John Bartlett

Principal Consultant @JF Bartlett & Associates

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As John Bartlett, Principal Consultant at JF Bartlett & Associates, my achievements include successfully leading various projects and providing strategic consulting services to numerous clients. I have excelled in streamlining business processes, implementing innovative solutions, and improving overall operational efficiency. My expertise in risk management and regulatory compliance has helped clients navigate complex business environments. I've also built a reputation for developing strong client relationships and delivering high-quality results.

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Work Background

JF Bartlett & AssociatesIndependent Consultant

Jan. 2002Chicago, ILProvide technology consulting and development services for startups and small businesses, including systems architecture, cloud migration, PCI/HIPAA compliance, and custom software solutions. Manages projects end-to-end from planning through deployment across various industries.

Undisclosed Client (USA)Project Manager / Technical Advisor, AI Implementations

Jul. 2022 - May. 2023United States · RemoteI provided IT strategy, management, and hands-on development for a proof of concept of AI-based finance and law industry products for a US-based client. I manage the development, testing, and deployment of a generative large language model (LLM) using private data (500G PDF, text, docx, html, and .mbox data). Development is on Google AI infrastructure (GPUs, TPUs, etc., storage), using Pinecone, Langchain, in Python and Node.js. I define the project scope and goals, create project plans, facilitate communication, manage risks, track progress, report status, advocate for the project and team, define project metrics, present projects to stakeholders, and ensure the team has resources. I also manage the budgets, purchase assets, and am responsible for contractor compensation and management. 2 product models and 3 proof of concepts were completed in 9 months, exceeding expectations, well within minimal budget and limited time constraints. My responsibilities include: - Providing IT strategy and management for the project - Developing and testing the LLM - Deploying the LLM on Google AI infrastructure - Defining the project scope and goals - Creating project plans - Facilitating communication - Managing risks - Tracking progress - Reporting status - Defining project metrics - Presenting projects to stakeholders - Ensuring the team has resources - Managing budgets - Purchasing assets - Managing contractors and their compensation

Kashwere / TMG Kreations LLCDirector, Technology Infrastructure

Jan. 2019 - Mar. 2022ChicagoFor a Chicago area based online retailer, providing IT strategy, management, and hands-on redevelopment of the virtual services environment, cloud based services, and onsite hardware environment, including ERP systems, client facing websites, payment systems, and ordering systems. Developed SQL scripts to export data from the ERP system. Coordinated with the US line of businesses, Infrastructure Platform teams, Datacenter teams and Change Management to ensure the testing procedures and policies are compliant before deploying or transitioning within the infrastructure. Systems include Everest, Magento, Microsoft SQL DB, Google Cloud & Google Workspace and VMWare systems.

MyFootPathProject Management Consultant

Jan. 2010 - Nov. 2012Chicago, ILHired to redevelop the software development and support environments and their respective teams. ● Hired development and support teams and procured all onsite hardware using only 70% of budget ● Concurrently managed 5 onsite and offsite projects while keeping critical systems running 24x7 ■ Aligned the technology strategy to the business requirements, planning and management of the technology of the company, including 50+ servers and 150+ workstations in a Windows AD environment, Google Apps, 50K hits daily client facing websites hosted on Rackspace, Amazon EC2 and AWS, as well as the Linux VOIP telephone system supporting a 100+ person call center. ■ Managed 20+ developers onsite and offshore, as well as contractors and consultants in the development of the company’s client facing products, a call center CRM system, a deductive data analysis (data scrubbing) system, report generator, and a dynamic website management system; coding was in PHP, Perl, Java, JQuery, and Objective-C on Unix and Windows based systems.

Perillo BMWTechnology Manager (Consultant)

Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2010Chicago, ILContracted to modernize and increase efficiency within the sales, service, support and operational functions. ● Reduced overall IT costs by 40% and increased dramatically customer interaction. ■ Designed and executed a new technology strategy based on cloud hosted services, specifically email, calendar, contacts, file, and voice/VOIP services. Redesigned the network environment. ■ Designed and managed the development of a system to track the servicing of cars. Managed three projects simultaneously, with onsite contractors and offshore development. Systems were developed in Java, .NET, PERL and PHP on Linux based servers for Windows based systems. Developed a patentable RFID based parts and vehicle tracking system.

Morgan Chase & AssociatesTechnical Director

Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2002London, United KingdomTechnical Director – New Business Development ■ Managed the day to day technology activities, as well as participated in the development and support of 4 startup companies : Trackview (cellular based tracking), Tracknet (Internet based mapping of traceable devices), Piggybanx (payment system for teens), and Varicom UK (cellular phone accessible email).

Branca, Inc.Information Technology Infrastructure Consultant

Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2001

Stone ContainerConsultant

Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2000Chicago, IL

Zenith CorporationSenior Manager, IT

Jan. 1995 - Dec. 1998

Zenith ElectronicsSenior Manager, Grand Alliance HDTV (USA) Standard R&D

Jan. 1991 - Dec. 1998

EMI IndustriesLead Infrastructure Project Manager (Consultant)

Sep. 2023 - Nov. 2023Tampa, Florida, United States · On-siteLed end-to-end infrastructure assessment for a manufacturing client, encompassing stakeholder interviews, requirements analysis, solution architecture, vendor selection, budgeting, and project execution. Combined business savvy with deep technical expertise to deliver prioritized infrastructure modernization solutions focused on boosting capabilities and enhancing end user experiences.

Willis Stein & PartnersTechnology and Infrastructure

Jan. 2010 - Nov. 2018Greater Chicago AreaHired to manage, redevelop to reduce the costs, and improve the reliability of the technology environment. Within 8 months, reduced IT budget to 1/5 by migrating from on-site hardware to cloud-hosted services, including email, calendar, video, and phone systems, and greatly improved up-time (5x9s) Reduced support staff needs by implementing remote management and automation tools. Managed a PC/Mac environment with over 10 servers (Windows (Exchange, AD, IIS, Symantec Backup and Ghost), Cisco phone and video, and RHEL Unix data servers), 60 desktops, voice and data networks; supporting cloud services with Google Apps, Amazon AWS, Adobe, Dropbox, Shoretel Sky, and Citrix; providing support 24x7 to all executives, in two offices and partners and principal’s personal residences. Led purchasing, inventory management, configuration, maintaining budgets, vendor relations and setup of all software, hardware and services; purchased and installed 2 new office setups, including infrastructure; Signed, managed and reviewed all vendor agreements, including SLAs, KPI metrics, goals and objectives. Implemented Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and regularly performed an SEC and security systems audit, including e-discovery reports; responsible for planning and executing disaster recovery measures, as well as physical, network, and data security (intrusion detection, data integrity checks, and security reports).

Magnetar CapitalSenior Technology Professional

Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2008Evanston, ILHired to plan, install and support the technology infrastructure for the firm. ● Implemented a working environment in 2 weeks that supported 50 employees , and implemented the permanent technology environment in 6 months . ■ Designed and participated in the implementation of the technology infrastructure of the firm and its offices in Evanston, New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia, UK, and Japan. Environments included Dell, Cisco, IPC, and Bloomberg equipment. ■ Defined specifications and supervised the implementation of the physical infrastructure build-out, cabling, security, power, networking, telecommunication, turrets, servers, monitoring, and support systems. ■ Selected and contracted all market data services for trading operations (e.g. Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Reuters); Responsible for ensuring technology compliance to SEC regulations pertaining to hedge funds. ■ Defined as well as participated in the support of the trading, front and back offices.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel GroupTechnology Project Manager (Consultant)

Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2008Miami, FLContracted to execute the installation of new technologies to the hotel infrastructure and guest rooms. ■ Developed and executed the redevelopment plan, managing three technology teams onsite, specifically to install a new fiber based networking infrastructure, new network to each guest room, new WiFi based networking throughout the hotel, and new data and video guest services.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel GroupSenior Consultant

Feb. 2008 - Nov. 2008Managed the deployment of the new hotel technology environment for the engineering flagship site in Miami, Florida. Planned the deployment schedule for the refurbishment of 450 rooms, the computer room, back and front office, and infrastructure of the hotel. Collaborated in the definition of Mandarin’s new Residential Systems and Technology Standard.