IT Infrastructure and Transformation Consultant

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Summary

This IT infrastructure and Transformation Consultant is an accomplished IT Director with 30+ years of technology experience, including 25+ years leading IT departments, enterprise systems, multi-site networks, cybersecurity, cloud migration, vendor management, and large-scale infrastructure modernization. Proven record of reducing costs, increasing system reliability, building high-performance teams, and driving modernization across nonprofit, manufacturing, association, and professional-services environments. This IT infrastructure and Transformation Consultant is known for developing resilient, secure, cloud-centric architectures and delivering operational excellence with minimal downtime. 

Highlights

  • Enterprise Technology Leadership
  • Digital Transformation & Modernization
  • Cybersecurity & Risk Governance
  •  IT Organizational Development
  • Strategic Vendor & Partner Management
  • Technology Roadmapping
  • Portfolio Management
  • Infrastructure Architecture & Optimization
  • Data Strategy
  • Business Intelligence
  • Enterprise Communications & Collaboration Systems
  • Operational Excellence
  • Process Redesign

Relevant Accomplishments

  • Modernized all IT infrastructure, redesigning network, telecom, hardware, and software systems for portability, resiliency, and redundancy. 
  • Led complete cloud migration to Microsoft M365, retiring multiple legacy systems; implemented Teams phone system. 
  • Separated MSP vs. internal responsibilities; recruited, hired, and mentored technical staff while implementing a hosted helpdesk system. 
  • Built local VMware infrastructure; converted physical servers to virtual; upgraded DR/backup architecture including hosted data. 
  • Implemented a hybrid Teams–PBX solution using a session border controller to integrate analog and SIP communications. 
  • Deployed Aruba WiFi, PoE Cisco switching with fiber backbone, Cisco perimeter security, hosted email filtering, and cloud antivirus. 
  • Introduced AI (Copilot) to Directors and Executives; developed content for a website chatbot; trained staff on AI best practices. 
  • Led migration from legacy Visual FoxPro ERP to Epicor Prophet 21 SaaS (Azure/SQL); performed data exports, imports, and customizations. 
  • Built VMware virtual environment; virtualized most on-prem systems; deployed VOIP and modernized firewall to Cisco ASA. 
  • Designed wireless warehouse operations, barcode labeling, scanners, and P21 integration; improved warehouse processes and documentation. 
  • Completely redesigned custom labeling processes, saving $50K+ annually and improving production speed and print quality. 
  • Managed transfers and inventory for six domestic warehouses using analytics and demand history. 
  • Oversaw all IT infrastructure including WiFi, door security, remote access, workstations, and vendor relationships. 
  • Created a three-year IT roadmap with benchmarks at 3/6/12/36 months covering infrastructure, applications, training, and productivity. 
  • Rebuilt the IT department by hiring all technical staff and designing operational workflows. 
  • Completed VoIP implementation across four locations; renegotiated telecom contracts, reducing costs by 30%+. 
  • Consolidated physical servers to Hyper-V; replaced all legacy equipment; delivered three new location buildouts with full infrastructure. 
  • Enhanced resiliency and redundancy of all critical systems, significantly reducing operational downtime. 
  • Rebuilt entire IT department including staffing, infrastructure, hardware/software, and vendor ecosystem. 
  • Designed a private cloud architecture with VMware hosts and enhanced security perimeter, saving $120K annually. 
  • Implemented Cisco VoIP system, reducing telecom costs by $60K annually. 
  • Designed private cloud backup environment, saving $24K annually over public cloud alternatives. 
  • Replaced COBOL accounting system with SQL-based Microsoft Dynamics; implemented new SQL CRM integrating multiple data sources. 
  • Built hybrid private-cloud/public-cloud environment supporting all critical systems. 
  • Maintained PMP, CISA, and CISM certifications supporting project governance and audit compliance. 

Roles

  • Director of IT
  • Information Systems Director

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