Below are the 8 IT Directors/Managers and 6 CIO's & other systems experience. The Thor Group® provides developers, programmers, web experts, cloud specialists, network / systems administrators, analysts, support specialists and help desk staff that knows Peachtree / Sage 50 & other systems on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

How can your organization benefit from hiring an IT director with experience working in retail and food processing industries? Technical skills encompass Sage 50/Peachtree, Microsoft Office Suite and more.

While employed in a retail company, this IT director directed all aspects of the information technology strategies, resources, operation, services and technical training. The management and direction of a team of (4) IT professionals who performed technical and system operation tasks in support of the site business objectives were also part of the job. Responsibilities involved directing and leading projects involving the implementation of new technology and other business initiatives.

Acting as an IT director for a food processing company, a main function was to lead the innovative migration of the Sage 50/Peachtree accounting software. One of the duties carried out was setting up a strategic account in order to purchase all equipment needed for an office of 30 users. Other tasks were directing the activities of customer service operations as well as preparing reports for analyzing operations in order to identify problems.

Will your company gain a business advantage by hiring an IT manager who worked for a ship repair company as well as a consulting organization? Technical background consists of using Sage 50 Accounting/Peachtree, Microsoft SharePoint Designer 2010, Adobe Acrobat, QuickBooks, among many others. Aside from being CompTIA A+ certified, this manager is also a QuickBooks Certified User.

This IT manager for a ship repair organization reported to the company president and was the sole full-time provider of IT support for the entire organization. Responsibilities were supervising contract employees while developing various web-based applications to access the Peachtree database. In addition to managing IP-based security camera equipment and video recordings, part of the job was overseeing company telephone systems in two locations.

As part of a network of sleep medicine centers, this IT manager supervised contract employees, as well as provided required 24×7 support for multiple sleep labs/clinics while managing all aspects of the enterprise LAN/WAN connectivity including Dell Switches and Sonicwall firewalls. Wireless/remote access solutions, VPN and Remote Desktop configuration/use were implemented as well as managed. Besides writing various IT policies/procedures, the work also called for managing the IT aspects of company merger, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software implementation, and phone system upgrade.

What contributions could a director of information technology with work experience in the retail field as well as for an IT hosting provider? Technological background involves Sage 50/Peachtree, VMware, SAN, ActiveSync for iPhone and Windows Mobile, Data Protection Manager, Trend Micro and QuickBooks.

Serving in a retail company as a director of information technology, one main function was to provide strategic leadership to IT- related initiatives. The management of the annual yield watch campaign project which included the development of a web-based app and database in order to collect data on an interactive mapping tool was part of the job. An additional task was managing a call center team that collected over 10,000 field and total farm yield surveys.

As a senior director of information technology for an IT hosting provider, some of the duties were planning, negotiating and managing the migration from Great Plains Dynamics to Great Plains eEnterprise accounting software. Setting up numerous purchasing programs with annualized savings in excess of $250,000 was also one of the key achievements. An additional responsibility was to manage a network that consisted of 1000+ users with a staff of three IT professionals and three application support specialists.

How can your organization grow with the help of a multi-faceted director of IT with hands-on professional experience in storage management, manufacturing, financial, healthcare, telecommunications and retail companies? Areas of expertise include system engineering, network administration and information technology management. Technological know-how covers Sage 50/Peachtree, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps and more.

Being employed in a storage management company as a director of IT, the establishment of individual office budget for computer and telephone projected expenses was a key duty. The administration of Google Apps e-mail accounts for use as web mail access, Outlook and mobile device access was also one of the tasks performed. Other responsibilities involved directing sole IT support for 26 retail locations and nearly 300 end-users as well as maintaining server room environment for the IT infrastructure.

While working for a manufacturing company, part of the job was to perform daily backups of IBM AS/400 system, software data and Sage 50/Peachtree. This specialist migrated the previous infrastructure Windows 98/2000 to Windows XP Pro/Server 2003. Other tasks were composed of budgeting the IT department’s annual spending and administering the company website.

Would an accomplished director of information technology with vast executive level experience and has demonstrated ability to effectively lead and work in a global environment match the needs of your organization? Core competencies include business acquisition, IT integration, corporate IT governance, security and business continuity, data warehousing, disaster recovery planning as well as business intelligence. Technical know-how is composed of Sage 50/Peachtree, NAS, SAN, Cisco Networking, UNIX, Citrix, EMC, IBM AS/400, VMware and more.

Acting as a director of information technology for a publishing company, some of the specific accomplishments included upgrading the technology infrastructure, managing the deployment of applications and consolidating IT resources across multiple companies. Conducting IT forensics for legal/HR and insurance commission audits was also part of the job.

While working for a manufacturing company as a director of information technology, leveraging IT as a strategic investment to drive business value was a primary responsibility. This initiative helped the company in sales increase (cross selling, upselling, proposal management and configuration generation), cash flow inventory control, as well as customer service on- time delivery and delivery accuracy. The implementation of an IT governance process to ensure business leader alignment with priorities, resource allocation and spending was also carried out.

Does a detail-oriented IT director with vast experience in the field of restaurant and IT services fit in your organization? Some of the technical proficiencies include Sage 50/Peachtree, Windows 2000 Active Directory, Exchange 2000, GFI Anti-Spam/Anti-virus technology and Blackberry Enterprise Server.

As an IT director for a restaurant, part of the job was to create custom web-based ordering system that synced with Sage 50/Peachtree. Being responsible for all IT needs for a multi-state, multi-channel distribution business which included developing disaster recovery plans and network documentation were some of the key tasks performed. One notable accomplishment was devising a mobile ordering system that increased efficiency by 75 %.

Serving in an IT services company, some of the primary responsibilities were providing IT support and functions for small to mid-sized businesses in specific areas. Serving as an exclusive engineer for the company’s top client that had 12 servers and 70 desktop computers was also part of the job. Moreover, this specialist was responsible for building, maintaining, repairing and upgrading both client’s hardware and software.

Does a detail-oriented IT manager with experience in computer operations, security administration and maintenance of confidential information fit in your organization? Technical background includes Sage 50/Peachtree, network and database administration, project management and scheduling, and programming and development. Competencies include having a strong working knowledge of hardware installation, upgrade, repair, inventory control and shipping, application of scientific methods, plus process and operational efficiencies.

Some of the responsibilities while working as an IT manager for a trailer fabrication company involved installing, managing, maintaining an MS small business server, as well as creating and administering a domain. Additional tasks included installing and administering SSL VPN, rewiring all facilities for Ethernet communication and creating a centralized data repository for combined management of all locations.

Resolving process issues and managing customer call escalation issues consistently that resulted in efficiency were some of the responsibilities. The coordination of project schedules within timelines given by customers, aside from scheduling staff hours to efficiently maintain phone and desk coverage were some of the tasks performed.

How can an IT manager with technical expertise in installation, setup and management of LANs and WANs help your organization? Technical skills include Sage 50/Peachtree, PC setups, installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, in addition to utilizing/repairing peripherals including scanners, printers, and cameras.

Being responsible for all computer and technical related issues, client’s accounts and supporting all Windows servers were some of the duties while working in an IT consulting firm as an IT manager. Other tasks included managing the database and network tasks including installation, setup, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Serving in a real estate company, some of the responsibilities included managing and developing Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Studio 2008, ASP.NET and FrontPage, aside from overseeing day-to-day accounting including profit, loss, cash flow, inventory control, supply, equipment purchases and budgets.

Would your company benefit from hiring a chief information officer who worked extensively in the manufacturing and web design industries? Technological know-how involves Sage 50/Peachtree, Microsoft Office Suite, JavaScript, Sage ACT, CSS, HTML/XHTML, Java, PHP, Shell Scripting, SQL, XML, Visual Basic, IBM DB2, MySQL, Oracle, Apache, AutoCAD and other applications. Also, this specialist is a certified IDEC PLC Programming and certified AutoCAD professional.

Being a chief information officer for a manufacturing company, the job was to upgrade the company’s software accounting system (Sage 50/Peachtree 2008 to 2012) and ACT CRM system (2008 to 2012). Running company Windows 2008 R2 server with 25 workstation computers was also one of the tasks completed. Additional responsibilities involved creating, updating and maintaining company website using CSS, HTML, JavaScript and XML/XSL in 2008.

The implementation and the design of the major site as well as the addition of e-commerce were some of the notable achievements. Furthermore, part of the job was to maintain website data, text, content, photos, pages, content archival, photo galleries and video features.

What can a CIO who specialized in Sage 50/Peachtree with experience in the manufacturing industry bring to your organization? Technical specializations involve Sage 50/Peachtree, Lotus and MAPICS.

Duties covered managing IT, financial and accounting functions and generating annual sales in excess of $1.0 million. Setting up and implementing Sage 50/Peachtree and applying Misys inventory control were some of the tasks. Key roles encompassed handling the general ledger and payroll, payroll tax reporting, as well as preparing financial statements. Providing financial analysis, budgeting, cash management and internal/external reports were also completed.

Responsibilities consisted of managing lines of credit and hiring/supervising the accounting staff. Participating in strategic planning, expense forecasting, tax planning and providing investment strategies were included in the list of functions. Apart from being a corporate liaison with lenders and auditors, this VP of technology reported directly to the CEO or president. In addition, financial data and accounting services in connection with a change in ownership were provided.

Could your organization use a CIO with work background in IT, real estate and financial services industries who is proficient in Sage 50/Peachtree? Technical proficiencies encompass Sage 50/Peachtree, QuickBooks, software design, network infrastructure, SOX compliance, cloud services, Yardi and AutoCAD.

Primary tasks included managing different business technology branches and developing proprietary software. Aside from customizing third party software, an additional role covered implementing Sage 50/Peachtree. The job consisted of raising capital, as well as introducing, implementing and integrating technology. Designing A-Z operations and handling other software development tasks were also completed. KPI and critical business intelligence algorithms were handled to effectively manage the business.

Contributions involved analyzing and engineering processes for all aspects and departments of the company from acquisitions to management and dispositions. Other functions covered managing all aspects of the house turn projects, pricing, estimating and handling sales. Supervising process creation, enforcing quality and providing IT assistance were included in the list of functions. This VP of technology provided corporate training and managed the network infrastructure and cloud services.

How can your organization gain an advantage with the help of a CIO with experience in logistics, IT and business services industries who is adept in Sage 50/Peachtree? Technical competencies involve Sage 50/Peachtree, Citrix Xenserver, XenApp, XenDesktop, Netscaler, CloudStack, CloudPlatform, OpenStack and Cloupia cloud systems.

Job descriptions encompassed planning, coordinating, directing and working closely with decision makers in other departments to identify, prioritize, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective business solutions for all aspects of an organization. Providing technological guidance, managing projects and handling computer /network security were included in the list of significant functions.

Developing and implementing IT and business policies, including infrastructure, business systems integration, backup, disaster recovery and business continuity were skills brought to the table. Duties involved administering Linux Basic and working in LAMP environments. Key roles included protecting network security and leveraging technology to drive organizational growth, performance and profitability.

Is impacting your organization with a chief information officer with experience working in the financial and business services industries a current business consideration? Technical skills include Peachtree Accounting and QuickBooks. Other proficiencies include IT systems initiatives, productivity/cost reduction projects, organizational consolidation/development, business cultural change, mergers/acquisitions, as well as RFP development.

Augmenting and leading a nationwide development team composed of .NET developers, DBAs and business analysts were some of the tasks completed as a chief information officer for a law firm and a financial institution. Additional duties were leading the efforts to integrate various acquisitions into an existing operation while ensuring compliance with varying county, state and federal regulations.

Being responsible for the daily operations and accounting functions for a national employment screening company was one of the primary functions. Other duties were assisting with new account development and technology advances, as well as recruiting new staff members. The job also called for ensuring that all employees complied with company policies and procedures including various provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

What contributions could a chief information officer with work background in the IT and financial services industries bring to your organization? Technological background involves Sage 50/Peachtree, QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Crystal Reports/IQ, Great Plains Dynamics and JD Edwards. Core competencies include financial reporting/analysis, GAAP accounting, budgeting/forecasting, process engineering, strategic systems, software implementations, internal auditing, inventory/WIP management, bank reporting/relations, SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, as well as consulting/tax management. This specialist is also a Certified Public Accountant and a QuickBooks ProAdvisor.

Assisting companies in the development of needs analysis was one of the key duties as a chief information officer for a software solution provider. Other tasks were performing software demonstrations, designing process flows/implementing accounting solutions, as well as developing user documentation, performing training, designing software specifications and directing programmers.

Serving in an accounting services firm, directing the accounting department was a primary responsibility. Additional tasks were preparing financial statements/management analysis and developing forecasting models, plus operating budgets. In addition to analyzing inventory levels, this CIO instituted WIP controls and directed AR, AP, payroll, credit, collections, billing, cost, taxes and bank relations.