Robert Hunt

Email: aboyse@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ****** ****

City: Yorktown Heights

State: NY

Zip: 10598

Country: USA

Phone: 914-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: MAX

Willing to Relocate

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Career Summary

Highly motivated and passionate executive with sought after industry leading business and technology insight. Thought leader on leveraging technology to refine and improve business processes. Over two decades of award-winning IT industry execution and business results. Current Member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee as well as Chair of the Marketing Committee of the Arc of Westchester. Enviable track record of delivering highly successful and -reference-able- technology implementations to companies of all sizes and vertical markets in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area. Recognized for outstanding corporate achievement by receiving President`s Club status on multiple occasions.

Employment Detail

Arc of Westchester July 2011-April 2012

Chief Information Officer

Successfully executed the position of Interim CIO for this $50M agency that supports individuals with developmental disabilities. Developed and implemented an IT Plan that saved the agency nearly $80K annually while leveraging the latest telephony and cloud technologies to bring the agency`s telephone and computing platforms into the 21st century. Established a technology panel from inside the agency to get insight and feedback on technologies to modernize and streamline the services the agency delivered. Established an IT budget with the CFO and oversaw IT Director and his staff. Interfaced with peer executive team, peer agency leaders and vendors to establish the future computing platform leveraging numerous cloud and virtualization technologies.

Microsoft Corporation January 2010-Present

Senior IT Pro Evangelist

Highly- technical evangelist focused on providing guidance and technical leadership to IT Professionals in both the NY Metro and Mid-Atlantic areas across IaaS, Private Cloud and Windows Server 2012-based technologies. Hold role of Windows Azure IaaS Lead for DPE US IT Pro Evangelists and developed content and demos on Windows Azure delivered by my peers across the entire US. Broadly share technical information to thousands of IT Pros through TechNet events (1st party), online social media properties (Blog (6+K unique visitors/month), Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.), and through community (User Groups, etc.). Manage, build and harvest a thriving community of IT Pro influencers who host and run user groups in the NY Metro and Mid-Atlantic districts focusing on numerous Microsoft Technologies. Sought after speaker to delivering numerous of highly-rated 1st and 3rd party presentations at events in across the U.S. Lead community influencers to create the first ever NY community-lead IT Pro event -Techstravaganza- with 5 tracks (Windows, PowerShell, Exchange, SharePoint, IT Camp) with over 300 attendees and numerous sponsors. Collaborate with numerous teams inside of Microsoft including various Product Teams, Microsoft Consulting Services, Academic, and Sales teams.

Microsoft Corporation December 2004-December 2009

Senior Technology Specialist, Unified Communications

Product Expert on Microsoft`s Messaging and Unified Communications product suite in the NY Metro District (part of the Enterprise and Partner Group (EPG.)) Provided architectural and technical guidance on Microsoft Exchange, Office Communication Server and Windows Mobile for the top 250 NY Metro district-based named Enterprise Accounts across Financial Services, Health & Life Sciences, Professional Services, Manufacturing verticals as well as general commercial accounts. Advised IT professionals and IT leadership for these named accounts on how to best architect and implement Microsoft`s Unified Communications products. Daily responsibilities included providing technical customer briefings, architectural design sessions, product demo`s, installation of proof of concept lab environments and presentations to large and small audiences. Regularly hosted Microsoft product group personnel in customer forums to deliver and receive future product plans for Microsoft`s Unified Communications products. Regular account involvement with Citigroup, UPS, Pfizer, ADP, Gartner, Merck, Deloitte, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and many more large enterprise accounts. Member of the exclusive nomination only -UC Insiders- Group which receives early insight into future Unified Communications product plans and provided feedback. Regular product tester of many Microsoft Beta products including Windows, Office, Windows Mobile and Microsoft Exchange. Exceeded FY08 quota of $38.5M at 120%, and met FY07 quota attainment at 100%.. Responsible for running the monthly NY Exchange User`s group.

MTM Technologies, Inc. November 2001-October 2004

Practice Principal - Directories, Messaging and Access

Director - Directories, Messaging & Storage Practice

Practice Director - Directories and Messaging

Line of business owner responsible for various MTM Practices including Directory Services and Messaging (Microsoft focused), Storage (HP focused) and Access (Citrix focused.) Practice responsibilities include personnel management of lead technical staff, service delivery and pre-sales responsibility for NY, NJ and CT accounts with over $4M in practice revenues. Led MTM to the exclusive -Quantum Leap- partner program (only 10 Microsoft partners invited east of the Mississippi) and Microsoft Partner of the Year recognition in 2003. Responsible for all aspects of the practice including revenue attainment, pre-sales and proposal development, technical training, account ownership and relationship building within existing and new accounts. Technology Lead for corporate direction with regards to all Microsoft and Citrix technologies. Budget and P&L responsibility for all practice implementations and headcount. Led MTM to attain Microsoft Gold Partner status. IT Director for MTM`s internal IT infrastructure upgrade (Cisco infrastructure, HP SAN, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, clustered Exchange Server 2003, Citrix MetafFrame and MSAM implementations.) Delivered projects and managed personnel during many implementations across multiple vertical markets including Financial Services, Healthcare, Education and Retail. Some practice project highlights include:

* Connecticut Community Colleges - 70,000 seat Windows Server 2003 Active Directory, clustered Exchange Server 2003 and Microsoft Identity Information Server (MIIS) Implementation

* ING Americas - Lead Architect for their Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Exchange Server 2003 planning and design session

* Eastern Connecticut State University - Lead architect in their 8000 seat Exchange 2000 planning, design and implementation

* Jennison Associates (subsidiary of Prudential Financial) - Lead Architect for their Windows 2000 and Exchange 2000 planning, design and implementation project. HP SAN-based implementation with advanced multi-site disaster recovery scenarios.

* Cohen & Steers Capital Management - Windows 2000 and Exchange 2000 Rollout - Windows 2000 Active Directory and Windows 2000 Professional Rollout. Project Manager and Technical oversight for the entire 11-month project.

* Dress Barn - Windows 2000 and Exchange 2000 Rollout - Windows 2000 Active Directory and Windows 2000 Professional Rollout. Project Manager and Technical oversight for the entire 11-month project.

Strategis, Inc. July 2000- August 2001

Managing Consultant

Highly technical services manager with pre- and post-sales account responsibilities for delivering and managing high-level Microsoft BackOffice-based Professional Services for a Microsoft Solution Provider. Personally responsible for $2M+ of Professional Services revenue with 10+ direct reports in both project-based and staff supplementation projects. Worked closely with Microsoft Consulting Services on numerous accounts and helped the company to achieve Gold Partner Status. Additional responsibilities included financial tracking of all projects, hiring, firing and mentoring technical staff, conducting weekly internal Professional Services status meetings, project staffing, and authoring case studies. Developed strong relationships with many successful accounts such as:

* Commerzbank - Windows 2000 Rollout - Windows 2000 DataCenter Project with a full Active Directory Design and Windows 2000 Professional Rollout and UNIX DNS Integration. Project Manager and Technical Review for this year long project.

* Cravath, Swaine, and Moore - Windows 2000 Rollout - Windows 2000 Active Directory and Windows 2000 Professional Rollout. Project Manager and Technical oversight for the entire 11-month project.

* AT&T - 170,000 seat Microsoft Metadirectory Services (MMS) Rollout - managed technical resources and fulfilled role of project executive.

* Verizon - 200,000+ seat SMS 2.0 Rollout - Managed technical resources on site.

* CommonFund - Windows 2000 Active Directory and Exchange 2000 Rollout - Technical Lead and project owner for the Windows 2000 Active Directory and Exchange 2000 Design.

* Jennison Associates - SMS 2.0 Rollout - Project Executive managing Technical resource on site.

* Sony Music Entertainment - ZENworks 3.0 and Windows 2000 Rollout Project - Day-to-day project and resource manager.

* Credit Lyonnais - Exchange 5.5 Cluster Implementation - technical design and implementation of a Compaq-based Exchange 5.5 Cluster solution.

* Depository Trust - Windows 2000 Professional Rollout and SMS 2.0 Rollout - managed technical resources on site.

* Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen, and Hamilton - ZENworks 3.0 Implementation with Windows 2000 Professional.

E-Sync Networks, Inc. / Wiltek Inc. November 1997-July 2000

Managing Consultant

Manager of Consulting Services

Published author - authored two chapters in the Microsoft Press Title -Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Resource Kit-

Industry Expert - Technical Lead for a PlanetIT web-based Round Table on Windows 2000 (Oct. 1999)

Windows 2000 Launch - Conducted break out sessions for 150+ people and received local TV coverage. Coordination and setup of the satellite broadcast of the Windows 2000 launch from Redmond, WA.

Highly Technical services Manager for a messaging-focused Microsoft Solution Provider. Managed a staff of New York and Connecticut-based Microsoft BackOffice Consultants and subcontractors in various Microsoft Exchange projects and other consulting engagements. Responsibilities included active participation and oversight on all consulting engagements within New York and New England, project staffing, technical pre-sales support, and involvement in setting the vision and direction for E-Sync`s consulting organization. Other areas of involvement include participation in E-Sync`s relationship with Microsoft and Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS), maintaining consulting assignments, and fostering customer relationships in high-profile accounts such as ESPN, GE Capital, and Pepsi-Cola. Hired the majority of consulting staff and built organization into a financially profitable professional services organization. Built Microsoft relationships in Redmond, New York metro, New England, and New Jersey. Successful accounts included:

* General Electric - cc:Mail to Exchange 5.5 conversion - Project Manager on multi-year multi-million dollar Exchange conversion project and Windows 95 laptop image rollout than spanned multiple divisions of the organization.

* ESPN - Exchange 5.5 rollout, W2K remediation, technical documentation - Project owner for multiple long-term projects.

* Pepsi-Cola - MSMail to Exchange 5.5 project - Project Manager and technical contributor for their multi-million dollar, multi-year Exchange project.

* Johnson and Johnson - Windows 2000 JDP Program - Windows 2000 Active Directory and rollout - managed technical resources on site.

* Gartner Group - Worked in conjunction with Microsoft Consulting Services on this multi-national, multi-site Exchange rollout. Activities include and in-depth design analysis of the current disparate e-mail environment, documentation of current and future messaging environments, and an Exchange 5.5 upgrade and test plan. Involved in all aspects of customer`s messaging environment including proactive monitoring, lab environment setup, Outlook 97 and 98 configuration, server placement, setup, and design.

* Aventis (formerly HMR) - Microsoft Exchange 5.5 implementation - managed technical resources on site.

* Metromedia International Telecommunications, Inc. - Provided all aspects of a complete Microsoft Exchange messaging environment. Duties included a public folder design, hardware setup, Exchange Server 5.5 installation and configuration, migration from and coexistence with Lotus cc:Mail, and international client rollout. Subsequently moved their messaging environment to a Compaq-based Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS). Provide high-level design review of all Microsoft BackOffice based projects and maintain ongoing responsibility for all aspects of their messaging environment.

* Metromedia Fiber - Exchange 5.5 Cluster implementation - Technical Lead and Project Manager.

* Sempra Energy Trading - Responsible for the setup of their Microsoft Exchange 5.5 servers and supported the rollout of Microsoft Outlook clients to the trading floor. Worked in conjunction with Microsoft Consulting Services in migrating this customer from Lotus Notes.

ENTEX Information Systems, Inc. July 1996 - November 1997

Senior Systems Consultant

Systems Consultant

Provided High-level Consulting, Project Management, and Pre-Sales Support in various customer situations. Fulfilled role of Program Manager of the ENTEX Microsoft Initiative (EMI) for the Norwalk Branch. Set up branch wide training program for employees pursuing a Microsoft certification tract. Provided direction for training and certification through involvement with Norwalk branch training committee. Served as formalized mentor for new branch personnel. Involved in the following customer engagements:

* United States Surgical Corporation (USSC) - Provided continuing support and development of the USSC Sales Force Automation remote Exchange 4.0 environment including integration with Exchange 5.0 servers and patch upgrades.

* CompUCard International - Project Management and of their Microsoft Exchange Client rollout (200+ seats) in conjunction with a corporate desktop upgrade/standardization.

* netValue - Windows NT/Microsoft Exchange implementation with Internet mail environment setup (Win95/NTW Clients)

* Playtex - Project Management and setup of Windows 95/ThinkPad Laptop Imaging Project

* Fuji Photo Film USA - Project Management of Windows 95/ThinkPad Laptop Imaging Project

* Mobius Management Services - SQL Server 6.0 to 6.5 database transfer and configured automatic backup and maintenance

* InterAct - Installed Compaq ProLiant 5000 servers and rack. Optimized for SQL Server.

* Champion - Helped troubleshoot and optimize their Windows NT 3.51 desktop and server environment.

* Fidelity Investments - Installed Windows NT 4 workstations at a number of branch locations.

* Transamerica - Windows NT 4.0 Server implementation on Compaq ProLiant 5000 Servers.

Wiltek, Inc. November 1995 - July 1996

Systems Engineer

Involved with numerous customer e-mail integration projects through development, installation, and implementation. Provided Microsoft Exchange consulting services. Installed and configured Wiltek`s Microsoft Exchange Server 4.0 (RC2) and upgraded existing RC1 Exchange Clients. Installed a Microsoft Mail 3.5 Post Office on a Windows NT Server 3.51 with a Microsoft Mail Multitasking MTA 3.5 (Windows NT) with two 8 port Digiboards for a Wiltek services customer which served multiple remote clients as well as post office to post office communication. A customer project highlight included:

* United States Surgical Corporation (USSC)

Lead the USSC Sales Force Automation Project in conjunction with Deloitte and Touche that involved the rollout of 700+ laptops and remote Microsoft Exchange 4.0 clients to the USSC Sales personnel. Responsible for all aspects of the Microsoft Exchange environment including the building of servers in both the Exchange 4.0 beta and 4.0 RTM environments, installation of all server-based software, and troubleshooting of server and hot-line problems. Built Windows 95 based client image for laptops that included Microsoft Exchange client, Office 95, Norton Anti-Virus for Windows 95, and other software. Aided in the design and implementation of all telecom components necessary to service the remote Microsoft Exchange Clients.

EIS International, Inc. June 1994 - November 1995

Network Analyst

* Novell System Administrator on Ethernet multi-server 250 node Netware 3.1x network

* Managed the daily operation of the IS department in a fast-paced, high pressure environment

* Hand picked Project Manager for Expert Advisor for Windows Client/Server Call Tracking System

* D.B.A. on Microsoft SQL Server 4.21a database running on Windows NT 3.5

* Utilized KML programming language and ASE Dialog Box Painter to customize Expert Advisor for Windows

* Wrote ad hoc R&R SQL Reports from Expert Advisor SQL Server Database

* Performed daily maintenance on Expert Advisor and conduct end-user training for 70+ users

* Administered Meridian SL1 PBX and provide DID phone and analog modem line installation

* Maintained DNS Tables and IP addresses for 3 segments of Ethernet LAN

* Troubleshot connectivity and communication problems on LAN and WAN including CSU/DSU, SMC and Asante 10BaseT Hubs, Cisco Router, and coax problems

* Microsoft Mail System Administrator for multi-post office installation with remote dial-in through Microsoft MTA multi-tasking agent (OS/2) and Digiboard

* Configured end user workstations including hardware setup, network installation, and software setup utilizing Microsoft Office 4.3 product line

* Reviewed and approved proposed customer configurations and contracts for sales of EIS product line

* Interacted with vendors and potential vendors on MIS hardware, software, and communication solutions

* Evaluated and test new hardware and software products

* Performed daily multi-server backups of Novell servers using ARCserve 5.0x and Compaq TurboDat Autochanger Tape Drive

* In-depth troubleshooting of Windows 3.x, Windows NT Server, and Windows based applications

* Hardware troubleshooting and replacement of Compaq desktops, servers, and notebooks, AT&T desktops and notebooks, and other IBM compatible computers

* Maintained and repair HP 3si, 4, 4M, 4 Plus, 4V, 4MV, and 4Si printers

* Provided instruction, setup, and troubleshooting of PictureTel 4000 Videoconferencing equipment with document camera and graphical video input

* Interfaced with all levels of employees and provided impromptu end-user training

Earlier work experience available upon request

Education

* Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Major: Business Information Systems

Honors and Certifications

* VMware VCP 5 Certification (VCP#120026)

* October 2009 Specialist Team Unit Impact Award

* May 2009 Specialist Team Unit Impact Award

* 2008 Westchester Arc Kingsley Family Partnership Award

* 2007 Microsoft IT Pro Community Advocate Award

* 1997 ENTEX Information Systems President`s Club

* 1994 EIS International Inc. President`s Club

* Eagle Scout Rank

Recent Community Involvement

* Arc of Westchester Board of Directors

* Arc of Westchester Executive Committee

* 2007 and 2008 Yorktown/Westchester Buddy Walk Committee Member

* Westchester Arc Marketing Committee Chairperson

* Arc of Westchester PACDS committee Member

* Program Coordinator - 2008/2009 Yorktown 2nd Grade Girls Basketball (entire grade)

* Assistant Coach - 2007/2008 Yorktown 5th Grade Girls Travel team (Basketball)

* Yorktown Central School District Adaptive Technology (A/T) committee member

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