Continuous Improvement It Architect

John Polischak, IT Architect

Clayton, *****, United States, 919-***-****, ***.****@*****.***, https://LinkedIn.com/in/john- polischak

SUMMARY Dynamic IT Architect with over 20 years of experience in network infrastructure and security solutions. Proficient in engineering robust systems and developing compliance-driven processes. Achievements include leading a team in deploying tamper-proof solutions on 20 million devices and generating significant revenue through innovative procurement strategies. Capable of driving efficiencies and securing resources effectively, bringing unique expertise to meet strategic initiatives in any organization. WORK EXPERIENCE

06/2023 – Present IT Consultant, Self Employed Clayton, US Engineered network infrastructure for remote locations, enhancing wireless coverage and bolstering security.

Installed and configured security cameras, significantly improving both physical and network security.

Diagnosed and resolved system issues proactively, ensuring uninterrupted operational flow.

03/2020 – 06/2023 Lead GPO, Lenovo Morrisville, US Formulated and instituted standardized procurement policies and procedures on a global scale, ensuring consistency and compliance across the organization.

Cultivated strategic vendor relationships to align with organizational goals, focusing on enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Collaborated in the design and rollout of an innovative tool that generated significant revenue from refurbished inventory.

04/2017 – 03/2020 Primary Security Engineer, Lenovo Morrisville, US Championed an agile team in deploying electronic and physical tamper- proofing on 20 million Lenovo devices via Trusted Device Setup. Conducted comprehensive competitive analyses, revealing opportunities for a secure enterprise browsing solution.

Pioneered the development of a NIST SP800-161 compliant, cloud, and blockchain-enabled supply chain tracking process.

04/2016 – 04/2017 Chromebook Advisory Engineer, Lenovo Morrisville, US Acquired comprehensive knowledge of Lenovo's Chromebook products. Developed and facilitated training sessions for internal teams and external partners.

Drove Lenovo's Chrome OS strategy, successfully securing 30% of market share in the Chromebook division.

04/2006 – 04/2016 Onsite Network Manager, Lenovo Morrisville, US Led an international team of 18, providing critical support to Lenovo's Senior Leadership.

Conceptualized and implemented a cost-effective Video Teleconferencing

(VTC) solution for Senior Vice Presidents (SVPs).

Conducted extensive research and introduced in-house document tools, enhancing efficiency for the Board of Directors.

05/1997 – 05/2006 Senior Network Administrator, IBM Morrisville, US Promoted ongoing enhancement of IT governance processes. Managed firewall configurations to ensure secure remote connections across multiple sites.

Performed regular troubleshooting and monitoring of network performance.

EDUCATION

1995 – 1996 ECPI University

Technical School, Computer Science

Raleigh NC, USA

SKILLS Cloud Computing Virtualization

Enterprise Systems IBM Cloud

Software Defined Networking (SDN) IBM Spectrum Virtualize Network Administration Data Security

Disaster Recovery Planning IT Infrastructure Planning Team Leadership & Development Stakeholder Engagement Data Exploration and Analysis Product Operation Issue Resolution Business Process Optimization Enterprise Architecture IT Strategy IT Governance

Business Strategy Alignment Large-scale Organization Experience

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