MILFORD C. HUTSELL III
8164 Sedge Grass Road · Noblesville, IN 46060
574-516-4302 · milford.hutsell@gmail.com
Information Technology Manager, Project
Management, Data Center Operations Manager
Seasoned technical leader with proven ability to direct technology
operations, data center operations, and mission-critical enterprise
projects. Consistent record of impacting enterprise bottom line and
performance through expert alignment of technologies with corporate mission.
Adept at building and leading effective teams and programs. Special
expertise in process enhancement, solution development, network services,
help desk management, IT security, disaster recovery, infrastructure,
process programming, and more. Able to utilize strategic planning abilities
to achieve technology and business goals. Excellent budgeting, training,
leadership, and problem-solving skills.
IT Operations · Project &
Program Management · Data Center
Operations · Strategic
Planning
Network Design & Services · Systems
Support · Process
Programming (PLC) · Cost Control
Best Practices · Resource
Planning · Vendor
Relations · Technology
Deployment · Leadership
Process Improvement · IT Security · Infrastructures · System Administration · Disaster Recovery
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHRYSLER
LLC, Kokomo, Indiana · 1997-Present
ITI Indiana Plants Data Center Operations & Site Operations Manager
Oversee all
data center functions and initiatives for 2 plant data centers totaling 5100 sq.
ft., and IT operations for 2 plants. Supervise staff of 11 employees and
contractors in supporting 50 IP subnets, >40servers, 1500 PCs, and 300 printers.
Manage and maintain network and server infrastructure and design, systems and
network support, help desk operations, IT security, system administration, PLC
programming and data collection, disaster recovery, project management, and
more. Plan and lead multi-million dollar installations, conversions, and process
improvement initiatives.
Accomplishments:
·
Delivered $750K
in annual software licensing cost savings by standardizing software.
·
Produced $350K
in savings by completing installation of web-based process application,
including new server and SQL database, 34% ahead of schedule.
·
Saved $100K per
year by negotiating combined software service contracts for 4 plants.
·
Achieved $125K
in annual savings by negotiating new software licensing agreements.
·
Reduced
overtime costs 65% by migrating IT staff to staggered work week.
·
Slashed
hardware repair costs and staffing costs by shifting to vendor-performed
maintenance.
·
Cut costs for
network implementation by standardizing on one network cable and parts supplier.
Operational
Improvements:
·
Directed 5 LAN
infrastructure upgrades, totaling $12.5M and each including process network
installation to support new product launches.
·
Planned and
directed construction of 2,500 sq. ft. data center with state-of-the-art Gigabit
backbone network in single-mode fiber environment.
·
Improved
productivity by 60% by cross-training of technical staff.
·
Successfully
converted 3,500 PCs from Netware to MS Active Directory. Completed project in 7
months, 53% ahead of schedule.
·
Effectively
managed union staff to maintain superior levels of employee satisfaction.
Ivy Tech
Community College, Kokomo, Indiana · 2008 - Present
Adjunct Faculty
Teaching
computer courses in both the CINS and CINT programs. A+ Certification Courses
(CINT210/211), Networking Windows Server 2008 (CINT225), Operating Systems
(CINT106), Intro to Information Tech (CINS102) and Using Microsoft Applications
(CINS101), Managing Microsoft Windows 7 (CINT221).
CITY OF SOUTH BEND, South Bend, Indiana
· 1995-1996
IT Management
Directed
support of networking, system administration, database maintenance, and AS/400
for 25 city government agencies across 15 locations. Hired and trained technical
support and system analysis staff. Oversaw purchasing, vendor negotiations,
budget preparation, email systems, bidding, internet usage, and web site
traffic.
Accomplishments:
·
Developed and
established formal Division of Information Technology.
·
Improved
efficiency and cut costs by centralizing all IT functions.
·
Consolidated
hardware and software purchasing to lower costs.
·
Implemented
city-wide WAN. Saved $1.5M by utilizing existing infrastructure, including
traffic light fiber optic network, to connect city facilities.
·
Planned and
directed implementation of city’s first web site.
·
Saved $100K per
year by standardizing software applications, with reduced licensing costs.
·
Produced $200K
per year in savings by upgrading city-wide phone system, which provided better
phone installation and usage cost control.
PLYMOUTH TUBE
COMPANY, Winamac, Indiana · 1995-1996
IT Manager
(Winamac Div.)
Oversaw
programming, computer systems, data entry, server and database maintenance,
backups, network performance monitoring, PLC programming, and vendor relations
for division of global firm.
Accomplishments:
·
Reduced phone
costs and improved efficiency by installing company-wide email system.
·
Increased
system reliability by installing fiber optic network between buildings.
·
Cut costs by
standardizing COBOL programming, eliminating need for several programmers.
·
Standardized
and consolidated system infrastructure to be in line with corporate standards.
CAREER NOTES: Previously
held positions of IT Manager for DOANE-KEYES ASSOCIATES (1993-1995), Network
Engineer for ROEING CORPORATION (1991-1993), and IT Managment for
OLINGER DISTRIBUTING (1988-1990). Details available on request.
EDUCATION
Masters in Information Technology
American Intercontinental University, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
PMI Project Management, Workplace Organizational Model, Designing Windows
Networks, Linux and Windows 2000 Server Administration, SQL Programming, and
much more
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Affiliations: National
Technology Committee Chairman, US Junior Chamber of Commerce, Logansport Junior
Chamber, Moose Lodge, Logansport Masonic Lodge, Logansport York Rite
Technical Skills: Windows 98-2008 Server, Linux, UNIX, AIX, Novell Netware, Active
Directory, MS Office, Project, Access, Lotus Notes, Novell GroupWise, Exchange,
ActivePlant (VisualPlant), Agentware, KEPWare, RSLinx, MAPICS, Syspro Impact
Award/Encore (ERP), MS Dynamics, MS CRM, SQL, Visual Basic, C++, RPG, COBOL,
LAN/WAN, network hardware and topologies, servers, fiber optics, cabling,
termination and testing, and more