Information Technology Management

Leonard J. Carella

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Executive-Level Information Technology Management

Results-focused and dynamic professional equipped with more than 25 years

of progressive success within executive- and senior-level technology

solutions capacities, providing team leadership, strategic direction, and

innovation within various industries. Proven catalyst of expense reduction,

operational streamlining, turnarounds, and teamwork; continuously realize

positive change and innovative process improvement. Exhibit strong

leadership, motivation, negotiation, and communication abilities as well as

skills in business reorganization, department mergers, and solutions

implementation.

Career History

Wyndham Worldwide, Hotel Group ( Parsippany, New Jersey April 2011 -

Present

Wyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest and most diverse hotel company.

Vice President, Technology Services

Responsible for providing Technology Services to 7400+ hotels globally.

These services include central reservations, search and availability, rates

and inventory, etc. They are delivered to all partners via multiple

channels including web, mobile and voice. Also responsible for all WHG

compliance activities, DC operations, infrastructure and network

architecture, managed property technology and release/change management.

Restructured the team by contracting two separate outsourcing vendors to

provide level 1 and 2 support for all technology services. This allowed

the FTE's to focus on capital projects and strategic initiatives while also

being available for any level 3 support required. Developed the first

disaster recovery and business continuity plan for the Hotel Group.

Created the ongoing compliance program for the Hotel Group. The plan

produced the yearly PCI certification for the organization along with

adhering to all SOX and PII regulations. Helped drive an IT and business

partnership that was key in creating the first joint long term roadmap for

the organization. Created a dedicated team to provide a standardized

technology footprint for all Wyndham managed properties so that all

technology services at the properties were supportable and available 24/7.

Strategic responsibilities include the creation of a private cloud

infrastructure that will provide a secure and scalable SaaS solution for

all properties. This will allow for the continued global growth of the

company whether organically or through acquisition.

D&M HOLDINGS, INC. ( Mahwah, New Jersey January 2010 - April 2011

Manufacturers of premium audio and video equipment.

Vice President Global IT Infrastructure

Responsible for managing the IT organization on a global level and ensuring

appropriate technologies and processes are in place to support corporate

initiatives. Executing global standardization projects in the areas of

network, communications, security, collaboration, data center strategy and

support. Taking previously disparate companies within D&M and building

centralized corporate IT environment. Taking localized and isolated IT

talent and creating a global "team" in the truest sense of the word. By

forming a group that was comprised of various skills and knowledge and

applying them to a new standardized vision we are strengthening and

deepening our capabilities to better serve the entire organization.

. Consolidated smaller agreements with various providers into global

agreements with strategic partners such as Microsoft, SAP, Verizon,

HP, Lenovo and Equinix to achieve costs savings and increased service

. Consolidating multiple disparate systems like SAP, S&OP, PSI, BI into

single standard global solutions

. Implementing global MPLS network with Verizon to build solid

foundation for all future IT initiatives

. Consolidating various email and collaboration platforms with a single

cloud solution from Microsoft

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NEWSWEEK, INC. ( New York, New York 1998-2009

Publisher of weekly news and monthly travel magazines and news website.

Employs 1,000 in 20 offices.

Vice President/Chief Technology Officer (2002-2009)

Directed all company-wide, technology-related endeavors, including

strategic planning and direction, implementations, standards, policies, and

security; ensured competitive edge for company via maintaining knowledge

and utilization of future trends and technologies. Led team of 6-10

director-level employees and administered annual budget of up to $10M

(expense) and $5M (capital). Played key role as member of CIO leadership

council for Washington Post corporate; guided technology advancement of

sister companies, while preserving alignment with corporate objectives, and

oversaw broad range of technology initiatives across business.

Chief Technology Officer (2001-2002)

Led team of 75 IT employees and controlled $6M operating budget and $6M

capital budget. Incorporated management of editorial technology staff of 25

who had previously functioned independently. Served as instrumental member

of Washington Post Company IT Initiatives Task Force focused on identifying

and resolving issues, such as CRM, Telco consolidation, shared services,

eProcurement, corporate portal, and HRIS, among others.

. Responsible for research, design, development and implementation of

applications for Sales Automation, Content Management, Library Research,

Purchasing, Inventory management and others.

Director, Information Technology (1998-2001)

Recruited specifically to restructure and modernize outdated IT department

as well as improve morale and teamwork. Facilitated all technology needs

and requirements for business segment of company. Provided leadership for

50 employees across 6 groups; administered $3.5M operating and $3M capital

budgets.

. Updated and reorganized IT department, implementing Internet access,

website, email system, and modern hardware and software.

MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES ( New York, New York 1981-1998

Advances financial services, education, and business information markets

through leading brands

Director, Corporate Networks and Communications (1997-1998)

College Technology Network Manager (1995-1997)

Various staff positions within Corporate IT (1981-1994)

Academic Credentials, Professional Development, & Awards

Liberal Arts/Political Science Curriculum

Rutgers University, New Jersey

Coursework, Data Processing, Mathematics and Engineering

Mercer County Community College, New Jersey

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