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Modified: Saturday, November 30, 2002

ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY LEADER/CHIEF ARCHITECT
Chief Enterprise Architect with strong focus on Enterprise Technology Governance and IT Strategy; the ability to budget, design, and implement short, mid, and long-term technology strategy; Six-Sigma experienced 

Exceptional relationship and team building skills; adept at building consensus between technology and business; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong ability to communicate very technical issues to non-technical personnel

Robust web-based applications development experience (10-years of integrating Internet technologies in traditional IT environments); solid WAP and Wireless development background with a focus on GPS and handheld applications

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
20-years of Information Technology Management and software development in diverse industries ranging from Consumer and Financial Services, Insurance, Manufacturing, Media, and Transportation

  • Three years focusing on IT Strategy and Enterprise Architecture; overseeing up to $150MM in technology long-term investment strategy
  • Ten years directing and developing software/firmware solutions; awarded 2 patents
  • Seven years of managing technology consultants within several high-technology disciplines driving up to $13MM in additional revenue

Enterprise-level technology leader with a strong focus on maximizing value for the business and successfully controlling technology to meet business objectives

‘Take-charge’ customer-focused leader whose drive, diplomacy, perseverance, and front-line presence secures success for strategic initiatives

Pragmatist who delivers creative and cost-effective solutions to complex problems quickly and effectively

EXPERIENCE
USFreightways– Chicago, IL  
Chief Architect, Director of Technology/Enterprise Architecture

ServiceMaster– Downers Grove, IL       
Sr. Director of Technology, Architecture, and Strategy

BroadVision – Chicago, IL 
Practice Director, Worldwide Professional Services Organization

GE Financial Assurance – Partnership Marketing Group - Schaumburg, IL  
Asst. Vice-President – Advanced Technology Group

Wink Communications Group, Inc. - Chicago, Illinois  
Director of Technology

Logical Solutions, Inc. - St. Paul, Minnesota       
U.S. Government - Federal Aviation Administration / USAF – Various Locations   

AUTHORED / PUBLISHED
The Enterprise Architecture Framework, a Complete Guide to Mapping Technology Strategy to Business Objectives (Est., 12/2002)

TARGET OPPORTUNITY
A senior technology leadership challenge directing the development and deployment of technology that drives the goals of the business. Help business leaders understand and apply technology to optimize maximum shareholder value.