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B.A. from Carleton University. Worked with GE Capital Technology Services as a Configuration Systems Manager for 5 years, worked with Hewlett Packard as a Category Manager from 2006-2009.
Headline:
Entrepreneur
Skills:
Business, Engineering, Languages, Leadership, Management, Public Relations
Interested in:
Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup
Schools:
Carleton University
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
Oakville Army Cadet Corps
Position:
Volunteer instructor
Employer:
Hewlett Packard
Position:
Category Manager
Time period:
November 2006 - July 2009
Description:
Managed Client Virtualization Business in Canada, including Blade PCs & Workstations, Thin Clients and Mobile Thin Clients. Also managed relationships with key Software partners such as VMware & Citrix. Major deployments at large Bank trading floors and National Defence.Keynote Speaker on Business Process issues, IT deployment and Remote Client Solutions (i.e. Soft choice IT Manager Conference, 600+ managers at Ontario Science Centre) Led Canadian elements of Neoware Acquisition / integration HP made decision to downsize Client virtualization in July of 2009
Employer:
GE Capital Technology Services
Position:
Configuration Systems Manager
Time period:
January 1991 - December 1995
Description:
Led GE Capital Technology Solutions Configuration Centre (1994), brought into operations team to define process and assist the merger/integration of GE Hamilton and Crowntek teams, Developed operations engine, including 320 custom configuration benches, servicing $630M in revenue per annum and managed fifteen System Engineers and four operations staff.
Employer:
Vertech Corporation
Position:
Technical Services Manager
Time period:
January 1989 - December 1991
Description:
Networked environment. Managed Technical Services for Canadian Tire, Hydro Quebec, Ontario Hydro
Employer:
Hewlett Packard
Position:
Network and Server Consultant
Time period:
January 2005
Description:
Solution Architect supporting Canadian Sales Force on Network and Server design. Recognized authority on network infrastructure and IT Service Management. Provided technical depth, deal support, customer consultation and channel liaison in support of HP Sales force. Led Technical Consultant taskforce to roll out training & tools in support of manageability product launch, IT Service Management and Applications as a Service
Employer:
Hewlett Packard
Position:
Category Manager, Image and Print Group
Time period:
May 2004
Description:
Managed Commercial Monochrome, HP’s flagship printer line. Year over year profitable growth, fueling other emerging HP Print businesses
Employer:
Hewlett Packard
Position:
Operations Development Manager
Time period:
May 2002
Description:
Returned to Canada in 2002 to lead integration of Compaq and HP order management and supporting processes across HP businesses. Identified and prioritized key projects, securing support, staff, and funding as required, working closely with US resources. Managed ongoing development of new supply chain models for retail and commercial Also managed INDIGO (Commercial Printing Press) Acquisition.
Employer:
Hewlett Packard
Position:
Worldwide Product Manager
Time period:
May 2001
Description:
Led Consumer PC product development teams - Led Worldwide Display and entertainment PC Marketing /Engineering for Consumer PC group
Employer:
Hewlett Packard
Position:
Marketing Program Manager
Time period:
July 2000
Description:
Key contributor in shaping disruptive e-Services ecosystem, “Channels On Tap” (2000) in a brisk startup environment. Developed Virtual Classroom and online registration infrastructure as an e-Service for 20 Application Service Providers and 150 Agent firms, scalable to 1000’s
Employer:
Hewlett Packard
Position:
Technical Training Manager
Time period:
November 1997
Description:
Developed and executed technical training strategy for NetServer and later all PC product lines across N.A. audiences. Led cross-functional/cross-divisional team to re-engineer field Technical Consultant training w/ continuous improvement metrics. Identified need for change/defined distance-based reseller training strategy resulting in a savings of headcount and $1.5 M. Pioneered use of video/streaming media with modest budget and rapid development schedule.
Employer:
GE Capital Technology Services
Position:
Senior Systems Engineer
Time period:
December 1993
Description:
Led Crowntek National Research Lab (1993), managing operations, customer briefings, alliance analysis, and technical direction to both sales staff and executive.
Early integration of ITSM concepts into Consultative Sales process (Pink Elephant Training)
Managed three System Engineers and $350K budget plus $750K in vendor loan equipment. Billed $1.2 M in Consulting
Employer:
GE Capital Technology Services
Position:
Advisory Systems Engineer
Time period:
December 1991
Description:
Recruited into Crowntek (1991) Operations experience in large Production, deployment of large mission critical systems
Consulted with various Boards of Education across Canada, developing business cases and ultimately implementation plans, such as Oakville Trafalgar High School (1995), where HP solutions displaced Apple and IBM on technical and design merit.
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