Award-winning international C-level leadership

B. Lee Jones

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Proven international C-level Technology Leadership

An Internationally recognized technology and business visionary with over twenty years of proven success in domestic and international information technology infrastructure, strategic and tactical planning, knowledge management and project execution. A Builder, not a Maintainer! Proven leader who drives initiatives and carries them out in order to create positive corporate change, efficiency and increased profitability.

Ability to bring structure, order and professionalism to complex integrated information infrastructures. Leadership in the design, implementation and maintenance of integrated systems that attain maximum levels of availability, provide useful and understandable information in a secure, maintainable, and professional computer environment. Possess significant experience and knowledge in computing architectures and implementation of networked computing structures, including experience with Web technologies, Internet, Intranet & Extranet development, implementation, and maintenance.

Have a long record of success in total corporate computer administration, strategic planning, systems design, facilities planning, network planning, and overall operations effectiveness. Have a professional reputation for innovation, integrity and a passion for success. Possess extensive international business and technical experience, multiple human and computer language skills and multi-cultural knowledge and experience. Excellent liaison and technical analysis skills provide exceptional rapport with corporate management, the user community and its management, customers and the media.

Extensive qualifications and recognized expertise in the following competencies:

Systems Integration and Deployment

Policies and Procedures Development and Deployment

Training and Knowledge Management

User, Customer and Vendor Relationship Management

Best Practice Methodologies (ITIL, ISO, Sarbanes-Oxley)

Project Management & Implementation

Capacity Planning and Cost Control

Direction, Re-engineering of Mission & Focus

Software Development & Implementation Management (SLDC)

Improving System and Network Performance

Executive Leadership and Communications

Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Design systems that supports the organization’s business strategy

Disaster Recovery and Business Continuation

CAREER SYNOPSIS

Integrated Virtual Systems, Fremont, CA May 2007 – Current

Independent technology consultant specializing in complex systems integration, systems and network security and disaster recovery planning:

• Clean Technology Trade Alliance, Bremerton, WA: Interim SVP, COO/CIO: Redefined and enhanced information management strategy and direction for clean technology non-profit company. Defined the entire corporate telecommunications and applications infrastructure.

• Global Edge Media Corporation, Chicago, IL: Interim President, CEO/CIO: Defined all vendor management, feasibility reviews and assessment, due diligence, IV&V services, software selection, negotiation, M&A and Divestiture, Bankruptcy, litigation support, localization / taxation / regulations advisory, strategic solution architecture, organizational transformation, enterprise package delivery (ERP, CRM, BPM, Billing, and Product Portfolio) utilizing SDLC, TCO, proposal and business case development and crisis management methodologies.

• Actelis Networks-Fremont, CA & Tel Aviv, Israel: Interim VP, IT & CIO: Redefined and enhanced information management strategy and direction for international telecommunications company. Redefined and enhanced the entire corporate telecommunications infrastructure. Successfully architected and moved entire IT infrastructure from Israel to United States.

• SunPower Corporation-San Jose, CA: Interim VP, IT & CIO: Redefined and enhanced information management strategy and direction for rapidly growing international solar power company, including systems development, deployment and operations. Identified and implemented key controls for user access management, SDLC and entity level Controls. Defined and implemented corporate IT infrastructure and successfully deployed IT infrastructure throughout Europe.

Stratex Networks, San Jose, CA May 1997-May 2007

World’s Leading Independent Producer of wireless broadband telecommunications equipment.

VICE-PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

Restored credibility of computer operations and support, LAN and WAN, telephone systems and telecommunications for corporate computer centers in U.S and international sites. IT operations supported fifty-six remote offices, ten major computer centers on five continents across twenty-two time zones with over 3,100 users at 99.999% uptime with a 98% customer excellence rating. Did not have a single project go over schedule by more than one quarter (at the user’s request) or over initial budget estimates by more than 6-1/2%. IT budgets averaged 1.56% of revenue vs. an industry average of 3.8%...with a 0% IT employee turnover rate. Successfully completed all corporate all M&A integration and strategic projects. Identified and implemented key controls for user access management, SDLC and entity level controls governed by ISO, CoBit and Sarbanes-Oxley regulation.

Integrated Virtual Systems, Fremont, CA December 1994 - May 1997

Independent technology consultant specializing in complex systems integration, systems and network security and disaster recovery planning:

• Subject Company Inc.-Palo Alto, CA: Interim CIO: Strategic marketing to potential investors and CIO evangelist to potential customers.

• Swiss Bank Corp.-Basel, Switzerland: Design and implementation of corporate tri-lingual data center and call center.

• Candle Corp.-Santa Monica, CA: Design and implementation of corporate call center.

• Quarterdeck-Clearwater, FL: Implemented predictive dialing HW/SW environment. Developed corporate System Plan and IT policies.

• IBM-Bethesda, MD: Conducted and published international call center market research analysis and projections.

• Lam Research - Fremont, CA: Designed and implemented (on-sites) international WAN. Developed and implemented UNIX Security Policy, Network Security Policy and Disaster Recovery Plan.

• Wireless Logic -San Jose, CA: Developed System and Network Plan and entire suite of security and IT policies.

• Voysys Corporation - Fremont, CA: Interim IT Director: Developed corporate System Plan and entire suite of security and IT policies.

• Deluxe Checks - St. Paul, MN: Site Manager- Initial phase of major re-engineering project including consolidated call centers, database design and systems network implementation.

• Scientific Research Management Corporation, San Jose, CA: Consulted: computer/network security for several Fortune 100 companies.

• Bechtel Corporation (PMB Engineering Inc.), San Francisco, CA Established internal systems integration and WAN consulting capability.

Read-Rite Corp., Milpitas, CA October 1992 - December 1994

MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS OPERATIONS

Consolidated computer operations, LAN and WAN, telephone systems and telecommunications for corporate computer centers in U.S., Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Japan. Developed and successfully implemented corporate international systems budget process. Authored corporate computer and network-related security policies and guidelines.

Tandem Computers Inc., Cupertino, CA January 1990 - October 1992

MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

Consolidated operations, networking, facilities management and PC support for six major, previously independent computer centers with a staff of 50 and annual budget of $20 million. Provided leadership as the Tandem System Group Security Administrator and member of Tandem System Security Council. Provided significant individual and group contributions to Tandem corporate policies for operations, computer room design, computer security and disaster recovery. Author of the Tandem UNIX Security Policy and the Tandem Network Security Policy. Provided leadership for the Corporate Contingency Management Team in risk analysis, disaster avoidance, business continuation and disaster recovery.

Sierra Semiconductor Corp., San Jose, CA May 1984 - December 1989

DIRECTOR, INFORMATION SYSTEMS and INTERIM DIRECTOR, DESIGN AUTOMATION

Pioneered use of mini-supercomputer and networked UNIX workstations for CAD design. Designed, implemented and administered all hardware, operating systems, network architecture, databases and application software for worldwide computer operations. Established world-class CAD/CAM/CAE design centers in the United States, Netherlands and Singapore.

United Technologies Microelectronics Center (UTMC) Colorado Springs, CO January 1984 - May 1984

STRATEGIC MARKETING MANAGER

Established the UTMC strategic marketing function promoting use of microelectronics content at all United Technologies companies. This enabled United Technologies to leverage individual company technology and provide superior, leading edge products and services. Researched, prepared and presented the UTMC President's Statement of Business Plan and UTMC Five-Year Technology Forecast to UT Technical Council and Strategic Planning Council.

ABEK Inc., Colorado Springs, CO March 1983 - December 1983

DIRECTOR, COMPUTER SERVICES

Designed and administered all corporate software development and computer center functions. Developed and implemented innovative software for variable-aperture, vector-scan E-Beam mask preparation.

Inmos Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO February 1980 - March 1983

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND COMPUTER OPERATIONS MANAGER

Converted major CAM and CAD applications from HP to VAX systems and data structure. Presented first U.S. technical presentation of OCCAM programming language. Established state-of-the-art CAD/CAM/CAE computer centers in United States, United Kingdom and Wales.

Department of Public Utilities-City of Colorado Springs, CO August 1978 - January 1980

LEAD SYSTEMS ANALYST/DATABASE ARCHITECT

Designed and implemented a major interactive database and information system consolidating the common Electric, Gas, Water and Sewer utility department functions. As a result of the elimination of previous duplication in meter reading, customer service and billing functions, Colorado Springs has the lowest overall utility rate for a metropolitan area of its size in the U.S.

Stephenson and Company Denver, CO February 1977- July 1978

DATA PROCESSING MANAGER

Designed and implemented comprehensive Portfolio Analysis System providing timely and accurate information to corporate executives and Portfolio Managers enabling them to focus on managing customer accounts and more diversified investment strategies.

City of Denver - Wastewater Control Division Denver, CO May 1970 - January 1977

LEAD SYSTEMS ANALYST

Pioneered use of microcomputers for workgroup processing within City offices. Instituted use of computers for hydraulic and hydrologic calculations in Division. Recipient of the Mayor’s Distinguished Service Award and two Unusual Ability Service Awards.

AWARDS

• Best of Fremont Award-Internet Consultants category by the U.S. Commerce Association 2011

• CIO 100 Award Winner 2002 – Enterprise Application Integration http://tinyurl.com/c8gducl

• CIO 100 Award Finalist and Information Week 500 Finalist 2001-2007

• Outstanding Customer Award 2005 – Vitria Technology Inc.

• Nominee for 2004, 2005 and 2006 Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders

• Gartner Group CIO Award Finalist 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2006

• Stanford Professional Education/Information Week CIO Boot Camp 2000 (

Tom Kosnik – “Take the Hill” Case Study Award)

ASSOCIATIONS

• Harvard Business Review - Advisory Council

• American Electronics Association Rule 404 Committee

- Developed matrix of Sarbanes-Oxley, CoBit, ISO standards

• Morgan Stanley CIO Council – Enterprise Application Chair

• High Technology Y2K Consortium Executive Committee

• CIO Insight Magazine – CIO Advisory Panel on SDLC

• Gartner Group IT Technology Panel

• Digital Equipment Corporation Computer Users Society

- National LUG Council Executive Committee

- National Speaker and Session Chairman

• User Society of ELXSI (USE) - Founder and Chairman

• Data Processing Management Association - Vice President

• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

• Board of Directors-San Jose Repertory Theatre

• Board of Directors-Harmony Players (Community Theatre)

• National Science Fair - Regional Board Member and Judge

• Boy Scouts of America - DP Advisor/Merit Badge Counselor

• Clean Technology Trade Alliance http://tinyurl.com/d2urc6m

CERTIFICATIONS

• Stanford University - Advanced Systems Management http://tinyurl.com/cyl2a5t

• Gerson Lehrman Group Scholar--Technology, Media and Telecom Councils, GLG Educator & Expert Witness

• IMS Expert Services – Elite Expert

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Standish Group Executive Sponsor Series: http://tinyurl.com/ct2fowu

• IT Management Conference NYC: http://tinyurl.com/cfbphjd

• David M. Fisher's book "Optimize Now (or else!): How to Leverage Processes and Information to Achieve Enterprise Optimization (and Avoid Enterprise Extinction)” (ISBN 0-595-29837-0)

• CIO Talk Radio http://tinyurl.com/d9q5wde

• March 2007 on http://tinyurl.com/blm42d7

• August 2007 on http://tinyurl.com/c2cr9qo

• UCLA Anderson School of Management BIT Conference http://tinyurl.com/ctr7okp

• Stanford Graduate School of Business High Technology Conference http://tinyurl.com/cmvt4ex

• CIO Magazine State of CIO 2004 - Feature Article http://tinyurl.com/ca3fk5f

• Interop 2004 - http://tinyurl.com/c5jumcc

• Author of the Tandem UNIX and Network Security Policies, Tandem SDLC Handbook and Tandem Business Continuation Policy.

• Occam-process oriented language http://tinyurl.com/dxyb46d

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