Director IT at Cameron International, Valves & Measurement Group
Houston, Texas Area
- Current
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- Board of Directors at Shield Bearer Counseling Centers
- Director IT at Cameron International, Valves & Measurement Group
- Past
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- Consultant & Volunteer at Independent
- Director, IT & CIO at Dresser-Rand
- Director, Management Information Services / Director MIS & Internal Audit at Lone Star Steel
- Director, Materials Planning & Control at Lone Star Steel
- Vice President, Operations - Precision Tubular Manufacturing Division at Lone Star Steel
- Director, Financial Planning & Forecasting at Lone Star Steel
- Assistant Controller at Lone Star Steel
- Manager, Capital Expenditures at Northwest Industries
- Project Engineer at Roy F. Weston, Inc.
- Education
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- Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
- Northwestern University
- University of Dayton
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Michael Schaffner’s Summary
Senior IT executive with Engineering/MBA credentials that provide a unique perspective on bridging advanced technologies to business practices to create cost-efficient and process-driven systems and operations. Balanced and strong qualifications in IT, operations, general management, and finance resulting in a business-based approach to IT and alignment with the business strategies and objectives. Integral member of the executive team with specific accountability for IT leadership, governance, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance; project and program prioritization; and post-project review.
Michael Schaffner’s Specialties:
Specialize in a business approach to running IT by aligning it company strategic objectives and structuring IT to support the business effectively and efficiently.
Michael Schaffner’s Experience
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Board of Directors
Shield Bearer Counseling Centers
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 2008 — Present (3 months)
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Director IT
Cameron International, Valves & Measurement Group
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; CAM; Oil & Energy industry)
April 2007 — Present (1 year 5 months)
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Consultant & Volunteer
Independent
(Information Technology and Services industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year)
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Director, IT & CIO
Dresser-Rand
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; DRC; Oil & Energy industry)
April 1999 — December 2005 (6 years 9 months)
Chief Information Officer (CIO) with world-wide responsibility for all IT activities covering operations throughout the US, Europe, South America and Asia.
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Director, Management Information Services / Director MIS & Internal Audit
Lone Star Steel
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LSS; Oil & Energy industry)
1991 — 1999 (8 years)
Top IT person responsible for budgeting, staffing, strategic direction, equipment acquisition, disaster recovery, telecommunications and all IT operations. Also ran the Internal Audit organization.
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Director, Materials Planning & Control
Lone Star Steel
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LSS; Oil & Energy industry)
1989 — 1991 (2 years)
Responsible for scheduling, manufacturing and process changes to manage materials and inventory growth while improving responsiveness to customer requirements.
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Vice President, Operations - Precision Tubular Manufacturing Division
Lone Star Steel
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LSS; Oil & Energy industry)
1989 — 1989 (less than a year)
Directed production, engineering and maintenance operations for two operating lines at the largest operating division ($200 million in annual revenues)
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Director, Financial Planning & Forecasting
Lone Star Steel
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LSS; Oil & Energy industry)
1988 — 1988 (less than a year)
Directed special financial analyses and the preparation of long-range financial forecasts complete with full financial statements.
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Assistant Controller
Lone Star Steel
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; LSS; Oil & Energy industry)
1986 — 1988 (2 years)
Responsible for all accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting and for preparing the annual capital and operating budgets.
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Manager, Capital Expenditures
Northwest Industries
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Machinery industry)
1979 — 1982 (3 years)
I was responsible for conducting financial reviews of operating company capital expenditures. These reviews included an independent analysis and recommendation of operating company project submissions.
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Project Engineer
Roy F. Weston, Inc.
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Environmental Services industry)
1973 — 1978 (5 years)
At Weston I was responsible for the profitability of the projects I managed. Additionally, I transferred to Cleveland, Ohio to assist in the start-up of an environmental practice for a newly acquired firm.
Michael Schaffner’s Education
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Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA, Finance, 1978 — 1980
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Northwestern University
MS, Environmental Engineering, 1971 — 1973
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University of Dayton
BCe, Civil Engineering, 1967 — 1971
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Michael Schaffner’s Groups:
SIM - Society for Information Management
Houston Strategic Forum
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Kellogg School of Management
Michael Schaffner’s Honors:
Professional Engineer License - Ohio & Wisconsin
Michael Schaffner’s Contact Settings
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