Management Information Technology
Resume:
Timothy J. Fralen
Purcellville, VA 20132
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SUMMARY
An experienced manager with over 20 years of proven success in Information Technology Management, Operations, Business and Project Management. Possesses a diverse technical and industry knowledge, problem solving, and leadership abilities proven effective in providing customer solutions. Known as an operational and strategic thinker; problem solver; able to lead, manage, organize, motivate, and delegate. Sought after professional to solve the most challenging IT Investment, Governance and Service Delivery issues. Qualified as a fully certified Chief Information Officer by the Department of Defense. EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Computer Resources and Information Management, Webster University Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Northeastern University Information Systems Management Course, United States Army Combined Arms Service Staff School, United States Army Command and General Staff College, United States Army Federal Acquisition, George Washington University
Cisco ICND1 & ICND2
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION AND CERTIFICATION
Department of Defense CIO Certification, Information Resources Management College, National Defense University
Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute MIT Executive Certification, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management; in Technology, Operations and Value Chain Management Timothy J. Fralen
14655 Grange Dr.
Purcellville, VA 20132
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sr. Principal, Information Technology; BAE Systems (May 2006 - Present) Responsible for oversight and management of all CIO competencies supporting an 8000 member business unit. Competencies include strategic planning, enterprise architecture, investment planning, project management; Network infrastructure and service delivery among others.
Significant Achievements
Implemented the COBIT IT governance framework to better manage the IT Enterprise, creating value and reducing risk within all aspects of Corporate IT.
Management/ Oversight responsibility for all IT projects, annual project budget is in excess of $25 Million. Over 90% of all projects completed on time, within scope and at or below budget.
Developed the Information Technology project tracking and reporting system for the Enterprise. Systems allows managers to proactively manage project life cycle.
Successfully managed the IT Budget for the Business Sector which exceeds $43 million. Provided cost savings, $8 million, to the annual IT budget through rigorous reviews and savings initiatives.
Managed the Mobile Communications budget, realized a cost savings in excess of
$1 million over the fiscal year.
As the Portfolio and Investment Manager, instituted a Capital Planning and Investment Control process to better manage the IT Budget for Enterprise BAE Systems, awarded BAE Systems Inc. Bronze Award for the initiative.
Responsible for managing the IT Service Delivery (network, desktop, mobile, applications etc.) to the functions and Programs.
Developed the IT Strategy process currently in use within the Enterprise.
Selected to act as the Business Unit CIO in his absence.
Due to expertise, selected to assist Federal Agencies to evaluate Exhibit 300s and providing agencies with specific advice on how to strengthen their business cases, identify and develop ways to improve capital planning and business processes. Clients include Defense Intelligence Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Occupational Health and Safety Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Tasked to provide support to the Office of the CIO, Defense Intelligence Agency to assist with the development of their stalled IT Portfolio Management program. Timothy J. Fralen
14655 Grange Dr.
Purcellville, VA 20132
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Director, CIO Support (National Guard Programs),
Dynamics Research Corporation (July 2004 – May 2006) Managed a staff of 20 senior Information Technology professionals in support of the CIO, Air National Guard, with expertise in Technical and Enterprise Architecture planning, IT Capital Planning and Portfolio Management among the other CIO competencies.
Significant Accomplishments
Responsible for creating and submitting Exhibit 300s (Business Cases for major federal acquisitions), all were approved by OMB to be fully funded, budgeted in excess of $50 million.
Initiated a “Total Cost of Ownership” review for Service Desk operations. Study indicated substantial savings when implemented. Consolidation of service desks was initiated where benefit opportunity was identified, saving more than $10 M.
Initiated an Enterprise Architecture initiative which creates the Air National Guard roadmap to align business strategy and close capability gaps with prioritized IT investment.
Field Artillery & Information Systems Officer
United States Army
During my career served as CIO Operations Officer, Battalion Executive Officer, Battalion Operations Officer, Battalion Human Resource Officer, Chief III Corps Plans & Operations Officer, Chief, Systems Integration and Battery Commander among others. Significant Accomplishments
Rated as top Battery Commander, #1 of 12 within Division Artillery.
Successfully integrated two diverse IT organizations at the U. S. Army War College, providing for improved efficiency and cost savings.
Planned and executed 3 deployments of a Field Artillery battalion.
Responsible for executing a high priority project to digitize over a million Intelligence products for more efficient access to deployed Intel Analysts, realizing a cost savings of $300,000
Developed the Operational War Plans for III Corps Artillery for two major Areas of Operation.
Achieved highest rating within the Command during annual NATO TacEval as lead Pershing II Missile Fire Control Team.
As the Maintenance Officer, awarded the first ever “Commendable” rating for superior maintenance operations.
Awarded numerous awards and decorations for meritorious serv ice during my Army career.
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