David Israel
Objective: Progressive and innovative Professional with diversified experience in the development, implementation and operation of projects, services and businesses. Visionary with proven ability to inspire individuals to work toward common goals and accomplish desired results. Demonstrated strength in quickly understanding and handling complex technical and operational issues. In depth knowledge of process re-engineering, large-scale implementation projects, and the economics and use of standardized hardware and software strategies. Trusted IT executive advisor and CIO/CTO confidant recognized as pivotal leader for long-horizon business assessments, integration support and delivery of targeted technical improvements.
Experience:
3/2015- Present TeamLogic IT- NYC New York, NY
Owner
- Step into complex client situations, collaborating at C-Level to assess and satisfy strategic/tactical business requirements. Deliver leadership services and solutions for management consulting, system development, conversions, service-oriented architecture, system re-engineering and support maintenance. Supervise 70+ team members at various US and offshore sites with 5 Directors and 2 Senior Managers as direct reports.
- Took instrumental roles as strategic, visionary advisor, addressing growth, budget, strategic, and tactical initiatives designed to maintain operational momentum.
Built long-lasting Trust relationships with CIO and CTOs throughout numerous IT organizations
- Demonstrated Leadership and ownership of product development projects including Ontime, budget, and scope.
- Completed a full project Development of Blockchain Solutions for the Block Chain Terminal – a Cryptocurrency Trading Platform.
- Managed onsite, and offshore Development Teams scattered in Bella Rus, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Poland, Israel, and India.
- Defined the Technology vision and Roadmap
1/2006 – 2/2015 East Orange Management LLC East Orange, NJ
Owner
- Communicate the real value of security to build broad consensus among Executive Suite, business users and stake holders
- Project Brand integrity through the protection of critical & confidential data
- Lead gap analysis to develop system-wide security baseline, implement governance, risk, and control models. Advise senior Executive leadership and stake holders on all aspects of security compliance, system wide security posture and strategy, and regulations. Partner with location leaders to build consensus supporting broad policy management
- Reduced overall risk by developing system wide metrics and enabling synergies to streamline security interaction among multiple locations
- Led major initiatives including deployment of comprehensive Data Loss Prevention system, advanced Persistent Threat System and Encryption.
- Handled corporate-wide Disaster recovery and Business continuity
- Managed life cycles of Information Security Policies, Standards and procedures
8/2001-12/2005 iTechnology Solutions LLC Mineola. NY
Owner
- Support the Semiconductor Industry, Customers include Intel, STMicroelectronics, Analog Devices, Micron, Sony, Philips etc…
- Engineered and manufactured parts for the equipment used in the semiconductor Industry.
- Designed and Manufactured Parts Ion Implantation and Sputtering Process technology systems
5/00–8/2001 Vitamin Shoppe Industries/VitaminShoppe.COM North Bergen, NJ
Director of Technical Services
- Manage IT support of a three-channel business: WEB/e-commerce, Catalogue and Retail Stores (~100 Stores and ~2000 employees)
- Formed a Help Desk, Day/Night Operations, Desktop Support, Server Support, Application Support and Network Support Departments and numerous vendors
- Full technical, informational and operational support of the WEB site
- Established key Executive relationships and gained corporate buy-in to drive technology standards, policies and new system applications
- Reengineered the IT work practices, cross-training associates to provide personal and professional growth opportunities while ensuring maximum support capabilities
- Identified customer needs, managed programs, and provided leadership for development and implementation of solutions involving the business and IT personnel
11/98-5/00 IMPATH Inc. New York, NY
Director of Information Technology
- Developed and implemented corporate-wide strategic information technology business systems, strengthening efficiency and productivity
- Succeeded in maintaining discipline and business focus of IT/IS organization during period of rapid corporate growth and changing priorities
- Completely rebuilt Application/Network infrastructure, outgrown by company and inadequate for strategic business plans
- Organized, planned and executed the complete remodeling of the Corporate Data Center without interruptions
- Reduced voluntary turnover of staff from 60% to 0% by improving morale and job satisfaction through increased efficiency and organization.
- Supervised staff of 36; budget of 9.5 million, including Development (VB/Oracle) Project Managers, DBAs, Developers/Analysts/QA, Unix/Novell/NT System Administrators, Network/Desktop Support/Help Desk and Communications Departments
- Developed computer operations policies, standards and procedures manual with compliance of all regulatory bodies
- Improved the response time of On-line systems by 65% resulting in improved user department efficiencies
- Designed and implemented a nationwide IP based Frame Relay Communications Network, enabling all IMPATH offices to communicate. Services include email, intranet/internet/Extra-net incorporating a secure firewall (checkpoint firewall 1) allowing IMPATH clients to track cases
4/96-11/98 GRUNTAL & CO L.L.C. New York, NY
Manager of Technology Support Services
- Reporting to the Executive Director of Information Systems. Responsible for all Desktops, Servers, Network Infrastructure and Services, Help and Support Services
- Designed and implemented a nationwide IP based Frame Relay Communications Network, enabling all branch offices to communicate to one another receive all Market Data real time updates and Back office clearing changes, other services include email, intranet /internet access Utilizing Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SMS. Hardware included Cisco 5000 range of Hubs and Cisco Routers, Compaq and IBM High End Servers
- Formed a Help Desk to support all Enterprise Wide trouble calls
- Managed numerous vendors
- Implemented a rollout of 1500 Desktops and all required services including Servers, Data Communications Rooms, Telecommunication Services and Software Applications (project budget $17 Million)
- Managed Numerous moves of Data Communication Rooms, Desktop computers and Servers
- Designed a New Communications Network Infrastructure for Planned Headquarters relocation including Server, Telecommunication services, Market data Services, Internet Services, and Gruntal In House written applications Back office Clearing Services
- Participated as a member of a steering committee that identified cost saving opportunities exceeding $25 million
- Directed the Development of microcomputer hardware and office systems software standards
6/93-4/96 Citibank, N.A (International Private banking Group, and Global Banking), Executive Floor, Trading Floor, and Goldman Sachs.
Consultant
- Support all Information Systems Services for the Executive Management Floor of Citicorp
- Designed, implemented and maintained multiple networks totaling 1000+ clients, multi-server (Netware 3.xx/4. and Microsoft Windows NT), Gateways (SAA and Netware Connect), bridges, hubs and routers (Cisco and Bay Networks), including all redundancy, ATM and Frame Relay Communication Technologies
- Full project life cycle responsibilities including planning, budgeting and execution
- Designed and implemented a new Network Infrastructure at Citicorp Center to support the needs of the Business, including backup and redundancy of services utilizing a FDDI service backbone and a collapsible primary backbone
- Managed a team of consultants, supporting all Connectivity/Desktop issues within the Private Banking Group
- Coordinated floor re-stacking projects including Servers, connectivity and Desktops
- Standardized the PC/LAN environment including the Desktop Operating System (Microsoft Windows), Hubs/Wiring(Synoptics/Cat 5 UTP, Fiber) and Servers( Compaq ProLiant)
- Provide Connectivity support world wide for various Application including the Automated Transaction Execution Application used World Wide within the Citicorp
- Designed and implemented migration projects from OS/2 to Netware 3.xx
- Integrated SQL Server and Netware 3.xx platforms on to a DECNET LAN/WAN Network
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