B. Lee Jones

Lee is a widely published and quoted authority on Enterprise Application architecture/integration, computer and network security, international information technology (IT) management, ISO17799, ISO900, ISO9001, ISOTL900 and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and wireless telecommunications.

Employer:	Integrated Virtual Systems, Fremont, CA
Position:	Independent technology consultant
Time period:	May 2007 - Present
Description:	specializing in complex systems integration, systems and network security and disaster recovery planning

Employer:	Stratex Networks
Position:	VICE-PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Time period:	May 1997 - May 2007
Description:	Restored credibility of computer operations and support, LAN and WAN, telephone systems and telecommunications for corporate computer centers in U.S and international sites. IT operations supported fifty-six remote offices, ten major computer centers on five continents across twenty-two time zones with over 3,100 users at 99.999% uptime with a 98% customer excellence rating. Did not have a single project go over schedule by more than one quarter (at the user’s request) or over initial budget estimates by more than 6-1/2%. IT budgets averaged 1.56% of revenue vs. an industry average of 3.8%...with a 0% IT employee turnover rate. Successfully completed all corporate all M&A integration and strategic projects. Identified and implemented key controls for user access management, SDLC and entity level controls governed by ISO, CoBit and Sarbanes-Oxley regulation.

Employer:	Integrated Virtual Systems
Position:	Independent technology consultant
Time period:	December 1994 - May 1997
Description:	specializing in complex systems integration, systems and network security and disaster recovery planning

Employer:	Read-Rite Corp.
Position:	MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS OPERATIONS
Time period:	October 1992 - December 1994
Description:	Consolidated computer operations, LAN and WAN, telephone systems and telecommunications for corporate computer centers in U.S., Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Japan. Developed and successfully implemented corporate international systems budget process. Authored corporate computer and network-related security policies and guidelines.

Employer:	Tandem Computers Inc., Cupertino, CA
Position:	MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
Time period:	January 1990 - October 1992
Description:	Consolidated operations, networking, facilities management and PC support for six major, previously independent computer centers with a staff of 50 and annual budget of $20 million. Provided leadership as the Tandem System Group Security Administrator and member of Tandem System Security Council. Provided significant individual and group contributions to Tandem corporate policies for operations, computer room design, computer security and disaster recovery. Author of the Tandem UNIX Security Policy and the Tandem Network Security Policy. Provided leadership for the Corporate Contingency Management Team in risk analysis, disaster avoidance, business continuation and disaster recovery.

Employer:	Sierra Semiconductor Corp., San Jose, CA
Position:	DIRECTOR, INFORMATION SYSTEMS and INTERIM DIRECTOR, DESIGN AUTOMATION
Time period:	May 1984 - December 1989
Description:	Pioneered use of mini-supercomputer and networked UNIX workstations for CAD design. Designed, implemented and administered all hardware, operating systems, network architecture, databases and application software for worldwide computer operations. Established world-class CAD/CAM/CAE design centers in the United States, Netherlands and Singapore.

Employer:	United Technologies Microelectronics Center (UTMC) Colorado Springs, CO
Position:	STRATEGIC MARKETING MANAGER
Time period:	January 1984 - May 1984
Description:	Established the UTMC strategic marketing function promoting use of microelectronics content at all United Technologies companies. This enabled United Technologies to leverage individual company technology and provide superior, leading edge products and services. Researched, prepared and presented the UTMC President's Statement of Business Plan and UTMC Five-Year Technology Forecast to UT Technical Council and Strategic Planning Council.

Employer:	ABEK Inc.
Position:	DIRECTOR, COMPUTER SERVICES
Time period:	March 1983 - December 1983
Description:	Designed and administered all corporate software development and computer center functions. Developed and implemented innovative software for variable-aperture, vector-scan E-Beam mask preparation.

Employer:	Inmos Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO
Position:	TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND COMPUTER OPERATIONS MANAGER
Time period:	February 1980 - March 1983
Description:	Converted major CAM and CAD applications from HP to VAX systems and data structure. Presented first U.S. technical presentation of OCCAM programming language. Established state-of-the-art CAD/CAM/CAE computer centers in United States, United Kingdom and Wales.

Employer:	Department of Public Utilities-City of Colorado Springs, CO
Position:	LEAD SYSTEMS ANALYST/DATABASE ARCHITECT
Time period:	August 1978 - January 1980
Description:	Designed and implemented a major interactive database and information system consolidating the common Electric, Gas, Water and Sewer utility department functions. As a result of the elimination of previous duplication in meter reading, customer service and billing functions, Colorado Springs has the lowest overall utility rate for a metropolitan area of its size in the U.S.

Employer:	Stephenson and Company Denver, CO
Position:	DATA PROCESSING MANAGER
Time period:	February 1977 - July 1978
Description:	Designed and implemented comprehensive Portfolio Analysis System providing timely and accurate information to corporate executives and Portfolio Managers enabling them to focus on managing customer accounts and more diversified investment strategies.

Employer:	City of Denver - Wastewater Control Division Denver, CO
Position:	LEAD SYSTEMS ANALYST
Time period:	May 1970 - January 1977
Description:	Pioneered use of microcomputers for workgroup processing within City offices. Instituted use of computers for hydraulic and hydrologic calculations in Division. Recipient of the Mayor’s Distinguished Service Award and two Unusual Ability Service Awards.

University:	Stanford University
Degree:	Advanced Systems Management

Articles:

Standish Group Executive Sponsor Series: http://blog.standishgroup.com/executive-sponsorship/ IT Management Conference NYC: http://www.manageit.me/speakers/B_Lee_Jones David M. Fisher's book "Optimize Now (or else!): How to Leverage Processes and Information to Achieve Enterprise Optimization (and Avoid Enterprise Extinction)” (ISBN 0-595-29837-0) CIO Talk Radio http://www.ciotalkradio.com/recentguests.html March 2007 on http://www.myglobalcareer.com/2007/03/08/social-media-in-... August 2007 on http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/rusty-weston/job-world/ca... UCLA Anderson School of Management BIT Conference http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/x8087.xml Stanford Graduate School of Business High Technology Conference http://techconference.stanford.edu/game.html CIO Magazine State of CIO 2004 - Feature Article http://www.cio.de/news/cio_worldnews/802456/ Interop 2004 - http://www.interop.com/lasvegas/2004/presentations/ Author of the Tandem UNIX and Network Security Policies, Tandem SDLC Handbook and Tandem Business Continuation Policy. Occam-process oriented language http://wotug.ukc.ac.uk/parallel/bibliographies/transputer...

Memberships:

American Electronics Association Rule 404 Committee Morgan Stanley CIO Council – Enterprise Application Chair High Technology Y2K Consortium Executive Committee CIO Insight Magazine – CIO Advisory Panel on SDLC Gartner Group IT Technology Panel Digital Equipment Corporation Computer Users Society National LUG Council Executive Committee User Society of ELXSI (USE) - Founder and Chairman Data Processing Management Association - Vice President Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Board of Directors-San Jose Repertory Theatre Board of Directors-Harmony Players (Community Theatre) Clean Technology Trade Alliance http://cleantechtradealliance.org/

Awards:

CIO 100 Award Winner 2002 – Enterprise Application Integration http://www.cio.com/archive/081502/honorees.html Outstanding Customer Award 2005 – Vitria Technology Inc. Stanford Professional Education/Information Week CIO Boot Camp 2000 (Tom Kosnik – “Take the Hill” Case Study Award)