Christian Bryndum
Bachelor of Computing in Information Systems from Deakin University (2004), Data Communications Manager in 2008, and Director of IT, Operations, Technology, and Systems since July 2008 at Synarc.
| Headline: | Innocent Bystander |
| Industries: | Biotech, Computing, Financial, Health, Information Technology, Internet, Nanotech, Travel |
| Skills: | Business, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Languages, Management, Software Engineering, SQL, System Administration, Web Development, Windows |
| Visas: | USA and EU |
| Interested in: | Helping friends, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities |
| Schools: | Deakin University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Synarc |
| Position: | Director of IT, Operations, Technology, and Systems |
| Time period: | July 2008 - Present |
| Description: | Developed a global IT operations strategy to map company objectives for improving operational efficiencies and employee productivity.
Identified opportunities in cross-functional business processes and utilized the computer applications to automate tasks and improve efficiency. Reduced 2008 OpEX and CapEX by 50%. Consolidated 15 file, blackberry, and printer servers by optimizing a new VMWare infrastructure. Managed $2,000,000 global IT CapEX and OpEX budget covering 4 global offices with 200 users. Directed a global team of 10 IT employees responsible for duties ranging from desktop support to server management. Delivered technology solutions to meet company strategic goals for enhancing operational effectiveness and productivity. Developed, communicated and measured top business technology initiatives such as WAN optimization, ITIL implementation, and email archiving. Produced process framework and methodology for process improvement work. Manage IT risks and business impact through change management, event management, and ITIL Framework. Communicated IT business impact and performance to senior and executive management. |
| Employer: | Synarc |
| Position: | Data Communications Manager |
| Time period: | March 2008 - July 2008 |
| Description: | Directed the planning for remote hardware and communications facilities to develop and implement methodologies for analysis, installation and support of distributed processing client/server systems.
Oversaw the analysis, acquisition and installation of hardware, software and facilities. Managed the training and efforts of a staff engaged in systems and network planning, analysis and monitoring activities. Provided guidance and technical assistance to network administrators in managing and securing the systems and networks under their areas of responsibility. Researched and evaluated new technology relative to network design, operations, management and network security. Made recommendations and implemented changes to work methods and procedures to make them more effective or to strengthen security measures. |
| Employer: | Synarc |
| Position: | Network Engineer II/III |
| Time period: | March 2006 - March 2008 |
| Description: | Managed the integration of IT infrastructure for the company’s acquisition of 10 new international offices in 36 hours.
Reduced data/telephone costs by $300,000 over 3 years by implementing MPLS Implemented proactive monitoring with 3rd party vendor of business critical systems to improve availability by receiving instant alerts in case of system failures. Designed and implemented low cost/high availability global data entry systems by leveraging Citrix remote desktop solutions. |
| Employer: | Synarc |
| Position: | MS Exchange Manager |
| Time period: | August 2004 - March 2006 |
| Description: | Designed and implemented global MS Exchange 2003 architecture from previous Exchange 5.5
Managed 10 firewalls and WAN lines for all global offices. Designed and implemented IT SOPs in according to Good Clinical Practices industry standard. |
| Employer: | EDB Gruppen AS |
| Position: | IT Security Consultant |
| Time period: | September 1999 - May 2003 |
| Description: | Identified, recorded, and tracked security risks within customer IT infrastructures to provide customer business security risk analysis.
Conducted The Royal Danish Navy’s IT security course training sessions for 30 people. Visited potential customers and consulted with them regarding antivirus, intrusion detection, firewall and infrastructure improvements. Designed and implemented antivirus, intrusion detection and firewall systems. |
EDUCATION
| University: | Deakin University |
| Time period: | 2004 |
| Degree: | Bachelor of Computing, Information Systems |
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