Bill Norman

About Bill Norman

Strategic Information Technology executive with more than 20 years of experience in Program Management, Project Management, Server and Storage Infrastructure, Cisco Networks, Data Center Operations, and IT Security. My skills include strategic analysis and planning, program and project management, and extensive financial acumen. I have developed expertise in multiple program areas including budgets, security policies, hardware/software procurement, data center operations, and IT support services. Having successfully managed projects both as internal employee and as outside consultant, I have extensive experience in project management tools along with strong communication skills with executive-level stakeholders, business partners, and vendors. My recently completed Program Manager job was finished ahead of schedule and within 1% of budget. As a driven, collaborative, and goal-focused leader who delivers both hard-work and excellent value to an organization, I would be an outstanding contributor to the success of any company.Leadership Core Competencies: • Strategic IT Executive• Skilled Financial Manager• IT Security• Infrastructure procurement• Detailed Program & Project Management• Vendor Management• Data Center Migrations• Manufacturing Systems Strategist • Staff Development TrainerYou’re welcome to contact me at w•••••••@live.com.

Experience

1. Sr Program Manager

   UNFI

   Aug 2017 — Present · Eden Prairie, MN, US

   Data Center Consolidation program involving migration of 250+ applications, retirement of hardware assets, and merging of disparate technology platforms for Supervalu\'s acquisition of Unified Grocers based in Los Angeles, CA.$8M budget allocated for the shutdown of two data centers, migration of applications to hybrid cloud, AWS, and physical move of servers to SuperValu\'s Boise data center. Realized cost savings of $1.5M annually.

Education

• University of St. Thomas

  BA, Computer Science

• Hamline University

  MBA, Finance, General

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Security
• Budgets
• IT Operations
• Management
• Business Intelligence
• Servers
• Information Security
• Data Center
• Business Analysis
• Telecommunications
• Strategy
• Leadership
• IT Strategy
• Vendor Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Information Technology
• Solution Architecture
• Disaster Recovery
• Process Improvement
• Team Leadership
• Networking
• Infrastructure
• IT Service Management