Paul Piro

Houston, Texas

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paulpiro

Summary:

Seasoned Management Information Systems professional with over 20 years of experience in diverse industries including construction, financial, oil & gas, and technology sectors. Professional Experience:

Coventry Homes

• Director, IT Infrastructure 11/2021 - 02/2024

• Vice President, IT Infrastructure 05/2008 - 10/2021

• Manager, IT Infrastructure 11/2007 - 04/2008

• Led transition from MSP-centric approach to in-house IT department, overseeing infrastructure stack, including help desk/tech support, network architecture, and best practices.

• Managed national infrastructure teams, effectively conveying information and fostering strong relationships to achieve common goals.

• Collaborated with cross-functional departments and stakeholders to drive projects forward and ensure effective cooperation.

• Identified and resolved complex IT problems with creativity and innovation, employing strategic mindset for efficient solutions.

• Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and present recommendations clearly.

MMI

• IT SME, Infrastructure & Support 07/2002 - 11/2007

• Supported LAN/WAN network across 140 sites, serving 1400 users.

• Designed and architected corporate WAN, VPN, and national wifi network. Independent Consultant

• 02/2002 - 05/2007

• Provided strategic IT advice and tailored solutions to address client challenges and achieve business objectives.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain client relationships.

Cemex USA

• Network Engineer 10/2001 - 0t/2002 (Short Term Contract)

• Supported worldwide WAN (260-sites) and provided tier 3 support for Cisco routers. Education:

Southern Methodist University

School of Engineering and Applied Science

• Computer Systems Networking, Cisco CCNA, and MCSE Other Certifications:

• Palo Alto Networks PCNSE

• Fortinet ecosystem proficient

• A+ Certification

Skills:

• Team management

• Problem-solving

• LAN/WAN network technologies

• Analytical skills

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