Information Technology Security

David Switzer

864-***-**** **********@*****.*** Wellford, South Carolina

www.linkedin.com/in/david-switzer-5430a61b/

SUMMARY

Multi-disciplined IT leader with 25 years’ experience scaling secure, cloud-based infrastructures and driving digital transformation.

Delivered 20%+ cost reductions and 99.9% uptime improvements while optimizing IT operations and cybersecurity compliance.

Built and mentored high-performance teams to streamline budgets, integrate automation, and support cross-departmental initiatives.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Guy Roofing, Inc.

Director of Information Technology Nov 2022 - Present Direct daily IT operations ensuring 99.9% uptime; manage OS, security, apps, servers, and hardware. Supervise network/server infrastructure; optimized IT budget achieving 20% cost savings while ensuring scalable architecture.

Implemented network recovery protocols and backup processes achieving 100% data security compliance.

Installed devices and coordinated system upgrades, reducing downtime by 15%. Enforced robust cybersecurity protocols and privacy measures, safeguarding critical data assets. Led digital transformation initiatives integrating cloud systems to enhance scalability. GrandSouth Bank

Information Security Officer Nov 2012 - Feb 2022

Developed and administered a comprehensive Information Security Program ensuring 100% compliance.

Implemented cybersecurity training; increased staff threat awareness by 40% and secured physical systems.

Reported critical security anomalies to Board and IT Committees, enhancing resolution time by 25%. Conducted monthly phishing simulations, boosting employee vigilance by 35%. Coordinated with law enforcement, expediting incident response by 30%. Enhanced cybersecurity frameworks integrating cloud security and compliance standards. Senior Vice President / Director of Information Technology Mar 2012 - Aug 2022 Spearheaded data center initiatives and infrastructure refresh, improving system performance by 25%. Led strategic IT planning, aligning digital initiatives with business goals. Provided strategic IT input in Board meetings, leading to 15% faster decision-making. Facilitated executive communications, ensuring regulatory compliance and cross-department efficiency.

Managed annual IT budget, optimizing expenditure by 20% while scaling operations. Championed digital transformation, integrating cloud infrastructure and automation tools. Vice President / Information Technology Manager Nov 2005 - Mar 2012 Managed infrastructure teams, ensuring 99% system uptime across networks and support. Designed corporate data center, network, and UCS cluster solutions, enhancing performance by 20%. Administered network for 9 branches, leveraging Cisco Meraki and Avaya VOIP for robust connectivity. Developed IT strategic plans, aligning infrastructure with business goals and digital transformation. Summit National Bank

Vice President / Network Administrator - Operations Jan 2003 - Nov 2005 SJWD Water District

Manager of Information Systems & Telecommunications May 1998 - Dec 2002 EDUCATION

Spartanburg Technical College Spartanburg, SC

Associate of Science

Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

CERTIFICATIONS

Six Sigma Black Belt Jan 2016

Certified Six Sigma Green Belt

SKILLS

IT Infrastructure: Cloud Architecture, Data Center Management, Network Design, Infrastructure Scaling, Systems Integration

Cybersecurity & Compliance: Cybersecurity Protocols, Data Privacy, Incident Response, Information Security, Regulatory Compliance

Digital Transformation & Budgeting: Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, Budget Optimization, Process Automation, Cost Reduction

Team Leadership & Vendor Management: Team Development, Vendor Management, IT Governance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management

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