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Name Christopher
Phone 312-296-0906
Email Click here to email me!
Salary Negotiable
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions Dir IT Infrastructure/Ops
Uline Shipping Supplies
Pleasant Prairie, WI
(B2B, Catalog )

Dir IT Infrastructure/Ops
CCC Information Services
Chicago, IL
(Insurance SaaS)

Sr. Mgr Infrastructure/Op
Discover Financial
Riverwoods, IL
(Financial)

Key Accomplishments Created data center world class operation. Engineered and upgraded servers, VMWare (Vsphere 6.0), storage (EMC), desktops, network (Cisco, F5, Checkpoint, Citrix), telephony (Avaya).

Program managed many projects - building construction, data room buildouts, network upgrades, VMWare upgrades, telephony upgrades. Managed professional staff performing that work. Performed performance reviews, hired and fired.

Managed the creation of processes and procedures for te data center, for change management, for incident handling and control, for release management. Performed audits of mentioned processes ensuring compliance.

Managed disaster recovery exercises. Managed and prepared documentation surrounding DR exercises. Also, focused on Business Continuity ensuring the business would sustain business interrupting events. Tested regularly.
Education / Skills MBA, Depaul University BS, Mathematics and Computer Science Telecommunications, DePaul University
PMP, ITILv3 Foundations, DCCA, A+, Net+, Security+ - current CCNA, MCSE - expired
Knowledge of PC, mid-range, mainframe, networks, telephony, WAN/LAN/wireless, program management.


Name Robert
Phone 630-719-1039
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $101K - $125K
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? No
Recent Positions Software Delivery Advisor
Aetna
Downers Grove IL
(Insurance)

Software Consultant
Volt Information Services
Naperville IL
(Software Consulting)

Member of Technical Staff
Lucent Technologies
Lisle IL
(Cellular network mgmt)

Key Accomplishments Converted over 35 C Tuxedo services into Java-based web services as a Java neophyte. Increased efficiency of claims-processing data engine by 67% with programming algorithm changes. Responded to over 95% of hundreds of user requests within 3 days.

Developed over 200 customized database-affecting C software tools for wireless service providers. Increased efficiency of high-profile subscriber database software tools by over 25%. Learned C# to co-develop wireless field engineer application.

Independently developed C software tools to streamline wireless cell rehome deployment data-gathering by 20%.

Supported and developed services and back-engine components for accounts-receivable application generating revenue of over $50M/month
Education / Skills M. S. in Computer Science (IIT, Chicago IL), 1990. B. A. in Mathematics (North Central College, Naperville IL), 1981
Technical skills include C, Pro*C, UNIX, Korn shell, Java, C#, Eclipse, Websphere, SoapUI, Remedy, ServiceNow



Name James
Phone 919-401-2762
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $175K +
State North Carolina
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions VP Sr. Research Analyst
Oak Value Capital Management
Durham, NC
(Invesment Management)

Sr VP & Portfolio Manager
Sterling Capital Management
Charlotte, NC
(Investment Management)

VP Sr Equity Analyst
Legg Mason Fund Advisor
Baltimore, MD
(Investment Management)

Key Accomplishments Stock recommendations at Oak Value outperformed S&P 500 by percentage points annualized.

Stock recommendations at Legg Mason outperformed S&P 500 by 10 perceange points annualized.

Lessons learned from working directly with a top value money manager, William Miller of Legg Mason, for 4 years.

Cadbury Schweppes buy recommendation earned Oak Value public recogniton by Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett.
Education / Skills Harvard University - MBA
University of Cologne, Germany - one year exchange program
Washington & Lee University - BA Math, BS Business


Name William
Phone 773-255-4774
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $126K - $150K
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions Vice President/Manager
Byline Bank
Chicago, IL
(Banking)

Director Managed Services
Arthur J Gallagher & Co
Itasca, IL
(Insurance/Risk Brokerage)

Applications Manager
Sidley Austin LLP
Chicago, IL
(Global Law Firm)

Key Accomplishments Established detailed procedures for all company divisions to deliver data required for OFAC sanction screening utilizing SharePoint minimizing the risk of the company failing audits and risk of government sanctions

Coordinated the consolidation of the firm wide document management system from 17 worldwide locations to a single global data center with disaster recovery capability.

Lead the data synchronization project team to synchronize organizational hierarchy structures between the JDE and Oracle HR systems, including impact analysis, remediation of downstream applications, and communications with impacted departments.

Developed and nurtured partnerships with key business leaders improving communication and trust resulting in IT involvement in early project planning and improved project execution.
Education / Skills Creighton University B.S. Business Administration
ITIL Foundations
Application Maintenance/Support, Vendor Management, Change/Issue/Problem Management


Name Rex
Phone 847-651-8053
Email Click here to email me!
Salary $101K - $125K
State Illinois
Willing to Relocation? Yes
Recent Positions Asset Manager
INDECK ENERGY SERVICES, INC
Buffalo Grove, IL
(Electricity & Wood Pellet)

Manager of Business Devel
INDECK ENERGY SERVICES, INC
Buffalo Grove, IL
(Electricity & Wood Pellet)

Manager Earnings Enhance
Edison Mission Marketing
Chicago, IL
(Electricity)

Key Accomplishments Analyzed faulty repair work, and subsequently negotiated and reduced outstanding invoice to contractor by $1.7 million (60%).

Negotiated with the NERC Standards auditor dropping two potential violations at five plants, saving $100,000 in penalties, and proving compliance.

Initiated the development and identified potential wind developer partner for $200 million project, selling 50% for $500,000.

Increased revenue $50 million annually by assisting unit operators to make operating decisions based upon projected contract.
Education / Skills IIT CHICAGO KENT COLLEGE OF LAW Juris Doctor with Honors 1983 ILLINOIS INSTITUE OF TECHNOLOGY BSME
Business analysis
Contract Interpretation and Administration
Technical Research

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