Taylor Duderstadt

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www.tduderstadt.com Phone: 404-***-****

Lawrenceville, GA 30046

www.linkedin.com/in/duderstadt/ E-Mail: acoks9@r.postjobfree.com

Business-Focused Technology Executive - Director / VP / CIO Level

18+ years' success in driving IT strategy, vision and implementation to

IMPROVE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE, REDUCE COSTS, and MAXIMIZE MARKET

COMPETITIVENESS. Proficient across major current technologies and emerging

trends, with extensive expertise in IT Operations, Networking, Virtual

Environments, Cloud Solutions, and Data Center Operations on a Global

scale. Particular strength in deploying scalable and secure technical

infrastructure to meet current and future capacity, security and functional

needs, as well as integrating disparate systems.

KEY BENEFITS & ADVANTAGES

< Visionary technology transitional leader with a track record of moving

global organizations to secure, cost effective technologies. Extremely

successful in IT optimization, infrastructure redesigns and operations

management, IT practices and procedures development, disparate system

merging, and bottom-line improvement contributions.

< Leverage technology expertise to drive millions of dollars in annual

savings by understanding the "big picture" and executing appropriate

business and technology decisions such as outsourcing, staff realignment,

establishing new corporate partnerships, and vendor management.

< Member of management team who has led pivotal business start-ups, Mergers

& Acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, business spin-offs, and

business shutdown initiatives.

< Executive with a history of directly interfacing with the Board of

Directors, to strategically align all technological initiatives with the

goal of maximizing the company's ability to quickly deliver on the

current business strategies.

Experience & Performance Milestones

Senior Technology Consultant, Atlanta, GA

2013-Present

Providing CIO/CTO Services

Overview: Senior Leadership consulting role, responsible for all enterprise-

wide IT activities for multiple contracted organizations, including

developing and executing programs that improve responsiveness, adaptability

and cost-effectiveness of IT and drive overall operational performance.

Focus on: (i.) Driving technology-enabled innovation to deliver business

value and competitive advantage; (ii.) Advising on and

implementing network and application support, storage management solutions

development, virtualization technology adoption, remote computing systems

management, software development improvements, ERP/CRM deployment,

technology due diligence, and build vs. buy decisions; (iii.) Breaking down

barriers to show Marketing, Finance, HR and other business leaders how IT

services can optimize their functional areas; (iv.) Strengthening

technology vendor relationships, leveraging contract negotiations,

technology standardization and championing IT staff training, mentoring and

coaching.

BEECHER CARLSON, Atlanta, GA

2008-2013

$115M provider of insurance brokerage services to the Energy, Healthcare,

Hospitality & Manufacturing industries.

Vice President / CIO, Information Technology

Overview: Highly visible, multi-faceted role, responsible for all

enterprise-wide IT activities, including planning, technology direction,

and resource management for a 480-employee organization with 26 locations.

Managed a $9.5M budget and 15 direct reports. Led immediate goal of

implementing value-driven business process management principles to support

the firm's rapid growth from $84M (2008) to $115M (2013).

BEECHER CARLSON - continued

Focus on: (i.) Driving evaluation, deployment, and management of IT systems

across the organization to improve operational efficiency, optimize service

delivery, and lower costs; (ii.) Implementing an effective governance

framework to manage technology in support of business needs and process

effectiveness; (iii.) Communicating and partnering with the Executive

Leadership team so they understand, value, and embrace how technology can

enhance operational processes; (iv.) Leading a cross-functional team,

implementing open communications, performance metrics, and instilling

accountability to achieve a culture of performance excellence.

Key Results:

. IMPLEMENTED A BEST PRACTICES IT MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE: Acted as a

strategic asset to the organization, developing and implementing a 3-5

year corporate technology strategy plan. Identified an initial set of

high priority technology services as part of an IT department enhancement

process. STRATEGIC IMPACT: Led complete transformation of IT,

leveraging advances in technology to provide better service for less

cost, while ensuring secure and uninterrupted operation of all systems.

. MAXIMIZED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND BUSINESS AGILITY: Planned and

executed company-wide Document Management system implementation to

streamline multi-departmental workflows and provide client

representatives a 360-degree view of the customer, their policies,

claims, quotes, and all past and current matters. STRATEGIC IMPACT:

Increased company's productivity by 40% +, reaching ROI in 18 months.

. OPTIMIZED CORPORATE DATA CENTER FOR THE CLOUD ERA, SIMPLIFYING OPERATIONS

AND REDUCING COSTS: Led complete deployment of VMWare for the Corporate

Data Center, including a fully tested IT Disaster Recovery Plan, to

provide greatest automation, business flexibility and efficiency.

STRATEGIC IMPACT: The unified data center platform (aggregated

computing, storage, networking, security, and availability services)

reduced physical hardware by 80%, while ensuring services upturn in less

than 48 hours.

. ACTED AS A PERFORMANCE LEADER AND DRIVER OF CHANGE: Continuously

benchmarked both inside and outside the industry to develop vision and a

strategic plan, in alignment with corporate goals, client needs, and

general operating requirements. STRATEGIC IMPACT: Proactively

identified opportunities throughout the organization to implement or

enhance processes: (i.) Negotiated new communication contracts that

reduced annual costs by 35%; (ii.) Decreased overall IT budget by 18%,

while increasing efficiency, production, and performance of IT functions;

(iii.) Consolidated key applications that cut IT budget by over 20%.

. IMPROVED BUSINESS PROCESSES AND PERFORMANCE THROUGH EFFECTIVE USE OF

TECHNOLOGY: Leveraged innovative thinking balanced with sound risk and

project management skills to strengthen IT infrastructure systems.

STRATEGIC IMPACT: Implemented new technology that enabled online

services for clients, decreasing amount of time to service customers by

25%, and resulting in FTE staff reduction. Designed and prepared a

virtual phone system for deployment; project expected to diminish overall

costs by $135K annually, while allowing unified communications and

efficient management of business communications.

. BUILT A SYNERGISTIC, PARTNERSHIP RELATIONSHIP WITH EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

TEAM: Provided expert counsel and guidance to senior leaders on IT and

its impact across a full range of business strategy, programs, services

and operational issues. STRATEGIC IMPACT: Implemented comprehensive

corporate-wide IT Policy and Procedures manuals, allowing the company to

achieve SSAE 16 Type II, SOX, and ISO compliance. Actively participated

in multiple successful M&A activities that boosted company growth;

technology integration was achieved under budget and on time during this

process.

. SHARPENED TEAM PERFORMANCE: Harnessed the synergies of the organization

and leveraged them effectively as a strategic business partner, working

closely with diverse operating units to create a cohesive program for

innovation and technology consolidation and optimization. STRATEGIC

IMPACT: Restructured application development team, introducing SDLC

processes, development standards, and company requirements guidelines,

achieving a 65% increase in productivity and improved software quality.

MILLIPORE CORPORATION, Atlanta, GA

2006-2007

$1B international Biosciences company (acquired Serologicals Corporation in

2006).

Director, Network Services and Technology

Overview: Retained from Serologicals Corporation (see below) to lead

critical global and domestic IT operations during corporate integration as

part of 1-year transition agreement. Drove all aspects of strategic

planning, IT development, deployment of resources, and day-to-day

management of systems and services.

Focus on: (i.) Leveraging technology as a business enabler and backbone

for continuous improvement to ensure cost effectiveness and optimal

quality, service reliability, and customer satisfaction; (ii.)

Standardizing processes to improve systems integrity and alignment of IT

with corporate strategic direction; (ii.) Implementing new and upgraded

technology platforms to improve client services, and enable the business to

be efficient and competitive.

Key Results:

. EXPEDITED IT INTEGRATION: Planned and executed global IT integration

(infrastructure, email, web, and ERP migration from SAP to Oracle),

streamlining cross-functional processes while minimizing the transition

impact on customers. STRATEGIC IMPACT: Successfully completed

integration in less than 12 months and at 80% of budget. Retained 100%

of corporate IT staff during transition, demonstrating the ability to

build collaboration and work streams to work together on common goals.

SEROLOGICALS CORPORATION (acquired by Millipore), Atlanta, GA

1993-2006

$300M global provider of Biological products and Enabling Technologies.

Director, Network Services and Technology (1999-2006)

Network Manager (1997-1999)

Software Developer (1993-1997)

Overview: Fast track progression through increasingly responsible

leadership roles within diverse business environments as the company

underwent significant change in business model and market focus. As

Director, network services and technology drove global (USA and Europe)

enterprise-wide IT systems, infrastructure, and resources for a $380M

corporation with 22 sites. Managed a $10.7M budget and 22 direct reports.

Focus: (i.) Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to understand

strategic and operational needs and implement an effective IT strategy;

(ii.) Effectively communicating initiatives - processes, policy changes,

system upgrades - and influencing change; (iii.) Maintaining awareness of,

identifying and presenting new technology trends; (iv.) Developing and

motivating tightly integrated IT teams, creating productive work

environments that promote initiative, quality, and service excellence; (v.)

Integrating acquisitions and divestitures, performing due diligence

activities, systems integration, and infrastructure / application mergers.

Key Results:

. CAPTURED VALUE THROUGH IT CONSOLIDATION: Key driver in successfully

consolidating 68 diverse and disconnected sites to 20, driving the

strategy and process for combining separate operational applications into

a unified information solution. STRATEGIC IMPACT: Reduced annual IT

operating costs by $1.6M, while integrating computing and communications

systems.

. DELIVERED SAP SOLUTIONS AND EXTRACTED FULL VALUE FROM THE IMPLEMENTATION:

Served as Team Leader for the deployment of Global SAP ERP across 22

sites, providing direction and guidance to a group responsible for

implementation of infrastructure, application installation, and support.

STRATEGIC IMPACT: Successfully navigated and completed project in 9

months under budget, achieving ROI within 26 months, and $1.8M SGA

reduction.

. ESTABLISHED A SUCCESSFUL GLOBAL HELP DESK: Orchestrated the

implementation of centralized software application and procedures to

effectively support the company's 600+ global employees. Leveraged deep

technology insight to address complex requirements and coordinate unique

elements to enable Serologicals Corporation to meet the ever-growing

demands of a global information economy. STRATEGIC IMPACT: Dramatically

improved quality and efficiency of IT Department, reducing response time

to customers by 30%.

Additional Independent Consulting Engagements (2007-2008)

Earlier Career Computer Programmer / Sales Manager

BRADLEY AVIATION SERVICES, Ft. Walton Beach, FL (1991-

1993)

Computer Programmer / Logistics

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Staff Sergeant E5, Honorable

Discharge (1982-1991)

Education Computer Sciences, University of Minnesota

Computer Programming, Troy State University

Business Administration, Phoenix University

Ongoing Development Six Sigma Greenbelt Training

Total Quality Management (TQM) Training

Cisco and Microsoft Courses

ITIL Courses

Military Leadership Courses

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