8164 Sedge Grass Road
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Noblesville, IN 46060
574-870-6855
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milford.hutsell@gmail.com
Hands
On Manager, Project Management,
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 budget, training, leadership,
and problem-solving skills.
IT Operations
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Project & Program Management
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Data Center Operations
· Strategic Planning
Network Design & Services
· Systems Support
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Process Programming (PLC)
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Cost Control
Best Practices
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Resource Planning
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Vendor Relations
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Technology Deployment
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Leadership
Process Improvement
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IT Security
· Infrastructures
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System Administration
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Disaster Recovery
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CHRYSLER LLC,
Oversee all data center
functions and initiatives for 3 plant data centers totaling
Accomplishments:
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Delivered $750K in annual software licensing cost savings by standardizing
software.
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Produced $350K in savings by completing installation of web-based process
application, including new server and SQL database, 34% ahead of schedule.
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Saved $100K per year by negotiating combined software service contracts for 4
plants.
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Achieved $125K in annual savings by negotiating new software licensing
agreements.
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Reduced overtime costs 65% by migrating IT staff to staggered work week.
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Slashed hardware repair costs and staffing costs by shifting to vendor-performed
maintenance.
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Earned multiple awards, including 6 Role Model Employee Appraisals, 2 Standing
Ovation Awards, and 1 Spotlight Award.
Operational Improvements:
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Directed 5 LAN infrastructure upgrades, totaling $12.5M and each including
process network installation to support new product launches.
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Planned and directed construction of
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Improved productivity by implementing cross-training of technical staff.
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Successfully converted 3,500 PCs from Netware to MS Active Directory. Completed
project in 7 months, 53% ahead of schedule.
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Effectively managed union staff to maintain superior levels of employee
satisfaction.
Ivy Tech Community College, Kokomo,
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 Exchange (CINT254).
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:
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Developed
and established formal Division of Information Technology.
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Improved
efficiency and cut costs by centralizing all IT functions.
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Consolidated hardware and software purchasing to lower costs.
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Implemented city-wide WAN. Saved $1.5M by utilizing existing infrastructure,
including traffic light fiber optic network, to connect city facilities.
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Planned
and directed implementation of city’s first web site.
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Saved
$100K per year by standardizing software applications, with reduced licensing
costs.
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Produced
$200K per year in savings by upgrading city-wide phone system, which provided
better phone installation and usage cost control.
PLYMOUTH TUBE COMPANY,
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:
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Reduced phone costs and improved efficiency by installing company-wide email
system.
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Increased system reliability by installing fiber optic network between
buildings.
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Cut costs by standardizing COBOL programming, eliminating need for several
programmers.
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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,
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
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