Wilson Barrow, MS, PMP ,ITIL, CISSP

Experience

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  The University of Texas at El Paso

  May 1989 - Dec 1991

  Research Assistant/Programmer

  Programming data entry, database setup, data analysis using statistical program SPSS and SAS on mainframe and PC. Word processing and writing computer program on the mainframe and PC for Department of Sociology and Psychology, and College of Nursing.

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  Xerox

  Dec 1991 - Jan 1994

  Document Management Systems Analyst

  Planned with Chief Information Officer other executives, staff and users, Corporate technical support for pre-sales, post-sales and with very large geographical territory. Support for printing systems centralized/decentralized including copier family.

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  Barrow Consulting

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2008

  Founder and Executive

  Authoritative technical expert consultant with specialized and unique capabilities to perform or integrate highly complex professional services. Systems Integrator/Contractor in areas of technology management, business management, operation management, development, product life cycle, cost control, budget administration, leadership, long term and short term planning, it security, management consulting. He specialties consulting in following areas systems architecture, ITIL infrastructure management, project management, software licensing, disaster recovery, business process reengineering and mapping, customer relationship management, performance improvement and measurement, vendor management, change and release management, incident and problem management and business case development. Show less

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  Toshiba

  Apr 1997 - Dec 2010

  Enhanced with Chief Information Officer other executives, staff and users, LAN/WAN management led the strategic planning, development, architecture, security, operations interviewing, hiring, and technology infrastructure for Toshiba. Managed the administration, supervision, migration and operation of AS/400, I Series, Microsoft, Linux, VMware, Novell, frame relay, terrestrial microwave, PBX, wireless, router, networking technical, security, software licenses agreement, software and hardware encryption, programming, project infrastructure issues, policies and procedures, vendors’ management and budgets. Work on Mapics/XA, SOX and JSOX, BOM, ERP, MRP, Logistics, importing and exporting, shipping and receiving, procurement and finances.• Implemented Service Parts fulfillment into Oracle at separate organizational unit at $1.6M and nine month project.• Orchestrated a number of upgrades to software, improving escalation notification, automating ticket creation and reducing help desk call volume. • Led large scale backup capacity exercise for 10 data center libraries and identified systems limitations. Identified future needs for hardware, data retention, data integrity, security and new business processes.• Led implementation of ITIL framework throughout the technology center to meet global performance standards. Created performance metrics, expanded number of services offerings and achieved a significant reduction in number of technology incidents and problems. Negotiated for ITIL maturity assessment and sustained development plan with HP at no cost to Toshiba.• Reduced cycle time for implementation of new software releases. Collaborated with Development and QA teams to establish software release management procedures, improved standardization and 100% user availability during peak production times. Show less Oversaw with Chief Information Officer other executives, staff and users, .LAN/WAN management led the strategic planning, development, architecture, security, operations interviewing, hiring, and technology infrastructure for Toshiba. Managed the administration, supervision, migration and operation of AS/400, I Series, Mapics/XA, Microsoft, Linux, VMware, Novell, frame relay, terrestrial microwave, PBX, wireless, router, networking technical, security, software licenses agreement, software and hardware encryption, programming, project infrastructure issues, policies and procedures, vendors’ management and budgets. Work on SOX and JSOX, BOM, ERP, MRP, Logistics, importing and exporting, shipping and receiving, procurement and finances. Show less

  • LAN/WAN Coordinator Manager

    Apr 1998 - Dec 2010

  • LAN/WAN Coordinator/Manager (LAN/WAN)

    Apr 1997 - Dec 2010
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  Ridgetop Research

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

  Information Technology Consultant

  Planned with Chief Information Officer and other executives, providing corporations and government agencies with the expertise needed to solve management problems quickly.

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  Toshiba America Business Solutions

  Dec 2010 - May 2011

  LAN/WAN Coordinator Manager

  Oversaw with Chief Information Officer other executives, staff and users, LAN/WAN management led the strategic planning, development, architecture, security, operations interviewing, hiring, and technology infrastructure for Toshiba. Managed the administration, supervision, migration and operation of AS/400, I Series, Microsoft, Linux, VMware, Novell, frame relay, terrestrial microwave, PBX, wireless, router, networking technical, security, software licenses agreement, software and hardware encryption, programming, project infrastructure issues, policies and procedures, vendors’ management and budgets. Work on Mapics/XA, SOX and JSOX, BOM, ERP, MRP, Logistics, importing and exporting, shipping and receiving, procurement and finances.• Facilitated with TAIS information Systems department the transfer and migration of information technology services from TACP, Wayne, New Jersey, to TAIS, Irving, California in the closing of TACP division. Show less

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  Leadership for CIO & Management

  May 2011 - Jun 2014

  Founder | Consultant/CTO

  Consultant in areas of technology management, business management, operation management, development, product life cycle, cost control, budget administration, leadership, long term and short term planning, it security, management consulting. He specialties consulting in following areas systems architecture, ITIL infrastructure management, project management, software licensing, software and hardware encryption, business process reengineering and mapping, customer relationship management, performance improvement and measurement, vendor management, change and release management, incident and problem management and business case development.• Migration of physical servers to virtual cluster servers, VMware, applications servers, exchanges, files servers, as system architect.* Provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives. * Direct the planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems in support of business operations in order to improve cost effectiveness, service quality, and business development. * Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve business goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization * Develop and maintain an appropriate IT organizational structure that supports the needs of the business. * Establish IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures. * Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, and purchasing. * Assess and communicate risks associated with IT investments. * Direct development and execution of an enterprise-wide disaster recovery and business continuity plan. * Assess and make recommendations on the improvement or re-engineering of the IT organization. Show less

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  Pueblo of Jemez

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2020

  Information Technology Director

  As the Information Technology Director of the Pueblo of Jemez, you will share responsibility for providing leadership and direction to ensure development, implementation, and maintenance of the information technology supporting of infrastructure of Jemez Pueblo. Oversee the management activities necessary to monitor day to day operations of all Jemez Pueblo systems that support daily business operations.Coordinate the strategic IT vision, development, and implementation of the Pueblo of Jemez.Ensure that the capital planning and investment control activities, including cost estimation techniques; required to manage and execute the IT developed and supporting Jemez Pueblo preparation and reviews, acquisitions plans and spend plans. Oversee the coordination with the other Jemez Pueblo agencies and Tribal Administration Council and groups to ensure conformance with Tribal Administration Council and Healthcare & Human Services architectural, and security policy and standards. Information Technology Director provides on-going analysis, planning and implementation of Pueblo of Jemez information technology. This includes directing all IT operations to meet customer requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions. Support total oversight of all POJ’s infrastructures, including but not limited to Oracle, Linux, AIX, VMware, Windows Servers, RPMS, EDR, EHR, MU stage 1 & 2, Virtualization, and ITIL.• Establish the online payment for the traffic citations and court cost – from a 55% to 91% collection rate• Implement disaster recovery plan for Healthcare clinic and administration services – from 0% to 100%• Disaster recovery and Business Continuity plan for Pueblo of Jemez- VMware – from 0% to 100%• Negotiated training for JHHS IT staff in Microsoft, Cisco, and VMware course with KnowledgeNet effectively.• Completion of Program Management Professional Course – earn 45 PDUs Show less

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  Rebuilding Together Sandoval County

  Jul 2020 - now

  Board Member and Head of IT Committee

  The expectations of Rebuilding Together Sandoval County Board of Directors are described below:· Attend Board Orientation· Attend monthly meetings of the board · Chair or participate in one of the board committees: House Selection, Building, Public Relations, Fundraising, Volunteer· Make a personal donation or pledge to Rebuilding Together Sandoval County within six months of joining the board. The amount of the donation is a personal decision.· Participate in the ongoing solicitation drive by identifying and contacting prospective donors.· Support and participate in Rebuilding Together workdays throughout the year.· Actively support any planned special events Show less