Don Warden

Current

Account Group Executive at Avanade, Inc.
Account Director at Avanade Inc.
Director - Systems Engineer at Avanade Inc.

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Past

Director, Networks and Systems at Central Parking System
Principle/Owner at Don Warden Consulting (Sole Proprietorship)
Senior Systems Engineer at Cottonwood

Guided Missile Launching System Technician at US Navy
Automated Information Systems Security Officer at US Navy/ Naval Magazine Lualualei

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Education

Colorado Technical University
University of Tennessee
Hawaii Pacific Univeristy

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Recommended

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

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Don Warden’s Summary

About me: Seasoned account management professional with a proven track record for successful multi-million dollar sales goal attainment and client satisfaction within Global 1000 companies. Deep experience tying technology and business strategy together with experience working domestically and internationally. Extensive experience consulting companies in operations management during transformations and mergers and acquisitions.

I have presented business and technical solutions to audiences in Asia, America, and Europe.

I am an open linker so feel free to send me an invitation. I accept all invites. don.warden@avanade.com.

About Avanade: Avanade is a global IT consultancy dedicated to using the Microsoft platform to help enterprises achieve profitable growth. Through proven solutions that extend Microsoft technologies, Avanade helps enterprises increase revenue, reduce costs and reinvest in innovation to gain competitive advantage. Avanade consultants deliver value according to each customer's requirements, timeline and budget by combining insight, innovation and the talent of our global workforce. Founded in 2000 by Accenture and Microsoft Corp., Avanade has more than 9,000 professionals serving customers in 22 countries worldwide. Additional information can be found at www.avanade.com or call Don at +1.6152435510.

Don Warden’s Specialties:

Retail, energy, program management, technology consulting, mergers and acquisition, and operations management.

Don Warden’s Experience

Account Group Executive

Avanade, Inc.

(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

October 2006 — Present (3 years 2 months)

Responsible for management of our business in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Account Director

Avanade Inc.

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

June 2005 — Present (4 years 6 months)

Responsible for driving overall customer satisfaction, sales, revenue and delivery for a key retail customer. Managed 50+ consultants on a multi-company team. Successfully achieved multi-million dollar sales goals. Acted as the single point of contact for the customer as it relates to sales, customer and executive relations, and project performance.
Director - Systems Engineer

Avanade Inc.

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

September 2000 — Present (9 years 3 months)

Responsible for architecting solutions and leading implementations at Global 500 companies. Areas of expertise include enterprise collaboration, operations management, and infrastructure transformations. Performed work for:
-Major World Banks
-Super Major Energy Companies
-Global Retailers
-Global Consulting companies
-Global Healthcare companies
and many others.

Hold following certifications:
-PMP
-MCSE
-Microsoft Certified Master - Exchange 2003
-Exchange Ranger
-ITIL
Director, Networks and Systems

Central Parking System

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CPC; Consumer Services industry)

May 1998 — September 2000 (2 years 5 months)

I was responsible for the overall strategy, vision, and operations of the company’s global network, datacenter, and desktop systems. Highlights at Central Parking include:
-Initiation and leading the conversion of the company’s 4,000 seat MS Mail systems to Microsoft Exchange 5.5 Server.
-Responsible for managing relationships with multiple vendors.
-Project manager for the server and desktop platform conversion and Y2K remediation.
-Managed the migration of file and print services located on NetWare 4.x servers to Windows NT 4 servers.
-Led the implementation of MS SQL based AP/GL and payroll systems utilizing data migrated from legacy UNIX based platforms.
-Managed integration of IT assets for two very large acquisitions.
-Managed a staff of over 20 professionals at datacenters located throughout the US and Europe.
Principle/Owner
Don Warden Consulting (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

January 1993 — September 2000 (7 years 9 months)

I provided consulting services to more than 50 small to medium enterprise customers throughout the U.S.
Senior Systems Engineer

Cottonwood

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)

June 1996 — September 1998 (2 years 4 months)

I was engaged with over 40 accounts. I provided expert prescriptive guidance to assist clients in overcoming many business challenges. I was responsible for the architectural review and approval for the firms’ infrastructure projects. While at Cottonwood, I participated in the implementation or migration of over 36,000 seats to Microsoft Exchange 5.0 and 5.5 Server.
Guided Missile Launching System Technician

US Navy

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Defense & Space industry)

March 1987 — January 1995 (7 years 11 months)

USS Belknap (CG-26) - GMLS Mk 10
USS Worden - (CG-18) - GMLS Mk 10 SSCS
US Naval Magazine Lualualei - Cruise Missile Project (CMP)

Top Secret Security Clearance
COSMIC Top Secret Security Clearance (NATO Top Secret Security Clearance)
Personnel Reliability Program (PRP)

Recipient of Navy/Marine Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (2), Combat Action Ribbon, Navy 'E' Ribbon, Navy Good Conduct Medal, Fleet Marine Force Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal (2), US Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3), Navy/Marine Overseas Service Ribbon, USCG Special Operations Service Ribbon, Saudi Arabia/Kuwait Liberation Medal with Palm, Kuwait Liberation of Kuwait Medal, Navy Rifle Marksman Ribbon, Navy Pistol Marksman Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Navy Surface Warfare Specialist Badge
Automated Information Systems Security Officer

US Navy/ Naval Magazine Lualualei

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Defense & Space industry)

February 1992 — January 1994 (2 years )

Responsible for the security and auditing for all classified and non-classified information systems assets. Assisted with the design and implementation of one of the first large scale fibre-optic data networks. Awarded Navy/Marine Corp Commendation Medal for work completed during design and implementation of first real-time ordnance asset tracking system, World-Wide-Ports.

Don Warden’s Education

Colorado Technical University

BSBA , Management , 2006 — 2007
University of Tennessee

Electrical and Computer Engineering January 1994 — May 1996

Activities and Societies:

IEEE
Hawaii Pacific Univeristy

Mathematics, Computer Science January 1992 — January 1994