Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Seasoned IT leader with 25+ years in IT strategy, BI, and enterprise architecture. Proven experience in optimizing technology infrastructure, leading data initiatives, and implementing secure, scalable solutions. Skilled in mentoring teams, streamlining operations, and leveraging data-driven decision-making to align technology with business goals. Let’s connect to talk data, IT leadership, or Alaskan adventures! ❄️🏔️
Manager of the IT Operations team dedicated to supporting the Alaska Marine Highway System’s Vessel and Terminal IT infrastructure. We provide first- and second-tier support for onboard and shore-side hardware, networks, and user systems, ensuring reliable technology for safe and efficient ferry operations. Our team is also integral in planning and implementing IT security and technology improvements across the fleet, consisting of nine vessels connecting coastal communities across Alaska.
Managed solution delivery for multiple concurrent Data Migration, Warehousing, and Reporting/Analytics projects Directed cybersecurity upgrades to CIS Level 1 (self-certified). Strategically architected environment for multi-project pipelines incorporating security, team structuring and QA improvements, reducing environment setup times 75% per project. Led talent acquisition and mentoring initiatives to strengthen team capabilities, removing single points of failure (SPOF's). Implemented PM tools, time tracking, and CRM optimizations for streamlined operations. Implemented Error Management system to manage progressive Data Quality improvements to well over 99% per data migration project
Taking a Halftime break to focus on family and personal interests.
Manager of the Data Migrations team responsible for migrating key OSS and BSS data from 13 legacy systems and integrating into to a single Customer Care, Billing and Provisioning system (CHR solutions Omnia) and Field Management. Spearheaded Master Data Management (MDM), Data Quality (DQ), Data Warehouse, Data Quality, and Analytics efforts.
Implemented Avolution ABACUS Enterprise Architecture system, processes and procedures for EA Management Performed Capability Analysis for over 50 enterprise systems and servers, and 100 Data Integration mappings
Led a team of programmers and analysts overseeing application support, development, and system optimization for critical business operations. Focused on enhancing system performance, improving data integrity, and streamlining workflows.