James Hayes

Experienced IT Executive | Driving Innovation, Strategy, and Growth through Tech Leadership

Role: Chief Information Officer at Phillips Contracting Company, Inc
Location: Tupelo, MS, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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About James Hayes

Information Technology Executive with 25+ years of IT and management experience. Respected as a results-oriented leader, expert in building and directing responsive, cost-effective business-aligned IT environments that integrate and enhance business operations, increase efficiency, and institute industry best practices. Combined technical expertise in applications, networks, telecommunications, security, and IT operations with business process knowledge and a proven ability to drive enterprise IT strategy and direction. Diplomatic team leader capable of motivating and equipping others using proven management practices and solid communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience

Chief Information Officer
Phillips Contracting Company, Inc
Sep 2023 — Present · Columbus, MS, US
Direct the IT strategy and initiatives for two medium-sized construction companies, setting IT standards and preparing them for planned growth.• Designed and managed the project to migrate from an on-premises computing environment to a cloud-based one using Azure and AWS.• Reviewed current application stack and implemented changes including a new accounting platform to align with the IT vision for increased mobility and security.• Established and implemented disaster recovery plan including backup strategy leveraging new technologies.• Redesigned and relaunched companies\' websites and social media efforts.

Education

University of Mississippi
BBA, Business
1986 — 1990

Skills

IT Management
Strategic Planning
Network Security
Outsourcing
Disaster Recovery
Virtualization
Project Management
Financial Analysis
Information Technology
IT Strategy
Coaching
Sharepoint
Cisco Technologies
Veeam
Leadership
IT Operations
Microsoft Sql Server
Vendor Management
Citrix
Infrastructure
Contract Negotiation
Commvault
Strategy
Microsoft Exchange
Banking
Risk Management
Networking
Security
Enterprise Software
Enterprise Architecture
Technology Evaluation
Sales Management
Business Continuity
Vmware
Management
Team Building
Organizational Development
Active Directory
Windows Server
Operations Management

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