PHIL MARKS

7800 S. Quatar Ct, Aurora, CO 80016

PHONE: 303.476.0121
pmb74168@westpost.net
GOAL: Senior Position in Information Technology supporting large
projects or initiatives such as IT Project Manager, Director of IT, Vice Preside
nt of IT or CIO. Startup companies are of special interest.
Industry Experience:
Over 20 years in information technology working with industries such as: Semicon
ductor, Healthcare, Publishing, Manufacturing,
Telecommunications, Non-Profits, and Retail POS working effectively
with all levels of management.
Experience in: Sales of IT equipment and software, IT Architecting, Internet Mar
keting and Advertising, Data Center Management, Storage, Cloud Computing, Server
Consolidation, Disaster Recovery, Helpdesk, Remote Access, Asset Management, Ca
ll Center Management and Telecommunications, IT Mergers and Acquisitions.
MANAGEMENT SKILLS: Self-Motivated, Unquestioned Integrity and
Honesty, Excellent Financial Acumen, Exceptionally Creative with
System Design, Relentless Work Ethic, Energized by Overcoming IT
Obstacles, Strong People Skills, Consistent Track Record of
Outstanding Impact on each Company I have worked with, High Aptitude for Compreh
ending Client Business Models and Providing Proactive Solutions.
Technical Skills -- Software: NOVELL (CNE 1991), Microsoft (DOS, NT, XP, Vista,
Win7), MS Server 2003-2008, Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM), Microsoft SQL, M
icrosoft Exchange, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Customer Relationship Manager (CR
M 4.0), Microsoft Biztalk, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Sharepoint, Microsoft Ba
ck-Office, PC Anywhere, Citrix, Salesforce, Unix, Linux.
TECHNICAL SKILLS -- HARDWARE: IBM, HP and Dell Hardware with large
disk arrays and fully redundant clustered servers and other highly
available systems in a 7/24 environment (i.e. Project Managed the
installation of over 2000 servers in multiple data centers).
MCGHEE PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS, INC, Denver, CO a" 2008-2010
Director of Operations a" Reporting to CEO
www.mcgheeproductivity.com
Conceptualized, recommended and implemented a hybrid IT cloud
computing solution to enable cost effective growth from $3 million to $20 millio
n in annual sales.
Documented requirements; designed, tested, implemented and supported an Enterpri
se Resource Planning (ERP) installation: Microsoft Dynamics, Customer Relationsh
ip Management (CRM), MS Exchange, and Telecommunications (VOIP). Performed a web
site migration/update with over 75 pages of content. Envisioned and created a c
ustom ecommerce platform for selling and tracking digital online products.
XSTREAM SYSTEMS, INC, Vero Beach, FL a" 2005a"2008
www.xstreamsystems.net
Director of IT, Facilities and Security a" Reporting to COO
Working closely with senior management, determined the initial
strategy, then directed the development and implementation of all
information technology, security and facility efforts which led this company to
a $37 million IPO. Worked closely with the Drug
Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Defense Security Service (DSS) to
establish all security measures needed to build a classified
government lab and data center for X-Ray equipment concerning the
testing and screening of high profile pharmaceuticals.
INTERSIL CORPORATION, Palm Bay, FL a" 2001-2003
www.intersil.com
Sr. Manager, Worldwide Strategic Operations
Migrated manufacturing, business and financial services from the
Harris Corporation (parent company) mainframe with 30 years of data
to a new spin-off. This 2.5 year project enabled the completion of
the offering and sale of the new company for $800 million dollars.
Designed, implemented and managed over 300 servers and applicable
software in a state of the art data center including the support for 3500 deskto
ps. Provided leadership in the migration of large mergers and acquisitions invol
ving very sophisticated IT systems and software.
SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEMS, Akron, Ohio a" 1999-2000
www.summahealth.org
System Engineering Manager
Implemented and completed an infrastructure redesign for a 1000+ bed hospital an
d health care organization. Managed 10 Systems Engineering staff. Completed reme
diation of 100 servers and 3000 desktops. Migrated PC Anywhere remote access to
(Citrix) for 40 remote physician offices. Installed and trained staff on Microso
ft SMS. Trained staff on IT industry standards and best practices.
Implemented the first wireless network in a U.S. hospital for the
emergency unit.
EXCEL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Addison, TX a" 1996-1999
www.excel.com
Sr. Manager Systems Administration
Supervised 40 technical personnel in a mission critical 7/24
environment in three U.S. locations. Supported all projects related
to Intel / UNIX hardware and software installation and support.
Architected and managed the implementation of over 400 servers, three data cente
rs and two call centers and 3500 desktops. Provided Tier 1,2,3 support for all s
ystems.
WON THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT BEYOND ALL
EXPECTATIONS (APEX) TWO YEARS IN A ROW a" VOTED BY SR. MANAGEMENT
1998, 1999 AND VOTED AS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON IN IT TO
HAVE A DRAMATIC IMPACT ON THE COMPANY BY THE COMPANY OWNER - KENNY
TROUT IN 1999.
TRADE SERVICE CORPORATION. SAN DIEGO, CA 1991-1996
www.tradeservice.com
Sr. Network Engineer (CNE)
Created the infrastructure to allow a successful migration from Unix and a NCR m
ainframe to client server systems (Novell) in support of a strategic initiative
to divide the company into four divisions. Supported 300 desktops, all cabling i
nfrastructure and external access to systems (Winframe-Citrix).
Created one of the first desktop migration plans that allowed
Windows to be centrally managed from a Novell server, migrated entire facility f
rom Token Ring to Ethernet, installed Novell and Microsoft servers, developed a
unique central IP strategy to connect all PC's to Unix systems, and transitioned
multiple systems and data due to acquisitions.
EDUCATION:
B.A. Business