William "Rob" Robertson
**** ****** *** *********** *******, UT 84121
801-***-**** ***.**********@*****.***
IT Director
Proactive technical leader, developer, and support specialist with 17 years
of experience elevating corporate performance by applying technical
resources to business objectives in government and private sectors. Adept
at promoting organizational productivity and technical infrastructures
through careful development and implementation of advanced systems,
platforms, and programs. Proficient in network systems and business process
interdependence. Skilled in leveraging new technologies and collaborating
with multidisciplinary teams to develop workable resolutions that
facilitate action and drive projects to completion. Areas of expertise:
"Systems Thinking" ? IT Design and Implementation ? Team Leadership ?
Operations Management
Network Operations Centers ? Telecommunications ? New Technologies ?
Predictive Analysis
Budgets ? Contracts ? Estimates ? Staffing ? Tasking ? Business Plans ?
Compliance
Resource Management ? Problem Solving ? Project Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES, Renton, Washington
Jun '08 - Mar '10
Not-for-profit health system of 51,000 employees in 26 hospitals, 35 non-
acute facilities and 45 physician clinics across a five state region.
Data Network Manager: Responsible for 24/7 network operations with 99.999%
uptime in a healthcare IT environment. Created long-range strategies
supporting clinical transformation while running daily operations to
deliver utility grade network infrastructure. Oversaw $4.5 million
capital\operating budgets and supervised 11 direct reports.
. Led and sustained a high performing team of eleven network engineers
through innovative training programs, recognizing individual strengths
and finding opportunities to leverage advanced technologies.
. Responsible for project driven procurements in excess of $2 million
and vendor relationship management while ensuring proposed
technologies achieved business requirements.
. Reviewed and approved $5 million network infrastructure for four
hospital data centers (5,000+ sq ft) while successfully communicating
and collaborating with cross functional teams on server and network
virtualization.
. Shaped three-year strategic roadmaps for networking architectures
while creating tactical designs and operational standards.
. Actively integrated a Continuity of Operations Planning focus into
network architectures.
. Created business centric OLAs and SLAs enhancing predictive analysis
and improved support processes.
. Staffed and fielded the first-ever spectrum management and wireless
LAN engineering team for the Enterprise.
. Saved $500K by improving the corporate network maintenance program and
underlying procedures.
HELLER EHRMAN LLP, Seattle, Washington
Jan '06 - Jun '08
International law firm with 750 attorneys throughout the U.S., Europe, and
Asia; firm filed for bankruptcy in 2008.
IT Manager: Directed information technology operations for the Northwest
region to ensure timely and reliable end-user services. Aligned IT projects
with corporate strategic vision, coordinating and directing projects
through design, development, testing, and execution. Consulted with
executive-level management to recommend proper staffing, tasking, and
financial requirements. Oversaw a $1 million operating budget and
supervised 5 direct reports.
. Completed major IT architecture revisions across the region with
minimal service interruption, deployed a new network switching fabric,
implemented corporate Cisco VoIP, and upgraded 500 Windows XP
workstations.
. Established power\signal infrastructure requirements then directed
subcontractor efforts for a $10 million tenant improvement project of
the Seattle office.
. Synthesized, analyzed, and created a Business Continuity Plan for
Seattle office.
. Personalized IT services through conference calls and site visits to
maintain an open dialogue with end users.
. Reorganized IT staff functions into a more synergistic team through
formal training, quarterly performance reviews, clearly defined roles
and responsibilities and effective coaching.
William "Rob" Robertson
***.**********@*****.***
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, 85th DIVISION, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Nov '02 - Nov '05
Organization of 15,000 military and civilian employees, structured to
provide specialized military training to Army units across a four state
region.
Deputy Chief of Staff - Information Management Officer: Senior civilian
supervisor for a 5,700-user Active Directory environment. Directed 24/7/365
network and telecommunications operations, including server clusters,
server performance monitoring, storage area networks, backup and recovery,
and telecommunications. Oversaw IT systems administration, operations, and
procurement procedures for $2 million in IT expenses across 22 business
units. Managed Information Assurance Program governing network security for
22 subordinate units, including classified and unclassified systems
accreditation, monitoring and the creation of written policies. Recommended
proper staffing, tasking, and financial requirements for 5 subordinate IT
sections. Executed a $1.8 million operating budget, provided estimates on
IT projects and supervised 11 direct reports.
. Saved $100K in annual infrastructure support costs by negotiating
multiple vendor service-level agreements.
. Developed and implemented an ITIL driven, service oriented
architecture to lead users through a corporate-wide Active Directory
and Exchange migration with minimal interruption to operations.
. Integrated technical solutions into established user guidelines and
synchronized with Defense Department regulations for daily network
operations.
. Administered annual IT vendor support contracts in excess of $675K.
CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT, Wichita Falls, Texas
Feb '96 - Nov' 02
Municipal government for 105K constituents.
Network Analyst: Supported daily operations for a 650 user, Microsoft-
centric network. Established and managed project plans, resources, and
timelines, ensuring compliance with policy and project methodologies.
Developed estimates and drafted business proposals. Reviewed and validated
the functionality and technical design of existing projects. Collaborated
with key stakeholders to identify and resolve issues and communicate
project status. Managed all IT related procurements and contracts from RFP
development to vendor selection, negotiation, and receipt of deliverables.
. Led cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of
multiple complex IT systems to standardize operations across the
Enterprise.
. Created technical solutions centered on network security and data
integrity, with emphasis on interoperability between local, county,
and state public safety IT systems.
. Served as technical advisor on many city-wide projects, providing
senior leadership and elected officials with expert guidance on IT
project management.
HELEN FARABEE CENTER, Wichita Falls, Texas
Apr '93 - Feb '96
Not-for-profit behavioral health system serving a 13 county region with 31
program sites.
Systems Support Technician: Designed and wrote all IT business processes.
Provided technical evaluations of hardware and software. Translated
corporate goals into actionable IT solutions.
. Improved monthly cash flow 95% by establishing an automated billing
process to expedite claims processing.
. Interpreted, analyzed, and made recommendations for ensuring 100%
compliance with state and federal regulations governing IT operations.
. Daily interaction with a wide array of customers ensuring prompt,
pleasant and sustainable technical solutions to IT systems.
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William "Rob" Robertson
***.**********@*****.***
US ARMY RESERVE, JOINT & SPECIAL TROOPS SUPPORT COMMAND, Salt Lake City, UT
May '88-Present
Lieutenant Colonel: Commissioned officer with 21 years of hands-on
leadership experience including back-to-back selection and service as a
Company Commander responsible for the welfare, training, logistical and
administrative support of 130+ soldiers operating in austere, high tempo
environments. Served as a Battalion Operations Officer that spearheaded and
devised a continuous improvement initiative through after-action reviews,
benchmarking, and case study analysis. Designated as an Information
Systems Management Officer with experience designing, integrating and
maintaining Army communications systems while leading highly technical
operational teams.
. Instrumental in achieving marked performance improvements of cross-
functional teams by implementing methodologies for initiation,
execution and control of daily activities.
. Received numerous commendations in recognition of a gritty, dynamic
leadership style that emphasizes individual readiness as the key to
collective success.
. Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom as the Joint Automation
Management Officer for CJTF-180 (XVIII Airborne Corps) conducting
combat operations in Afghanistan.
. Certified as a Information Systems Management Officer.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems
Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
University of the State of New York, Albany, New York
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Cisco Certified Network Associate
CompTIA Network+ and A+ Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professional
ITIL Foundations in IT Service Management Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt
IT Project Management
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