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Computer Science
Head of Solution Directors
Responsible for all creating solutions and RFP responses for major ($100M+) managed IT services/outsourcing proposals led from the Americas regions; directly supported the sales teams throughout the pursuit through closure.
- Supported over $700M in wins - new logos and re-signs. Sent in by the CEO to drive the re-sign for a BT "flag-ship" customer who was threatening termination. After spending three months in the UK working with the customer and the team, was able to transition responsibility back to the local team who were able to close the re-sign successfully.
- Led solution teams consisting of Network SMEs, Service Designers, Systems Designers, Financial Analysts, Lawyers, and other SMEs delivering solutions and ultimately full RFP responses, financials, and contracts. Briefed executive sponsors on solutions particularly with respect to risk and mitigation.
- Recruited, trained and led a team of senior IT Solution Directors. Conducted Bid Response training for personnel assigned to the Bid Response Centers in the Americas, UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.
- Supported contract negotiations particularly with respect to implications of technical or SLA changes as well as Intellectual Property concerns.
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Ecology
Bsc
Concrete and Foundations Contractor
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-founder.
- Leader of a 300 person-team
- Significant role in achieving the company goal of finishing the foundation and concrete framing of more than 800 residential units (530,000.00 sq. ft.) in four years
- Administration of contracts and updating internal control systems
- Hired, scheduled and supervised subcontractors, developed and enforced company policies procedures, and project safety regulations
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Journalism
Cto/co-founder
[company name] was a backend-driven Web agency that focused on strong UI/UX and empowering clients to manage their own sites. Developed Application Leasing Technology (ALT) in 2000 using internal IP, adopted a SaaS model and raised a venture round from Cascadia Investment Partners.
- Grew PA to be in the top 5 largest agencies in Portland.
- Brought in clients, planned innovative applications and built them on-time - from e-commerce to auctions and CMS apps.
- Architected in-house apps that became foundation of venture funding.
- Successfully pitched VC and seasoned CEO who kept me a sole founder post-funding.
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Industrial And Systems Engineering
Director - Information Systems
Director - Facilities and Procurement
- Managed the Information Systems staff of 10 with a budget of over $1 million.
- Managed a $1.6 million capital project fund for the Information Systems area including workstations as well as installation of new operating tools.
- Created specifications and purchased all hardware and software for agency, including negotiating fair prices for all purchases.
- Negotiated all Information Systems' contracts.
- Selected software for many areas of the agency, e.g., time and attendance, e-mail, client registration systems.
- Responsible for the telephone systems of the agency, including negotiating contracts, annual maintenance contracts and selection of local and long distance providers.
- Managed building maintenance staff to ensure buildings were passed by HUD or City of Chicago reviews.
- Led the $3.2 million renovation of CJE's corporate office space which included a three phase project to minimize downtime of staff while keeping project on schedule. Worked with staff members to create an ergonomically sound and safe work environment.
- Specified and purchased capital equipment by negotiating best prices.
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Data Analysis & Database Development
Computational Finance
Cto
Conceived the idea for a proprietary food planning mobile application.
- Developed a custom Data Entry UIcomponent used by nutritionist to manage meal and Ingredient data.
- Architected and designed the system in full.
- Designed and Developed the data model utilizing Google NoSQL Data store.
- Built the service layer via Google Cloud Endpoints executing in the google cloud.
- Created reusable patterns for the Android component of the system.
- Built an offshore team for outsourcing development efforts.
- Acted as product owner of the application.
- Acted as scrum master, running a daily standup, keeping track of velocity, managing backlogs and setting up sprints.
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CTO / General Manager
Responsible for initial strategic business plan and product development
- Responsible for strategic design and implementation of entire IT function
- Hired / managed 4 divisional IT managers, with 50+ indirect reports globally
- Lead all business system selection and introduction including ERP, CRM, and Accounting
- Worked with management teams to focus IT on optimum support of Business Objectives
- Accountable for IT security and disaster recovery management
- Designed and built travel website in 90 day time frame that handled over 2,500 reservations per day at its peak
- Created Customer Call Center using an in-house developed CRM system (SugarCRM) and Nortel BCM interface
- Negotiated and facilitated additional $3.8M investment from Priceline.com
- Introduction of Partner Management Information System which allowed partner websites to launch within 2 hours of signed contract
- Development of new design and specification tools for use by our partner websites to ensure quality control and brand management
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CTO / General Manager
Responsible for initial strategic business plan and product development
- Responsible for strategic design and implementation of entire IT function
- Hired / managed 4 divisional IT managers, with 50+ indirect reports globally
- Lead all business system selection and introduction including ERP, CRM, and Accounting
- Worked with management teams to focus IT on optimum support of Business Objectives
- Accountable for IT security and disaster recovery management
- Designed and built travel website in 90 day time frame that handled over 2,500 reservations per day at its peak
- Created Customer Call Center using an in-house developed CRM system (SugarCRM) and Nortel BCM interface
- Negotiated and facilitated additional $3.8M investment from Priceline.com
- Introduction of Partner Management Information System which allowed partner websites to launch within 2 hours of signed contract
- Development of new design and specification tools for use by our partner websites to ensure quality control and brand management
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Computer Science
Fittag CTO & CO Founder
Responsible for updates, improvements, and maintenance
- Developed FitTag App for IOS
- Developed a new CMS for FitTag.net
- Developed FitTag.com
- Used PHP/JavaScript/JQuery/CSS/HTML/Objective-C/GitHub/Photoshop on a daily basis to accomplish my tasks.
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Project Management
VP, IT Director
- Managed IT Infrastructure (VOIP, LAN/WAN, Data Centers, Applications)
- Deployed multi language systems for Latin American branch locations
- Implemented Server virtualization (VMware and XenServer)
- Implemented and manage Citrix Xenapp infrastructure
- Managed SAN environment (EMC and Left-hand)
- Implemented and managed Shoretel VOIP environment
- Managed network administrator/ Helpdesk staff
- Designed and implemented redundant data centers including replication and site redundancy
CTO Resume Success Stories
CTO Duties and Responsibilities
Develop Business Strategy As companies become more dependent on technology, the CTO's thorough understanding of how technology impacts everything from production to marketability to customer satisfaction plays a vital role in developing a winning business strategy.
Develop Technological Strategy It's imperative that CTOs stay current with tech's constantly evolving trends so that theirorganizations can operate at the highest level.The CTO strategizes how to best utilize the latest innovations to improve productivity and efficiency.
Create Policy The CTO uses technology to create new company objectives,streamline internal operations, and establish procedures for tech-dependent departments, such as research and development and IT.
Oversee Budget Chief technology officers create and monitor the research and development budget, often in collaboration with department heads and other executives.
Lead Research and Development The CTO delegates the day-to-day responsibilities to teams of developers, engineers, and IT personnel. In larger companies, the CTO appoints department heads to manage these teams. CTOs of smaller companies and startups are often tasked with recruiting talent to fill out an R&D department.
CTO Skills and Qualifications
Chief technology officers have a mind for business as well as science, meaning they understand the intricacies of technology while keeping a company's priorities in mind. Desirable candidates usually have five to 15 years of experience in their field, plus the following skills:- Advanced technological expertise - whether their background is in software development, networking systems, information security, or even engineering, all CTOs have a demonstrated work history in tech. They're also familiar with the latest industry trends and research
- Budgeting - understanding how to prepare and present a budget is crucial, and the CTO is expected to constantly maximize efficiency and return on investment
- Leadership and delegation - effective CTOs know how to manage high-functioning teams and delegate responsibilities to the right departments and employees
- Human resources - as executives who often curate subordinate teams, CTOs are familiar with the hiring and recruitment process
- Communication skills - managing teams at the executive level requires savvy communication skills, as does presenting how new technologies will boost productivity and efficiency
CTO Education and Training
Most chief technology officers have at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Master's degrees, especially MBAs, are increasingly common. Some startups look for candidates with as little as five years of experience, but most executive-level positions at larger companies look for 15 to 20 years of technological and management experience.CTO Salary and Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer and information system managers earn a median annual salary of $135,800. The highest 10 percent earn more than $208,000, while the lowest earn close to $82,000. As executives, chief technology officers receive generous benefits packages that often include stock options, paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Given how quickly companies are expanding their digital and technological platforms, demand for CTOs is expected to increase over the years. The BLS projects 12 percent job growth by 2026, which exceeds the average growth of most occupations.Helpful Resources
There are many paths to becoming a successful CTO. Consulting the following resources is a good place to start:
First Round Review - this magazine provides industry experts a platform to share open and honest career advice and insight
CTO School - with over 2,000 members, this New York-based Meetup group is an ideal networking opportunity for anyone living in or visiting the Big Apple
Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams - Tom DeMarco and Tim Lister's best-selling book explores the sociological challenges of managing a cohesive software development team
Rework - this candid read by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson helps aspiring CTOs kick-start their careers with tips on how to create, develop, and grow a business
The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google - author Nicholas Carr gives historical perspective of the industry and outlines how businesses might use technology in the future