Hands-on, results-oriented, top-performing IT professional with strong track record of driving technology solutions. Proven success at achieving high levels of customer satisfaction within a demanding organization. Well-developed technical capabilities and interpersonal skills to: design technical architectures, lead projects, manage human and financial resources, administer systems and effectively coach, provide feedback and manage performance of direct reports.
AI
Azure
Entra
Azure Web Apps
Virtualization
Linux
Windows Server
MySQL / MSSQL
IIS / Apache
EMC SAN
Web App Development
Next.js
TypeScript
Prisma
Mobile App Development
LAN / WAN
VPN
Data Center
IBM Server
Dell Server
HP Server
VOIP
PRI
Disaster Recovery
SoX
Office 365
Adobe CC
Mobile
Workstation Support
section Professional Experience
Sypris Solutions, Inc.,
Louisville, KY
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2007 – Present
Corporate IT Manager
Promoted to Corporate IT Manager, reporting to the CIO, to lead enterprise technology strategy, infrastructure, and application delivery—providing high-touch support at headquarters while setting standards for satellite facilities.
- Directed IT strategy and operations for a publicly traded, multi-site enterprise spanning automotive manufacturing, oil and gas pipeline manufacturing, and defense contracting.
- Modernized enterprise infrastructure through centralized co-location, full server virtualization, and company-wide VOIP—reducing cost and operational complexity across sites.
- Maintained zero-deficiency Sarbanes-Oxley audit ratings year over year under external review.
- Strengthened enterprise security posture with firewall consolidation, SSO-based VPN, and unified wireless across geographically dispersed facilities.
- Designed and shipped modern internal web applications that replace fragile Access databases and spreadsheet-driven processes with structured workflows, role-based access, and full auditability.
- Built and deployed production apps on Azure using Next.js, TypeScript, Prisma, and Entra ID—owning the stack from data model and authentication through CI/CD and ongoing operations.
- Oversaw design and development of external-facing web properties and customer-facing portals.
- Applied AI to automate routine processes and streamline operations across the business.
- Consistently rated a “High Performer” by both the CIO and CEO throughout tenure.
Sypris Solutions, Inc.,
Louisville, KY
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2004 – 2007
Corporate Web Developer
- Built and unified the corporate intranet into a single employee portal used across company locations.
- Delivered internal web applications that replaced fragmented site-by-site tools with shared, maintainable systems.
- Partnered directly with business stakeholders to gather requirements and ship practical solutions with minimal oversight.
Sypris Electronics, LLC.,
Tampa, FL
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1998 – 2004
Senior CAD Designer
- Owned facility documentation for a 315,000 sq. ft. electronics manufacturing plant, keeping drawings accurate through construction and ongoing change.
- Built an internal ticketing system to track and prioritize design requests—an early example of replacing informal processes with software.
Transportation Control Systems, Inc.,
Tampa, FL
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1989 – 1998
CAD Designer
- Handled drafting and design for one of the largest traffic-control manufacturers in the Southeast.
- Led the shop’s migration from manual drafting to CAD, modernizing how engineering work was produced and shared.
- Built tooling that helped engineering generate production-ready specification sheets faster and more consistently.
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Shelby County Fire Rescue,
Shelbyville, KY
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2013 – 2023
Volunteer Firefighter
- Served as a 150-hour certified Kentucky volunteer firefighter for a decade.
- Managed the department’s IT infrastructure alongside operational duties.