Director- Information Systems

Alex J. Kader

Coppell, TX, *****

**********@*****.*** 972-***-****

Director, Information Systems

Global Information Technology Systems Team Leader

Results-driven professional with 15+ years’ experience leading teams of developers and system integration experts in the construction and aviation arena. Capable of effectively communicating with internal and external customers possessing various levels of technical knowledge. Ability to determine underlying issues when presented with sometimes confusing or contradictory information by demonstration of excellent listening and analytical skills. Ability to quickly identify and rectify problems working with technical or non-technical groups.

Highlights of Expertise

Team Leadership

Project/Process Management

Budget Planning

Research and Development

Strategic Planning

Mission/Vision Statements

Road Mapping

Infrastructure Projects

Vendor Management

Lab Testing

Cloud applications

Global Field Installations

Career Experience

SEDALCO, Ft. Worth, TX

Full accountability for the efficient operation and maintenance of all computer systems, data, and voice communications activities within budgetary requirements.

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS (2006 - 2017)

Improved effectiveness of installed systems by forecasting technology requirements and upgrades to existing technology.

Designed, implemented and managed a layered defense and colocation fail over site resulting in the successful defense of a Crypto cyberattack.

Negotiated colocation share agreement with non-competitor business to house colocation equipment for zero cost saving the company over $12,000.00 per year.

Transitioned enterprise from a mix of electronic outdated tools to a homogeneous environment.

Reduced contractor head count by script automation, educating employee clients and implementing streamlined processes (help desk, prioritizing tasks and hands on solution resolution).

Implemented cloud/web based application services across the enterprise to speed deployment, reduce cost of thick application deployment and reduce service footprint.

Sabre Airline Solutions, Westlake, TX 1995 - 2006

Managed enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure with vendors such as Cisco, HP, SUN within LINUX and Microsoft OS systems.

PROJECT MANAGER (2002 - 2006)

Accountable for weekly reconfiguration of Lab test environments to accommodate various test and user acceptance scenarios.

Collaborated with several software development groups to transition a legacy 32-bit OS/2 Accounting software product to a Windows 98 application.

Developed new server backup solution for Sabre BackOffice accounting customers utilizing BackUp Exec.

Managed an offshore Bangalore software development group to code a custom software solution for inhouse automation on time and within budget.

SR. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ANALYST/IMPLEMENTATION & SUPPORT SPECIALIST (1995 - 2002)

Produced enterprise level development, testing, and deployment of back office accounting system including global field installation and level 2/3 customer support.

Developed a streamlined solution for warehouse staging of equipment to optimize cost expenditures ship time, reducing staging time from 3 hours per workstation unit to 15 minutes. Reducing headcount needed to stage units from 3 to 1 person.

Acquired, installed, administered and troubleshooted Novell 3.x and 4.x servers in a new data center for a new Sabre Accounting product delivered over dedicated network.

Technical Expertise

Professional Development: Novell Netware Administration and Configuration, Microsoft Server 2003, 2008 and 2012 Administration and Configuration, Microsoft Exchange 2007/2013 Administration,

Sniffer University “Introduction to Network Data and Packet Analysis.

AGC IT Forum Conference (10 years participation) Predictive Solutions Safety Forum (SaaS) (10 years participation)

Technical Proficiencies: Microsoft Office products including VISIO and 365, Microsoft Server 2003/2008/2012, Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007/2013, Apple iOS, Apple iPhone/iPad, MSSQL2012 Administration, Microsoft Hyper-V Administration with Colocation Replication, NEC VOIP phone switch/phones, Infinias Security Door System, McAfee ePolicy Director (cloud), Cisco Meraki MDM, Synology and HP NAS systems, Ubiquity Wireless Access Points, Kramer Presentation Systems, Sabre Reservation System, LINUX Ubuntu and Red Hat Administration

Construction Related Systems: Predictive Solutions SafetyNet (Construction Safety system), Plangrid (Construction punch list system), Oracle Contractor/Contract Manager (Construction Project management/scheduling software), Viewpoint Accounting/PM (Construction Accounting / PM system), Primavera P6 (Construction Project Management software/system), Travel Industry BackOffice Accounting systems

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