Matt W.

About Matt W.

Experienced Director of Information Technology with a demonstrated history of managing projects to position the organization for success. My background includes managing complex projects, ensuring robust network security, and optimizing virtualization processes. Skilled in Technical Support, Network Security, and Virtualization. Certified in ITIL Foundations, with expertise in Windows Server Management, Microsoft Azure and O365 management, and Enterprise Resource Applications (ERP). I have previous experience leading a Computer Aided Design team to support environmental consulting projects. Additionally, I am a MS Office Application Specialist with proficiency in Exchange Server Operations, Citrix Server Maintenance, and VMware. I also have experience with mergers and acquisitions tasks and projects, fostering a collaborative and productive working team. My change management skills have been instrumental in driving successful IT transformations and ensuring seamless transitions. I excel in working with vendors and third-party managed service providers, while also contributing to the development and optimization of internal IT teams. My strengths in risk management, communication skills, and strategic thinking have been key to my success in leading IT initiatives and supporting organizational growth.Specialties: • Strategic Planning• Project Management• Risk and Policy Management• Technical Expertise• Cybersecurity Oversight

Experience

1. Director of Information Technology

   Pm Environmental

   Oct 2001 — Present

   Scaled technology and policies during company growth from 26 to 150 people• Managed all IT vendor relationships, negotiated related contracts and managed annual IT business plan to support business initiatives• Planned and managed physical-to-virtual server migration to reduce operating expenses• Overhauled and managed CAD department: Streamlined department operations, retrained staff, developed standards and procedures that met requirements for both city and state environmental CAD schematics (including symbols, forms, and title-blocks) • Led the evaluation and selection of a new Project management system for the firm (Deltek Vision)• Developed company Intranet site using Sharepoint to centralize company news and information for offices throughout the US• Oversaw technical development of company website (Drupal) and secure client information portal• Responsible for selection, purchase, set up and maintenance for hardware and software for computers and peripherals• Created computer security policy and disaster recovery procedures• Successfully deployed VoIP system throughout entire organization to reduce expenses in communication maintenance costs annually• Managed IT infrastructure including Network LAN, WAN, Data Network, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery facilities, ERP applications, telecommunications, various third-party applications including CRM, Internal reporting, database management and IT help desk• Developed IT standards and policies designed to streamline desktop and software support.• Created a file management plan with onsite and offsite backup procedures• Developed IT training program and material for all new hires• Implemented multifunction print solutions to eliminate desktop inkjet devices to reduce cost per page• Provided operations management, including security, backup/recovery/disaster planning, off-hours staff coverage• Provided strategic technology direction and spearheaded advanced technology initiatives

Education

• Eastern Michigan University

  BS, Computer Aided Design / Computer Science

  1993 — 1997

• Williamston High School

  General Studies

  1990 — 1993

Skills

• Project Management
• Network Administration
• Autodesk
• Contract Management
• Microsoft Office
• Troubleshooting
• Databases
• Gis
• Citrix
• Kaspersky Antivirus
• Technical Support
• Sonicwall
• Mentoring
• IT Strategy
• Account Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Server Administration
• Leadership
• Information Technology
• Vendor Management
• IT Operations
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• Team Leadership
• Volleyball
• IT Management
• Microsoft Exchange
• Security Training
• Servers
• Help Desk Support
• Customer Service
• Office 365
• Visio
• Integration
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Job Coaching
• Sharepoint