Hello! I'm Jason
I am a jack-of-all-trades IT guy!
A talented and accomplished Senior IT Management professional with the proven ability to successfully direct information technology, enterprise systems, support services operations and facility management.
I have an expertise in overseeing technology improvement initiatives and aligning technology services with business goals.
I use excellent problem solving skills with the ability to implement new procedures to streamline and maximize productivity.
Solid management skills with a desire to provide a technical hands-on style and technical expertise to allow an innovative approach to solving new challenges.
Jason Whipple
IT MANAGEMENT - PMP Certified
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Location:
Northwest Philadelphia Suburbs
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2007-present
Director/VP, IT
SOFTMART (now CONNECTION)
IT Management with a focus on process improvement and automation. Supplied a guiding vision to all major projects working with department heads. Projects include: ERP/CRM (Dynamics AX/CRM), SharePoint/InfoPath, VMs, AWS, Azure, O365.
2001-2007
Application Manager
Project Manager
Senior Programmer/Analyst
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
Promoted multiple times to Application Manager, directing 3 different development groups simultaneously. Remained the technical resource for past development groups as well.
2001
Web Developer
VERTICALNET
Took a stab at being a web developer, until the company went under. Bad timing with the .com bubble.
1997-2001
Database Administrator
Programmer/Analyst
SIEMENS (SHARED MEDICAL SYSTEMS)
With a vision for automation and innovation, I was a developer as well as support for the nursing application while I was also the technical leader of the patient management support team. On-call responsibilities as well as a database administrator.
EDUCATION
1992-1996
Bachelor's Degree
Management Information Systems (MIS)
GANNON UNIVERSITY
I acquired my bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems in the mid-90's while also being a student-athlete on the nationally ranked men's soccer team and working anywhere from 2-4 jobs simultaneously with full credit hours each semester.
2012
PMP Certification
PMI - PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
In October of 2012, after years of on-the-job project management experience, I officially became PMP Certified by passing the PMP exam. My certification was renewed again in 2015 and is current.
PMP # 1549171
1988-1992
High School, Erie, PA
CATHEDRAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL
No, it is not common to see high school education on a resume related site. However, I'm proud of the academics and athletics of my high school in Erie, PA.
PROJECTS
SKILLS
MS Dynamics Ax (Axapta 3.0)
MS Dynamics CRM 2013, 2015, 2016
MS SharePoint 2007, 2010, O365
MS InfoPath 2007, 2010
MS Office On-Premise, O365
MS SQL Server - All Versions
IT Management
IT Procurement
Presentation Skills
Cloud Solutions - AWS, Azure, Google
Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Application Development
EXPERTISE
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
I've always been a key proponent of software development. I've taught myself how to develop software and led teams to do the same. I've also compared build vs buy to solve complex issues more fiscally.
INNOVATION & AUTOMATION
I have the IT vision to look for opportunities in organizations that allow innovative approaches to solving new challenges. Anything can be solved and achieved with an innovative and creative mindset. Automating processes has been a specialty.
MANAGEMENT
I have the ability to adjust my communication to all levels of an organization, including clients. I can work with technical and non-technical audiences as well as present to the company and/or clients.
WORKPLACE GALLERY
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