Anthony Laurance Professional Experience

Contact www.linkedin.com/in/andylaurance-b6a809b (LinkedIn)

Top Skills Scrum Manufacturing Operations Management Software as a Service (SaaS)

Certifications MCP

Andy Laurance

Senior Project Manager - Solution Architect Marietta, Georgia, United States

Summary With over 20 years of IT experience, I am a passionate and proficient Senior Project Manager and Solution Architect at LSI Tech, a leading provider of IT solutions and services. I specialize in Change Management, identifying and implementing areas of improvement within various business domains, such as Supply Chain Management, Product Development, and Cybersecurity.

CompTIA Network+

As a certified MCP and a skilled Sysadmin, I have extensive knowledge and experience in Cloud Computing models, Microsoft Full Stack, ERP systems, and scripting languages. I have successfully designed and deployed customized and integrated solutions for multiple clients, using AWS, Azure, VMware, O365, D365, SQL, SharePoint, Power BI, MicroStrategy, and more. I also have a solid background in Project, Product, and DevOps methodologies, enabling me to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget. Furthermore, I am a highly effective communicator and leader, who excels in collaborating with individuals at all levels and motivating cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.

Experience LSI Tech Senior Project Management Consultant / Solution Architect January 2022 - Present (2 years 2 months) Greater Atlanta Area

As a Senior Project Management Consultant, I specialize in Change Management identifying the areas within a business that can be enhanced, by increasing productivity while reducing cost. Working closely with clients to exceed their exceptions whether it's on-premise managed services, hardware implementation/rollouts, virtualization (AWS, Azure, VMware), O365 migrations, ERP (D365) rollouts/implementations, Network infrastructure implementation/management (firewalls, Switches, load balancing), System Page 1 of 3

Administration, Security assessments/designed/rollout, Business Planning, customization of existing software, and project management.

Supreme Resources, Inc. Information Technology Manager

August 2018 - December 2021 (3 years 5 months) Atlanta, Georgia, United States Provided in-house and remote support for end users and Clients. This included Sysadmin OS support, navigation support for various Web Portals, end-point security support, and how-to training.

Designed and implemented new processes, interfaces, and features for a customized Supply Chain system centered around SharePoint resource management system, SQL, and AI automated solutions. Implement and integrate Microsoft CRM and Supply Chain Management System into the company ERP system and customers’ portals. Ensure compliance with Cybersecurity architecture. Collaborated with major customers to establish governance, risk, and compliance requirements for numerous projects

AAN IT Director

February 2011 - September 2018 (7 years 8 months) Marietta Ga I effectively supervised the day-to-day operations and initiatives of a privately held manufacturing company. I oversaw both direct reports and outside vendor management, ensuring strict adherence to all policies, procedures, agreements, and guidelines. My responsibilities encompassed the design, implementation, and ongoing support of new and existing business applications such as Data Warehousing, Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP), budgeting, and EDI process integration. I successfully managed seamless upgrades and modernizations for multiple hardware and software applications, ensuring regulatory compliance, cost reduction, and increased productivity. Moreover, I successfully guided the transition from a legacy ERP system to Microsoft Dynamics D365. Through my efforts, annual expenses were reduced by 24% while simultaneously overseeing international and domestic projects. I significantly enhanced the perception of the Corporate IT function, transforming it from an obstacle to a facilitator of business operations. I devised and implemented policies and procedures that bolstered security measures, emergency response protocols, and disaster recovery methods. Additionally, I achieved annual savings of over 12% in communication maintenance costs by implementing Cisco VoIP and Cisco Page 2 of 3

Unified Communication Manager software. I also established and implemented vendor management policies and procedures, incorporating the use of a vendor scorecard, KPIs, and a tracking portal. Lastly, I successfully devised, supervised, and implemented B2C and B2B order processing applications, which included comprehensive ordering history, tracking capabilities, KPI reporting, customer portal access, and mobile device integration. This project was completed ahead of schedule and under budget, resulting in an 18% increase in sales.

NetResources Senior Information Technology Consultant February 2000 - January 2008 (8 years) Marietta Ga.

As a Project Manager, I was working directly with customers for Project fulfillment and Management; including gathering, revising and presenting RFPs/Scope of Work requirements, budgeting, system design, installation, engineering, implementation, testing, documenting training, administration, support and management authority. I was the highest revenue producer and won the highest Customer Satisfaction Rating award. I was credited with opening up Legal and construction Markets as recurring revenue sources.

I have expertise in security Assessment and System Security Plan creation (ISO 2700X, NIST800-X, DFAR). I am a AWS & Azure Migration infrastructure Subject Matter Expert. I have hands on knowledge of Multiple ERP deployment (Microsoft Dynamics, Sage & Macola), VoIP & Telecommunication design and deployment, Microsoft Windows infrastructure configuration & design (OSs, SQL, Exchange), Mobile Device Management and development

Education University of Florida Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial Engineering / Software engineering · (1980 - 1985)

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