Ray Cone (CISSP, CISA)

Current

Technology Commercialization at IC2 Institute (Univ. of Texas) - Global Commercialization Group
Consultant at MDC Enterprises

Past

IT Consultant at PBS&J
Consultant at ACS
Network/Systems Mgmt Engr at Charles Schwab

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Education

The University of Texas at Austin
St. Edward's University
Arizona State University

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Industry

Management Consulting

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Ray Cone (CISSP, CISA)’s Summary

Ray Cone (CISSP, CISA)’s Specialties:

IT Management & Strategy, Information Security (CISSP), IT Audit (CISA), Business Analysis, Contract Mgmt, Project Mgmt, Technology Assessment Quicklooks, Commercialization Strategy

Ray Cone (CISSP, CISA)’s Experience

Technology Commercialization

IC2 Institute (Univ. of Texas) - Global Commercialization Group

(Market Research industry)

May 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

Technology commercialization consultant, researcher and author of “Quicklook” commercialization reports for IC2’s Global Commercialization Group.
Consultant

MDC Enterprises

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

November 2004 — Present (4 years 9 months)

Contract technology consulting for operational, general technology strategy and technology based "start up" commercialization projects.
IT Consultant

PBS&J

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

November 2006 — May 2007 (7 months)

• Consulted with end-users to analyze and understand business requirements as part of the design and implementation of new technology.

• Assisted system engineers with technical expertise in computer science and information technology, analysis and programming, testing and quality assurance of toll system software.

• Researched and analyzed data processing functions, methods and procedures.

• Exercised independent judgment on regular assignments, recommended preliminary selections, minor modifications and adaptation of alternatives for the design, development or modification of systems applications or programs, based on client specifications.

• Provided operational advice and support during the drafting and approval of documents relating to policies, procedures, operating business rules, training, scheduling, accounting and other documents required for successful data center operation.
Consultant

ACS

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ACS; Information Technology and Services industry)

2005 — 2005 (less than a year)
Network/Systems Mgmt Engr

Charles Schwab

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; SCHW; Financial Services industry)

1995 — 2004 (9 years)

General Profile:

• Defined enterprise mgmt requirements & authored customized monitors/automations for centralized network operations control center

• Maintained ongoing “total cost of ownership” analysis for all assigned products, negotiated annual maintenance agreements & provided vendor performance “report cards” to mgmt

• Wrote customized implementation automations (batch and VBS) for automating operational tasks & implementing application customizations

Primary responsibilities:

• Life cycle management of network & system management technologies (version and patch mgmt, infrastructure lifecycle).

• Strategic research on the industry & recommendations for network and system mgmt technologies (tool consolidation, strategic direction, industry dynamics, etc.).

• Vendor management including contractual compliance, reducing total cost of ownership and contract negotiations (both for new acquisitions and annual maintenance agreements).

Ray Cone (CISSP, CISA)’s Education

The University of Texas at Austin

M.Sc. , Technology Commercialization , 2007 — 2008

http://www.ic2.utexas.edu/msstc/program-overview/curriculum.html

Program Description: Students are exposed to state of the art thinking in the areas of business, technology commercialization processes, creativity, innovation, strategic alliances and technology licensing, R&D, technology transfer, intellectual property, business strategy, finance, technology assessment and evaluation, marketing, entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, and high technology. Special emphasis is placed on how to start and manage entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial ventures.

The MSTC program gives students the tools to apply technology to create value for customers, develop competitive advantage for organizations, and produce wealth for investors
St. Edward's University

M.Sc. , Computer Information Systems , 2005 — 2007

http://www.stedwards.edu/business/graduate/mscis/curriculum.htm

The MSCIS curriculum is designed based on industry demand. It combines Computer Information Systems courses with classes in the management and the information systems concentrations of the Master of Business Administration program. Graduates of the MSCIS program have a thorough, far-reaching knowledge of Computer Information Systems principles.
Arizona State University

B.Sc. , Finance , 1985 — 1989

http://wpcarey.asu.edu/fin/

The W. P. Carey School of Business, Department of Finance is ranked among the top 20 finance departments in the world. The curriculum prepares students for careers in corporate management, depository institutions, investment management, and financial services.