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  • $150 hourly
    Linux, UNIX, Proxmox, pfSense, Ubiquiti, Cisco, Arista, Cloudflare, Storage, NAS, SAN, DAS, Network, IoT, Raspberry Pi, WiFi, Data Center, Cloud, IT Transformation, IT Architecture, Monitoring, Grafana, HAProxy, Ubuntu, MAAS, LXC & Docker
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    Unix System Administration
    Proxmox VE
    Ubuntu
    Network Administration
    Computer Network
    Linux
    Virtualization
    Information Architecture
    Storage Area Network
    System Administration
    Raspberry Pi
    Linux System Administration
    Enterprise Architecture
    Information Technology Strategy
    Network Monitoring
    Managed Services
  • $95 hourly
    --> Strategic technology leader who can mobilize and inspire teams to rapidly bring groundbreaking technology solutions to life. Extremely passionate about aligning business innovation with technology innovation using a hyper-aggressive agile, iterative approach where “less is more” simplifies execution and delivers operational solutions faster than thought possible. --> 20 year’s account, program, project and 1global IT staff management experience with diverse technology set over a wide-range of industries including Retail, QSR, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Hospitality and Media & Entertainment. --> Expertise structuring, managing and growing resources in a highly outsourced global environment. Management philosophy stresses employee coaching and empowerment so they thrive when presented with internal growth opportunities. --> Strong consulting background with diverse industry and competency experience. Have led many large strategic consulting type engagements – from both internal and external lenses from vision and initiation through development and launch. Strong focus on tools, processes and people to bring solutions to the field that are scalable and easy to maintain and support. --> Advisory Specialties - Streamline Challenging Projects with Agile/Just-In-Time Methodology; Technology Innovation/Fail Fast Mindset; Technology Strategy driven by Business Goals; Implementing Custom Developed Microservices layer Architectures; Technology/Services RFP and Selection; Structuring and Positioning Large teams for Success; Structuring Support Teams and Support Infrastructure; Mentoring, Coaching, and Growing people
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    Information Technology Strategy
    IT Management
    Agile Project Management
  • $65 hourly
    I am a developer at heart with an extensive background in both software and hardware. Having the opportunity to work clients from all over the world I have been able to acquire skill sets that will help you or your business in any IT needs in the following industry: Retail, Healthcare( HIPPA / HITECH), Entertainment, Finance, and Accounting. No project is too big or small as I have access to an entire team to be assist in any project scope. With subject matter experts on standby, I am ready to jump in to assist in your custom application, networking, or IT strategy initiatives. WIth over 15+ years of experience, I bring a unique perspective to tackle any projects. I am well versed in HTML, CSS, PHP, JQuery, Wordpress, Azure, Microsoft stack, Quickbooks, CRM, ERP, API integration, Cisco, VOIP, Networking, and much more!
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    Payment Gateway Integration
    Healthcare Management
    Enterprise Resource Planning
    VoIP
    Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
    Information Technology Strategy
    Wireless Communication
    Cisco
    Information Technology Operations
    Microsoft Azure
    Web Design
    Custom App
    Customer Relationship Management
    Mobile App
    Intuit QuickBooks
  • $85 hourly
    With over 15 years of invaluable experience in the IT industry, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. Specifically, I have dedicated 8 years of my career to specializing in compliance standards such as HIPAA, HITECH, NERC, ISO 27001, and ADA. My approach involves a meticulous step-by-step process that enables me to thoroughly analyze and address the unique needs of your organization. Having successfully dealt with HIPAA security breaches in the past, I am well-equipped to handle time-sensitive matters with utmost dedication. My primary goal is to ensure that my clients avoid substantial fines and penalties by promptly remedying any compliance issues. If you are in search of a comprehensive risk assessment, I am pleased to offer my services detailed below.: Security Risk Analysis o Annual Risk Assessment o Business Associate Agreement (BAA) o IT Security Documentation o IT Policy and Procedures o Report Analysis o Remediation Recommendations Website Compliance o Review website for ADA, CCPA, and GDPR compliance o HIPAA compliance is by scope only. o Security screenings o Monitoring o Backups o Remediation Strategies Network Vulnerability Assessment o Scoping o Threat Assessment o Setup & Configuration o Vulnerability Report Analysis o Remediation Recommendations Monthly Monitoring o Monthly Security Monitoring and Alerts o HIPAA compliance and alerts against malicious events o Website monitoring, compliance, monthly reports.
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    Firewall
    Network Engineering
    Cisco
    FortiGate Firewall
    Fortinet
    Information Technology Strategy
    Network Monitoring
    Security Analysis
    Vulnerability Assessment
    Network Security
    Information Security Audit
    IT Compliance Audit
    ISO 27001
    HIPAA
    Risk Assessment
  • $75 hourly
    I am an experienced technical project and program manager with 20 years expereince in the IT space. Over the course of my career I have consistently taken on larger and more complex infrastructure and application related projects and programs both in the Cloud (AWS/Azure) as well as On-Premises. I have consulted for and managed Programs and Projects for global companies such as AB InBev, Estee Lauder, Deloitte, KPMG, Toyota, CIT Group and YUM! Brands. I bring this expereince as well as artifacts related to this work to any project I take on. If your a Fortune 500 looking to supplement your workforce or a mom and pop shop trying to figure out what Cloud can do for you I treat each client with the same patient and calm demeanor to get your project done efficiently while providing ongoing value to your business.
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    IT Capacity Planning
    Information Technology Operations
    IT Sourcing
    IT Consultation
    IT Project Management
    IT Infrastructure
    Amazon Web Services
    Microsoft Azure
    Stakeholder Management
    Cloud Migration
    Information Technology Strategy
    Information Technology
    Cloud Implementation
    Project Management
    Microsoft Project
  • $120 hourly
    **Upwork Profile Overview** As a seasoned Technical Program Manager with extensive experience in the software and digital platforms industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge in managing complex, large-scale projects across leading organizations like Microsoft, Amazon, Hulu, and City National Bank. My career is defined by a strong technical acumen combined with a strategic vision that drives business transformation and innovation. At Microsoft, I led large-scale digital transformation programs as an Account Technology Strategist, acting as a virtual CTO for major clients. I managed complex projects, coordinated cross-functional teams, and aligned technology roadmaps with business objectives. My role also involved strengthening client relationships, driving product adoption, and ensuring the successful delivery of enterprise renewals. My focus was on navigating challenges and executing high-impact programs to achieve client success. At Amazon, I spearheaded the program management for the launch of their Android-based mobile apps store, successfully coordinating efforts across six cross-functional teams using SCRUM methodology. This role provided me with a deep understanding of driving product launches and managing large-scale digital initiatives in a fast-paced environment. During my tenure at Hulu, I managed the development pipeline for Hulu.com, leading software development teams in the U.S. and China. I played a pivotal role in transforming Hulu’s business model, integrating new revenue streams, and establishing strategic partnerships with cable companies. My leadership in user experience experimentation and resolving critical issues underscored my ability to navigate complex challenges in the media and entertainment industry. At City National Bank, I led the Governance, Strategy, and Planning for Enterprise Business Transformation, where I managed a team of program managers to deliver innovative digital capabilities for the bank’s operations. My strategic oversight and leadership in capital budget planning and transformation portfolio management significantly improved operational efficiency and project visibility. With certifications in AI and Change Management, I am equipped to lead technical teams through digital transformations, leveraging the latest technologies to deliver impactful solutions. My proven track record in program management, combined with my ability to lead cross-functional teams, positions me as an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to drive innovation and achieve strategic goals.
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    JavaScript
    Agile Software Development
    Enterprise Architecture
    Digital Media
    Information Technology Operations
    Program Management
    Certified Information Systems Security Professional
    Video Stream
    Information Technology Strategy
    Product Management
    Management Consulting
  • $225 hourly
    Marc is an enthusiastic technology leader with hands-on experience across multiple facets of the industry. Comfortable walking a customer through their cloud roadmap or coaching a new hire. Builds bridges between departments, builds products for the company, and aims to always leave behind lasting value.
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    Information Technology Strategy
    Technical Writing
    Software Documentation
    Microsoft SharePoint Administration
    Microsoft Power Automate Administration
    Microsoft Teams
    Microsoft Exchange Online
    Microsoft Dynamics 365
    Microsoft Power BI
    Microsoft Intune
    Microsoft Azure
  • $90 hourly
    I have over 10 combined years of experience in Software Project Management (Agile methodologies), Product Management, Technology Strategy, and Business Process Improvement. Most recently, I was working as a Product Manager with a SaaS, cloud based B2B technology company, which manages the end-to-end human capital workflow from Recruiting through Succession. What I bring to the table are excellent communication, problem solving and project management skills. I am well versed with user story writing, sprint planning, deployment, documentation, and getting projects over the finish line. My work ethic is based on transparency and compromise and really excited about helping you solve your problems. Highlights of some other prior projects: Project Management eCommerce client ($250M annual revenue) Problem: eCommerce re-design Activities: Captured and converted functional to technical requirements, interacted with engineers and testers through daily standups, grooming, and planning sessions. Managed vendor relationships and delivery timelines. Ensured that risks and issues were captured and mitigated, stakeholders were properly updated on project activities through weekly status meetings, and projects were completed on time and within budget Result: Provided oversight in the re-design efforts that ultimately resulted in a 8% increase in revenue after the first 3 months and 12% overall by fiscal year’s end, overall increased engagement, and reduced shopping cart abandonment. Large Fortune 500 technology client Problem: Led project management activities as part of software release efforts for a large tax refund program Result: Drove daily standups, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), administered daily defect management standup sessions that captured and addressed high priority defects in anticipation for the release. Led deployment activities by capturing risks / issues and expedited mitigation strategies Energy client Problem: Failed Disaster Recovery audit in 14 areas Activities: Created deliverables (project charters, stakeholder management documentation, disaster recovery plans, client workshop deliverables, facilitated and executed mock disaster scenario with execution of delivered plan, interfaced with client leadership in order to present weekly status meetings; Delivery of documentation in an effort to address the 14 failed areas of the audit Result: Client was able to pass all 14 areas within 16 months. This included the development and delivery of documentation, deliverables, detailed DR plan, and client workshops that walked them through a dry run scenario DoD (Department of Defense) client ($76M contract value) Problem: In an effort to improve overall communication efforts amongst the different naval men and women across 122 bases, client installed and deployed an ELMR (Enterprise Land Mobile Radio) effort Activities: Managed cost / scheduling efforts for the efforts of a $76M project. Result: Effectively administered the construction and deployment of ELMR on-time and within budget
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    A/B Testing
    Process Improvement
    Business Analysis
    User Experience Design
    API Documentation
    Information Technology Strategy
    Microsoft PowerPoint
    Agile Project Management
    Scrum
    Product Management
  • $120 hourly
    I am a former Managing Director at Deloitte and run my own technology innovation consultancy. I help organizations and startups implement the right operating model for product innovation and unlock business growth. I provide following services: 1. Fractional Product Leadership Roles at Health and Life Sciences Enterprise Tech Startups In an embedded and compensated role, I work part time to create product strategy, specific plans for achieving product-market-fit, engineering alignment, and supporting founders in market development. 2. Implementing\Refining Product Operating Model For Enterprise Technology Work I partner with founders and their teams to implementing the right product operating model that will help accelerate the product innovation and unlock growth. For both of these services, I can work with you in hourly or monthly retainer models.
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    Product Concept
    Growth Strategy
    Product Strategy
    Management Consulting
    Organizational Structure
    Program Management
    Career Coaching
    Executive Coaching
    Agile Software Development
    Team Building
    Team Alignment
    Engineering & Architecture
    Product Development Life Cycle
    Information Technology Strategy
    Business Innovation
  • $75 hourly
    Strategic product executive with a proven track record of delivering platform and consumer focussed products for B2B and B2C businesses
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    Prompt Engineering
    Machine Learning
    Presentations
    Artificial Intelligence
    Financial Analysis
    Information Technology Strategy
    Product Demonstration
    Data Science
    Product Analytics
    Product Roadmap
    Project Management
    Product Development
    Data Analysis
    Product Management
  • $80 hourly
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    Information Systems Engineering
    Compliance
    Cloud Computing
    ITIL
    Information Technology
    ServiceNow
    Information Technology Strategy
  • $185 hourly
    10 Years experience with SAP ERP Implementations Includes: SAP Business ONE, SAP ECC 6.0, SAP R/3 Various tools to assist with SAP management tasks such as ARIS, Winwhuttle Business Process Re-Engineering Consultant on various SAP projects. SAP Business ONE Implementation Expert! I am the author of the book "SAP Business ONE Implementation Guide". Development and certification of various AddOns for SAP Business ONE. Expertise with EDI, Crystal Report Design, eCommerce Integration 5 years with various eCommerce platforms includes Hybris, Magento, WooCommerce, Custom eCommerce etc. Architecture Design for Cloud Systems and Hybrid Cloud Concepts Utilizing Amazon AWS, VMWare, Windows Servers, Linux Server Expert in solution troubleshooting for performance issues Design continuous integration concepts to connect eCommerce with ERP, CRM and other 3rd party systems 5 years experience with Data Integration and automation. BigCommerce and SAP integration PayPal and SAP Integration SAP Report Extraction and Automation SAP Integration Platform development Certificatons: SAP R/3 4.7 Certified by SAP Academy London for PP (Production Planning) module Delft Professional Certificate for Text Mining & Analytics Other Skills: SAP Business ONE HANA HANA Winshuttle Studio (Allows to easily automate SAP integration tasks) ARIS Toolset (Process Management Tool mainly for SAP) Microsoft Dynamics 365 Enterprise Edition (AX) SQL Expert Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL Tableau Dashboard Design and Analytics Python Scripting Linux WordPress (High-End WordPress Implementations with more than 5000 users) API Integrations Custom API Design and Implementations (e.g. RESTful API for SAP) Author: SAP Business ONE Guide (Published with PacktPub) SAP BI Edge (R/3) (Published with Espresso Tutorials) SAP Software Certification Designed, coordinated Offshore Development of software that was then certified by SAP Managed the full certification process with SAP IT Network Architecture Design - Windows and Unix Server network design - Database Server scaling and configuration for Oracle Clusters - Cloud based solution integration with local network using Amazon AWS services - Virtual Machine Infrastructure implementation based on VMWare, Microsoft Hyper-V - High-Availability Server Design - Disaster Recovery Backup Strategy Design Microsoft Visual Studio Software Development - Managed Project using Team Software - C# eCommerce project - Utilized various additional technologies such as Python, JavaScript, CSS etc - Database Design - Software Testing and Automation of testing using OpenSource tools Custom Software Development Services - Asp.net Development Services - Custom ERP System Design and Implementation - eCommerce and ERP Integration With the many years of experience with ERP systems and custom software design, I can help you develop your customized ERP solution or recommend an existing standard ERP.
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    EDIFACT
    Inventory Management
    Ecommerce
    API Integration
    SAP
    ERP Software
    Supply Chain Management
    SAP Analysis
    SAP CRM
    Information Technology Strategy
    Management Consulting
    SAP Business Warehouse
    Software Design
    SAP ERP
    SAP BusinessOne
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