Gerald (Gary) L. GordieR

**** ******** **. ( Fort Collins, CO 80525 ( (H) 970-***-**** ( (C) 915-

***-**** ( abjny3@r.postjobfree.com

Chief Information Officer ( Senior IT Executive ( Vice President of

Information Technology ( Sr. Director

PROFILE

Highly accomplished technology officer and senior IT executive with proven

record of facilitating corporate success through effective leadership of

technology operations. Special expertise in strategic planning, enterprise

architecture, operational streamlining, IT security, telecommunication,

public safety communication, policy, project and program management,. Adept

at building, motivating, and managing productive teams. Multiple

certifications, including CCP, CSP, and CDP. Accomplished public speaker.

Excellent presentation, leadership, problem-solving, and technology

evaluation skills.

IT Governance ( Strategic Planning ( Project/Program Management ( Change

Management ( Team Building

Business Analysis ( Operational Streamlining ( Customer Relations ( System

Improvement ( Negotiations

Process Optimization ( Cost/Budget Control ( Security Management (

Application Development ( Quality

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CITY OF EL PASO, El Paso, TX 2006 - 2009

Chief Information Officer / Director of IT

Oversaw enterprise-wide technology operations for government of 21st-

largest US city, comprising 6,000 users across multiple departments.

Administer $21.3M in capital and operating budgets and supervise staff of

67 with eight direct management reports in Systems, Network, Telecom,

Technical Services, Records Management, Project Management, Database, and

Applications areas. Liaison to other agencies regarding electronic

communications, regional radio communications, and geographic information

systems (GIS).

. Developed and implemented IT Strategic Technology Plan for City.

. Dramatically improved IT operations, services, and reliability by

planning complete overhaul of outdated technology infrastructure.

. Initiated construction and deployment of new fiber optic network to

connect critical offices and locations.

. Saved $2M through virtualization and consolidation of servers from 140 to

10, and consolidation of all enterprise software licensing. Lowered

energy costs and eliminated >240,000 tons of CO2 emissions.

. Modernized enterprise ERP by upgrading Oracle and PeopleSoft systems

. Consolidated all technical support from City/County Health District into

City Health Department.

. Enhanced communications and efficiency by implementing Wi-Fi for 1.5 sq.

miles and introducing digitalization of multiple facilities city-wide.

. Achieved compliance with Federal P-25 guidelines by launching digital

regional public safety radio interoperability initiative, replacing an

outdated analog radio system and began meeting the narrow-banding

requirements.

. Oversaw the management of over 4000 radios for transportation, public

works and public safety.

. Led upgrades of VoIP, phones, LAN/WAN, and radio systems for 140

facilities.

. Earned 2008 President's Award for Multi-Agency Collaboration from Texas

Association of Governmental IT Managers (TAGITM), and Technology Hall of

Fame by the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

CITY OF FORT COLLINS, Fort Collins, CO 1998 - 2005

Chief Information Officer / Director of IT

Managed all IT operations for city government, supporting 1,500 users.

Created strategic and technology plans, administered $4.8M budget, and

supervised staff of 48 with five direct reports. Planned and led major

technology evaluations, upgrades, implementations, and improvements.

. Project Lead for $5M county-wide joint public safety 911-dispatch/police

records/jail management system deployment. Completed project on time and

within budget.

. Established Internet web team that won multiple awards, including 2004

"Best of the Web-City Portal" and 2002, 2003, and 2005 Digital Cities

Survey Top 10 ranking.

. Reduced expenditures by restructuring enterprise capital investment model

for technology services.

. Upgraded VoIP, LAN/WAN, operating systems, and phone systems for all city

facilities.

. Planned and coordinated enterprise-wide JD Edwards/Oracle ERP deployment.

. Launched cable television team that produced several national award-

winning (NATOA, 3CMA Savvy Award, Hometown Video Festival) programs.

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(CIO, City of Fort Collins, continued)

. Developed IT Strategic Plan that dramatically improved IT service levels

by IT restructuring.

. Led construction of fiber optic network to connect municipal facilities,

advanced traffic management systems, and municipal utilities, plus

provide services for local colleges, schools and non-profits.

. Lead the migration from discontinued CDPD to cellular communication for

public safety dispatch and reporting.

. Reduced risk by instituting enterprise disaster recovery and business

continuity planning.

. Recovered monies by negotiating franchise violation settlement with local

cable TV provider, which also resulted in enterprise system upgrade.

CITY OF ELGIN, Elgin, IL 1995 - 1998

Information Systems Manager

Oversaw IT, networking, telecom, GIS, applications, automation, and

technical services for city government. Supervised staff of four and

administered $1.6M budget.

. Dramatically improved IT capabilities and performance by updating

immature technology infrastructure.

. Lead the deployment of an upgraded and expanded digital trunked simulcast

radio system for public safety.

. Implemented modern secure e911 emergency response system, GIS functions,

and fiber optic network.

. Instituted enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity

plan.

CITY OF MIDLAND, Midland, MI

Director of Data Processing

1975 - 1995

As a senior manager, I provide strategic and tactical plans for all

organizational automation. During my tenure, I developed one of the most

efficient and sophisticated data centers in Michigan local government,

while holding employment levels nearly flat through 15 years of growth.

. Directed the operation of communication/telephone systems, LANS, office

automation, and implemented a CATV institutional network, connecting

multiple sites throughout the city.

. Designed and developed:

o Mission critical interconnect for E-911 emergency systems, with three

different organizational systems.

o Integrated Financial Accounting/General Ledger System.

o Public library circulation system (among the first in the nation to

automate).

o Utility Management & Billing Systems (water, landfill, rubbish, etc.).

. Managed multiple system conversions.

. Management representative for negotiating labor contracts with seven

unions.

. Technical requirements consultant to architects for three major multi-

million dollar construction projects.

. Leader in organizational total quality management (TQM), work process re-

engineering, and organizational/change dynamics.

CAREER NOTES: Previously held position of Adjunct Faculty Member, DELTA

COLLEGE, University Center, MI; Data Processing Manager, AMERICAN HOIST &

DERRICK; Data Processing Supervisor, WIELAND FURNITURE CO.

EDUCATION

BBA in Computer Science & Management (dual major), Northwood University,

Midland, MI

TECHNICAL SKILLS

PCs, midranges, servers, LAN/WAN, VoIP, telecom systems, MS Office, Oracle,

DB2, database design, HTML, OCL, JCL, PL/SQL, SQL, COBOL, RPG, Java, MS

Windows, Linux, UNIX, HP-UX, DOS, OS/400, CCP, OS/2, CICS, VTAM/TCAM,

VMWare, disaster recovery, IT security, and more

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AFFILIATIONS

SITO (a Software & Information Technology Organization)

Colorado Governmental Association of Information Technologist (CGAIT)

Public Technology Institute (PTI)

Colorado Digital Government Summit Advisory Board

COMMON (An IBM Computer Users Group)

OMNI Computer Users Group

Data Processing Management Association (DPMA)

Urban & Regional Information Systems Association (URISA)

Michigan Association of Governmental Computer Users (MAGCU)

Association of the Institute for Certified Computer Professionals (AICCP)

CAREER RELATED ACTIVITIES

Member of the Mayor's NEXTGEN cabinet to explore economic development

strategies

Co-Chair "Digital El Paso" a collaborative for the deployment of Wi-Fi in

the city

Key management representative of the city's Diversity and Core Values

Teams, advocating for diversity and agreed upon organizational values; 1999-

2005

Colorado Digital Government Summit Advisory Board; 2002-2005

Advisor, Western Technical College, El Paso, TX; 2006-2009

Advisor, McHenry County Community College (Computer Science Discipline);

Crystal Lake, IL; 1995-1998

Advisor; Delta College (Computer Science Discipline); University Center,

MI; 1982-1995

Association of Computing Machinery (Curriculum Development Task Force);

Industry Consultant; New York, NY; 1979

Assistant Project Manager, Government & Schools Project; COMMON; 1986-1987

American Management Association (AMA), instructor (management courses); in

conjunction with Delta College for Dow Chemical Company; 1984-1987

Advisor; Bay-Arenac Intermediate School District; Bay City, MI; 1973-1975

CIVIC ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS

Co-Chair of United Way Campaign for City of Fort Collins (2004 & 2005)

Board of Directors of Eldercare Connections Foundation, a 501(c)(3)

organization, providing in-home care services to economically challenged

seniors (2004-present)

Elgin Area Family Services Association (Board of Directors 1997-1998)

Michigan Association of Governmental Computer Users (MAGCU); President,

1994-1995; Vice-President, 1992-1994; Secretary, 1988-1992; Director, 1981-

1983, 1986-1988

Michigan Region Development Association (MRDA); Board of Directors &

Executive Committee, 1977-1995

Campfire Boys & Girls; assisted with Council activities; 1980-1989

Data Processing Management Association (DPMA), Certification Chair, 1983-

1985

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Certifications & Training: ICCP Certified Computing Professional (CCP),

Certified Data Processor (CDP), and Certified Systems Professional (CSP)

Military Experience: US Army. Bronze Star Recipient.

Security Clearance: CJIS background checked and cleared for law

enforcement access.

Speaking Engagements & Presentations: Complete list available upon request

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