
Greater Memphis Area

Greater Memphis Area
Proven information technology leader, with both management and service background. Passionate and energetic, has over 14 years hands-on success in the technology field. Experienced in network engineering, LAN/WAN administration, systems administration, data management and security, sales engineering, web analytics / usability, and business intelligence.
Specializes in aligning IT with the needs of business, and able to translate complex technical concepts to allow executive leadership to make well informed decisions. Has been responsible for managing all aspects of technology operations for a multi-national organization with entirely internal IT staff. Currently managing all customer facing systems for an e-commerce company. Particularly strong in ability to select, train, and retain self-motivated, customer-oriented employees. Successful in building high performance teams.
Extensive project management experience in creating successful, cost-effective solutions on time and on budget, including a tracking system eventually sold to a large package delivery company, and current employer’s internal virtualization effort.
I spent my days designing and managing the ever changing infrastructure of an e-commerce company, primarily using a combination of Microsoft, HP, and Cisco products. See my site at http://www.joking.net for more detail, including links to a Microsoft whitepaper and interview.