Timothy Blackburn
Peoria
Summary
Dynamic IT leader with a proven track record at Soave Enterprises, driving strategic initiatives that enhanced operational effectiveness and reduced costs by 20%. Expert in IT governance and risk management, fostering team collaboration while implementing robust security measures. Adept at leveraging technology to achieve business objectives and ensure organizational resilience.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Information Technology | CISO
Soave Enterprises
Detroit
2022.05 - Current
- Directed IT strategy to align technology initiatives with business objectives at Soave Enterprises, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Managed IT infrastructure ensuring optimal performance and security for operations.
- Established vendor relationships and negotiated contracts for technology services and products, optimizing service delivery.
- Collaborated with and mentored technology staff to foster partnerships and enhance team credibility and effectiveness.
IT Security | Business Continuity Manager
Soave Enterprises
Detroit
2018.07 - 2020.05
- Conducted risk assessments to pinpoint potential threats and vulnerabilities, informing strategic security measures.
- Developed and implemented business continuity plans, enhancing organizational resilience against potential disruptions.
- Reviewed and updated continuity protocols to align with evolving business needs, ensuring preparedness and compliance.
I.T. Network Infrastrastructure Operations Manager
Soave Enterprises
Detroit
2000.06 - 2018.07
- Manage various large scale projects for over 80 separate divisions of Soave Enterprises, supporting 2300 employees across the United States and Canada.
- Managed 90 servers across 8 Active Directory forests, including Windows 2008 domain controllers, Microsoft Exchange 2010, SQL, and various security and backup solutions.
- Planned and managed a Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2003 Active Directory migration, tightly integrating the corporate offices and 17 dissimilar divisions increasing productivity and reducing administration costs by 20 percent.
- Planned and deployed an EMC SAN solution including the migration of corporate data and Exchange information stores to ensure redundancy and business continuity.
- Planned and implemented an email migration from Exchange Server 2003 to Exchange Server 2010, supporting 23 email domains and separating information stores at a divisional level to ensure corporate flexibility.
- Managed 8 Network Operations staff members within the IT department at the headquarters and remote locations.
- Developed and designed a corporate disaster recovery system supporting 80 separate companies within Soave Enterprises, enhancing data protection and recovery capabilities.
Director of Systems Engineering
Datalinks
1998.12 - 2000.06
- Provided strategic direction and established engineering services for Datalinks to enhance their existing hardware sales and support. Increased company revenue with an additional $2 million dollars in the first year.
- Led UAW-GM site migration project, merging four sites into one building. Oversaw design aspects including fiber installation, IDF / MDF rack elevations, power requirements, server design, infrastructure configuration, and router installation.
- Managed UAW-GM migration from Novell Netware 3.X to Microsoft Windows NT server 4.0, overseeing 16 Compaq Proliant 1600 server installations, 400 workstation installations, and infrastructure upgrades with Cisco Catalyst 2900 switches and Cisco 3600 / 2600 series routers.
- Recruited and managed 7 senior Network Engineers. Provided project management and staff resources for various outside clients.
- Established vendor partnerships with Cisco, Microsoft, Novell, and AT&T to enhance service offerings and support capabilities.
Vice President, Technical Operations
Kaizen Communications
Rochester Hills
1994.06 - 1998.12
- Co-founded integration company in Rochester Hills, MI; managed development and implementation of engineering strategies and technical resources.
- Instrumental in sales and project management of clients’ technical projects and networking infrastructure systems.
- Managed all project objectives, timelines, and budgets for various clients.
- Recruited 14 engineers to support various clients, enhancing their internal networking environments.
- Delivered senior level technical assistance to field engineers and technical staff.
- Established team management system for engineering staff, empowering independent team units.
Network / Telecom Manager
Business News Publishing
Troy
1992.06 - 1994.06
- Managed network and telecommunication operations for company headquarters in Troy, MI, ensuring reliable connectivity and communication.
- Reduced network error rate and downtime by 33% identifying and executing comprehensive project management solutions for approximately 30 different trade publication magazines companies.
- Negotiated local and long distance phone costs, reducing overall expenses by 35%, while increasing functionality and reliability.
- Upgraded Novell network hardware and software, enhancing server performance, routing efficiency, and telephone switching capabilities.
- Provided desktop support for hardware and software applications in publishing industry, resolving issues to minimize downtime for end users.
Telecom specialist level III
Intel Corporation
Chandler
1987.08 - 1992.06
- Provided Telecommunication support and service to the Chandler, AZ campus with approximately 8500 employees.
- Ensured effective communication infrastructure by installing and maintaining AT&T systems.
- Delivered comprehensive network connectivity for campus, integrating fiber optics, coax, and twisted pair technologies, including 10BASE-3, 10BASE-5, and 10BASE-T.
- Diagnosed and resolved connectivity issues across data circuits, ensuring reliable communication between all Intel facilities globally.
- Managed disaster recovery efforts for Arizona campus, implementing training from corporate IT staff and SunGard to enhance disaster recovery plan execution.
- Provided desktop support across campus that was dispatched from the Intel helpdesk in AZ.
Education
Business Administration -
Michigan State University
Lansing, MI1997-06
High School -
Edsel Ford High School
Dearborn, MI1986-01
MCSE 2003 -
Microsoft
Southfield, MINT 4.0 -
Microsoft
CNE 3x. 4x. -
Novell
Southfield, MIRouting and Switching -
Cisco
Firewall -
Cisco
Administration -
Citrix
Linux Red Hat -
VMware -
EMC -
Skills
- IT Governance Frameworks
- Exchange Server 2010 Directory
- Windows Server 2012
- SQL Server
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows OS
- Linux Red Hat
- VMware
- Backup solution
- Firewalls
- Routers
- Switches
- Servers
- SAN
- NAS
- SCSI Disk Arrays
- Workstations
- Wireless/Portable devices
- Email Security Solutions
- Email filtering
- TCP/IP
- DHCP
- DNS
- WINS
- ISCSI
- Ethernet
- Microsoft Office Suites
- Wireless
- App Assure
- ISCSI
- Wireless
Certification
- Microsoft MCSE 2003
- Microsoft MCITP: Enterprise Administrator (Pending completion)
- Novell CNE 4x
- Novell CNS
- AT&T Systems 75 and 85
- Cisco Routing and Switching
- Cisco Firewall
- Citrix Administration
- Linux Red Hat
- VMWare
- EMC
Timeline
Director of Information Technology | CISO
Soave Enterprises
2022.05 - Current
IT Security | Business Continuity Manager
Soave Enterprises
2018.07 - 2020.05
I.T. Network Infrastrastructure Operations Manager
Soave Enterprises
2000.06 - 2018.07
Director of Systems Engineering
Datalinks
1998.12 - 2000.06
Vice President, Technical Operations
Kaizen Communications
1994.06 - 1998.12
Network / Telecom Manager
Business News Publishing
1992.06 - 1994.06
Telecom specialist level III
Intel Corporation
1987.08 - 1992.06
Business Administration -
Michigan State University
High School -
Edsel Ford High School
MCSE 2003 -
Microsoft
NT 4.0 -
Microsoft
CNE 3x. 4x. -
Novell
Routing and Switching -
Cisco
Firewall -
Cisco
Administration -
Citrix