Director of Information Technology

Tom Blair, MBA

North Ridgeville, OH *****

************@*****.*** 440-***-****

linkedin.com/in/thomasgblair

Summary

Profile

Key business partner with over 20 years of experience in communicating and developing both short and long- term strategic plans identifying Information Technology applications supporting business plans and creating new strategic options.

Key leadership roles in providing cost effective management, rationalization, and simplification of corporate systems and projects.

Highly skilled in the continuous and secure operation, administration and maintenance of corporate computing and networking infrastructures including information security and privacy, disaster recovery and business continuity. Adept at combing an entrepreneurial drive with managerial experience to optimize processes and deliver compelling business value.

Experience

Director of Information Technology

Middough Inc.

Jan 2016 - Present (6 years 9 months +)

•Develop, coordinate, and implement Information Technology strategy and oversee technical projects in alignment with organizational goals.

•Collaborating in the implementation of a new Microsoft Dynamics-based ERP, CRM and HCM Business Intelligence and analytics platform.

•Reduced Information Technology budget by over 10% through streamlined processes, vendor negotiation and internal training.

•Developed cloud-based architecture on Microsoft Azure for robust redundancy and real time collaboration across geographically dispersed locations.

•Designed and implemented sweeping new cybersecurity program.

•Leading the initiation of a new employee engagement, recognition, collaboration, and rewards platform.

Director of Information Technology

ACRT

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 (3 years 1 month)

•Architected and deployed new Business Intelligence platform and Data Warehouse for the collection and reporting of data across four back-office systems.

•Develop and maintained departmental policies and procedures.

•Defined and established new Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution to over 650 devices throughout the organization.

•Developed cutting-edge networking, mobility, cloud, security and other technology solutions that ensured business/infrastructure continuity while increasing long-horizon growth.

•Implemented new mobile application development platform to drive transformative cost reductions and user engagement.

Director of Information Technology

Richard L. Bowen + Associates

Jan 2000 - Jan 2013 (13 years 1 month)

•Created vision and strategic direction for Information Technology department including roadmap for infrastructure and applications.

•Developed project plans, cost models, staffing plans, system and integration test plans.

•Designed and implemented transformational new project management solution.

•Devised and instituted new private cloud and wide-area network infrastructure

Education

Baldwin Wallace University

Master of Business Administration, Management

2020 - 2022

GPA: 4.0

Baldwin Wallace University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems

1996 - 1999

Cuyahoga Community College

Associates of Applied Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Skills

IT Strategy • Project Management • Leadership • Budget Management • Security Management • Business Intelligence (BI) • Process Improvement • Collaborative Problem Solving • Communication • Mentoring

Honors & Awards

Baldwin Wallace University Business Honors Society - Baldwin Wallace University Apr 2022

“The Business Honor Society of Baldwin Wallace University recognizes excellence of one’s highest and most human capabilities. Excellence is built upon the pillars of Character, Wisdom and Reason, which are exemplified in personal, professional, educational and community-based endeavors and achievements.”

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