John R.
Consultant / Project Manager
Experience
Consultant / Project Manager
DevOps company
- VMware ESXi 8, DevOps, Office 365, VM, Hyper-V, Workplace, Power BI
- Datacenter setup, updates, connectivity and disaster recovery setup
Consultant / PMO
Glass Manufacturing company
- ERP, DevOps, Dynamics, Office 365, BT tooling, VM, Hyper-V, Workplace, Power BI
- Consulting on improving project and overall deliverables in form of PMO
Project Manager
Steel Manufacturing company
- AD Migration, RAVI, Office 365, BT tooling, VMware, FuseX, Workplace, Power BI
- Managing the migrations of servers, clients and other objects to a new AD structure
- Managing migrations of 60 plus organisations & business units in various countries
- Improving security, life cycle management and patch management, data centre migration
Globalisation Senior Project Manager
Global Energy company
- Globalisation standard desktop application
- Appointing global and regional application managers
- Leading efforts in migration to a new standard global desktop application environment
- Leading a team of 4 business analysts
- Managing licenses globally and regionally and lifecycle management including security management worldwide
Technical Consultant / Asset Manager / Change Manager / Agile & Kanban methodology implementation
BNPParibasFortis Bank
Asset manager
Service management, Agile, Kanban, DevOps, UNIX, SQL, SAP, Windows 7 & 10, PowerShell, standard corporate office applications
XMPIE install to facilitate features for web-based application
Streaming, ARIS, GDPR and bank applications, data centre migration
Worked as DevOps in life cycle management of various applications as XMPIE & ARIS including infrastructure
Developed tool to scan for PCI data and compliance with GDPR
Single point of contact to coordinate rollout of web streaming solution bank-wide
Consulted in functional design for Confluence for the whole bank
Ad interim Scrum Master; delegate to Scrum of Scrum
Change manager in facilitating changes
Coordinated and single point of contact to businesses on various deliverables
Delivered control plans and disaster recovery runbooks for various internal business entities
Procurement for infrastructure deliverables
Worked with SAP team to provide deliverables
Java, API, Jira
Consultant / Project Manager / Solution Architect
Company (in Germany) produces custom software and provides IT consultancy
- Web based applications, ASP.net and SQL Server and standard corporate MS Office 2021 & 365, OneDrive, applications, QNAP
- SD WAN migration from Windows 7 & 8 to Windows 11
- Agile & Kanban, Power BI
- Programming ASP.net web, Windows and Android applications that use SQL databases
- Migration projects of hardware, OS and applications, mainly Wintel, Oracle & VMs alongside Microsoft products
- SD WAN setup for several locations
- LCM & Patch Management
- Master Data Management, Security Management, Risk Management, IT Governance & IT training
- IT Security
Consultant / Project Controller
Varian
- Electrical department: UNIX, SQL, Windows 7, 8 & 10 and standard corporate office applications & PowerShell
- Office 2016 install to facilitate features for web-based application in international environment (US & Europe)
- Developed Windows 10 (64bit) version for technical staff to run in parallel
- Managing defects
- Developed and implemented enhanced SQL web-based query, dashboard, MDM and management tool
- Served on review board
- Senior management consulting in process improvement
Consultant
Stadslab
- UNIX, Windows 8 and networking
- Migration and upgrading of websites
- Added new functionality and services for internal users and clients
IT Consultant / Project Manager / Change Manager
AOSITI
- Migration to Windows 7, VMware, ESXi, Windows servers
- Kanban
- Java, API
- Migrations of Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8 and Office, PowerShell and other desktop solutions
- VMware 5.x & 6, group policy design and management
- Selling, migrations, upgrades, repair and support for PCs, laptops, servers, printers and parts
- Determined and agreed detailed proposals/plans for new projects and ongoing service delivery, finalizing staffing levels and budgets
IT Consultant / Application Analyst / Project Manager / Change Manager / Release Manager / Procurement
ICTPLAZA
- Windows Server 2003, 2008 & 2012, Windows 7 & 8x, MS Office 2012 & 2013, WinPE, MDT2012, WAIK, VMware, ESXi, Exchange, Mac and IP networking
- Migrations of Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8 and Office and other desktop solutions
- VMware 4.0 & 5.x, IBM BladeCentre build, IBM SAN build, group policy design and management
- Webhosting and web business solutions for all sizes
- Selling, migrations, upgrades, repair and support for PCs, laptops, servers, printers and parts
- Delivery via SDM
- Service management
Technical Consultant
GM Security
- Wireless networking
- Installed and configured a wireless network system using Scrum
Project Manager / Procurement Manager
Fortis Bank
- Windows servers, UNIX, IBM Mainframe, Sophis, Verifix, Carbon Trading, Oracle, FIX and SWIFT
- Managed cross-border multi-million EUR projects in Global Merchant Banking
- Responsible for infrastructure and external products procurement
- Technical hands-on for installations, testing and acceptance of third-party software
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
- Defined processes and procedures for new business activities
- Implemented procedures after acquiring ABN AMRO bank for merged systems
- Participated in MDM definition and setup
- SDM work
Release Manager
ABNAMRO
- Windows, WebSphere portal, Intranet
- Project manager for internal projects, dealt with global third parties
- Oversaw on-site and offshore resources
- Owned release management plan and resource scheduling
Project Manager
Capgemini
- MS Project, MS SharePoint
- Managed clients including telecom, higher education institution and semi-government agencies
- Mainframe, ISP, Microsoft and networking
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
- Office move
Change Manager
Ricoh Europe HQ
- Windows, Lotus, MS Project
- Managed SOX and ISMS compliance work and developed new electronic registry system
- Chaired CAB meetings and reported to senior management
- Implemented change process and controls transformation
- Assisted in developing custom software for IBM Lotus application
- Java implementations
SOX auditing
ING bank
- MS Office
- Audited operating platforms for SOX compliance
Infra consultant
Several small businesses and individuals
- Windows Server 200x, WSUS, SMS, VMware, Windows XP, Exchange, IP networking and VB
- Installed, supported and repaired Windows-based technology systems for various individuals and small businesses
Senior System Administrator
Lucent Technologies
- Windows servers 200x, MS Project, networking, NetApp
- Day-to-day Windows system administration
- SOX compliance management in the Netherlands, Belgium and France
- Transition Windows specialist/project manager for ownership transfer of IT tasks from outsourced to in-house teams
- Business continuity and disaster recovery tests
- Data centre migration
Independent IT Consultant
Several small businesses and individuals
- Citrix, MS Windows 200x, NT, 98, Me and 95
- Upgrades and migration projects for clients
- Java implementations
Trainer
GM Security Institute
- Windows office automation
- Designed, planned and delivered training courses on the Windows platform
IT Consultant
Government Department
- Project management and documentation
- Designed and documented solution to improve cost-effectiveness of inter- and intra-department data communication
IT Consultant
ACHMEA
- Windows and internal tools
- Evaluated and migrated hundreds of applications to Windows XP Professional
- Pre- and post-migration planning, application testing and documentation
IT Consultant
GM Security Institute
- Windows office & tools
- Automated work of customer service department
- End-user training and technical support
- Waterfall methodology
Senior System Admin / Senior Technical Application Administration
Municipality Utrecht
- Windows Server 200x, SMS, Exchange servers, SQL, Oracle, Citrix farm, SAN, Windows clients, SDM, Java implementations, SAP
- Responsible for migrations, upgrades and support of network linking all local government locations and Credit Bank Utrecht
- Developed, tested and rolled out in-house and third-party software on NT 4.0, XP Professional and Windows 2000
- Project manager for several projects in environment of 50+ servers and 8000 users
- Office moves
- Business continuity, LCM and disaster recovery tests
Senior Administrator
ASZ NT
- Windows NT 4.0, SAN, SMS, Exchange, SQL, KIX, VB, Winstall, BMC Patrol, BMC Remedy Service Management, BMC Application Management
- Installed and maintained applications, file and print servers
- Maintained support log and assisted with helpdesk escalations
IT Consultant
Several IT consultant
- Mainly Microsoft clients
- Installed, supported and repaired Windows-based technology systems for individuals and small businesses
NT Technical Consultant
Abilis Nederland Inc
- NT, Exchange, GroupWise, Cisco
- NT technical consultant and service management
- Wrote report on infrastructure state and vulnerability
- Oversaw implementation to remediate gaps
- Advised and supported ICT management group and NT administrators
- Designed and implemented centralized communications and support using ISDN Cisco routers, hubs and switches
- Implemented year 2000 compliance on NT servers
- Business continuity and disaster recovery tests
Facilities Engineer / NT Support Specialist
AkzoNobel Information Services
- Microsoft products
- Supported NT administrators across Europe as third-line support with root cause analysis
- Upgrades and rollouts in Netherlands, UK, Sweden and Germany
- Led upgrades of Exchange 5.5, Arcserve, tape libraries, Compaq IM, SSD, Rompaq and Softpaq
- Installed and tested hardware and software upgrades for Y2K compliance
- As NT Support Specialist supported 50+ locations and resolved software issues on servers and workstations
- Tools: Kix, VB, Wise, Winstall, MSI, SMS
- Business continuity and disaster recovery tests
IT Consultant
DiverseyLever - Unilever
- Microsoft products and some IBM, Oracle and SAP applications
- Tested applications and Windows 95 OS for desktop installations
- Troubleshot laptop and server issues in Wintel environment
- Setup and performed POC
- Supported telecom environment and remote login via mobile phones and modems
- Supported senior executives with video equipment and remote video conference calls
ICT Consultant / ISP / Project Manager / Scrum Master
JARINTRI Automation & Supply
Consultant providing project-based solutions as interim professional for over 25 years
Service management, Kanban & PRINCE2
Accountable for maintaining IT infrastructure within a complex safety-critical multi-site business including networks, telephony, data centres, desktops and helpdesk
Provided strategic direction for infrastructure to ensure service availability and SLA compliance
Ensured performance and availability of critical operational and business systems and services
Managed risks and bottlenecks
Provided operational and strategic leadership and continuous improvement
Managed dependencies with other projects and ensured infrastructure team deliverables
Embraced accountability, efficiency, collaboration, fairness and consistency
Operations and data security & LCM
HR platform data platform
Designed, implemented, operated and maintained LAN/WAN network tools and practices
Connectivity, mounts and security firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention devices and QoS-level based security mitigation
Voice and video over IP service delivery ITIL
Cost efficiencies, service improvement, drafting technical documents, ISO 27001, supplier management, PRINCE2 compliance
Managing the team, stakeholder management, financial impact & authority, system implementation and rollout, decision making, Kanban
Summary
Competent and highly qualified consultant with more than 30 years’ experience in the IT industry which has involved hands on planning, preparing, programming, packaging, validating, executing and as senior project manager in the distribution of software applications, upgrades and patches to desktop/servers. Taken on these roles in hardware commissioning and decommissioning, data, storage, applications and hardware migrations. Knowledge and experience have been gained in large multinationals and small businesses. Highly effective at contributing at all levels from management, transformation, design to support. Focused on solving a problem while maintaining the view on the bigger picture and the company goals. In other words, the ability to translate the company’s goal to the IT department. Aware of the high stakes and is comfortable working under high pressure. Excellent customer facing skills, including delivery of training and support, enabling us to provide high levels of support. Experienced senior change manager with a successful track record in creating change processes/workflows and associated documentation to fit specific business needs. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with knowledge of ITIL methodologies. Able to coordinate with global teams to ensure effective communication and visibility of change processes. Up to date with the latest technologies and has a very good understanding of virtual server platforms from VMware ESXi, Microsoft Virtual Server, Active Directory, Hyper-V and VAPPS. This together with hands on experience with diagnosing, fixing, migrations and supporting Desktop, Laptop, Printers, Servers, Network, SAN, NAS and hardware from IBM, Dell, HP/Compaq, 3Com and others, will make hiring me a real asset to your company. Looking forward to reinforcing your company to maximize the IT and or business capabilities that you need.
Languages
Education
Computer Science and Information Technologies
Certifications & licenses
Program Manager
SCRUM Master
DTM (Distinguished Toastmasters)
PRINCE 2
ITIL change and management modules
MCP: NT Server 4.0 /NT Workstation 4.0
Networking Technologies
AMBI HE, HE1, SDM, Data Communication and Networks
PION training – System Designer and Application Programmer
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