David Raucher

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214-***-****

Corinth, TX 76208

acpjsy@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/davidraucher

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

IT / Operations Vice President with broad based expertise in building

and implementing critical networks and applications saving up to $420K

annually, directing teams of up to 30, managing budgets of $12M+

dollars, and overseeing operations 24x7 with 99.99% uptime.

Comprehensive ability to direct technical resources including: ERP

systems, Software Development, Networking, Data Centers, SAN and NAS,

Mobile applications, websites for private and publically traded

companies with up to 2,000 desktop users, 90+ Windows servers, and 60+

UNIX servers. Strong partnership and business process management skills

resulting in ROI of 225%. Recipient of Software Summit Award for

Business Transformation with ERP. Subject Matter Expert on Voice over

IP with published articles in Inc. D magazine, and CNN.com. Recognized

for exceptional ability to communicate complex technological solutions.

Former U.S. Army Captain commanding up to 140 soldiers and decorated

multiple times for achieving missions above standard. Strong

entrepreneurial spirit passionate about delivering value for

stakeholders. Career is backed with a degree in economics from Virginia

Military Institute.

Strategic Planning IT Operations

Managing Software Development

Network Design Storage Area Networks Financial

Planning / Budgeting

Vendor Management Web Applications Server

Virtualization

TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES

Development Methodologies ERP Systems CRM

Systems

Microsoft .NET SQL Databases Microsoft

AD and Exchange

SOX Compliance Windows and Linux Servers Mobile

Applications

Data Center Management NAS / SAN Architecture Advanced

Intelligence Networking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Allegiance Capital, Dallas, TX

2013 - Present

Middle Market Investment Banking company with an emphasis on sell side

transactions, offices in three cities in the US

Vice President of IT

Contracted to manage all aspects of the technology infrastructure including

network, virtual servers, and storage environment, and enterprise

applications. Managed the deployment of Salesforce CRM for Business

Development and its modification for Bankers. In addition to overseeing the

IT infrastructure, also assisted as a technology subject matter expert on

specific deals.

. Created Disaster Recovery plans including network maps, process maps,

and planning for SEC compliance

. Launched a major Salesforce revision with a Navatar overlay specific

for M&A, including a database transition

. Built and launched new website including connections to new social

media initiative

Nexstar Broadcasting Inc., Irving, TX

2010 - 2012

Publically traded broadcasting company with net revenue of $313M, cash flow

of $132M and adjusted EBITDA of $112M with 64 broadcast stations

Vice President of Technology

Recruited to build out the corporate MPLS network to connect all locations

and data centers. Accountable for both CapEx and OpEx Budgets in excess of

$12 Million annually. Oversee Software Development, Website Development,

Mobile Application Development, IT infrastructure, multiple data center

operations, carrier conductivity, vendor management, Help Desk, and all

Internal and Financial applications.

. Successfully moved live TV broadcast to the MPLS network, saving

$420,000 annually

. Invented, built and deployed a middleware software platform that

corrected audit ability, and offered business intelligence for online

products, saving over $180,000 annually in lost revenue

. Successfully deployed multiple upgrades to the Nexstar web platform,

including a major rebuild

Trans-Trade Inc, DFW Airport, TX

2010

A full-service provider of transportation and logistics services to clients

throughout the United States and internationally.

Lead ERP Systems Consultant (Director of Consulting Services)

. Contracted to assist with consulting agreements in ERP software and

Business Process Management in U.S. and Sweden

. Created multiple RFP and strategic plans for new ERP systems in Client

companies

. Successfully deployed new ERP system for services company in Orlando,

FL

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Rotobrush International LLC, Grapevine, TX

2007 - 2009

Market leader in indoor air quality and energy efficiency solutions listed

as one of Inc. magazine's 500 fastest growing companies in 1998

Chief Information Officer / Vice President of IT

Reported to the CEO, accountable for the strategic technology direction and

all corporate data processing including: ERP, MRP, CRM systems, websites,

desktop support, and data center operations.

. Implemented new ERP system, revamped the data infrastructure and

lowered costs by 15% and increased inventory turns

. Integrated a new CRM system with the ERP system, by developing custom

software, resulting in the Consona Software Summit Award

. Rebuilt the enterprise network resulting in 99.995% uptime.

ChartOne, Irving, TX

2006 - 2007

An outsourced provider for the management of medical records in hospitals

across the United States

IT Manager

Recruited to manage all internal technical operations and resources

including: desktop support, data processing, software licensing, and data

center operations to include 400 desktop users, 90+ Windows servers, 30

Solaris servers, multiple Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls. Managed a

$2.5 Million budget and a team of 17 IT professional

. Implemented virtual servers (VMWare) eliminating 66 physical servers,

saving money and increasing system reliability

. Cut annual costs by 40% while increasing uptime and customer

satisfaction. Saved the company over $100,000 per year by implementing

new efax services

. Increased operational productivity and security by creating a VPN

Network to link 9 corporate locations

SMUM, LP (Always24x7 and Soulmate.com), Bedford, TX

2002 - 2006

Founded as a web hosting and software development company building online

portals and emerged as a full featured dating site

Vice President of Technology and Operations (founder)

. Established software and hardware architecture, network operations,

planning, and technology partnerships, operations and Strategic

Partnerships for Always24x7 web development and hosting business.

Directed all technical aspects of the integration of SoulMate with

strategic online dating partners. Created the networking and inter-

conductivity plan for all sub-entities.

Nabla Communications, Dallas, TX

2001 - 2002

A global supplier of Value Added Services and Advanced Intelligent

Networking to Telecommunication Operators world wide.

Vice President of Sales and Operations

. Contracted to establish all sales and marketing for Nabla, the North

American subsidiary of Teligent AB of Sweden. Built and directed the

sales team, sales engineering, established direct sales to large

carriers and managed the OEM channels and new product rollouts with

AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile.

Telcopoint, Dallas, TX

2000 - 2001

President and Chief Operating Officer ( Owner)

. Founded Telcopoint Inc to provide Voice over IP services for web sites

and large bridge conference calling. Build the company's two primary

data centers and 2 VoIP POPs for telco interface. Negotiated national

distribution partnerships and strategic alliances

Matchmaker.com, Bedford, TX

1998 - 2000

Vice President of Network Operations

. Oversaw all networking and operational functions in the Matchmaker.com

network and IT department. Directed a team of 28 people 24/ 7 & 7 days

a week in data center. Controlled all bandwidth, routers, switches,

and 140 servers.

OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE

DSC Communications, Plano, TX Regional Director

US Army, Fort Riley, KS Captain, Signal Corps

EDUCATION

B.A., Economics and Business, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Consona Software Intuitive ERP Administrator Pronto XI ERP

Certified

Salesforce Administrator Microsoft Certified in

Active Directory

VMware Training Cisco Advanced Routing &

Switching

Karass Effective Negotiating Course

Articles in CNN.com and D Magazine on Voice over IP in the Enterprise

Article in Inc Magazine online for IT due diligence and Cloud Data

Storage

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Active Freemason in the Grand Lodge of Texas AF&AM, Past Master (2007 and

2013), Past District Deputy Grand Master (2012), Officer in the Scottish

Rite Valley of Dallas (2008 to Present)

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