Todd Tabor

Experience

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  Thomson Reuters - Wave Technologies Int.

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  Senior Trainer

  - Provided nationwide technical training to industry leaders such as Sony and McDonnell Douglas / Boeing, on the latest Microsoft server and Internet products.- Curriculum development - co-authored one of the first published SMS reference manuals available nationwide. - Contributing author to Wave Technologies A+ Technician Self Study Guide. - Participated in adult education theory classes further honing my ability to communicate to students with varied learning styles.- Host of Train the Trainer corporate reference videos. Show less

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  Software Spectrum

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Was selected because of a proven track record in the classroom and exceptional product knowledge to deliver instructor-led technical training a total of over 100 consultants in an intensive 7 week program increasing their billable rate while educating, equipping, and certifying (MCSE or MCSD) the team with a 100% success rate.Advisory role for curriculum and training methodology selection for the Software Spectrum Institute for Microsoft Technologies. - Promoted from Senior Consultant to Principal in under 4 months.- Provided pre-sales support, consulting, and highly technical training to Fortune 500 customers like Mobil, Sony, and Texas Instruments. - Was chosen because of my success as a trainer and expertise in Microsoft server technologies to train Microsoft's enterprise-level support engineers

  • Principal Consultant - Institute for Microsoft Technologies

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  • Principal Consultant

    Jan 1995 - Jan 1997
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  IntegraSource Corporation

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Principal Partner

  As one of three principals, involved at all levels of the successful launch of tech startup IntegraSource, a Microsoft Certified Partner, Training Provider, and .NET development provider to enterprise customers such as Raytheon.

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  Tabor Training Solutions

  Jan 1998 - Oct 2012

  Owner

  • Leveraged extensive knowledge of Windows client and server operating systems to train and mentor Saint Louis University students pursuing advanced Microsoft certification in enterprise technologies, TCP/IP, routing, network infrastructure, security, and Web technologies.• Provided design, implementation, and project management of a global eLearning & conferencing solution on a Microsoft platform for the world’s largest Microsoft reseller. Outcome: Project completed on time and within budget. Virtually eliminated travel expenses for training while allowing client to offer on-demand training to anyone, anywhere, at any time.• Hired because of an exceptional reputation as a trainer and Microsoft SME to equip Microsoft enterprise-level support engineers.• Highly sought after Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) certified to deliver over 20 Windows client and server operating system, networking, administration, and security courses for companies such as Raytheon. Show less

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  Saint Louis University

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Adjunct Instructor

  - As an MCT, MCSE, and MCSD, provided instructor-led training to students pursuing in-depth understanding of Microsoft enterprise technologies, IP routing, network infrastructure, security, and Web technologies in a semester long academic setting.- Advisory role to IT continuing education program leadership on training methodology, curriculum, and hardware.

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  Rose International - Digital Dimensions Inc.

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  IT Contractor / Project Manager

  Provided infrastructure consulting including, backup, web farm / cluster, router management / connectivity, redundant WAN procurement / implementation, and Internet security / firewall management in a mixed Unix, Windows Server, and Mac environment.Engineer and project management of new ground-up data center facility including all hardware (UPS, backup generator, racks, cooling system, wiring management, and physical security) and the cut-over procedure resulting in minimal downtime during data center move.Oversight of Victoria’s Secret digital asset serversConducted load balancing and stress testing of Catapillar.com. Used that data to design and implement a web cluster to significantly increase website capacity and availability.Responsible for engineering entire infrastructure build-out at new facility.Responsible for over a quarter million dollars of IT equipment purchases. Show less

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  Volt Information Sciences

  Oct 2012 - Aug 2016

  Manager, Information Technology Training

  • Develop, lead, and grow a comprehensive blended learning training program that equips national IT staffing team to understand customer’s IT needs in order to retain current business and grow new business.• Provide technical leadership and direction to Practice VP, Directors and conduct training effectiveness reviews to ensure training goals are met while providing the opportunity for process and methodology improvement• Research, storyboard, script, illustrate, animate, voice, and edit highly engaging scenario / story-based videos that successfully demystify topics like:- Cloud Computing (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)- Cload Platforms (Amazon AWS, EC2, S3, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)- .NET- SharePoint- Big Data- Virtualization- Client-side & Server-side JavaScript (Node.js, Ember.js, React.js, Angular.js)- SQL- Java- Virtualization- IoT- Hadoop- Mobile software development- IT Support• Significantly raise both the aesthetic and technological bar of Volt’s Learning & Development Group through the introduction of contemporary design standards, cutting-edge development tools, and the adoption of Adobe Connect as our primary VILT environment: Outcome: 100% higher attendance, dramatic increase in learner engagement, interaction, and knowledge transfer. Decreased prep time by over 70% while increasing quality and consistency of recurring learning sessions.• Design, development, and oversight an IT Learning Portal providing access to custom IT learning paths based on job role, a comprehensive library of asynchronous learning modules, and upcoming training schedule.• Fluid in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign, Muse, Photoshop), Articulate Storyline / Studio, Adobe Captivate and Creative Suite, and many other industry standard tools to create best-in-class content. Show less

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  Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2021

  Senior Learning Technologist

  Enabling Global IT to successfully drive the adoption and consumption of enterprise-wide applications and services using the disciplines of ProSci Change Management, training, and instructional design. Recent high-profile projects include the global roll out of Microsoft OneDrive, SSDLC methodology, and GDPR awareness and process change initiatives.

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  Mastercard

  Jun 2021 - now

  Lead Technical Program Manager