Barry Pierce

About Barry Pierce

IT professional with over 25 years experience in computer technology services for small and medium-sized businesses. Specialties- Developing functional and efficient software systems - Data science using SQL, Python, AWS, and Google Firestore - Implementing best-in-class information technologies and strategies - Helping customers through crisis situations as well as helping prevent crises - System administration on a wide range of operating systems and platforms - Instilling excellence through the implementation and development of IT “best practices” - Managing effective IT teams

Experience

1. IT Manager

   NV5

   Jul 2001 — Present · Cary, NC

   Managing an amazing team of unsung heroes- Communicating with management, staff, and support providers- Negotiating and maintaining relationships with resellers, vendors, and suppliers- Researching IT improvements and latest trends- Instilling excellence through the implementation of IT \"best practices\" and technologies

Education

• Columbia International University

  MA

  1999 — 2001

• Francis Marion University

  BS

  1982 — 1986

• Clemson University

  MBA

  1988 — 1990

Skills

• Servers
• Operating Systems
• Information Technology
• Cisco Technologies
• Creative Problem Solving
• Hardware
• Troubleshooting
• Business Continuity
• Saas
• Disaster Recovery
• Cloud Computing
• IT Strategy
• Voip
• IT Service Management
• Computer Hardware
• Unified Communications
• Vmware
• Quality Assurance
• Idea Generation
• IT Operations
• IT Management
• Managed Services
• Program Management
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Virtualization
• Consulting
• Management
• Sharepoint
• Professional Services
• Network Administration
• Storage
• Telecommunications
• Enterprise Software
• Contract Negotiation
• Vendor Management
• Data Center
• San
• IT Outsourcing
• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
• Storage Area Networks