Below are the 6 CIO's & 7 IT Directors with multiple industries & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides CIO or IT director/manager with your industry & systems expertise on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

Does a CIO with work background in retail and manufacturing industries who is knowledgeable in Epicor, and AS/400 pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Epicor, JDA and AS/400. Educational attainment includes BS in Psychology, minor in Business.

A primary function included directing IT operations for a $700M retail/wholesale operation with 315 stores and 2 distribution centers. The department was transformed from a fire-fighting/support focused unit into a strategy partner group that created value-added solutions for the business. Operating budgets in excess of $9 million and capital budgets over $13 million were managed. This individual initiated the company’s move to ecommerce. After a successful pilot, the job involved expanding the assortment and replacing the software with IBM’s WebSphere. This created an incremental revenue stream of 200% in ecommerce revenue. With the increase in sales volume plus ecommerce orders, another distribution center was opened.

The job entailed creating a new corporate strategy initiative, “One View of the Customer,” and developing a common source of data for all in-store and online interactions with the customer, as well as improving service efficiency and enhancing customer experience. An additional duty involved completing the RFP and selection process for new Merchandising and Financial systems. The JDA E3 Replenishment was also upgraded. Aside from delivering the company’s SharePoint, an additional task consisted of providing employee access to news, calendars, forms, training tools and securing access to applications. Disaster Recovery capabilities were extended to include Business Continuity while contract savings of $100k annually were renegotiated.

Would hiring a chief information officer who worked in technology services, software and hospitality industries help meet the needs of your organization? Software skills include Microsoft Dynamics AX, Salesforce, FirstWave, Manman, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Microsoft Azure, Amazon (AWS), Google and Salesforce cloud platforms as well as Microsoft Visual Studio. Key achievements include managing global technology needs for a $2 billion corporation, building a well-trained and enthusiastic IT team, as well as creating customer-focused customer service teams in enterprises ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Acting as chief information officer, this specialist was responsible for technology and infrastructure at a 1200-employee publicly-traded, global high tech company with 14 offices worldwide. Part of the job was to select vendors and create a strategic plan to implement global ERP, CRM, Call Center and Field Service Dispatch solutions on Microsoft Dynamics AX, CRM and Power BI platform, replacing a collection of un-integrated modules.

While working for a hospitality company, establishing an IT governance program that allowed the company to leverage advanced technology while setting priorities was a notable contribution. Some of the tasks were managing costs and timelines; including utilizing leading practices in corporate cyber-security practice. This executive also led an infrastructure optimization project, migrating to the Microsoft Azure cloud and highly virtualized servers.

What impact could hiring this IT Industry Chief Information Officer who knows Sage ERP have on your organization? Technical specializations involve Sage ERP, Medical Manager, Pro Docs, Abacus, QuickBooks and SQL.

Key proficiencies of this CIO cover installing and migrating systems, handling computer networking and systems engineering, and data entry requirements. Responsibilities involved providing IT solutions for users and handling all network needs for over 18 businesses. This CIO also set up and configured networks using Sage software, and installed and maintained applications to answer company’s needs.

Accomplishments encompassed researching and setting up a remote support plan for customers, resulting in faster service calls. This CIO established and maintained a computerized inventory of all hardware and software purchases, in addition to organizing the company’s system migrations and upgrades.

What contributions could a chief information officer with vast experience in evaluating and redesigning IT infrastructures bring to your organization? Highlights of qualifications include skills in creating new efficiencies and expertise in repositioning ineffective IT departments from cost centers to revenue generators. Technological background is composed of Lawson, Oracle ERP, Cerner, SoftLab, SunQuest, PeopleSoft, and McKesson.

As a chief information officer for a comprehensive, 361 bed acute care facility, a primary responsibility was to lead the charge to outsource the management and design of a new website which in turn won awards for innovation and patient information. Taking the site off the hospital’s network to prevent penetration by hackers onto the hospital’s network was also one of the tasks accomplished. Moreover, part of the responsibility was to run information systems department $100K below budget by maintaining headcount lower than competition. This initiative raised productivity per full-time employee as a result of a highly motivated technical workforce.

Serving as a chief information officer for a medical center, recommending a commercially available system to build an internal EMR solution was one of the tasks performed. Part of this responsibility was to modernize the IT environment through virtualization (VMware) and implement an eCommerce solution that currently accounts for 60% of total company revenue.

What contributions could a chief information officer with vast experience in evaluating and redesigning IT infrastructures bring to your organization? Highlights of qualifications include skills in creating new efficiencies and expertise in repositioning ineffective IT departments from cost centers to revenue generators. Technological background is composed of Lawson, Oracle ERP, Cerner, SoftLab, SunQuest, PeopleSoft, and McKesson.

As a chief information officer for a comprehensive, 361 bed acute care facility, a primary responsibility was to lead the charge to outsource the management and design of a new website which in turn won awards for innovation and patient information. Taking the site off the hospital’s network to prevent penetration by hackers onto the hospital’s network was also one of the tasks accomplished. Moreover, part of the responsibility was to run information systems department $100K below budget by maintaining headcount lower than competition. This initiative raised productivity per full-time employee as a result of a highly motivated technical workforce.

Serving as a chief information officer for a medical center, recommending a commercially available system to build an internal EMR solution was one of the tasks performed. Part of this responsibility was to modernize the IT environment through virtualization (VMware) and implement an eCommerce solution that currently accounts for 60% of total company revenue.

Would your organization benefit from hiring a chief information officer with substantial experience in all aspects of IT working in several different industries? Core competencies include cutting edge software development, IT service delivery, system architecture/integration, budgeting/cost control and process analysis or work flow optimization. Technical expertise is composed of Oracle, SQL and more.

While working for a non-profit healthcare organization as a chief information officer, part of the job was to work on some complex Perl scripting in a UNIX environment, for the production cycle via extracting data from the organization’s Oracle database. The management of the IT functions in support of the hospital’s approximately 6,000 end users located in various campuses was also carried out.

Additional responsibilities involved creating a positive patient and customer experience as well as ensuring that IT helped the organization meet their business objectives. Another duty was overseeing IT service delivery, security, change management, project management, procurement, budgeting, vendor management and contracting issues.

Would your organization benefit from this director of IT experienced in an acute care hospital and a medical center? Technical skills cover SAP ERP, HL7 data flow, process mapping, ICD 10, Crystal Reports and more.

As the IT director for an acute care hospital, main responsibilities encompassed overseeing implementation, upgrade and support of various financial applications. Business applications overlooked covered functionalities such as patient registration, scheduling, financials, EMPI, HR, Payroll, SAP BI, Data Warehousing, HL7 Interfaces and Electronic Patient Record modules. As an active member of the clinical PMO and the clinical informatics committee, this specialist was actively involved in selecting, testing, integrating and building day-to-day activities for the rollout.

For a medical center as the IT drector, notable tasks included playing a key role in the transition of all HL7 interfaces from Legacy systems to McKesson applications using the Cloverleaf interface engine, as well as managing the McKesson STAR implementation and interface integration project. One of the accomplishments involved the successful implementation of key business and financial applications in preparation for ICD-10.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ an IT director with experience working in utility, technology and business services industries? Educational attainment is composed of Computer Science and Business Management. Software skills involve Epicor, Platinum, Magic, MS Server, MS SQL, Oracle and UNIX.

Serving in an electric utility company as IT director, hired to build an IT department for the company’s backhouse accounting operations. This specialist was responsible for all aspects of their computer/IT needs for the US operations. Some of the tasks were building a software and systems team. At peak of 14 staff, was able to streamline the roles and reduce the department’s size to 8 while maintaining 100% user satisfaction. Moreover, replaced all computers to standardized Dell Servers, desktops, laptops and printers with a national support contract.

In another job, developed and supported international client-server applications using Magic 7.x and MS SQL supporting the Epicor (Platinum) Accounting packages 3.3 and 7.2. In addition, acted as project lead in charge of design, development and implementation of project to split heavily customized AP and GL system. All GL information was converted to Epicor Version 7 and AP remained on Platinum 3.3a. A system was designed that moved GL batches created on AP to the new GL system real-time.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a director of IT with work background in phone systems and manufacturing industries? Remarkable achievements include reducing overall IT expenses by reviewing vendor contracts, implementing updated processes and using new as well as emerging technologies which also improved systems stability, performance and end user experience. Educational background consists of an Associate of Science Degree in Electronics and Engineering Technology as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering Technology. Technological knowledge is composed of MS Dynamics, C, Assembly, FORTRAN, Pascal, NCP G Code, UNIX Shell, Nawk, Awk, Azure, Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Egnyte, Drop Box, Google Apps, Salesforce and Amazon Web Services.

Serving in a phone system company, key duties were establishing a Hybrid Infrastructure using Microsoft Azure to develop a Bi-modal approach for stability and flexibility. This structure was instrumental in recovering from a core system crash in hours instead of days. This director was recognized as a key contributor to establishing an IT and business process in the implementation of the ERP System Microsoft GP. Additional responsibilities involved developing IT processes and procedures to improve team communication, end user support and daily operations, as well as improving backup process and stability which was instrumental in recovering from a crash of the core VM Host.

As manager of IT, the job was to manage systems integration projects between MS Dynamics NAV and other systems such as EDI and Salesforce, for improved data integrity and process efficiency. Duties included designing, implementing and supporting systems to help automate the manual process to improve efficiencies throughout the company. Other tasks were comprised of designing, implementing and improving system and network security throughout the company, in addition to troubleshooting and developing IT solutions for any and all business requirements to improve overall business efficiency.

How can a director of IT with background working in manufacturing, software and business solutions industries, who is adept in Sage MAS 90, Sage 200, AS/400 and UNIX fit within your organization? Technical specialties cover Sage MAS 90, Sage 200, AS/400 and UNIX. Educational attainment includes Masters of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, Corporate Training – Management training, Project Life Cycle, Conflict Resolution, Diversity, Time Management, Financial Management; as well as External Training – PC maintenance, Helpdesk management, Microsoft product suites, Lotus product suites, Software version management and GIGA World forums.

One of the major duties covered directing technology projects worldwide. Knowledge and experience in helpdesk management, network and telephony technologies, server and workstation configurations, ERP, warehouse management, creative and ecommerce technologies were applied. This specialist directed the implementation of all technologies required to open a new 320,000-square foot warehouse including ERP integration. Technologies included were AS/400 installations at 4 locations worldwide, WAN circuit installations and new worldwide email infrastructure deployment. Functions consisted of providing analysis of existing state of infrastructure and understanding the business requirements of the future state, along with developing, planning, directing and controlling technology decisions at the highest level.

Counseling the board of directors on ROI of infrastructure and technology needs was part of the key roles. Managing the changing infrastructures that required evolutionary standards was efficiently handled. An additional responsibility covered developing the company’s ongoing strategy for worldwide AS/400 and email integration. Training and R&D strategies were built based on each company’s IT budget to allow for continued technology evaluation which was a requirement to stay current.

Will an IT director with senior experience in SAP MM/WM modules as well as SAP ECC 6.0 version match the needs of your organization? Highlights of qualifications include SAP full lifecycle scoping/planning and process design, in addition to identifying, defining, creating as well as updating PRICEFW. Technical skills include cross functional knowledge in SAP ERP, such as SAP SD, PP and FICO (product costing). The executive also took SAP training courses on Warehouse Management; AC020 Investment Management; BC400 ABAP Workbench; CA310 Classification; LO020 Processes in Procurement; LO510 Inventory Management; among many other subjects.

This SAP IT director in a manufacturing company was in charge of SAP configuration, testing, implementation, maintenance, training and support of SAP MM-WM for various SAP plants. Some of the functions covered were material planning, purchasing, inventory management, vendor evaluation, invoice verification, accounts payable, statutory requirements, warehouse management and integration with SD/PP/FICO modules. Also, this director participated in SAP upgrades 3.0, 4.0, 4.6C, mySAP 6.0 ECC and EHP 7 for ERP 6.0.

Main functions while working for a food processing company involved SAP configuration, testing, implementation, maintenance, training and support of SAP MM-WM. Being in charge of implementing new applications, user interfaces and web-based reporting tools as aids to MM-WM was also part of the job. These applications improved productivity, reduced errors, personnel overtime, paperwork and month end procedures, along with providing user-friendly interaction with SAP.

Does a director of technology who is knowledgeable in Lawson ERP, with experience in the IT industry pique your interest? Technical knowledge includes Lawson Financial, Oracle Database, IBM DataStage, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, SAP, Hyperion, Salesforce and more.

Major responsibilities encompassed developing the IT infrastructure and software, managing global project management, and handling acquisitions, migrations and EDI. Key roles consisted of working on supply chain, transportation and logistics, in addition to executing planning and strategic initiatives that were made by the information technology department. This individual ensured that all technical initiatives were closely aligned with the company’s overall strategic goals.

The job covered overseeing the IT operating budget of $28M per year and a capital project portfolio of $60M. Functions included utilizing service level agreements and leading teams with streamlining production. Other duties involved administering continuous improvement projects and applying the best technology solutions.

Could your organization use an Oracle ERP director of IT with experience in technology, professional services and customer service industries? Technical proficiencies encompass Oracle ERP, PHP, Drupal, Ajax, RESTful, .NET, Java ASP, Web Analytics, Business Intelligence and more.

Primary responsibilities included designing and improving Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle, SAP and NetSuite. Aside from handling opportunity to order/order to cash, other functions involved business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) sales. This director of IT managed a large applications delivery portfolio with a contract value of $800 Million.

Contributions involved managing all aspects of application development, handling engineering services, and integrating third party applications. Managing ERP (SAP/Oracle/PeopleSoft), SharePoint and Content Management (EMC) were also efficiently accomplished. Infrastructure hosting and web/mobile applications development solutions were handled in support of business/IT needs.