MPRM CommunicationsDirector of Information Technology
Jan. 2005 - Aug. 2024Los Angeles, California, United States• Led IT support for 70+ employees, managing infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud systems, DNS, databases, and disaster recovery, ensuring seamless operations and data integrity.
• Negotiated contracts with 15+ vendors, reducing IT expenses by $100,000 annually through strategic procurement and vendor management.
• Managed 40+ technology migrations to Google Workspace, cloud platforms, and digital print, improving productivity and system capabilities.
• Implemented disaster recovery plans, minimizing downtime to 1 hour during critical incidents.
• Executed a rapid 24-hour migration to a new cloud database for remote accessibility during COVID-19, ensuring business continuity with minimal disruptions.
• Mentored and trained 250+ executives and managers, enhancing IT literacy and project outcomes.
• Oversaw technology compliance for 10+ service providers, streamlining processes and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
• Directed IT hardware and software lifecycle, enhancing operational efficiency by tracking and optimizing inventory across systems.
• Diagnosed and resolved complex hardware and network issues, implementing solutions that minimized downtime and boosted reliability.