Alexander F. Macur

Marlboro, New York 12542 alex@macur.com § 845.337.9057 LinkedIn.com/in/almacur

IT Director

20+ years’ success leading IT operations and cross-functional teams as a strategic IT Director.

Repeated success guiding global IT strategies, governance, and operations throughout multiple leadership and academic roles. Manage major projects and negotiate contracts as a client-facing IT leader with a track record of delivering on time and under budget results. Demonstrated history of standing up and training winning teams, managing and aligning IT operations with organizational goals, and improving processes.

Highlights of Expertise

· Strategic Information Technology Planning · Continuous Process Improvements · Client and Stakeholder Relationships · Contract Development / Negotiations · Full Life Cycle Project Management

· Cloud Design/Implementation/Migrations · Information Systems Security · Cost Reduction and Elimination · Network & Server Administration · Mobile Device Management

Career Experience

Greystone Programs, Inc., Hopewell Junction, New York

Specially recruited to manage all aspects of IT operations as a key strategic planner, team leader, and manager.

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER (2/2017 to Present)

Guide IT operations and strategies, including IT Governance, procedure development and policy formation, vendor and stakeholder relations, performance management, and technical team leadership and training. Lead implementations, integrations, upgrades, and migrations. Manage IT security, end user education and training, oversee IT projects, and ensure end user satisfaction.

· Successfully migrated server to Cloud platform, including on time and under budget delivery of a cutting-edge VMWare platform.

· Effectively implemented managed network and print services to assimilate Fortinet Firewall infrastructure.

· Developed cloud-based document management system and signature solution, implemented Mobile Device Management via IBM MaaS360, and secured endpoints and email infrastructure.

Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York

Instruct Information Technology and Management coursework for a leading private higher education institution.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR (1/2015 to Present)

Develop and instruct courses in Management Information Systems, Database Management Systems, and Data Communications for undergraduate and graduate students.

· Consistently receive higher than average student survey ratings and praise for overall quality of course instruction and content.

Macur Computing Services, Marlboro, New York

Founded and currently manage an IT consulting services firm offering deskside support, LAN support, server support, and server build.

PRESIDENT (2012 to Present)

Oversee all aspects of daily operations, strategic planning, client relationships, business development, and custom IT solutions and strategies.

Syncora Guarantee, New York, New York

Promoted to Vice President in charge of major IT projects and strategies for a global financial services firm focused on bond insurance.

VICE PRESIDENT OF OUTSOURCING OPERATIONS (2005 to 2012)

Spearheaded cross-functional teams in support of IT Infrastructure, security, procurement, IT governance, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance for disparate and widely dispersed technical teams.

· Effectively negotiated major contracts to capture cost savings and improve operations.

· Established new offices in London and Bermuda, migrated data infrastructure across multiple offices, and oversaw major projects.

· Successfully spearheaded $20M IBM Vendor Outsourcing Contract, including network, server, and end-user services.

· Captured $7M in savings through renegotiation of IBM contracts to properly align services to organizational needs.

Additional Experience

Database Administrator (2002 to 2005) § Syncora Guarantee, New York, New York

Operations Manager (2002 to 2005) § Syncora Guarantee, New York, New York

Senior Network Administrator (2000 to 2002) § Syncora Guarantee, New York, New York

IT Specialist (2000) § Syncora Guarantee, New York, New York

Senior Network Engineer (2000) § Burn-One.com, Purchase, New York

Network Administrator/Team Lead § Keane, Inc.

Director of Technology § Millbrook School

Education & Credentials

Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER SCIENCE

Saint John’s University, Jamaica, New York

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) in COMPUTER SCIENCE

Technical Proficiencies: Software (Microsoft Project 2016, Visio 2016, Office365 Admin,SQL Server 2014, Adobe Acrobat DC Pro, Spiceworks, Oracle NetSuite, POS, Proofpoint Essentials, KnowBe4, Operating Systems (Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, 2012), Hardware (IBM/HP Intel Servers, All Desktop/Laptop Workstations, Blackberry, Android, IOS, Fortinet), Networks (LAN, VPN, VOIP, WAAS, SD-WAN).