I have a passion for applying appropriate technology to provide profitable innovations and to solve business problems enhancing the bottom line. Emphasis on providing direction and technical leadership. Experienced partnering and working with senior management in various business segments; I hold an MBA and can be hands-on in most technical areas as needed.
Technically skilled with another advanced degree, a Masters in Computer and Information Science. Results oriented and I understand the role of IT in supporting the organization's goals and bottom line requirements.
Scientifically oriented with a BS in Physics and skilled in deductive reasoning and root cause analysis. I bring a scientific approach to problem solving.
Triple Analytics is a healthcare analytics company focused on using sophisticated data analytics to address evidence-based prior authorization, clinical decision support systems and clinical data study data analytics.
PSC Metals is a regional scrap dealer with facilities in AL, AR, GA, IL, KY, IN, MO, OH, PA, TN; an Icahn Enterprises LP (IELP) company.
Managed the following functions:
The firm's focus:
At the time Earthlink was the second largest Internet service provider (behind AOL)
Officemax was the third largest office supply retail chain in the country.
This division of BF Goodrich was the largest manufacturer of aircraft landing gear
The company was a US and local government contractor for environmental mitigation.
Sverdrup had a contract to support the IT, engineering and research functions at Lewis Research Center. Other titles I had during my tenure were Supervisor, Distributed Information Systems; Supervisor, Microcomputer Applications; Supervisor, Systems and Networking
Brush Wellman was an international producer of engineered materials, mostly beryllium alloys mainly beryllium/copper, used in a variety of electronics applications
This division was a chart recorder manufacturer. I was in charge of EDP including the ERP and accounting systems.
White Motors was the manufacturer of over-the-road and construction trucks. Aside from HQ there were manufacturing facilities in Cleveland with assemble operations in Philadelphia, Utah and Virginia.
I was in charge of the system support of the ERP system.
Clevite was a major manufacturer of engine bearings and bushings for small engines, automobile, truck, rail and marine engines.
I started as a research/test engineer became a Senior Technical Programmer, Manager of Computer Operations.
Training, Certifications and Memberships
Current Studies
Data Science Specialization, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, MOOC, Signature Tack Verified Certification, anticipated completion June, 2015
To date, all classes have been completed with distinction. This is a course of study that is part of a personal learning project to become intimately familiar with data analysis techniques and big data which may be of help in the study of business operational and financial metrics as well as in analyzing IT metrics.
To see more about the program, visit: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health on Coursera.
Samples of my work can be accessed here on: Github
Data Science Specialization classes completed, all verified certificates completed with distinction:
Earned Certificates:
These are some of the things I do well.
Expert
Expert with an advanced degree
Expert
Engineered metals, aerospace, truck manufacturing, basic metals
I'm available for hire or for consultation. I'm an experienced IT executive and can act as a temporary CTO/CIO while you search for the permanent perfect fit. I know I can make a positive difference for your organization. Drop me a line and let's discuss how.
See my bluefedora github account for several repositories containing work I'm doing in statistics and programming.
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