BASE8GROUP
President/Owner
Johnston, RI
11/1999 to Present

Provide strategic direction to firm providing custom Web site design and development solutions. Partner with client leadership to assess business needs, develop requirements, and 
map and process flows. Create multiple options based on unique needs, timelines, and budget constraints. Direct team of six contracted project team members throughout the full 
development life cycle for multiple concurrent projects to ensure on-time delivery. Serve as executive-level liaison to customers. Manage expectations and provide periodic status 
reporting to key stakeholders. Evaluate and select vendors; negotiate and manage service level agreements (SLAs). 

Key Achievements:

Led development of Web based business solutions for clients including Kent County Water Authority, Keller Williams Realty, Cruise Brothers, Washington Association of Realtors, 
Inc., Martignetti Companies, and Pivot Marketing.

Developed all operating policies and practices from the ground level during business start-up.

Directed business and marketing plan development. Established long-term strategic and working alliances with contracted vendors and clients based on quality of service and 
collaborative partnership.

Lead cross-functional teams of IT staff, functional managers, and strategic decision makers engaged in development, administration, and support of the company’s Intranet and Web 
presence in both Windows NT and UNIX server environments. Gather requirements, map specifications, and develop solutions for a mainframe environment running COBOL, CICS, 
and JCL. Administer and support AT&T UNIX OS IVR servers.

Analyzed and developed web based and stand alone applications using HTML, JavaScript, SQL, VB, and XML. 

Develped full life cycle and implementation of a secure online document delivery system. Gathered requirements, mapped specifications, and oversaw development, testing, and 
implementation. Delivered solution on-time and according to specifications.

Created the curriculum and materials for a comprehensive COBOL/CICS programmer’s training course to substantially enhanced departmental skill levels.

Provided guidance to the corporate Y2K compliance initiatives. Evaluated systems requirements, developed remediation plans, and executed required changes that resulted in a 
seamless transition.

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EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science (1996)
RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE, Providence, RI

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Professional Memberships
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Cranston Chamber of Commerce
Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair (RISEF)

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TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
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Platforms: .NET, Linux, MS Windows, UNIX
Tools: Adobe Photoshop; FTP; MS Access, Excel, FrontPage & Outlook 
Languages: COBOL, DOS Batch, HTML, JavaScript, JCL, SQL, VB, VBScript, XML