Manager Management

David L Thomas

**** ****** *****, **** *** Moines, Iowa 50266

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Executive-level technical direction and Management CIO

Enterprise Computing Information Technology Network Operations

Management Organization Building Systems Implementation

Qualifications Summary

. A proven Information Technology professional with over 17 years of

successful experience and expertise in systems, infrastructure, support,

and management, having served in progressive roles providing technical

leadership and management in various industries.

. Experienced and effective communicator at all levels with ability to

influence senior leaders and secure resources to drive technology

solutions.

. Strong business acumen, developed through diverse progressive

experiences, enabled by strong analytical, interpersonal and

organizational skills.

Core Competencies

>Value Creation through Information Technology >Global

Experience

>Multi-Disciplined Understanding >Change Creation

>Project Management >Strategic Planning

>Coaching and Leadership >Broad Knowledge

Base

>Superior Communication Skills >Collaborative

>Vendor relations and negotiations >Systems and

Support

Professional Experience

Manager of Information Systems and Support (Global), Compressor Controls

Corp (Subsidiary of Roper Industries ticker ROP), Des Moines, IA, April

2005 to Present

. Senior leader reporting to VP of Finance and functioning as CIO for

Global IT operations supporting 300 users in 11 countries and

responsible for compliance, security, availability and IT

alignment.

. Established global network infrastructure to facilitate

collaboration and centralize back office support.

. Established "Network Availability" metrics and reporting to measure

and drive improved uptime.

. Implemented global IT Helpdesk Ticketing system and guidelines to

drive "Service and Support".

. Led cost control efforts resulting in $700,000 positive impact on

Operational Profit.

. Negotiated global telecom contract that reduced service costs up to

26%.

. Established ERP development plan to leverage high value-add

projects.

. Played key role in search for new corporate headquarters by

leveraging existing commercial real estate experience.

. Manage a team of up to 6 direct and 5 indirect reports to support

global IT functions by leveraging and developing talent, delivering

on commitments and providing counsel as needed.

Vice President of Technology Services, R&R Realty Group (Management

Professionals Inc.), West Des Moines, IA, January 2004 to April 2005

. Senior leader reporting to President of Management Professionals and

responsible for all aspects of Technology Services provided to R&R

tenants, building ownership and sister companies.

. Advisor to executive management team providing strategic leadership

for company technologies.

. Established and delivered profitable move coordination services for

new tenants.

. Led successful effort to reduce tenant calls for tenant space climate

control.

. Managed technology infrastructure for distributed portfolio of

commercial office space (4 million square feet).

Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, R&R Realty Group (Realty

Technology Services), West Des Moines, IA, January 2001 to January 2004

. Senior leader reporting to President of Realty Technology Services and

responsible for all aspects of information technology and building

technology provided to R&R tenants, building ownership and sister

companies.

. Advisor to executive management team providing strategic leadership

for company technologies.

. Played a key role in landing multi-million dollar lease deal for

disaster recovery space.

. Established strategy to leverage vacant space and building technology

to drive new lease production for R&R Realty Group's real estate

brokerage company Realty Marketing Group.

. Present business plans, the current state of IT in R&R properties and

various technology topics as needed to all employees, executive

management and board of directors.

Technology Manager, R&R Realty Group, West Des Moines, IA, December 1998 to

January 2001

. Department leader reporting to Controller and responsible for all

aspects of IT support provided to R&R Realty.

. Advisor to executive management team providing strategic leadership

for company technologies.

. Established and managed standards for help desk services resulting

lower support costs.

. Established WAN environment connecting three remote offices which

drove remote application delivery, data consolidation and reduced

travel time.

. Established building infrastructure and services plan based on local &

national research which resulted in the formation of R&R subsidiary

Realty Technology Services (RTS).

Engineering Services Manager, Kysor/Warren, Des Moines, IA, March 1997 to

December 1998

. Engineering department leader and senior management member reporting

to General Manager and responsible for all aspects of Engineering

Services and IT operations for Kysor/Warren's Des Moines facility.

. Played key role in enterprise MRP implementation.

. Provide engineering direction for design, development and manufacture

of product.

. Established standard engineering practices.

. Establish and manage quality assurance program.

Mechanical Design Engineer, Hicklin Engineering, Des Moines, IA, June 1992

to March 1997

. Mechanical design engineer reporting to President and responsible for

all aspects of projects from concept through final inspection.

. Manage international and domestic projects.

. Complete detail drawings for manufacture, fabrication and

conceptualization utilizing CAD system.

. Design hydraulic and pneumatic systems for transmission dynamometers.

. Troubleshoot engineering issues related to manufacture, design or

function.

. Assist in support of IT function.

Education

Master of Business Administration Master of Science Information Systems

Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

Bachelor of Science Industrial Education & Technology

Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa

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