WILLIAM HAWKES
adqo8s@r.postjobfree.com 1-720-***-**** Longmont, CO 80504
Summary
Dynamic and highly competitive senior IT professional with over 25 years of experience in the IT Industry with an in-depth working knowledge of IT Infrastructure Operations supporting Server environments, Network Systems, Storage, Mainframe, technical support and service delivery outsourcing. Brings over 15 years invaluable program / project management experience. Self-motivated hard worker with over 10 years of experience in mechanical and electrical assembly and troubleshooting. Demonstrates outstanding attention to detail, leadership skills and excellent communications skills through client interactions, presentations, and report generation. Possess excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills that inspire others to work in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
Technical Management
Customer Satisfaction
Customer Support
Program Management
Project Management (IBM PMP)
Strategic Planning
Data Center Moves / Consolidations
Network Systems
Storage Systems
Servers (Wintel, AIX, Unix, Linux, Solaris)
Mainframes
Outsourcing
Six Sigma
Finite Wiring Connections
Detail Oriented
Problem Solving (logical approach)
Electronic Circuitry
Electronic Wiring
Schematics (wiring diagrams)
Crane Operations
Hand tools
Power tools (battery)
Executive Level Communication
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Visio
Experience
Laser Technician Rocky Mountain Instruments 12/2020 - Current
Troubleshooting and repair of customer laser systems
Proficient at utilizing all hand tools including meters, gauges and robotics
Experienced in troubleshooting electronic circuitry and mechanical assemblies
Manufacturing Team Member Vestas 02/2020 – 11/2020
Followed strict safety procedures
Utilized all hand tools including cranes and robotics
Met production timelines 100%
All work done without any errors for seven months
Owner Home Remodeling 09/1993 – Current
Custom kitchens, bathrooms, room additions (wiring, plumbing, painting, etc.)
Flipping homes
Tile work and hardwood flooring
E Commerce / Team Lead Kroger 09/2017 – 01/2020
Championed inefficiencies by improving online customer ordering and delivery services.
Proactively developed processes and procedures for on time / within budget operation.
Project Managed timeframe and resources for remote technical implementation
Managed the training of new team members.
Program Delivery Manager Kaiser Permanente 09/2014 - 09/2017
Outlined and deployed productivity improvements by effectively distributing new projects to PMs .
Strategically analyzed and evaluated the status of all projects for my team and managed them to be in scope and on time.
Program Manager Xerox 01/2012 - 09/2014
Conceptualized and launched the migration of complex Server (6000) for Calpine Energy and Storage and Backup & Recovery infrastructure for the State of Texas. Attention to detail was paramount.
Scheduled and managed maintenance windows & remote technical implementation.
Technical Solution Architect Infocrossing 10/2007 - 01/2012
Architected Enterprise outsourcing solutions & reviewed the services solution with CIO level Executives.
Created processes and proprietary solution architecture tools.
Program Managed attention to detail with IT Infrastructure Operations for the entire solution described below.
Designed the largest Enterprise outsourcing win in Infocrossing history including Servers, Network, Storage, Mainframe, Software, and Disaster Recovery.
Relationship Executive Virtela Communications 08/2003 - 10/2007
Conceptualized and launched executive and technical relationships within IBM.
Developed LAN, WAN, VOIP, VLAN, etc. solutions utilizing IP Protocol.
Originated relationships with IBM General Managers, Country Managers and Executive VPs worldwide.
Manager & Systems Engineer IBM 09/1983 - 08/2003
Seven years’ experience as a Field Engineering Specialist working on IBM’s largest mainframes.
Expert working with blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and electronic test equipment.
Provided higher levels of technical support.
Managed an outsourcing IT technical organization delivering design, architecture, monitoring, implementation, project management and ongoing technical support.
Reviewed repeat support issues and made recommendations
Managed a technical storage team to deploy outsourcing of EMC & NetApp Storage solutions.
Developed customer outsourcing and storage solutions for Clients, based on their requirements.
Provided liaison and storage subject matter expertise (SME) for the IBM Rocky Mountain region.
Launched the complex installation of monitoring and support methodologies to implement both a primary as well as a backup site for Managed Storage Services (Senior Storage on Demand Program).
Managed the development processes for “hot backup” in the event of a primary site failure.
Education and Training
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BA / CIS Minor / Business
Certifications
Program / Project Management (PMP - IBM Certified)
Six Sigma
Storage Area Networks (SAN) - Certified
Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Certified
LAN / WAN – Certified