George Smith

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jun 1970 - Aug 1974

  Electronic Intercept Operator

  SCOPE: Analysis of radars along Russia’s eastern border to determine optimum flight path for B-52 bombers.► Interpret data from recon flights.

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  Wellman Thermal Systems

  Jan 1984 - Jun 2002

  MANAGER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  SCOPE: Responsible for all functions of IT department from mainframe to cost reduction programs.ACCOMPLISHMENTS: ► Promoted 2 times, and eventually took charge of IT department with initial budget of $950K and 11 direct reports: » Information Systems Manager (1984 – 2004) » Manufacturing System Coordinator (1982 – 1984) » Scientific Programmer (1976 – 1981)► Managed downsizing of Management Information Systems (MIS) from staff of 11 with $950,000 budget, to staff of 3 with $300,000.► Led the migration of the MIS department from a mainframe, to a mid-range, to a client server.► Oversaw system conversion for Y2K.► Improved relations between users and MIS department resulting in a more productive work environment. Show less

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  Schmidt Associates

  Sept 2003 - Mar 2004

  Information Systems Manager

  SCOPE: Responsible for day-to-day operations and infrastructure including office space, telephone systems, business machines and computer network.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:► Planned and implemented infrastructure upgrade to provide Gigabit to the desktop.► Migrated cell phone service to new carrier.

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  Krieg DeVault LLP

  Mar 2005 - Mar 2015

  CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO)

  SCOPE: Managed $1.5M annual budget and 9-person IT team in Indianapolis and Chicago ♦ Responsible for day-to-day IT operations and infrastructure for 200+ staff, including office space, telephone systems, business machines and computer network.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:► Led IT response after winds severely damaged its downtown headquarters, displacing 100+ personnel for 12 weeks. Redesigned firm’s disaster recovery plan, reducing future recovery time to 4 hours or less.► Planned and led major upgrades of firm’s data center and the buildout of a disaster recovery site, including 100% virtualization of servers and new infrastructure, resulting in streamlined upgrades, improved performance and resilience.► Implemented a company-wide VoIP phone system, increasing all users’ productivity and mobility, creating annual savings of 40%.► Coached and mentored dynamic, responsive IT team, who consistently received high praise from firm’s users. Show less

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  Self-Employed

  Mar 2015 - now

  Sr IT Manager | Consultant & Advisor | Information Systems | Improving Productivity & Mobility

  ORIGINATED MONTHLY LEGAL IT ROUNDTABLE: I am privileged to facilitate a monthly discussion with fellow legal IT leaders to address current IT industry trends.CONSULTANT FOR THE EXECUTIVE CONSORTIUM (TEC): Invited by TEC, a group of C-suite executives to provide a suite of IT consulting services including: » IT Assessment » IT Strategy & Planning » Network Services » Project Management & Rescue » Independent Verification & Validation » Technology Products & Solutions Show less