Manager Project Management

MICHAEL HALL

A l p h a r e t t a, GA l i n k e d i n . c om / i n / m i k e h a l l 1 /

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A creative, results driven technology leader. Trusted and accomplished senior information technology manager utilizing 20+ years of demonstrated career success conceptualizing, developing, and implementing technology to meet and exceed company objectives.

KEY STRENGTHS

Forward-looking mindset with a “Do it right the first time” approach. Experienced architect of long-term strategies. Delivering solutions in full alignment with corporate objectives.

Visionary, Big-Picture thinker who confidently champions business objectives through outstanding technical direction.

Skilled liaison/interpreter that bridges the technical and non-technical communications gap. A strong background in training and communication continually used in improving the talented working teams, helping them attain greater success.

Deep knowledge and expertise of information systems and technology to include; disaster recovery, architecture, and implementation. Proven track record of business continuity, and crisis management. Establishing Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) to meet corporate needs.

Excellent conflict-resolution skills, logic, documentation, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems. Effective at facilitating and leading group discussions/meetings, building consensus and managing issues and risks.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Nov 12-Present Helixx Consulting, LLC. Alpharetta, GA President

Helixx Consulting was created to fill a need for nimble response in addressing company IT roadblocks. We look at IT issues strategically, in the broader context of our clients' business. Our experts provide an objective, independent perspective to help companies realize the full potential of their IT resources, investments and assets. Using today’s best tools to address needs like data integration, performance optimization and cloud services all based on the best system architecture.

Work closely with programmers, cloud hosts and data warehouse technology to provide the best solutions for clients while being on target or under project budget.

Directly work with vendors and resources of Helixx clients to provide the best technology roadmaps and infrastructure design available.

Evaluate, define, and design technology hardware/software solutions for clients making sure to make the solutions long-lasting, durable, easy to use and maintenance free.

Focused on reducing cost and greatly increasing efficiency by best practice design using current company resources.

Compliance contact and resource for all clients. HIPAA, SSAE16 (Type 1), SOC2, SOX, PCI DSS v2.0 – 3.2, and Export Control.

Designed and created several services that generated a 30% increase to the company’s profitability with no decrease in quality while simultaneously bolstering the company’s standing with long-term partners and vendors.

Work closely with C-Level client representatives to define infrastructure and data related goals.

Use the required achievement criteria defined in working with clients to design and oversee the implementation of system to support hundreds of users in varied vertical environments.

Maintain a comprehensive understanding of multiple client networks, budgets, unique specifications as well as maintain adherence to multiple compliance requirements.

Purposeful direct C-Level training on several CRM packages as well as a developed business process specifically designed for business software.

Instrumental in developing new techniques and opening new billing opportunities while reducing overhead. May 02-Nov 12 Magnicom, Inc. Dunwoody, GA

Chief Information Officer

Work with the CEO in forging the direction of the company while providing vision on product implementation with clients.

Project management for all of the Professional Services division as well as direct management over the Telephony, A/V, Security and Marketing divisions.

Network design and advanced network troubleshooting using the latest software diagnostic and intrusion detection systems.

Wrote all of the training manuals and oversee creation of all of the Analysis Packets that are delivered to the clients.

Project management of the top 5 clients for full life-cycle for client concerns. I handled all sales and technology requests, design, configuration, implementation and maintenance of most equipment. My position had me report directly to the CEO in most cases, I was the in-house IT manager over non-contract personnel. Aug 98-May 02 LAN Systems, Inc. Norcross, GA

Senior Systems Engineer

Provided client consulting in strategic use and implementation of systems (IT) to improve operating efficiency and effectiveness. Experienced in implementing full ERP type systems including SQL, Citrix and others in client server environments.

Year 2000 Compliance Team Leader- Developed methodology to test and ensure Year 2000 compliance of workstations, servers, associated peripherals, operating systems and software for multiple clients.

Local and Wide Area Infrastructure Design, Installation and Implementation, including Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet, Switching Technologies, FDDI, Modem, ISDN, Frame Relay and T1.

Internet and Intranet Development, including Internet and Intranet Web Servers, Electronic Commerce Servers, Firewalls, Electronic Mail, Database Connectivity, Virtual Private Networks and Web Page Design and Development.

Experienced Trainer, specializing in networking, virtually all business desktop applications and the Internet. MILITARY SERVICE

United States Navy Command Submarine Group Six Charleston, SC Honorably discharged with 5 years of active service including several combat patrols during the Gulf War with participation in both Desert Storm and Desert Shield. Duties assigned ahead of peers to the head of SubSafe Quality Assurance and Oxygen classified certification programs. As the lowest ranking QAS in the Navy, I was responsible for the safety and SubSafe and O2 level maintenance on all of my boats. I reported directly to the Quality Assurance Officer and was often “loaned” to other submarines for critical work. Earned the highest marks on all leader evaluations and was recognized for mentoring lower ranked soldiers.

(SSBN-644) Lewis and Clark; (SSBN-643) George Bancroft, (SSN-674) Trepang

Qualified Submarine Warfare

National Defense Service Medal

Admiral’s letter

Good conduct

EDUCATION

Georgia State University B.B.A. in Business Economics Atlanta, GA Degree anticipated May 2020

Navy Nuclear Power School Nuclear Engineering Technology Orlando, FL Mathematics, physics, thermodynamics, chemistry, radiation, nuclear power plant components, reactor theory, heat transfer and fluid flow, mechanical theory, fluid flow, safety, general engineering maintenance, hand tools and test equipment, valves, piping fittings, bearings and lubrication, pumps, steam turbines, reduction gears, heat exchanges, condensers, air ejectors, air compressors, refrigeration, air conditioning, evaporators, propulsion plant piping systems overview

ASSOCIATIONS

Technology Association of Georgia

Information Security Community

The CIO Forum

Metro Atlanta Business Network

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