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BRITE B. EGUAVON

BRITE B. EGUAVON

Information Technology
Tokyo,Japan

Summary

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated and forward-thinking Information Technology professional with 22 years of experience in technology delivery. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Accustomed to driving efficiency and effectiveness by developing, delivering and supporting strategic plans.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Information Technology Director

SME, Coy
Tokyo, Japan, Japan
02.2017 - Current
  • Performing general management duties.
  • Training New Employees.
  • Direct and establish IT-related projects.
  • Develop new business opportunities.
  • Develop business strategies.
  • Develop goals and strategies towards smooth and effective running of IT department.
  • Monitor changes in technology sector to discover ways company can improve and develop.
  • Supervise networks and computer systems in company to ensure optimal performance.
  • Plan and direct implementation of new IT systems.
  • Provide leadership to IT specialists and staff within company.
  • Create and adapt technological platforms to improve client experience.
  • Troubleshoot data-related issues and establish regular maintenance.
  • Interviewed, hired, trained and mentored 15 staff by coaching daily, leading performance reviews and offering constructive feedback
  • Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs
  • Developed and implemented technical application support and information technology policies and procedures that advanced investment needs, outcomes and performance measurements to balance continuous innovation with responsible risk-taking
  • Identified opportunities for application optimization, redesign and development and troubleshot and resolved user and application issues
  • Led team for software engineering services and supported key clients in development efforts, establishing standards, determining specifications and creating Service and Operational Level Agreements (SLA) and (OLA)
  • Liaised effectively with others to promote on-going network design, reevaluation and optimization that scaled with company growth
  • Delivered effective integrations of warehouse management system software applications to centrally manage tasks
  • Implemented and managed wireless devices, multi-site network infrastructure, business intelligence development and implementation
  • Guided implementation of company-wide enterprise security strategy for network and hardware, disaster recovery, data protection and endpoint protection
  • Supported implementation of warehouse management system software applications to enable centralized management of tasks
  • Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop, coordinate and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision, mission and purpose
  • Stayed abreast of technology advancements, emerging standards and IS regulations through CI/CD to meet strategic technology goals
  • Developed, tracked and controlled information technology operating budgets and cost and benefit analyses for IT spending initiatives
  • Prioritized framework to evaluate technology and regulate communication with business stakeholders
  • Fostered positive working environment that encouraged innovation, collaboration and accountability and managed end-user needs with functional and security responsibilities
  • Deployed, monitored and maintained system installation, upgrades and network integration to achieve 75% optimization.

Data Center Engineer

BiOS, Inc | HPE | Deutsche Bank
Tokyo, Japan, Japan
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Install, move, add, and change (IMAC) server and other hardware in data center.
  • Coordinated with local vendors regarding technical support of network and.
  • Server.
  • Provided both scheduled and unscheduled troubleshooting support.
  • Provided change/release management services based on ITIL framework.
  • Managed hardware assets on-site following Method of Procedures (MOPs); Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
  • Employed quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC) and quality improvement (QI)to meet 100% availability (zero defects) requirement for mission critical facilities.
  • Coordinated schedules of product shipping & receipt.
  • Escorted vendors and visitors inside data center.
  • Reported operation scopes weekly and monthly.
  • Undertook other ad-hoc tasks when requested by client.
  • Managed backup tapes and internal file transfers.
  • Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies
  • Monitored networks and network devices to resolve technical problems quickly
  • Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems
  • Implemented, developed and tested installation and update of file servers, print servers and application servers
  • Enhanced availability of infrastructure through enterprise-wide planning, thorough testing, efficient implementation and comprehensive support

Project Manager

NUGRESS GK
Tokyo, Japan, Japan
11.2009 - 07.2016
  • Organizing People, Projects, and Schedules Achievement includes:.
  • Increased revenues 45% in one year by locating and effectively serving niche market of unusual small businesses.
  • Developed and managed effective Internet marketing campaigns for clients that doubled revenues in six months Professional Project Practice: Bilingual (English and Japanese) Website Development Project.
  • Updated operational methods, oversaw accounting procedures, tracked information and compiled data to improve efficiency
  • Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones
  • Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
  • Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
  • Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission
  • Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures
  • Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings
  • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases
  • Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing projects and growing inventory diversity
  • Eliminated discrepancies in progress by reviewing performance, spend and timeline
  • Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders
  • Built successful project plans covering objectives, resources and staffing to meet schedules
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers
  • Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring
  • Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems
  • Obtained needed resources by strategically negotiating with stakeholders and outside suppliers
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets

Project Manager

NUGRESS GK
Tokyo, Japan
11.2012 - 05.2014
  • Professional Project Practice 03: VPN connectivity provisioning for 178 multinational corporation sites in Japan
    November2012 ~ May 2014 (19 Months)
    As project manager, identified stakeholders and developed a stakeholder management strategy. Helped create project requirements and work breakdown structure. As per project plan, installed and configured Cisco routers throughout Japan sites. Established performance measurement baselines (PMBs) and milestones. Measured performance against PMBs to verify acceptable functionality. Obtained official sign-off from customer on acceptance of all deliverables..

Project Administrator

NUGRESS GK
Tokyo, Japan
04.2011 - 01.2012
  • Professional Project Practice 02: Deployment of Avaya voice (VoIP) and data infrastructures across 13 Missions

April 2011 ~ January 2012 (10 Months)

As project administrator on Japan Mission’s site, helped create project statement of work. Was involved with development of Project Management Plan as well as identification of different work packages that needed to be completed. Proper functioning of system was assured through continual testing during executing and monitoring and controlling process groups. Formal customer acceptance of all deliverables was completed with customer’s sign-off.

Project Manager

NUGRESS GK
Tokyo, Japan
11.2009 - 12.2010
  • Professional Project Practice 01: Bilingual (English and Japanese) Website Development Project
    November 2009 ~ December 2010 (14 Months)
    Helped identified project stakeholders. Created project plan that included identifying activities, resource scheduling, and risk identification. Integrated web designer, copy writer and other resources to execute project plan. Regularly measured progress to identify variances from project plan. Performance (status) report was updated through change requests. All lesson learned were documented. Obtained official customer’s sign-off and acceptance of deliverables on completion.

IT System Engineer

FN Systems, Inc.
Tokyo, Japan, Japan
07.2008 - 10.2009
  • Worked with procurement staff to purchase hardware and software as required by business.
  • Designed and reviewed installation, configuration and ongoing usability of desktop computers, peripheral equipment, and software.
  • Worked with vendor of different levels to resolve technical problems with desktop computing equipment and software.
  • Ensured desktop computers interconnect seamlessly with diverse systems including associated validation systems, file servers, email servers, computer.
  • Maintained Conferencing systems, application servers and administrative systems.
  • Assessed functional needs to determine specifications for purchases and order of computer supplies.
  • Managed Active Directory infrastructure for Enterprise.
  • Followed enterprise policies, standards, and position statements for new and existing Active Directory related technologies.
  • Coordinated service/support needs with Vendors, Technical Support Engineers, Application Support Engineers, and Infrastructure Team through effective partnership, collaboration, and communication.
  • Provided 3rd level support for Active Directory for end users, application, and administration teams.
  • Participated in security and application troubleshooting and incident problem resolutions with other infrastructure teams, including storage, messaging, networking, and servers.
  • Assisted in Continual Service Improvement efforts by identifying, and sometimes leading, opportunities for process improvement.

Production Specialist

Micron Technology
Manassas, USA
04.2006 - 06.2008
  • Clean room operation of scanner and tracks.
  • Targeting lots to run pre-production test.
  • Tool qualification and optimization.
  • Prompt and standard resist change procedure.
  • Staging and maintaining continuous production stream using dedicated intranet computers’ interfaces with zero accident procedure (ZAP).
  • MTV Safety - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy and Procedure.
  • Track Resist Bottle Change Operating Procedure.
  • Cluster, SEM and, KLA Archer 10 Operating Procedures.
  • Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality
  • Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations
  • Weighed out and measured ingredients with high level of accuracy to produce exact blends
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs
  • Monitored production line for unsafe behaviors or incorrect techniques and worked with managers to resolve problems
  • Documented deviations in procedures or appearance on production batch sheets for management review
  • Sealed, labeled and transferred completed containers to pallets for efficient shipping
  • Maintained equipment in good working order by checking settings and operation, troubleshooting problems and completing basic repairs
  • Met customer demand by working extra shifts and consistently exceeding production quotas

Education

Master of Science in Information Technology -

University of Northern Virginia
Virginia, USA
01.2005 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science -

Andhra University
Waltair, Visakhapatnam, India
01.1982 - 01.1986

Skills

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Certification

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

Timeline

Information Technology Director

SME, Coy
02.2017 - Current

Data Center Engineer

BiOS, Inc | HPE | Deutsche Bank
07.2016 - 01.2017

Project Manager

NUGRESS GK
11.2012 - 05.2014

Project Administrator

NUGRESS GK
04.2011 - 01.2012

Project Manager

NUGRESS GK
11.2009 - 07.2016

Project Manager

NUGRESS GK
11.2009 - 12.2010

IT System Engineer

FN Systems, Inc.
07.2008 - 10.2009

Production Specialist

Micron Technology
04.2006 - 06.2008

Master of Science in Information Technology -

University of Northern Virginia
01.2005 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science -

Andhra University
01.1982 - 01.1986
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