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Information Technology Office

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Phoenix, AZ
Posted:
May 31, 2020

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GARY NYE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE

Technology Operations ~ Project Management ~ Strategic Planning Highly accomplished, strategic leader with over 20 years of experience driving information technology corporate vision and designing and implementing successful end-to-end IT solutions. Sharp analytical abilities and proven management skills, leading the development of long-term and short-term strategic IT goals and project planning. Proven track record of directing and developing high impact teams that understand both the technology and business requirements of the organization. Skilled at collaborating with senior executives on streamlining business processes, cutting costs, and improving organizational efficiency, providing strategic guidance and direction across the organization. Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Planning & Forecasting Purchasing & Vendor Management VoIP Telecommunications

Office 365 Administration IT Security & PII Technical Support

Budget & Financial Management

Process Improvements

Team Leadership & Development

Microsoft Azure Cloud

Project Management

Cisco Meraki Infrastructure

EXPERIENCE & NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

DANSONS • Phoenix, AZ • June 2018 – Present

Industry leader in wood pellet grills and smokers. DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Utilizing leading edge technology, establish the technology roadmap for the applications and infrastructure to reach the organizational strategic plan goals. Responsible for overseeing and managing the entire Information Technology Department and ensuring that the company’s technology is meeting its goals and objectives efficiently and reliably. Work closely with senior leadership, users, and the technology team to help determine the best way possible to meet the established technology roadmap. Spearhead all technology projects, driving them to successful completion. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Rebuild the technology infrastructure from the ground up utilizing Cisco Meraki firewalls, switches and wireless access points integrating seven locations throughout the US and Canada

• Implement security strategy and policies utilizing Cisco Umbrella, CylanceProtect, Barracuda Essentials and Barracuda Sentinel reducing the threat potential and our incident response time

• Implement 8x8 VoIP phone system companywide including Call Center functionality for approximately 40 agents NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAMS • Scottsdale, AZ • October 2011 – May 2018 Create and promote information technology solutions for the healthcare industry. DIRECTOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Provide strategic direction and management for the information systems operations, support, system security, office automation, telecommunications, and consultation services. Deliver leadership to a highly skilled and high-performance team, implement and oversee training programs that strengthen staff capability. Participate in the development of annual budgets and project plans, monitor and report progress, and develop corrective actions to address variances. Develop and maintain information technology policies and standards, utilizing industry knowledge, technical expertise, and business acumen to minimize costs and maximize controls related to the acquisition, implementation and operation of information and communication systems.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Coordinated security and compliance initiatives, including implementing a wireless infrastructure that secures network access for staff and allows guest access for visitors, while establishing and enforcing strict network security policies

• Conduct research and feasibility studies on leading edge technologies, analyzing cost/benefit and ROI, and managing major projects, successfully implementing a Barracuda Backup Server for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity and Salesforce.com for the Sales and Marketing team and Office 365 for the entire organization

• Analyze operational performance and implement new systems, such as implementing Shoretel VoIP phone system to improve corporate wide communication, implementing M-Files document management system to create a central repository to facilitate document retention and e-discovery 16280 N. 31st Ave Phoenix, AZ 85053 602-***-**** addiur@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/garynyephxaz

PRESCOTT COLLEGE • Prescott, AZ • May 2005 – March 2011 Private liberal arts college.

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Established overall strategy for achieving College’s vision for data and communication capabilities, including the installation and operation of academic, business, and financial management applications. Coached, mentored, and managed entire IT department, including network administration, database administration, web administration, and technical support staff, ensuring quality delivery of services, and handling hiring, training, performance management, career planning, and promotions. Developed department standards, procedures, and controls, ensuring effective, secure, and consistent delivery of services. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Proactively identified solutions based on the company’s strategic direction and implemented a mobile computer lab utilizing thin client technology to facilitate new student orientation

• Managed the departmental operating budget of over $900,000, additionally managed $200,000 to $400,000 annually in Capital projects, maximizing the use of funds, and ensuring overall operations were within budget

• Introduced cost savings of $50,000 in copper infrastructure during the expansion of phone systems, implementing a Shoretel Voice over IP phone system with desktop faxing that eliminated the need for 17 standalone fax machines and reduced the total number of POTS lines used by the college

• Recommended and directed several major improvement projects related to spam and web filtering using Barracuda Networks technologies, web services utilizing the LAMP environment (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and NetApp NAS for increased storage capacity

CONSYS TECHNOLOGY • Chino Valley, AZ • June 1999 – January 2005 Specialize in internet marketing, search optimization, computing, and networking in Northern Arizona. SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR/COMPUTER SPECIALIST

Delivered networking, systems administration, technical support, and maintenance to individual customers and small businesses, within the Chino Valley territory. Provided web design, HTML programming, database design, and database implementation in support of customer’s objectives and business goals. Troubleshoot any reported issues, answered technical queries, and trained end-users. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Analyzed systems and recommended solutions, utilizing knowledge of various wired and wireless networks, computer hardware and maintenance, Unix FreeBSD servers, Apache Webserver, Sendmail/Postfix mail servers, MySQL databases, MS Windows networks and operating systems

• Implemented a wireless infrastructure for a local real estate office which included a connection to the owner’s residence

• Established a support ticket system for the Town of Chino Valley to facilitate reporting of IT related issues Previous positions include PC Application Support Specialist for Valliwide Bank and Manager, MIS for Fortress, Inc. EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Concentration in Information Technology PRESCOTT COLLEGE Prescott, AZ 2010

Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration FRESNO CITY COLLEGE Fresno, CA 1990

Graduated with Highest Honors and Dean’s List



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