Kevin Morris
*GLOBAL OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP
*INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
* TEAM DEVELOPMENT
**** ******** ***** **** ******, GA 30519
Phone 678-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
Executive Profile
Visionary Technology Operations leader with a track record for designing,
building and optimizing best-in-class IT Infrastructures and Technology
Operations. Reputation for defining enterprise technology
strategies/solutions that reduce costs, improve efficiencies, support
organizational goals, exceed customer expectations and maximize the
technology investment. Highly valued strategic partner to top level
management. Specialist in Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure
and Support sectors.
IT Strategy & Execution - Able to define Technology and Operational
visions/plans at the global/enterprise level, define and source the right
solutions to support business objectives to build cost-effective and
scalable solutions that support business growth.
Global IT Systems & Operations - Established, deployed and supported IT
support operations across the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East for a
$27 billion enterprise. Championed global integration strategies to
successfully manage teams across diverse cultures.
Leadership & Talent Development - Known for ability to create and
articulate corporate vision then move teams to embrace it. Attract talented
people and allow teams to take chances, believing that without creative
risk taking there can be no true innovation. Drive self and staff hard, but
managing with honesty, integrity plus respect at all times while building
an unparalleled staff loyalty that delivers results.
Areas of Expertise
Product/Service Operational 7x24 On call/Remote/Onsite Support
Support
Global IT Operations Service Level Agreement Compliance
Leadership & Talent Management Budgeting & Cost Control
Professional Experience
PerformanceIT, Inc. Atlanta, GA 2004 -
Present
Vice President of Operations and Infrastructure Support
Full operational and P/L responsibility for IT planning, implementation and
support nationwide as an integral component of the business plan.
Engineered turnaround of Performance It's performance and service levels.
Transformed PerformanceIT into a strategic business partner for all Managed
Services clients. Managed and delivered large scale projects on time and
within budget.
o Designed, developed and implemented 7x24 operational ( Tier 1, 2 and 3)
support for comprehensive suite of organizations product and service
offerings, including; SaaS, Managed Services, Enterprise Infrastructure
Monitoring and Management Products.
o Initiated and implemented processes for issue identification, root cause
analysis, problem identification/resolution and ultimate recommendations
for implementation of proactive activities to mitigate future recurrence
of issues.
o Increased Service Level Agreement compliance through introduction of
process improvement initiatives, rationalization and optimization of
existing technology and resources, employee training and incentive
programs.
STI Knowledge, Inc. - Atlanta, GA
2002 - 2004
Director of Consulting Services (2003 to 2004)
Project Executive for Enterprise Outsourcing (2002 to 2004)
Functional areas of accountability spanned team building/leadership,
project and engagement management, margin and performance improvement,
business development, sales and service development / rollout, IT and
business process strategy and solutions, quality improvement, and customer
service / relationship management.
o Contributed to enterprise-level vision, strategy, decision-making, and
leadership. Improved operational efficiency and performance.
o Orchestrated technical solutions for sales strategies uniting business
studies, technology solutions, and ROI data for presentation to senior
executive management of target accounts.
o Worked with CEO, CIO, CFO, Finance, and Exec Steering Committee on
capital allocation, operating expense budgets, project expense and
capital tracking/forecasting and variance analysis for all consulting
initiatives.
Concert Global Networks - Atlanta, GA 1994 -
2002
Director of Information Systems Services
Held a number of financial and technical senior management positions of
increasing responsibility over an eight (8) year period within management
services, global networks, and financial planning and control.
o Served as executive advisor to senior management team for the evaluation
of risks, potential business fit, and financial benefits for capital
investments, business relationships, mergers and acquisitions exceeding
$350 million. One of the required approvers for capital expenditures in
excess of $1.5 million.
o Division executive with responsibility for 7x24 Tier 1 (call center) and
Tier 2 and 3 Application, Desktop, LAN/WAN Support for 25,000 users
globally.
o Held full P/L and Capital budget responsibility for Global Technology
Support Service, including $60m commercial outsourcing contacts.
UXB International - Chantilly, VA
1993-1994
Interim Comptroller and Vice President of Finance
Retained by company to respond to DoD RFP's and prepare for full disclosure
audit of multi-year defense contracts
o Served as senior advisor to President, Chief Financial Officer and Board
of Directors for all matters relating to finance, accounting, and
auditing.
o Successfully completed DCAA full disclosure audit for close out of multi-
year contract, audit results included no deficiencies.
Education and References available upon request