COMBINING VISION, SECURITY, STRATEGY AND IT EXCELLENCE TO DRIVE ORGANIZATION EFFICIENCY AND PROFITABILITY
As a Senior Information Security and Operations Executive, I elevate technical and operational stability, driving organizational efficiency and profitability.
My background includes leadership roles managing cross-cultural teams across multiple domestic and international locations. In these roles I’ve directed comprehensive global projects, and coordinated international requirements, meeting challenging schedules for completion.
I have a record of success in driving IT and MIS strategy and vision, reducing cost and getting the job done - enjoying every step of the process. I’m known as a skilled communicator and leader that drives process and IT improvements that generate sustainable results.
SPECIALTIES
♦ Strategic / Long-Range Planning
♦ International Project Management
♦ Infrastructure Optimization
♦ Data Security
♦ Mobile Strategy
♦ Workflow Automation
♦ Data Center Design
♦ Application Development
♦ Process Reengineering
♦ Desktop Design and Upgrades
♦ Budget Management
♦ Communications, Presentations, Public Speaking
♦ Litigation Trial Support
♦ Change Management
♦ Negotiations
♦ Audit Support
♦ Financial / Budget Management
♦ Cross-Cultural / Cross-Functional Team Building and Leadership
Director of Infrastructure and Administrative Systems @ Direct Global Infrastructure Operations across three continents, including email, telephony, networks, SQL, desktop design, disaster recovery/business continuity, data centers, storage, back-ups, and IT architecture. Manage cross-functional team; capital and expense budget. Conduct negotiations and project management. Represent firm on third party audits and marketing pitches. Create long term IT road map. Key contributor to firm winning ILTA's 2012 “Most Innovative Law Firm.” From 2010 to Present (5 years)
James McKenna is skilled in: Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Thought Leadership, Project Management, Team Building, Leadership, Enterprise Software, Analytics, Management, Data Center, Team Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Problem Solving, People Skills, People-oriented