Daniel mac Naughton
Information Technology Manager
- Role
- Information Technology Manager at Erwin Quarder Inc.
- Location
- Ada, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Daniel mac Naughton
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with experience in managing and delivering…
Experience
Information Technology Manager
Apr 2015 — Present · Grand Rapids, MI, US
Formulate and present high-ROI business case strategies while providing new age technology solutions. Derive cost saving measures through in-depth business analysis and information technology realignment. Collaborate with all levels of management in order to streamline department upgrades, assist end-users and launch organization wide value initiatives. Conduct in-depth technical analysis of all systems, including the governance framework, architecture, and disaster recovery and business continuity. Optimize and manage the Microsoft Server Infrastructure (20••••12), including roles, services, profiles, etc. across multiple locations. Develop, deploy and manage Hyper-V systems for global partners. Manage and direct contract help, provide managerial /technical oversite for remote location, and vendor relationships. o Increased network efficiency by 15% by re-configuring routers between sites, IP Sec LAN-to-LAN VPN tunnels.o Reduced cost by 25% through aggressive negotiation of contracts and pricing on budgeted hardware/software purchases and consulting services.o Streamline the IT function by separating support tasks, creating new leadership positions and implementing best practices resulting in savings of Planned, designed, installed, troubleshot, and repaired LAN, WAN, and telecommunication hardware and software, and fiber and copper media.o Provided expert management and assistance with system migration from old to new applications, including creating custom reports to improve the functionality of legacy systems.o Increases process efficiency by 60% through software development, ERP modifications and department reporting.o Decreased plant wide usage of paper products by 20% through technological upgrades.o Increased security profile of the organization by launching an IT awareness program, delivered through monthly newsletters and technology alerts.
Education
Ferris State University
Certificate, Advanced Studies in Business Intelligence
2012 — 2016
NRI McGraw Institute
Certification, Computer Programming
1992 — 1993
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Information Systems
2012 — 2014
North Kent Tech Center
Certification, Process Development
2004 — 2005
Ferris State University
Master's degree, Information Security and Intelligence
2014 — 2016
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration, Management and Operations
2012 — 2014
Skills
- Ppap
- Kaizen
- Leadership
- Quality Control
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality System
- Team Building
- Quality Assurance
- Six Sigma
- Process Improvement
- Continuous Improvement
- Spc
- Troubleshooting
- Project Management
- Manufacturing
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