Information Technology Strategist and Architect
Houston, Texas Area
- Current
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- Enterprise 2.0 Architect/Strategist at Hewlett-Packard
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- Enterprise Architect at Hewlett-Packard
- Solution Architecture Manager at Hewlett-Packard
- Development Manager at Hewlett-Packard
- Project Manager/Analyst - Lead Developer at Compaq
- Web Developer / Computer Support at Sandia National Laboratories
- Education
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- The University of New Mexico - Robert O. Anderson School of Management
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Ross Jimenez’s Summary
Business Technology Leader and Strategist with expertise in building and managing cost-effective and high-performance technical teams in both tactical and strategic operating models for complex global organizations.
Deep technical knowledge of software architectures and emerging technology with practical experience in all phases of the software lifecycle, from initial feasibility and opportunity analysis to design, construction and enhancement. Skilled and experienced at presenting complex technical information at an executive level and clearly articulating the implications and opportunities that arise to improve cost structures or create strategic advantages.
Ross Jimenez’s Specialties:
Ability to align strategic and tactical Information Technology solutions with business needs and articulate business value and return on investment.
Ability to establish high-performance cost effective software development teams utilizing offshore/onshore or mixed outsourcing models.
Practical experience includes Solution Architecture Manager, Enterprise Architecture, Development Manager, Systems Analyst, Project Manager and IT Operations.
Ross Jimenez’s Experience
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Enterprise 2.0 Architect/Strategist
Hewlett-Packard
(Public Company; HPQ; Computer Hardware industry)
August 2009 — Present (4 months)
Master Architect / Strategist focused on technical and strategic planning and solution architectures associated with Enterprise 2.0 technologies, tools and processes.
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Enterprise Architect
Hewlett-Packard
(Public Company; HPQ; Computer Hardware industry)
July 2006 — July 2009 (3 years 1 month)
• Master Enterprise Architect / Strategist focused on analysis and planning of emerging technologies as directed by the Office of the CTO for IT. Perform internal C-Level/VP briefings and Executive Customer briefings on Enterprise Architecture and other emerging IT Industry Trends (Web/Enterprise 2.0, Cloud Services/Computing). Define discussion frameworks, implications and provide guidance to address impact on internal processes and technologies.
• Program Management of HP IT Enterprise Architecture Program. - Manage Processes, Tools and federated community to drive HP IT internal technical landscape. Including technology positioning/usage and IT governance (Principles, Policy and Standards). -
Solution Architecture Manager
Hewlett-Packard
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HPQ; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2005 — July 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Architecture Manager of Simple eCommerce and Call Center Tools team. Organization consisted of 15 FTE Architects focused on domain areas ranging from application/solution, enterprise integration and infrastructure architecture . Assets included eCommerce stores and Call Center applications on hp.com primarily for SMB segment in various regions.
Dotted-Line role as an Enterprise Architect focused on the eCommerce and Call Center domains, participated in Project Architecture Review, drive common Architecture processes and provide leadership in resolving key cross-organizational architecture and design issues. -
Development Manager
Hewlett-Packard
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; HPQ; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2001 — June 2005 (4 years 6 months)
Managed eCommerce Productivity Solutions IT team chartered to provide world-class productivity (internal) solutions to HP's business operations, sales and support teams to optimize the management, enablement and deployment of Direct and Indirect eCommerce systems world-wide.
Managed annual multi-million development budget across five eCommerce services assets, completed numerous enhancement projects delivered on time and on budget providing business value to operations, support, sales and pre-sales organizations.
Created from concept to production a B2B order setup and real time reporting solution that enabled sales and operations teams to efficiently setup, monitor and track B2B integrations for direct XML order fulfillment and eProcurement punch-out catalog capabilities.
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Project Manager/Analyst - Lead Developer
Compaq
(Public Company; CPQ; Computer Hardware industry)
January 2000 — January 2001 (1 year 1 month)
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Web Developer / Computer Support
Sandia National Laboratories
(Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; Defense & Space industry)
May 1996 — December 1999 (3 years 8 months)
Web Application Developer, Server Manager, Computer Support (Phone/Desktop)
Ross Jimenez’s Education
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The University of New Mexico - Robert O. Anderson School of Management
BBA , Management of Information Systems , 1995 — 1999
Business School Computer Lab - Consultant/Help Desk,1998
- Activities and Societies:
- Co-Founder and President of AITP (University Chapter of Association of Information Technology Professionals)
Additional Information
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Ross Jimenez’s Interests:
Web 2.0/Enterprise 2.0, Internet business models, Management of Technology, Internet Strategy and Marketing, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture
Ross Jimenez’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- new ventures
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