Executive-Level Management: Information Technology

RICHARD MACHANOFF

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Oliver Springs, Tennessee 37840

Telephone: 865-***-****

Email: **********@*******.***

EXECUTIVE-LEVEL MANAGEMENT: Information Technology

Results-focused technology executive with extensive

experience and a proven ability to design and deploy

technology strategies that maximize capabilities

while minimizing costs. Analyze business needs and

create and implement innovative solutions. Lead

diverse teams, providing training and coaching and

mentoring staff to improve performance. Continuously

improve business processes to streamline operations.

Work closely with executive team to align technology

assets and practices with overall business

objectives.

Leadership * Technology Strategy

Process Improvement * Project / Program Management

Innovation

Implementation * Cost Containment

Application Development * Infrastructure Management

ISO 9001

Business Analysis * Cyber Security * IT Operations

Vendor Management * Employee Training

Forecasting * Regulatory Compliance * Reengineering

Software Development Lifecycle * ITIL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR MICROBICIDES, Silver

Spring, Maryland * 2009-Present

Global non-profit pharmaceutical product development

partnership conducting trials and producing products

that prevent HIV/AIDs; 250 staff and partners located

in the US, Europe and South Africa.

Director, Information Systems & Technology: Develop

and implement technology strategy and manage staff,

budgets and vendor contracts. Direct core IT

functions, overseeing infrastructure,

telecommunications, information systems, data

security and FDA compliance. Identify business needs

and design and deploy technical solutions to improve

processes and achieve greater efficiency. Manage

stakeholder relationships, including executives,

colleagues, consultants and vendors. Monitor and

continuously improve performance. Spearhead

implementation projects (hardware, software, etc.).

Key Accomplishments:

* Established strategies, policies and procedures to

optimize infrastructure and security and deployed

data center and virtual server assets to

significantly reduce costs.

* Improved collaboration and business processes and

streamlined operations by implementing SharePoint, a

knowledge management program and a new integrated ERP

system.

* Cut storage costs and reduced enterprise

vulnerabilities with an effective disaster recovery /

business continuity plan and efficient backup and

storage strategy.

* Slashed internal and external telecommunications

costs by deploying Cisco VoIP at all offices and

implementing SoftPhone technology as well as Office

communicator for messaging and sharing.

* Analyzed FDA document requirements and developed

and deployed plan to achieve compliance.

VISIONARY SOLUTIONS, LLC, Oak Ridge, Tennessee *

2005-2009

Transportation and logistics startup with US

Department of Energy security clearance and

approximately 60 employees at 2 locations.

Chief Information Officer: Created efficient IT

infrastructure, architecting telecommunications and

information systems to manage data and communication

in highly regulated environment (hazardous and

radioactive material transportation). Designed and

deployed data security strategy. Analyzed and

continuously improved policies and procedures to

reduce costs and ensure compliance. Managed budgets

and oversaw contract and full-time staff.

Key Accomplishments:

* Created reliable, secure infrastructure, optimized

connectivity and architected virtual server

environment to maximize flexibility while minimizing

costs.

* Streamlined IT and business operations with MS

Exchange, SharePoint, an automated dispatch and

driver system and shipment tracking and control

tools.

* Deployed effective incident management system as

well as quality-focused documentation policies.

PACIFIC WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES, LTD, Oak Ridge,

Tennessee * 2001-2005

Government contractor (8[a]) with 3 offices in 3

states and approximately 200 employees.

Chief Information Officer & IT Solutions Business

Unit Manager: Managed IT infrastructure,

telecommunications and information systems,

overseeing security and Department of Energy

compliance. Created and implemented strategies to

improve operations and efficiency, deploying

innovative solutions as well as effective policies

and procedures. Managed budgets, staff and

contractors. Oversaw software development, leading

creation of custom GIS tools with integrated database

and visualization capability.

Key Accomplishments:

* Led creation of custom GIS software solution for

Minnesota Army National Guard, developing facility

and environmental management tracking tools

incorporating 50 databases as well as maps.

* Drove development effort to create web-enabled,

GIS-centric project management tool for the Navajo

Nation’s community development team to track capital

improvement projects.

* Played key role in generating profits via new

business line and was instrumental in successfully

securing ISO 9001 certification.

* Spearheaded office integration and standardization

initiative involving 3 offices and deployed

SharePoint to manage quality related to ISO 9001

certification.

* Designed and implemented in-house systems to manage

tracking for business development, recruiting and

project initiatives.

HAZARDOUS WASTE REMEDIAL ACTIONS PROGRAM, Oak Ridge,

Tennessee * 1990-2001

US Department of Energy project management group

delivering services to the Departments of Energy and

Defense as well as other federal agencies.

Senior Technology Applications Manager: Directed a

staff of 16 project managers and software developers

engaged in executing initiatives valued at $26M.

Managed projects in the US and abroad, driving key

aspects of bioremediation pilot program, directing

software development efforts and overseeing facility,

environmental and infrastructure management teams.

Key Accomplishments:

* Turned underperforming project around, rescuing at-

risk customer relationship and skillfully managing

long-term (9 years) initiative.

* Led environmental project in the Marshall Islands,

saving the US Army $20M in diesel fuel contamination

remediation costs.

* Served as subject matter expert on scientific and

technical issues for Department of Energy staff in

Washington, DC.

* Recognized for outstanding performance with

Lockheed Martin Project Excellence Award and event

honors.

CAREER NOTE: Past job history includes a Staff

Scientist position at the Biology Division, Oak Ridge

National Labs. Frequently published as a molecular

genetics researcher. Currently possess US Department

of Energy Q clearance and have held US Department of

Defense Top Secret clearance.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Master of Science in Molecular Genetics

University of Tennessee, Oak Ridge Graduate School of

Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

University of Tennessee

ITIL Foundations Certification

Lockheed Martin Energy Systems Training:

Advanced Leadership * Project Management * Business

Development

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Non-Profit CIO Group * InsideNGO Technology Advisory

Council

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