Information Technology Management

JON ALBRECHT

737-***-**** ************@*****.*** Austin, TX

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonealbrecht/

PROFILE

Background of experience and strategic expertise to drive technological excellence and align it with key objectives. Proven track record of successfully overseeing large-scale IT initiatives (ERP Systems, etc.), excel in crafting and executing comprehensive IT strategies that propel the organization forward. As a senior IT leader, adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring that technology does not only meet but exceeds the expectations of the company.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Reduced over $200K in annual credit card fees by promoting use of check or debit cards, instead of high processing fee credit cards

Facilitated growth by slashing costs in hardware, maintenance, and operations, while enabling lower energy and maintenance costs by using an integrated high-speed computing environment to use virtualization of servers. (Director of IT, Huston-Tillotson University)

Fully implemented new replacement ERP within two-years by effectively leading project consisting of a 70+ member team from all departments, selection of vendors, creation of RFPs, and system implementation. Hired additional staff and worked with 10+ contractors. Completed project with no turnover.

Generated over $5 million per year with an automated wait listing process for enrollment (Univ of Tampa)

Designed / lead IT team / programmed a software ERP subsystem for cost / schedule reporting with WBS / OBS that was marketed by Boeing for Aerospace and Defense companies.

Designed and programmed an interface from an ERP system to an automated storage retrieval system (AS/RS) warehouse for Hughes Aircraft

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Project Manager (AI Applications and ERP System Migration)

Skalable Technologies, San Jose CA (remote, Austin TX) March 2024 – May 2024

Cutting-edge global technology company specializing in the development and usage of practical Artificial Information (AI) solutions (such as file storage naming conventions) and ERP systems

Coordinated objectives/development with the offshore IT team and working with customer implementation and process documentation

Use AI as an integral part of daily operations to facilitate meeting effectiveness (a must-have for any business environment)

Phenomenal company that should be considered as a premier provider of AI applications

Tools used: Read.ai, Instachat.ai, JIRA, MS Office, Google Meet, Slack, Zoom, Gmail

IT Manager (Business Applications)

Texas Woman’s University Denton, TX 07/2022– 10/2023

Instrumental in navigating an Oracle Business System upgrade to Oracle cloud using offshore resources

SharePoint workflow from SharePoint on-premises to SharePoint cloud

Document Imaging system upgrades and security enhancements (OnBase)

Salesforce / TargetX upgrades

Solutions Architect

GermBlast Austin, TX 05/2021 – 06/2022

Generated many creative ideas to expand business opportunities based on existing infrastructure

Lead brain-storming sessions to come up with innovative solutions to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. Ideas were communicated to senior staff

Managed contractor & vendor tasks based on the scope of work for the project plan

Information Technology Consultant

Freelance Consultant Austin, TX 02/2018 – 04/2021

Provided consulting on meeting emerging state requirements for a school system.

Discussed internal payment system for a large university

Explored business opportunity for online non-credit adult distance learning classes at a private university via a partnership with a company already working in that arena

Consulting on enrollment management system workflow for a private university In Texas

Designed business cards with QR codes as a multi-lingual communication tool

Web site developer for selling products via affiliate relationships

Inventor – Designed/utilized a product / process / phone alarm app to keep beverages from freezing.

Director of Information Technology

Huston-Tillotson University Austin, TX 01/2016 – 02/2018

Managed IT Department; oversaw entire Operations (staff, budget, infrastructure, software, ERP, network, helpdesk, VOIP, email, AD, UNIX, portal configuration, SQL)

Provided key assistance for vendor contract renegotiation. Ensured excellent service

while running help desk for third party application support

Dramatically improved performance allowing end-users to process information faster and allowed expansion of university at a lower price by installing a high-speed integrated infrastructure

Managed contractor & vendor tasks based on the scope of work and the project mgt plan

Director of Information Systems

The University of Tampa Tampa, FL 2001 – 2014

Managed large team of IT professionals

Oversaw ERP system plus about 30 other systems, hardware and websites (student portal, main external website, learning management systems that were on premise or cloud, lead monthly user meetings (70+)

Provide VP/Pres with status updates

Requirements definition, ERP migration, Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity plan

Manager of Information Technology

Reflectone (flight simulators and Disney/Epcot rides Tampa, FL 1995-2000

Managed team to support ERP system

Managed implementation of new ERP system

President / CEO

Integrity Software, Inc. Issaquah, WA 1993 – 1995

Marketed and supported the Boeing Production Management System (ERP) and Materials Management System (MMS) for aerospace and defense companies

Provided ERP system programming and expert witness for ERP systems

Project Lead / programmer / Systems Analyst

Boeing Computer Services & Boeing Commercial Airplane Company Seattle, WA 1979 – 1992

Developed and supported ERP systems for over 30 aerospace / defense companies throughout the world

Designed the software interface for a automated robotic warehouse (AS/RS) tied to an ERP system for Hughes Aircraft Corp

Designed ERP system module for Cost / Schedule Control Systems (C/SCSC)

Designed and programmed numerous programs to address MIL STDs

Worked on design / programming for NASA / Cape Canaveral materials mgt system (MMS)

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE OVERVIEW

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

System analysis

Integration

Virtualization

Application Software Development

Reporting

Computing

Database

UNIX

IT applications

Design

IT infrastructure

Web

SQL

Agile

Waterfall

UI / UX, usability testing

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, Project)

ERP systems; selection/installation

Information Technology Mgt ( > 20 years)

Strategic planning and initiatives

Project management

Product development

Process improvement

C-level presentations

PCI compliance / cost analysis

Capital budget management

Attention to detail

Proposal and business development

Time management

Collaborating with team members

Administrative

Software and hardware campaigns

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Forecasting

Customer service

PMP/PMI Training

Efficient and practical

Oracle Cloud

Cloud computing

CRM; Salesforce, TargetX

Document Imaging

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ

oMaster of Business Administration Degree (MBA)

University of Colorado - Boulder, CO

oBachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Computer Based Information Systems (Major) and Production Management (Minor)

Certifications: Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Lean Six Sigma, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) via APICS

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