Michael D. Durante
IT Executive Management
- Role
- Director IT Infrastructure Services at B. Braun Medical Inc. (US)
- Location
- Bethlehem, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael D. Durante
A Strategic IT Management Professional with progressive hands on experience and success in leading people, programs, teams and digital transformation initiatives; successfully orchestrating complex installations/systems & projects; and Management of technology operation departments, programs and process development. An established track record in designing, developing and planning infrastructure initiatives, and strategic change to support the business strategy. Proficient in creating and managing vendor relationships & SLA\'s\\KPI’s for assets, services, and support. An established track record of completing projects on time and under budget.AREAS OF EXPERTISETactical / Strategic Planning • Enterprise IT Ops Mgmt. • Project Planning / Mgmt. • SOX & ITAR Systems Architecture/Engineering/Testing • Systems / Architectural Development • Service Mgmt./ Delivery - Network / Communications Technology • Process Analysis/Engineering • Budget Planning / Forecasting & Admin Resource Management • Production Deployment • Quality Assurance • Vendor Mgmt. Relationships • Disaster Recovery Planning / Implementation • Business Continuity • Change Mgmt. & Control • Cloud \\VOIP Telephony and Network Connectivity AWS \\ Azure \\ OracleSELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Recently architected and implemented core Infrastructure systems for New Global HQ of LifeScan Global Inc. To Include- Core Global Network (cloud based - direct internet & BB access)- Cisco & Meraki based- Enterprise Cloud based (VOIP) telephony system (to include meeting & fax functions)o (RingCentral)- Onboarded Managed services for Network Maintenance, monitoring & support- Onboarded Managed services for Internet providers (Verizon & ATT)- Implemented enterprise secure follow-me printing,(PaaS) and support services- Implemented Advanced AV Conference room systems & room schedulers (Crestron)o To include digital signage system- Implemented physical building security system (POE card readers and cameras)- Managed install of VPN’s to AWS and Oracle for SaaS Based services• Developed RFP to industry vendors and negotiated global contact for the implementation of multi-function device services,(established global template) to include individual site analysis & SLA’s resulting in a total cost of ownership reduction.• Led the tactical project for client-server consolidation, disaster recovery plan, implementation, and testing, while incorporating on-going requirements into the change review process to ensure continual compliance and mitigate risk.
Experience
Director IT Infrastructure Services
Aug 2024 — Present · Bethlehem, PA, US
Direct Technology Specialists to design and implement solutions that support the strategic digital corporate goals.• Lead the design, development and implementation of technology.• Establish a technical vision for complex, enterprise projects.• Sponsor and drive projects, identify risks, and align priorities.• Key point of contact for internal customers as it relates to technical solutions.• Identify technical risks and platform limitations based on user requirements.• Lead the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and management of solutions.• Present technical concepts across multiple levels of an organization.• Manage System Analysts, Network Administrators, and the helpdesk deskside support group with technical support issues.• Technology vendor selection and analysis lead.• Monitor activities of and coordinates activities with service providers, partners and vendors for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting.• Adheres to system validation plans as required to meet corporate business needs and support the company’s GxP validation requirements.
Education
Montgomery County Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
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