Sales Management
Resume:
David Raucher
Corinth, TX 76208
*****.*******@*****.***
www.linkedin.com/in/davidraucher
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
IT / Operations Vice President with broad based expertise in building
and implementing critical networks and applications saving up to $420K
annually, directing teams of up to 30, managing budgets of $12M+
dollars, and overseeing operations 24x7 with 99.99% uptime.
Comprehensive ability to direct technical resources including: ERP
systems, Software Development, Networking, Data Centers, SAN and NAS,
Mobile applications, websites for private and publically traded
companies with up to 2,000 desktop users, 90+ Windows servers, and 60+
UNIX servers. Strong partnership and business process management skills
resulting in ROI of 225%. Recipient of Software Summit Award for
Business Transformation with ERP. Subject Matter Expert on Voice over
IP with published articles in Inc. D magazine, and CNN.com. Recognized
for exceptional ability to communicate complex technological solutions.
Former U.S. Army Captain commanding up to 140 soldiers and decorated
multiple times for achieving missions above standard. Strong
entrepreneurial spirit passionate about delivering value for
stakeholders. Career is backed with a degree in economics from Virginia
Military Institute.
Strategic Planning IT Operations
Managing Software Development
Network Design Storage Area Networks Financial
Planning / Budgeting
Vendor Management Web Applications Server
Virtualization
TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCIES
Development Methodologies ERP Systems CRM
Systems
Microsoft .NET SQL Databases Microsoft
AD and Exchange
SOX Compliance Windows and Linux Servers Mobile
Applications
Data Center Management NAS / SAN Architecture Advanced
Intelligence Networking
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Allegiance Capital, Dallas, TX
2013 - Present
Middle Market Investment Banking company with an emphasis on sell side
transactions, offices in three cities in the US
Vice President of IT
Contracted to manage all aspects of the technology infrastructure including
network, virtual servers, and storage environment, and enterprise
applications. Managed the deployment of Salesforce CRM for Business
Development and its modification for Bankers. In addition to overseeing the
IT infrastructure, also assisted as a technology subject matter expert on
specific deals.
. Created Disaster Recovery plans including network maps, process maps,
and planning for SEC compliance
. Launched a major Salesforce revision with a Navatar overlay specific
for M&A, including a database transition
. Built and launched new website including connections to new social
media initiative
Nexstar Broadcasting Inc., Irving, TX
2010 - 2012
Publically traded broadcasting company with net revenue of $313M, cash flow
of $132M and adjusted EBITDA of $112M with 64 broadcast stations
Vice President of Technology
Recruited to build out the corporate MPLS network to connect all locations
and data centers. Accountable for both CapEx and OpEx Budgets in excess of
$12 Million annually. Oversee Software Development, Website Development,
Mobile Application Development, IT infrastructure, multiple data center
operations, carrier conductivity, vendor management, Help Desk, and all
Internal and Financial applications.
. Successfully moved live TV broadcast to the MPLS network, saving
$420,000 annually
. Invented, built and deployed a middleware software platform that
corrected audit ability, and offered business intelligence for online
products, saving over $180,000 annually in lost revenue
. Successfully deployed multiple upgrades to the Nexstar web platform,
including a major rebuild
Trans-Trade Inc, DFW Airport, TX
2010
A full-service provider of transportation and logistics services to clients
throughout the United States and internationally.
Lead ERP Systems Consultant (Director of Consulting Services)
. Contracted to assist with consulting agreements in ERP software and
Business Process Management in U.S. and Sweden
. Created multiple RFP and strategic plans for new ERP systems in Client
companies
. Successfully deployed new ERP system for services company in Orlando,
FL
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Rotobrush International LLC, Grapevine, TX
2007 - 2009
Market leader in indoor air quality and energy efficiency solutions listed
as one of Inc. magazine's 500 fastest growing companies in 1998
Chief Information Officer / Vice President of IT
Reported to the CEO, accountable for the strategic technology direction and
all corporate data processing including: ERP, MRP, CRM systems, websites,
desktop support, and data center operations.
. Implemented new ERP system, revamped the data infrastructure and
lowered costs by 15% and increased inventory turns
. Integrated a new CRM system with the ERP system, by developing custom
software, resulting in the Consona Software Summit Award
. Rebuilt the enterprise network resulting in 99.995% uptime.
ChartOne, Irving, TX
2006 - 2007
An outsourced provider for the management of medical records in hospitals
across the United States
IT Manager
Recruited to manage all internal technical operations and resources
including: desktop support, data processing, software licensing, and data
center operations to include 400 desktop users, 90+ Windows servers, 30
Solaris servers, multiple Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls. Managed a
$2.5 Million budget and a team of 17 IT professional
. Implemented virtual servers (VMWare) eliminating 66 physical servers,
saving money and increasing system reliability
. Cut annual costs by 40% while increasing uptime and customer
satisfaction. Saved the company over $100,000 per year by implementing
new efax services
. Increased operational productivity and security by creating a VPN
Network to link 9 corporate locations
SMUM, LP (Always24x7 and Soulmate.com), Bedford, TX
2002 - 2006
Founded as a web hosting and software development company building online
portals and emerged as a full featured dating site
Vice President of Technology and Operations (founder)
. Established software and hardware architecture, network operations,
planning, and technology partnerships, operations and Strategic
Partnerships for Always24x7 web development and hosting business.
Directed all technical aspects of the integration of SoulMate with
strategic online dating partners. Created the networking and inter-
conductivity plan for all sub-entities.
Nabla Communications, Dallas, TX
2001 - 2002
A global supplier of Value Added Services and Advanced Intelligent
Networking to Telecommunication Operators world wide.
Vice President of Sales and Operations
. Contracted to establish all sales and marketing for Nabla, the North
American subsidiary of Teligent AB of Sweden. Built and directed the
sales team, sales engineering, established direct sales to large
carriers and managed the OEM channels and new product rollouts with
AT&T Wireless and T-Mobile.
Telcopoint, Dallas, TX
2000 - 2001
President and Chief Operating Officer ( Owner)
. Founded Telcopoint Inc to provide Voice over IP services for web sites
and large bridge conference calling. Build the company's two primary
data centers and 2 VoIP POPs for telco interface. Negotiated national
distribution partnerships and strategic alliances
Matchmaker.com, Bedford, TX
1998 - 2000
Vice President of Network Operations
. Oversaw all networking and operational functions in the Matchmaker.com
network and IT department. Directed a team of 28 people 24/ 7 & 7 days
a week in data center. Controlled all bandwidth, routers, switches,
and 140 servers.
OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
DSC Communications, Plano, TX Regional Director
US Army, Fort Riley, KS Captain, Signal Corps
EDUCATION
B.A., Economics and Business, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Consona Software Intuitive ERP Administrator Pronto XI ERP
Certified
Salesforce Administrator Microsoft Certified in
Active Directory
VMware Training Cisco Advanced Routing &
Switching
Karass Effective Negotiating Course
Articles in CNN.com and D Magazine on Voice over IP in the Enterprise
Article in Inc Magazine online for IT due diligence and Cloud Data
Storage
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Active Freemason in the Grand Lodge of Texas AF&AM, Past Master (2007 and
2013), Past District Deputy Grand Master (2012), Officer in the Scottish
Rite Valley of Dallas (2008 to Present)
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