ADAM JOB
SUMMARY:
More than 20 years of management experience in technology and disaster recovery industries. Proven ability to create, implement, and validate effective disaster recovery programs at the international level. Highly adept project manager, able to direct projects from inception and design through to execution. Ability to lead, motivate, and train individuals and teams. Able to formulate and introduce policies and procedures. Extensive familiarity with all aspects of project and department management, including budgeting, scheduling, and operations. Strong background in LAN/WAN architecture development for PC, midrange, and mainframe systems. Talented in contract negotiations with vendors and third parties. Outstanding presentation and communication skills, frequently selected to speak at conferences and industry events.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Schering-Plough, Union, NJ 2001 – Present Manager, Disaster Recovery for CIS. Responsible for directing support activities for seven U.S. data centers and 15 international data centers. Prepared and managed disaster recovery budget for all seven U.S. data centers. Developed and improved disaster recovery and business continuity strategies, using LDRPS. Coordinated plans with local, state, and federal agencies. Created company-wide disaster recovery web site, and worked in conjunction with senior management to implement corporate all-inclusive disaster recovery plan. Formulated hot site testing activities for LAN/WAN, midrange, and mainframe systems together with data center management and vendors. Oversaw all hot site testing. Led pre and post-test meetings to review results and determine areas of improvement. Refined test procedures as necessary. Acted as company subject matter expert for all disaster recovery questions and issues. Prepared and delivered presentations to senior management, department heads, and all involved personnel. Conducted disaster recovery awareness training for all CIS personnel, and trained support team in LDRPS. Carried out contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers. Qwest Worldwide Communications, Little Falls, NJ 2000 – 2001 Assistant Manager, Disaster Recovery. Prepared disaster recovery plans for fail over call center and network monitoring operations. Actively involved in design of fail over call centers. Played key role in implementation of company backup communication plans. Investigated and proposed improvements for survivability of company MIS and IS operations. Created test strategies for existing disaster recovery plans. Prepared and negotiated hot site provider contracts. Trained and mentored support teams in use of LDRPS and disaster recovery applications. Acted as liaison between state and federal compliance representatives and corporate management. AT&T, Dayton, NJ 1998 –2000 Manager, Disaster Recovery, Local Network Services (1999 – 2000). Oversaw team of field engineers responsible for installation of communications equipment as part of coast-to-coast LAN system. Acted as information resource for central office and high priority installations in other areas. Developed and implemented disaster recovery strategies for potential failures. Performed staff training for disaster recovery, LDRPS, and certification and assurance processes. Directed installation, management, and recovery for 5ESS emergencies within company LAN system. Supervised actual crisis operations within LNS and MIS/IT operations. Oversaw entire project lifespans, from inception through implementation. Played active role in site selection, construction, and inventory management. Assisted architects and design engineers, and ensured proper air conditioning and HVAC equipment at vital nodes. Built and maintained rel