Ian S.

Experience

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  Dynamic Information Systems

  Jan 2003 - Dec 2006

  Vice President of Sales

  DIS specialized in providing outsourced IT services to community banks and businesses throughout the state of Texas. This gave me the opportunity to work on a wide variety of IT projects and gain invaluable experience in troubleshooting, systems analysis, and project management. While at DIS I also developed and applied the following sales philosophy: 1. Provide the best possible support for our clients2. Solidify our existing relationships3. Expand the services that we provide for our clients 4. Have our successes lead us to new clients Show less

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  Brazos County

  Nov 2006 - Feb 2015

  Project Manager

  • Experienced Project Manager with proven record of developing, implementing, and managing complex technology projects within time, budgetary, and scope constraints.• Skilled listener and communicator, able to comprehend and assess requirements and convey information, with clarity and enthusiasm, to all levels of business and government. • Organized and detail-oriented self-starter, able to strategize and prioritize effectively to accomplish multiple tasks.• Proven leader with ability to work with diverse teams comprised of members from multiple agencies and departments with varying skillsets.• Conduct Business and systems analysis to address requirements for all of the county's software applications.• Install, configure, test, and document all new applications. • Troubleshoot problems with existing systems.• Provide training and support to county personnel on new and existing applications.• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of computer hardware, software, and systems. Show less

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  City of Bryan

  Feb 2015 - Aug 2024

  IT Project Manager

  Responsible for providing Project Management for the design and implementation of information systems at both the City of Bryan (COB) and Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) . - Develops tools and best practices, maintains detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports for project management and executions for multiple projects.- Participates in the definition, implementation and tracking of BTU and COB goals and objectives to improve efficiency through automation and process improvements. - Works with project sponsors, stakeholders and 3rd parties to complete project definitions, goals, deliverables, communication, resources, budget, scheduling, acceptance and risk management plans. - Acts as the main point of contact, effectively and proactively communicating project expectations to stakeholders, team members, and vendors in a timely and clear manner. - Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis. - Defines project success criteria and disseminates them to involved parties throughout project lifecycle. - Develops, documents, manages and tracks acceptance testing and specific testing scenarios to ensure coverage of all requirements for current project and future upgrades.- Plans, executes, and finalizes projects following the methodology outlined in the PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Show less

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  Kaseware

  Sept 2024 - now

  Technical Implementation Manager

  - Oversees Project Implementation: Manages the end-to-end deployment of Kaseware’s investigative management software, ensuring it meets the specific needs of clients, including law enforcement and corporate security agencies.- Client Consultation and Needs Assessment: Works closely with clients to understand their operational requirements and tailors the software configuration to align with their specific processes and objectives.- Team Coordination and Leadership: Leads cross-functional teams, including developers, IT specialists, and client support staff, to ensure smooth and timely project execution.- Training and Support: Provides comprehensive training to client teams, ensuring they are proficient in using the software, and offers ongoing technical support post-implementation.- Process Optimization and Customization: Identifies opportunities to optimize client processes using Kaseware’s solutions, making necessary customizations to enhance software performance and client satisfaction.- Stakeholder Communication: Maintains clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, addressing concerns, and managing expectations throughout the implementation process. Show less