Ed Foley

About Ed Foley

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARYSeeking a position as a Software Asset Manager. Over 25 years of professional experience in the information technology industry for several global firms including: MetLife, APC, Schneider Electric and CVS. Positions included Senior Analyst, Senior Telecommunications Manager, Senior Manager of Software and Hardware Asset Management, Senior Consultant, and a Director of Software Auditing and Compliance. Collaborated with companies such as AIG, USAA, Toyota, Toys “R” Us, GAF, Anthem, CSX, HBC, Ralph Lauren, Mercer, and Ford. • Creation and Implementation of Hardware & Software Asset Management programs• Managed Enterprise Hardware and Software Asset Management teams (APC, Schneider, CVS)• Audit & Compliance readiness, defense, settlement for major publishers (e.g, IBM, Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle) – creation of Effective License Position (ELP) reports• Project Management Lead – implementation of enterprise asset tools (e.g, HP Asset Manager, BMC Remedy, HCL/BigFix/ILMT)• Manage cross-functional teams that are responsible for compliance, processes, and procedures• Negotiation of complex global IT contracts: IBM, Microsoft, Adobe, Dell, VMware, Oracle, Verizon, ATT, T-Mobile• Created & tested IT and Call Center Business Continuity Plans• Tools: HP Asset Manager, BMC Remedy, USU Software Asset Management (Aspera SmartTrack), CMDB, RVTools

Experience

1. IT Software Asset Management and License Compliance

   Software Contract Solutions, Inc

   Oct 2014 — Present · Middletown, RI, US

   Prepare Fortune 500 clients to become compliant & audit ready. Includes a comprehensive software portfolio analysis and creation of Effective License Position (ELP) reports, Risk Assessments, and Remediation Plans.• Setup reporting and client side administration of HCL/BigFix/ILMT tool.• Analyze data output from various discovery tools including HCL/BigFix/ILMT, SCCM, iQuate/iQSonar, HP Universal Discovery (UD) and HP DDMi.• Project lead for overall audit processes for Fortune 500 clients, coordinate activities with key functional areas including SAM operations, Vendor Management, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Infrastructure, and Application teams.• Negotiate with publishers of all types of software contracts, including new contracts, renewals, and active audit shortfalls (e.g, IBM, Microsoft, Adobe, Dell, VMware, Oracle, Verizon, ATT, T-Mobile).• Review Client\'s SAM program and advise on software optimization strategies, including workflow processes, licensing model choices, and reharvesting opportunities.• Advise on the improvement/implementation of the software request process in order to manage the complete SAM lifecycle, including server, desktop, cloud, and Citrix/VM environments.• Evaluate Client\'s enterprise SAM tool and identify areas for improvement and enhancements.• IT licensing relating to mergers and acquisitions.• Provide Cost Benefit Analysis to secure Statement of Work agreements with Fortune 500 clients.• Project Management Lead for implementation of BigFix/ILMT.

Education

• University of Rhode Island

  BS, Electrical Engineering

  1986 — 1990

• Bryant University

  MBA, Business

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Enterprise Software
• Resource Management
• Software Asset Management
• Data Center
• Networking
• Call Centers
• Mobile Solutions
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Technical Leadership
• Relationship Management
• Call Center
• Disaster Recovery
• Social Skills
• Call Center Development
• Vendor Management
• Information Technology
• IT Management
• IT Strategy
• Contact Centers
• Sdlc
• Integration
• Contract Negotiations
• Mobile Devices
• Solutions Marketing
• Team Leadership
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Program Management
• IT Operations
• IT Service Management
• Change Management
• Contract Negotiation
• IT Resource Management
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Itil
• Business Process Improvement
• IT Asset Management
• Pmp
• Leadership