Mobile Techs.
Environment: CSS, CGI, HTML, DHTML, Java, JavaScript, XML, FLASH, AS 2.0&3.0, cross-browser,
cross-platform, Web
Analytics (Google, Webtrends), FTP using (CuteFTP, Macromedia Dreamweaver),
Macromedia Fireworks with Hot Spots.
· Designed, implemented and maintained the Rollins College
Office of Admission website.
· Received accolades for timeliness, initiative, design and
implementation.
· Created and implement online forms and web applications to
communicate with Microsoft Access databases.
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