Vice President Information Technology (cupertino)
Reply to: jpk@pangenesis.net
Date: 2008-01-23, 5:12PM PST
James P. Kamenelis
Cupertino, CA 95014 o 650-776-4971 o jpkamenelis@att.net
Objective: Vice President Information Technology
Profile:
Effective leader with over 20 year of experience in Information Technology management. A highly competent strategist, who provides vision, establishes comprehensive plans, and implements structure that drives organizations to achieve objectives. Excellent record of delivering results on time and on budget, building and developing teams, improving product and service quality and satisfying customers.
Skills Summary:
• Proactive business analysis • Strategic planning
• Team building and development • Motivating leader and mentor
• Program/project management • Operational planning and organizing
• 2nd & 3rd level org. management • Global management and execution
• Innovative problem solving • Customer service delivery
• Public speaking • Financial management
• Recruiting and staffing • Large scale system design
Technical Summary: ERP Systems; Oracle ver.10, &11i; Glovia; MINX
Server Platforms: IBM BladeCenter & SAN; VMware; SUN; Dell; Compaq; HP; Mac
Operating Systems: SUSE & RedHat Linux, Windows Server; HP/UX; Sun Solaris
Databases: SQL, Informix; MySQL; Oracle; Sybase; DocuShare (Xerox)
Network Equipment: Cisco; Alcatel; 3Com; Nortel; Synoptics; Google; NG Sniffer
Network Technology: TCP/IP; 802.11; SNMP; LAN/WAN; VoIP; ATM; FTP; V-LAN;DHCP;
VPN; 802.1x; SMTP; LDAP; Active Directory; Radius, Kerberos
Management Tools: HP OpenView; MRTG; Intermapper; McAfee; HFNetChkPro; Cisco
Works; HelpStar; Checkpoint; Veritas; RSA; SOA; IP Monitor
Client Systems: MS Windows; VMware; Sun Solaris; Red Hat Linux; Mac/OS
Software Methodology: CMM, CMMi, Agile (iterative), Extreme (XP); Scrum; Lean
Professional Experience:
PANGENESIS, INC. 2006 – 2007; President, COO & Co-Founder - California
Co-developed and established outsourcing business providing I.T. and Software Services to clients in United States from near shore operations in Costa Rica, competing with outsourcing companies in India.
Key Accomplishments –
• Raised $900,000 of investment capital from private investors to fund business operations.
• Built Sales and Marketing plans, hired key team members, and opened facility in Costa Rica.
• Initiated operations and secured 3 client contracts in the first year achieving a positive cash flow.
XEROX CORPORATION 1996 – 2006
Director, I.T. - Palo Alto Research Center - California 2001 – 2006
Delivered an array of I.T. systems and services to PARC’s renowned research scientists and business employees. Collaborated with scientists on I.T. projects. Managed team of 26 and a $5,000,000 budget.
Key Accomplishments –
• Led deployment of the first truly secure wireless network; co-developed with PARC scientists.
• Upgraded PARC’s 2300 node network using the latest Cisco network systems, including VoIP.
• Implemented strategic consolidation of 53 servers using IBM BladeCenters, Fiber-Channel SAN and VMware for Linux and Windows.
• Deployed HFNetChkPro for automated security and software updates for all Windows devices.
Director, I.T. - Xerox Inkjet Business Unit - New York 1999 -- 2001
Established the Information Management function and generated I.T. Solutions for Engineering and Manufacturing in a rapidly growing Xerox business. Scope included deploying Oracle ERP, upgrading infrastructure to enable multinational manufacturing, Led a team of 40 servicing 1200 employees.
Key Accomplishments –
• Enabled multinational manufacturing and ensured Y2K compliance by replacing legacy ERP with Oracle and upgrading shop floor control systems with solution consolidating WIP, SPC, and QC.
• Directed a network redesign enabling security and expansion of manufacturing to Ireland and China.
• Managed EDS outsourcing relationship for selected services; improving service and reducing costs.
Information Officer - Palo Alto Information Services - California 1996 – 1998
Assembled a team and led the delivery of information systems and services to 15 co-located Xerox business units with a total of 500 employees. Managed a staff of 15 and a $4,000,000 budget.
Key Accomplishments –
• Recruited, hired, and mobilized a team delivering a comprehensive suite of infrastructure services.
• Improved server and network availability from 96.4 to 99.9%, established 24/7 Help Desk services.
• Upgraded network infrastructure with Cisco, and replaced the legacy Xerox e-mail system.
• Customer satisfaction improved 47% over previous service providers.
HARRIS CORPORATION 1992 – 1996
Director, I.T. - Harris Microwave Systems - California 1994 – 1996
Selected to turnaround a troubled I.T. Operation for a division of 2200 employees with 34 locations in Asia and the Americas. Directed global team of 52 staff and contractors and an $8,000,000 budget.
Key Accomplishments –
• Analyzed division I.T. systems and services, unified distributed I.T groups, and established common objectives aligned with division business goals.
• Directed upgrade to MINX ERP and integrated GUI middleware improving end user efficiency 40%.
• Managed relocation of division U.S. manufacturing and HQ facility employing the latest infrastructure.
• Established and chaired an executive committee to prioritize I.T. projects.
Senior Manager, MIS - Harris Semiconductor – Florida 1992 -- 1994
Directed teams responsible for providing 24/7 infrastructure services to 6,000 employees in 100 locations around the globe. Managed 96 I.T. professionals and contractors, and $8,000,000 budget.
Key Accomplishments –
• Unified six disparate I.T. service groups, standardized infrastructure services worldwide.
• Led project to consolidate manufacturing systems from 4 distributed sites which resulted in doubling the processing capacity and reducing costs by 52%. Business realized a savings of $2,200.000/yr.
• Directed the replacement of a legacy telephone system with a 3800 station digital PABX.
• Generated a $300,000 savings by centralizing procurement and services for personal computers.
Senior Manager, MIS - Harris Information Systems – Florida 1984 – 1992
Directed the design, implementation, and operations of I.T. systems for newly formed Division of 1,200 employees with a team of 33 IT professionals and a $3,000,000 budget
Key Accomplishments –
• Launched the first Ethernet network for general business use, implemented 24/7 Help Desk service
• Deployed digital PABX and voice mail systems that cut abandoned calls from 33% to 5%.
• Key contributor to Division’s winning top Corporate Quality Award for three consecutive years.
Education:
Master of Science in Systems Management program
Florida Institute of Technology, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (minor in Data Processing)
Graduated with Honors
Rollins College, Florida
Background:
Military – U.S. Navy (Cryptology), Honorable Discharge, Top Secret/SI Clearance
Memberships:
SD Forum (SF bay area), SDSIC (San Diego), Language: Familiar with Spanish
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