Andrew Libano

About Andrew Libano

Seasoned IT Project Manager with the ability to manage large, complex projects by defining business needs with stakeholders, developing cross-functional relationships with internal and external resources, and maintaining common standard practices throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborative project implementer with the leadership experience to drive strategic initiatives and articulate the organizational benefits. A strategic thinker who analyzes problems holistically and continually improves processes at both operational and organizational levels.Strengths & Core Competencies• IT Infrastructure Project & Program management• Retail, corporate and manufacturing infrastructure design• Data center migrations• Strategic planning and business analysis• Vendor management• Extensive Retail IT experience resulting from the management of New Store Programs globally and being the liaison between the Retail and IT teamsKey Accomplishments• Budgeting, design, vendor selection, equipment procurement and deployment for over 100 retail locations across Europe, Asia and the Americas• Managed the infrastructure design and equipment/personal migration strategy for Corporate office relocations at numerous sites within the Americas, Europe and Asia• Selected, designed, and managed the build and technology migration of multiple Data Centers in both Corporate and Managed facilities within the U.S and Asia, enabling Business Continuity and Regional autonomy• Created “Branch in a Box” Program strategy by developing RACI matrix from stakeholder interviews and creating detailed project and QA plans to refine Program scope and reduce implementation time and budget• Developed Regional Services & Support model for Europe and Asia by creating local IT Teams to decentralize the procurement, configuration and deployment processes as well as provide first and second level support in local time and language resulting in reduced T&E expenses and improved Global support

Experience

1. IT Project Manager - Infrastructure

   J.Crew

   Aug 2015 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• City University of New York-College of Staten Island

  Business Administration and Management, General

• The Chubb Institute

  IT Data Center Management

Skills

• Information Technology
• Troubleshooting
• Retail
• Databases
• Wan
• IT Management
• Switches
• Integration
• Windows
• Call Centers
• Project Management
• System Deployment
• Vendor Management
• Project Planning
• Budgets
• Wireless
• Pmp
• Telecommunications
• Analysis
• System Administration
• Technical Support
• Disaster Recovery
• Networking
• Hardware
• Management
• Strategy
• Microsoft Exchange