Lee Reichman

Experience

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  Electronic Data Systems

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1994

  Advanced Systems Engineer

  • As Project Manager at General Motors Treasurer's Office (NY), managed technical team in performing major enhancements to GM’s securities trading, accounting and reporting system. Designed an Annual Bank Reporting System in MS Access, used by over 25 GM international locations to report bank operating balances, investment limits and credit lines. Wrote business and technical specifications for an Asset Mix system and Cash Transfer Request System.• As Project Leader supporting Saturn Corporation's Corporate Systems, developed and maintained financial systems including General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, EFT and EDI.• Developed and taught over 20 different PC and mainframe courses to Saturn employees. Provided technical support to end-users. Show less

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  Seer Technologies

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  Technical Manager

  • As a Client Engagement Manager, oversaw the activities of Seer consultants, managed client relationships, and interfaced with Seer development and product support groups.• Managed all phases in the development of an Accounts Payable system for a large manufacturing client, using HPS, Seer’s integrated CASE tool. Responsible for the supervision, evaluation and professional development of a staff of eight consultants.• Documented functional requirements and wrote technical specifications for a Loan Origination system for a major Canadian bank. Managed the testing and implementation phases of this application.• Mentored client developers and analysts in Seer’s systems life cycle methodology and construction tools. Show less

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  NHL

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Senior Project Manager

  • Managed the implementation of the NHL Real-Time Scoring System, enabling the NHL to move from a paper-based process to a real-time system in all of their arenas. • Managed the relationships and requirements with various NHL departments (Public Relations, Hockey Operations, Broadcasting, Finance & IT), IBM (software developer), IDS (helpdesk), member clubs (Public Relations), arena personnel (for installing scoring stations, laptops, server & scoreboard cabling), scoreboard manufacturers (scoreboard protocols) and ESPN/Starwave (internet GameCast). • Selected and trained 180 scorers across the league. Show less

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  Credit Suisse

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2011

  Director and IT Chief of Staff / Line Business Manager

  Served in a variety of roles including:• COO, Chief of Staff and Americas Regional Head for Post Trade Technology, responsible for Finance, Risk and Portfolio Management for a 1200-person organization• Head of Deployment Planning & Execution for Centers of Excellence• Chief of Staff to the Credit Suisse CIO and Credit Suisse First Boston CIO• COO for Firm-Wide IT

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  Guardian Life

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  IT Chief of Staff and Technology Business Manager

  • Prepared presentations on behalf of the CIO for presentation to Guardian's Executive Leadership, Board of Directors and staff.• Managed the implementation of Apptio, providing greater transparency into the cost of IT applications, platforms and services. Designed dashboards for IT and Shared Services financials, headcount, projects and infrastructure.• Led the IT & Shared Services Community, comprised of members from across the IT & Shared Services organization, focusing on programs and activities to improve employee engagement (i.e., team building, recognition, onboarding, productivity, leadership engagement).• Serve as Communications lead for Guardian's New York City Community Involvement Committee, publishing newsletters and articles on upcoming and past philanthropic activities.• Developed framework for IT Strategic Vendor Management program to maximize partnerships, improve vendor performance and increase transparency.• Managed contingent workforce reporting and compliance. Show less