David Dennen

About David Dennen

IT Executive experienced in the delivery and operations of IT infrastructure and services. Excels in developing a technology strategy aligned with business goals via in-depth knowledge of technology trends and products combined with a clear understanding of the business strategy. Proven thought leader regularly contributing to C-level decision making. Accustomed to owning multiple projects and priorities in fast-paced environment utilizing both waterfall and agile/iterative methodologies. Well versed in the business of IT: budget management, risk management, compliance (SOX, PCI), vendor management, and IT Service Management (ITSM). Key areas of strength include:IT Infrastructure: Design, Build & Operate - Significant experience in the architecture, delivery, support and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including: hosting, storage, database, middleware, network, security, telephony, and end-user systems and tools. Recent experience with Infrastructure-as-a-Service in private and hybrid cloud models. Track record of constantly improving availability, security, and performance across all platforms via optimal use of resources.Leadership - Demanding and supportive leader specializing in building high-performing teams fully engaged in enabling the success of the business. Adept at mentoring and developing leaders to realize their potential and take on more responsibility.Stakeholder & Vendor Management - Proficient in building positive working relationships with business partners and effectively managing expectations of key stakeholders. Excels in managing vendors to maximum value via win-win contract negotiations and holding providers accountable to their commitments.

Experience

1. Executive Director i & o Program Management

   JLL

   Sep 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Global head of Project Delivery for the IT Infrastructure & Operations group within the JLL Technologies organization at JLL. Project portfolio encompasses $30M in annual project spend. Leading a team of ~15 senior-level project/program managers responsible for the delivery of all infrastructure projects globally per defined objectives for schedule, budget, scope and quality. Team has earned a reputation of collaboratively doing whatever it takes to successfully deliver projects on behalf of the company. In addition, personally leading critical, high-visibility, cross-functional IT programs in parallel to leading the team.

Education

• DePaul University

  MS, Computer Science

  1992 — 1996

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  BS, Computer Science at College of Engineering

  1983 — 1986

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  Chicago Management Institute

  2007 — 2007

Skills

• IT Infrastructure Management
• Software Development Life Cycle (Sdlc)
• Information Technology
• Thought Leadership
• Vendor Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Infrastructure
• IT Management
• Business Process Improvement
• IT Strategy
• Network Architecture
• Contract Negotiation
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• IT Service Management
• Information Security
• Disaster Recovery
• Vmware Infrastructure
• Situational Leadership
• Saas
• Vendor Relationships
• System Deployment
• Telecommunications
• Itil
• Project Management
• Technical Leadership
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Program Management
• Wireless Technologies
• IT Operations
• Cloud Computing
• Cisco Technologies
• Pmp
• Cisco Systems Products
• Leadership