Ryan Opfer

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Colorado Springs, CO 80923

Mobile 719-***-****

Email acrgfv@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

A dedicated and driven technical professional with 17 years experience in SQL development, web application development, Business Intelligence, IT strategy and leadership, with proven technical skills in development, architecting for future scalability with demonstrated client focused delivery and support. Experienced Project/Vendor Management, Enterprise Content Management and Digital Asset Management. Extensive experience in global cross-culture communication. High achiever and an extremely effective problem solver, with a get-it-done attitude. EXPERTISE

SQL, SSRS, SSIS, Qlik (QlikView), XML, XSLT, XHTML/HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, VB, Java, MS SQL Server, ETL, SSMS, Visual Studio, Windows/Mac OS, Crystal Reports, MS Access, ITIL, CompTIA A+, Active Directory QUALIFICATIONS

● 17 years top-tier IT development/support/training

● 9 years BI/Data Analytics/Reporting

● 7 years web application development

● 7 years database programming/administration

● 6 years integration developer (ETL)

● 4 years ECM/DAM

● 2 year global IT strategy/leadership

EXPERIENCE

Biblica Director, IT 2013-Present

● Global realignment of IT function through leadership and hands on management of a wide range of technology systems and platforms. Unifying disparate technology systems in support of global digital strategy, including global Enterprise Content Management, with strategic focus on multilingual intellectual property rights and permissions. Identifying workflow inefficiencies and developing governance and information security policies. Leading a unified strategy to multichannel distribution of content across the globe. Building an analytic framework to support Business Intelligence and Data Analytics throughout globally multilayered IT on- prem and SaaS systems.

Biblica Director, Digital Asset Management 2011-2013

● Leading the organization’s Global Digital Asset Management initiative, collecting, sanitizing and cataloging digital asset IP in compliance with DublinCore metadata and taxonomy best practices, supporting future reporting scalability, workflow and asset reuse.

● Consultant and trainer to IT Systems Software Development team with primary focus in BI, analytics, data warehousing, reporting, SQL programming/scripting and database design.

● Global project management, engineering and production of audiobooks totaling well over 400 hours of multilingual digitized content.

● Architect digital publishing schema using XML/XSLT/CSS/HTML. Biblica Systems Software Developer 2003-2011

● Architecting, developing, supporting/training on a wide-range of web-applications, Business System integration solutions, and reporting systems, including Business Intelligence reporting, moving from traditional static reporting to in-memory real- time data analytics and data mining.

Environment: NT, 98, XP, 7, Windows Server (2000-2008), MS SQL Server 2000- 2005, Mac OS9-OSX (10.6)

Technologies: MSSQL, MySQL, SSRS, SSIS, Crystal Reports, PHP, XHTML/HTML, XML, CSS, MS Dynamics (GP), QlikView, Javascript, MS Access, Appletalk, AppleShare, Internet Information Services (IIS), ASPDNSF, Web 2.0, SEO, Millennium CRM

Independent Contractor 2003-2013

● Offering a variety of services and solutions for organizations and clients. Technical communications support and setup, CRM database architecting and integration, ETL, audio engineering, network support, setup and troubleshooting. Environment: Windows NT, XP, 7, Windows Server 2000-2003, Mac OS9-OSX.6 Technologies: MSSQL, SSRS, MS Access, Avid Pro Tools, Appletalk, AppleShare, Goldmine CRM

TripleCord Ministries Logistics and Technical Director 2000-2003

● Maintaining overseas logistical operations. Accounting, audio production/engineering, sound reinforcement, system administration, electrical troubleshooting and design engineering, mechanical and electrical repairs, professional broadcast consulting, web development, network administration, WiFi design and architecture.

Environment: Mac OS9, Windows 98, ME, 2000, Appletalk EDUCATION

2014 – B.S. Management Information Systems (MIS), Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA 1999 – Master Recording Program, Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences, Tempe, AZ

RECOMMENDATIONS

Phil Wilcoxson

Owner at ExperienceDirect

Ryan is an extraordinary individual and very capable IT professional. As VP of Sales and Marketing at Biblica I worked with Ryan on a variety of IT projects, from building custom business intelligence and CRM applications to coding for e- commerce improvements and financial reporting. I always had full confidence that when Ryan handled a project, it was going to be done right, finished on time, and that relationships across departments were going to be strengthened. Speaking as a "customer" of Ryan's for nearly 10 years, he has my full confidence. I couldn't recommend him more highly.

Ken Norwood

VP Philanthropy, Biblica

The world of IT is in constant flux and with dynamic consequences. Ryan enters this space with a great talent for understanding the technical issues coupled with the heart and attitude to compliment your desired outcomes and improve effectiveness. Ryan listens, manages outcomes, and creates synergy though his comprehensive approach to serving teams and all while reaching shared results. Ryan is a rare talent and true professional! Ron Fleming

President at Cross Link Group

Ryan has a good understanding of organizational needs, direction an organization needs to go in technology, a willingness to engage leadership to develop strategy and good relational skills to bring leadership on board. I would recommend Ryan in any role of IT leadership.

Ryan Jameson

Senior Developer / Business Intelligence Manager

Ryan is an honest and intelligent IT savvy digital expert. From sound engineering to development he has real talent and aptitude. He takes responsibility and makes things happen.

PERSONALITY STRENGTHS

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