Making It Happen - Softcover

Menzano, Ralph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1467035343 ISBN 13: 9781467035347

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2012

Synopsis

In this book, I have tried to detail common themes of Information Technology (IT) work that can be viewed as running horizontally across all industries. Within these chapters, I will refer upon my experiences in Manufacturing, Banking, and Transportation industry sectors.

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About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ralph Menzano has been in the computer field for 25 years - from when it was called "Data Processing" in the '70s, to "Management Information Systems" in the '80s, to its more recent metamorphosis as "Information Technology" or IT, for short. He has seen the industry go from punched cards to the Internet. As an active practitioner, i.e. installer of systems, Mr. Menzano had the unique opportunity to view the growth of IT in three distinct industries - manufacturing, finance, and government. Mr. Menzano has held the position of. Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Philadelphia, PA, a $1.5 billion Transit Agency (5th largest in the U.S.). In this capacity, he established a strategic technology plan including project priorities, technical infrastructure, and resource requirements. In this capacity he managed/influenced over 400 systems valued at over $100 million. Vice President, Technology, The Chase Manhattan Bank, New York, NY where he established IT infrastructure that enabled the growth of a Commercial Loan Division from zero to $1,000,000,000. Vice President, Systems Development, GMAC Mortgage Corporation, Horsham, PA where he constructed technical system plans for all business entities included in the entire loan process - origination, underwriting, servicing, and pooling for resale. Director, Systems Development, St Gobain N.A. where he constructed system plans and implemented projects for this global manufacturing conglomerate. Senior IT Auditor, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps performing operational, financial, and IT audits throughout the U.S. and Europe. In these roles, he has managed every IT project imaginable. Some examples follow: . IT Strategic Planning corresponding to Strategic Business Plans . Strategic Sourcing/Outsourcing. Year 2000 Compliance

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1467035343
• ISBN 13: 9781467035347
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 60