Jim Witherell

VALUE PROPOSITION ► I am highly effective in IT operations leadership, with extensive experience directing initiatives centered on the design, deployment, support, and administration of major enterprise LAN, WAN, and Voice infrastructures. ► My success is driven by my ability to build strategies and teams that achieve gains in technical and business operations performance by using networking and voice technologies. SUMMARY ► Engaging Network Engineering Leader possessing a winning blend of subject matter expertise, skill in project management, and practical experience in a Fortune 50 environment. ► Leverages a unique mix of technical, strategic, and analytical expertise, consistently exceeding performance goals by aligning the effort of strong teams with organizational objectives. LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS ★ Merged and standardized two sprawling, complex 200+ site global networks as part of a fast-paced post-merger transformation program, during a global pandemic. ★ Designed and built a global network comprised of 120 sites in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. ★ Administered the review and integration of email systems, data centers, and networks from acquired companies into the Hillenbrand infrastructure. ★ At IBM Global Technology Services, led networking and telecommunications teams dedicated to ensuring the overall quality of the customer experience. ☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲☲ Specialties: IT Operations and Engineering Leadership, Project Management, Team Building and Leadership, Talent Development, Coaching and Mentoring, Network Engineering, Process Improvement, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Cost Containment, Performance Optimization, Telecommunications, Fortune 50 Experience