Manager Management

*** **** ****** **, **** ***

Jesus Valmores Chicago IL 60661

Senior Global Network Manager 630-***-****

*********@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Areas of Expertise

Experienced, motivated, and solutions-driven IT executive with extensive hands-on background in

managing global network operations and implementations. With over 20+ years of experience, I

Network

have a balanced level of understanding and working across all IT Infrastructure Technologies.

Infrastructure

Have a proven ability to manage, lead and motivate geographically dispersed technical teams, both

Problem Solving

operational and project-focused resources.

I’m very passionate on what I do and committed in delivering result. Strongly believe in team Project Planning,

efforts, as well as partnerships with vendors and clients. Design and

Implementation

Demonstrated ability to become a trusted advisor to executive management.

IT Business

Experienced leader of large complex infrastructure strategies and implementations includ ing;

Alignment

budget, project oversight, change management, business requirements alignment and making sure

that compliance needs are met.

Risk Management

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

IT Strategy and

2012 Redesigned and migrated a newly acquired company to our Sprint MPLS Network,

Planning

savings of $60,000 per annum.

2012 North America network redesign and office consolidation, savings of $31,000 per

Budget Creation

annum.

2012 APAC network redesign, savings of $30,000 per annum. IT Procurement

2011 Implemented migration of legacy US AT&T MPLS network to Sprint MPLS saving

$420,000 per annum. Vendor

2010 As part of the WPP group project plan, managed the installation of their video Management

conference hubs in our US and Asia data centers, enabling Kantar to utilize the systems for

free and reducing our network costs by negotiating a significant re -charge of around

$100,000 per annum.

2009-2010 Managed and implemented the global VoIP rollout and the “six digit” dial plan,

about 14,000 VoIP phones.

2009 Successfully organized and coordinated the move of our North America Data Center

(Naperville) to its new facility (Lisle). No third party project consultant required, cost

savings achieved.

2006 Implemented the migration from a VPN WAN to a QoS based MPLS network for no

additional cost and with router management and maintenance included allowing our

engineers more time to focus on core network issues.

JESUS VALMORES Page 1 of 3

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Areas Managed

Kantar IT Partnership (Lisle, IL, USA)

WAN/LAN

Head of Network & Unified Communication Global Services Team April 2012 to April 2013

As leader of the Network & UC GST, I am responsible for technology strategy and its

Unified

implementation. Together with my Network Architects, we define engineering requirements,

Communications

architecture, and network-level design and integration for data inter-connectivity needs of Kantar

and its partners.

Wireless LAN

I oversee management of the Internet Proxy System, policy, and day to day support.

Internet Technology

Strategic thought in terms of new and emerging technologies; Cloud solutions, mobility and BYOD.

Remote Access

Driving cost savings through network usage analysis and re-designing the networks of on-boarded

Technology

companies during MSA as well as vendor negotiations to reduce cost by additional volume or

extended contracts.

Network Security

Senior Global Network Manager – Infrastructure and Operations Jan 2010 to Mar 2012

Telecomm &

Kantar IT Partnership is the shared services organization for WPP’s consultancy arm Kantar; $4B

Datacom

revenue, 30,000 employees, over 500 offices worldwide. In January 2010, all IT staff within Kantar

operating companies moved from their original company to the new shared services organization.

Structured Data

As the global LAN/WAN manager reporting directly to the Global Infrastructure & Operations Cabling

Director my role included;

IP Address

Network Architecture – WAN and LAN points of presence within a given business, WAN services

Management

provision, routing and switching, monitoring change and support processes.

Operations Architecture – network & VoIP systems / technology service management, level 3 TACACS

support.

Vendor

Security Architecture – network security policy implementation, LAN and Wireless security, and

Management

remote access security.

Projects & Technology Strategy – implementations of new emerging technologies, new office Smartnet

infrastructure build-out, & network integration for on-boarded companies. Maintenance

Work closely with the operating companies to deliver network enhancements or cost reductions

according to business requirements.

Work closely with Service Providers, both Data and Voice Circuits.

Millward Brown Group (Naperville, IL, USA)

Senior Network Manager, Global Network Services 2002-2010

As the Global Network Manager reporting to both global CIO and IT Director, I lead a team of senior

global technologists whose responsibilities covered: LAN, WAN, Security, Messaging, Internet

Services, Unified Communications, Data & Voice Circuits, and Computer R ooms.

Responsible for personnel & project management, recruitment and mentoring, technology solution

selection and implementation, budget/cost control, purchasing negotiations, vendor management,

network architecture design and implementations, and new global sites on-boarding/infrastructure

build out.

Knowledge and hands-on experience in Cisco routers and switches, Cisco VoIP, Firewalls, Wireless

LAN, RSA SecurID system, Citrix Administration, Network Security, Network Management Tools, MS

Exchange Enterprise, MS Windows OS, MS Office Suite, Data and Telecom circuits, Server Room and

structured data cabling design.

JESUS VALMORES Page 2 of 3

Senior Network Admin & Team Leader 1997-2002

As a hands-on Team Leader (Supervisor) responsible for all of the North America systems and

networks, I lead a team of technologists whose responsibilities covered: LAN, WAN, Servers

(Windows), Storage & Backup, Security, Messaging, Internet Services, Remote Access, Computer

Rooms, Desktop & Laptop PC support.

Responsible for network architecture design, technology solution and implementation, personnel &

project management, technical support, budget/cost control, purchasing negotiations, and vendor

management.

Dana Corp. – Victor Products Division (Lisle, Illinois)

Senior LAN/WAN Administrator Dec 1996 to May 1997

Reported directly to the Division IT Director, I was r esponsible for development and implementation

of network solutions. Duties included network management, tuning and problem determination.

Identified requirements for preventative maintenance and upgrades to the LAN/WAN.

Major project implemented was Lotus Notes Setup and Administration.

LAN Administrator 1991 to Dec 1996

Managed and maintained the Division Office LAN and oversee the WAN - 5 Sites. Day to day

responsibilities included network administration, OS2 / NT domain security, file access and

permission, network tuning and performance, and system documentation.

Provided technical support and consultation to plant processes and automation, whi ch included

market research for new technology. Conducted formal and informal system training.

Responsible for Data Communication installation, configuration and maintenance - Cisco routers,

Cabletron Hubs and Switches, UB Concentrators, Bridges and Hubs, 3Coms, Ethernet and CAT5

cabling/wiring.

EDUCATION

DeVry Institute of Technology

L ombard, Illinois

Courses in Telecommunication Management - 1992

Digital Electronics Diploma - June 1986 Graduate

Malcolm X College

Chicago, Illinois

Courses in Mathematics and Physics

Summer Semester 1980 to Spring Semester 1981

University of Santo Thomas

Manila, Philippines

General Engineering

June 1977 to August 1979

St. Martin Technical Institute High School

Manila, Philippines

Basic Electronics and Drafting Courses

July 1973 to March 1977

JESUS VALMORES Page 3 of 3

Contact this candidate