Preston Williams III SUMMARY Preston Williams III is Senior
Partner & Chief Information Officer (CIO) at GBC Global
Services. He is a pioneer and futurist with 20+ years of Big 4,
Fortune 500, Global 100 and entrepreneurial experience. That
experience includes Senior Auditor with Price Waterhouse
(PriceWaterhouseCoopers), Controller for Lynn-Phill, IT Consultant
with McGladrey & Pullen and Andersen Consulting (Accenture) as
well as Project Executive at IBM Global Services. Mr. Williams also
worked as the first Product Manager for Global Data Collection with
Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) and the first Chief Information
Officer (CIO) at Langston University. From 2002 to 2004, Preston
Williams served as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) &
Managing Partner at GBC. Incorporated in Delaware, USA; the firm
operates in Kenya, Liberia, Uganda and the United States. Preston
has successfully implemented sound, reliable, dynamic, scalable and
robust IT systems integration and financial management solutions in
North America, Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America (LATAM), Europe,
the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Mr. Williams is a member of the
American Business Network (ABN), former Technology Committee
Chairman of the Oklahoma State Council on Information Technology
(CoIT) and a former member of the Innovative Technology Advisory
Council of Oklahoma (InnoTech). He is a member of the EDUCAUSE CIO
Constituent Group, the Carolina Information Technology
Professionals Group (CITPG) and the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT) Enterprise Forum of Cambridge. Preston is also a
member of the International Entrepreneurs Club, the International
Technology Channels Association (ITCA), Tech Republic and the
Global CIO Think Tank. Mr. Williams is DUNSRight certified with Dun
& Bradstreet (D&B) and an IBM Signature Selling Methodology
(SSM) certified professional. Preston holds a B. Sc. Degree in
Economics from Cuttington University College and a M. Sc. in
Regional Planning with a Specialization in Resource Allocation
& System Dynamics from the University of Liberia. He studied
Auditing at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England &
Wales and holds a CPA from the Liberian Institute of Certified
Public Accountants. Preston has a CIS from Great Plains Software in
Fargo, North Dakota, USA. He also studied Comprehensive General
Management at the Executive Education Program of the Harvard
Business School at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts,
USA. A member of the Harvard Business Review, Preston Williams III
is a contributor to CloudBook and Enterprise Efficiency. He is
Chairman of the GBC Board of Directors, an Associate Member of
ExecuNet, recipient of the IBM Global Services Leadership Award,
Published Author and a Moderator of the Internet Evolution
Executive Clan.
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Preston Williams III Executive Profile Visionary,
success-driven Business Information Technology Executive (CIO) with
20+ years of Big 4, Fortune 500, Global 100 and entrepreneurial
experience. Leader of top performing, cross-functional and
geographically dispersed teams. Stellar track record for improving
enterprise workforce effectiveness by implementing sound, reliable,
dynamic, pragmatic and robust information technology and financial
management solutions. Specialties: Sales, Marketing & Business
Planning Organizational Leadership Innovative Product &
Services Development Global Market Expansion Program / Project
Management Strategic Alliances & Partnerships Staff Management
& Team Building Corporate Identity Entrepreneur Information
Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Budgeting & Cost
Control (P&L) IT Architecture & Service Delivery Systems
Integration & Deployment Information Technology System
Management (ITSM) e-Commerce: Strategy & Development
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Senior Partner & CIO Pinebrook, NJ, January 2002-Present
Provide thought leadership & articulate IT vision &
strategy. Formulate, evaluate and implement technology initiatives,
policies, and procedures to improve operations. Ensure
infrastructure integrity by aligning technology integration with
Line of Business (LoB) processes & operational metrics.
Responsible for development and execution of all Business
Information Technology functions in the enterprise: ITSM, ITIL
& SOX compliance, business analytics, voice, data, imaging,
office automation, network agility and security. Assess &
communicate risks/benefits associated with IT investments.
Collaborate with peers to deploy innovative technologies including
virtual, pure-play, telepresence & convergence solutions.
Ensure Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) through Research &
Development (R&D). Increase staff productivity through sound
planning, proper training and efficient execution. Hire, train,
coach, counsel, supervise, mentor and evaluate performance of
Direct Reports. Manage network performance in line with Service
Level Agreements (SLAs). Ensure compliance with IT-related statutes
and regulatory guidelines including HIPAA and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).
Key Achievement(s): Established Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) to ensure timely delivery of appropriate, effective,
cost-efficient, scalable, sustainable and secure high performance
IT services. Created guidelines for outsourced services and
negotiated strategic alliances and partnerships to deliver
competitive, robust & reliable solutions to satisfied clients:
Microsoft, Global Trade & Technology Network (GTN), CISCO, IBM,
DELL, Avaya Communications, Nortel Networks, SAP and the United
States Agency for International Development (USAID). Established
Technology Standards Board (TSB) & developed disaster
prevention/recovery & business continuity plans to ensure
timely and effective restoration of IT services.
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Chief Information Officer (CIO) Langston, OK 2006 2007 Served
as Langston Universitys first CIO. Provided leadership as head of
Information Technology Services (ITS). Advised the President on
technology and created IT component of university's First Ten Year
Strategic Development Plan. Responsible for IT budget and
technology infrastructure at multiple sites: Langston, Oklahoma
City and Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. Key Achievement(s): Managed IT
Divisions successful certification with North Central Higher
Learning Commission Langston University received NCA accreditation:
2007 - 2017. Negotiated new cost-efficient TELECOMM contract &
standardized cell phone service from 28 individual contracts to
single Corporate contract resulting in over $20,000.00 savings.
Created viable partnership with Oklahoma State Board of Regents.
Relationship resulted in assistance with SAS, UDS & FOCUS
reporting. Introduced network security controls using several
protocols and applications including encryption (CWID), biometrics
and BOSS Assist to address possible system vulnerabilities. Created
new Acceptable Use, Network, E-mail & Cell Phone Usage
policies. Implemented HelpBox System to manage service requests and
customer support calls.
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Key Achievements: Used Quality of Service (QoS) analyses to
improve Virtual Private Network (VPN)/VVoIP, network connectivity,
bandwidth capacity, privacy, security and social responsibility.
Successfully submitted Title III Grant application for funding
Learning Management Systems (LMS): BlackBoard, WebCT and Desire 2
Learn (D2L). Used Best Practices to standardize enterprise
architecture: PCs, laptops, hubs, routers, switches, access points,
servers, network printers & peripherals. Deployed virtualized
servers (VMWare) to increase architecture scalability and
performance. Implemented wireless infrastructure (Enterasys) to
ensure any time network access. Installed new, intuitive e-Commerce
web site to enable online transactions 24/7/365. Established
Accessible Technology Initiative (ATI) and created robust virtual
interactive learning environment via smart classrooms and online
course delivery through CaseNEX. Ensured compliance with
state/federal regulations: HIPAA, RIAA and The Clery Act. Created
strategic partnerships with Biometric Signature ID, DELL & The
Williams Company to improve Full Time Enrollment (FTE) and
encourage development of business incubation unit. Created Disaster
Recovery Plan (DRP) & IT component of Articulation
Agreements.
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Product Manager Global Data CollectionShort Hills, NJ 2004 -
2005 Served as first Product Manager for Global Data Collection
with DNB Sales & Marketing Solutions. Used key global data
variables to develop new products for North America, Asia Pacific
(APAC), Latin America (LATAM), Europe, the Middle East and Africa
(EMEA). Was responsible for flagship products including Worldbase,
WorldBase Online (WBO), D-U-N-S Decision Maker (DDM), Executive
Home Address (EHA), Global Standard Record Layout (GSRL), E-mail
Solutions and E-Contacts. Utilized various sources to identify new
opportunities and make adjustments to existing product life cycle
strategy. Managed product development teams in: Austria, Belgium,
Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong
Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Malaysia, Mexico, Namibia, New
Zealand, Mexico, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Peru, Russia,
Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden,
Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, The Netherlands & The
United States. Key Achievements: Developed Innovative Services
& Strategic Product Development plans: From conceptualization,
business requirements analyses, platform evaluation and design,
through channel distribution review /development, marketing,
integration, benchmark analyses to sunset. Engaged leadership team
and subject matter ex Developed Innovative Services & Strategic
Product Development plans: From conceptualization, business
requirements analyses, platform evaluation and design, through
channel distribution review /development, marketing, integration,
benchmark analyses to sunset. Engaged leadership team and subject
matter experts (SMEs) to create breakthrough products.
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Key Achievements: Assessed market trends and emerging
technologies to define & develop new, robust and innovative
products & services for demanding customers in traditional and
digital market space. Passion for achieving excellence in a
demanding client service environment. Represented customers and
acted as a liaison between business and technology. Conceptualized
& challenged diverse teams (Business Leaders, Account
Executives, Sales Representatives, Engineers/Developers, Lawyers,
Financial Gurus & User Groups) to develop and sell outstanding
market-driven, customer-centric products/services to satisfied
clients. Applied New Product Development (NPD) and Software
Development Life Cycle (SDLC) principles to develop global products
which enhance customer insight and help clients mitigate risk while
improving and sustaining business performance. Corporate Family
Tree Plus (CFT+) Enables upsell/cross-sell opportunities. Est. ROI:
$25 M. Customer Defection Alert (CDA) Prevents client abandonment.
Est. ROI: $15 M Used PowerPoint presentations to deliver Talking
Points to Account/Sales Executives. Provided product training
through Webinars. Provided proactive incident management and global
coordination. Created Crisis Management Communiqu for D&B
Global Sales Team.
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Managing PartnerGastonia,
NC 2002-2004 Founded GBC to provide cost-effective IT services to
select clients. Used broad knowledge of IT Solutions and
Professional Services to prospect for new customers. Performed
due-diligence to assess solutions technical, operational and
financial impact on clients enterprises. Created client focused
company mission & roadmap. Established Lines of Service (LoS).
Used SWOT analysis (culture, economy, competition, technical
ability, funding sources & demographics) to develop Leadership
Dashboard. Managed daily operations (P&L) & resource
provisioning. Coached, energized, motivated & mentored staff to
deliver innovative services to satisfied customers. Executed firms
certification with state and federal agencies. Negotiated Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) & vendor contracts. Managed new
business development to attract & retain clients. Managed
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Non-Compete Agreements (NCAs) and
Joint Ventures. Encouraged and fostered competitive environment for
Business Process Improvement (BPI) through open dialogue and
transparency.
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Key Achievement(s): Established GBC Board of Directors. Staff
Management & Teambuilding used professional networks, past
associations and new business relationships to identify, recruit,
train, inspire, coach and counsel the right mix of people to
successfully execute the companys commitment to meet & exceed
customers expectations. Strategic Alliances & Partnership
Development engaged Business Decision Makers (BDMs) and Technical
Decision Makers (TDMs) at current & prospective customers to
articulate GBCs offerings. Promoted GBC through interviews,
articles and conferences. Responsible for brand development -
Executed Business Partnerships & Strategic Alliances: dgMarket,
HSP Street, Global Trade & Technology Network (GTN), United
States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), GotVmail (Grasshopper)
& iPowerweb (iPower.com). Conducted Business Impact Analyses
(BIA) & exposed clients to new e- business markets. Reference:
GBC Enters Into New Partnerships. PR Web. - June 29, 2006. Managed
companys Internet presence (strategy, design, content,
interoperability). Negotiated firms telecommunications contract
& back office support services. Created mobile employee profile
& established virtual enterprise strategy. Standardized
technology platform to drive revenue growth (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs,
BIDS). GBC - US Department of Defense (DoD) certified vendor (CCR).
GBC - US Department of Commerce (DoC) approved exporter. GBC -
D&B Listed.
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Project Executive Charlotte, NC 1997-2001 Managed large scale,
high-impact, IT, EDP, MIS and mission - critical projects. Executed
''end-to- end'' systems integration solutions from Value Statement
Creation, Business Case Development, Statement of Work (SOW)
Development through Full Execution. Managed professional resources
in several countries: Argentina, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, China,
France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea,
Scotland, Singapore, Taiwan, The Netherlands & The United
States. Key Achievement(s): Managed $50+M Applied Materials (AMAT)
Leap Project. Led cross-functional team of 142 employees including
13 Direct Reports (12 PMs/ 1 PE) in 13 countries. Planned, tracked,
executed and reported project status against plan. Ensured
deliverables were properly executed to meet clients timelines,
milestones and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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Key Achievement(s): Negotiated & managed outsourced PSG
contracts with 5 companies in Asia Pacific (APAC). Ensured
end-users easy access to complex IT environments through efficient
implementation & team-oriented collaboration during Duke Energy
Paranapanema implementation in Brazil. Managed cross-business team
(CBT) of 540 employees including 24 Project Managers and several
vendors during execution of $180+M UNCF Technology Enhancement
Capital Campaign (TECC) Project. Engagement created 21st century
technology infrastructure at large, complex, and diverse public
higher education system: 39 universities and colleges in 12 states
in the USA. Deployed first commercial wireless network in hotel at
Delray Beach Marriott in Florida, USA. Solution included IBM
Netfinity 5000 Servers, Netgear Hubs/Routers, Symphony Wireless
LAN, CISCO PIX Firewall and IBM WorkPads, integrated with the
clients proprietary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
Used International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
standards, Total Quality Management (TQM) and Lean Manufacturing
concepts: Ensured streamlined product development and viable
comprehensive solutions delivery to satisfied customers.
Manufacturing - Production Scheduling: Static, Intermediary &
Rolling Forecasts Supply Chain Management Logistics: Acquisition,
Transshipment, Delivery & Support. Executed Memorandums of
Understanding (MoU). Co-developed, executed & maintained IBM
International Customer Agreements (IICAs). Executed global projects
in 16 countries on time and within budget.
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AC Andersen Consulting Charlotte, North Carolina, 1997 1997
Consultant - Information Technology Successfully led team of 65
engineers & technicians on enterprise-wide system assessment
project for 14 Hospitals and 5 Medical Practices. Project yielded
$3M+ in savings (hardware/software/licenses) for the Carolinas
Healthcare System (CHS). Deployed Healthcare Information System
(HIS) applications (PeopleSoft & HBOC Star) to enable patient
registration, electronic medical record - keeping (EMR) and
exchange of medical information. M&P McGladrey & Pullen
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1995 1997 Consultant - Information
Technology Group Managed several Value Added Reseller (VAR)
relationships including Great Plains Dynamics, Platinum and SOLOMON
to penetrate and increase firms market share. Installed Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) & Customer Relationship Management
(CRM) solutions. CIS - Certified Implementation Specialist: Great
Plains Software (Microsoft Dynamics). First Trust First Bank System
St. Paul, Minnesota, 1992 1994 Debt Management Analyst Performed
Debt Service on Single Family Mortgage Loans, Escrowed Accounts and
Guaranteed Investment Contracts (GICs). Handled derivatives &
mixed investment portfolios. Key Achievement(s): Settled early call
on account valued over $300+M. HID Health Information Designs, Inc.
Rosslyn, Virginia, 1991 1992 Computer Operations Specialist
Processed Drug Utilization Review (DUR) reports to enable efficient
clinical, biomedical and pharmaceutical network information
exchange for rational prescribing & formulary compliance.
Managed company's disaster recovery program, including off-site
backup tape library.
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LP - Lynn-PhillController & Corporate Secretary Washington,
DC, 1990 1991 Managed Accounting Department & turned company
around using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Streamlined SOLOMON Financial System and reduced operations cost by
80% year to year. Increased revenue by 312% year over year. PW
Price Waterhouse Senior Auditor Monrovia, Liberia/Washington, DC,
1985 1989 Managed audit engagements: automotive, banking, consumer
products, computer operations, gas & oil, insurance (life &
property), manufacturing, maritime, mining, non-profit, real
estate, road construction and utilities in Liberia, Sierra Leone,
Cte d'Ivoire & the United States. Prepared Variance Analyses
& Internal Control Memoranda (ICM) to enhance transparency and
improve financial system performance. Collaborated with PW London
to develop new Actuarial Tables for premium calculations using
updated econometric and demographic information (mortality ratios,
decrement & loss tables). Conducted Financial Statement (GAAS)
& Operational (Forensic) audits. CPA Certified Public
Accountant: LICPA.
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CPA Certified Public Accountant LIBERIAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Monrovia, Liberia July, 1989 Student Public
Accounting (Auditing) INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN ENGLAND
AND WALES London, England June, 1988 M. Sc. - Master of Science
Regional Planning Specialization: Resource Allocation & System
Dynamics UNIVERSITY OF LIBERIA Monrovia, Liberia December, 1985 B.
Sc. - Bachelor of Science Economics CUTTINGTON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Suakoko, Liberia July, 1982
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DUNSRight Certified Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), Short
Hills, New Jersey, USA November, 2004 Certificate Comprehensive
General Management Executive Education Program Harvard Business
School, HARVARD UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA, USA June, 2004 SSM
Certified Signature Selling Methodology, IBM Professional Education
& Training IBM GLOBAL SERVICES, Armonk, New York, USA January,
2000 Certificate Becoming One Voice IBM GLOBAL SERVICES, Atlanta,
GA USA August, 1997 Certificate New Hire Training ANDERSEN
CONSULTING St. Charles, IL, USA January, 1997 CIS Certified
Implementation Specialist, GREAT PLAINS SOFTWARE, Fargo, ND, USA
February 1996
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Managed cross-functional team of 540 employees including 24
Project Managers (PMs) and several vendors during implementation of
the UNCF Technology Enhancement Capital Campaign (TECC) Project.
Engagement included systems design and development, requirements
analyses, feasibility studies, software design, programming, pilot
testing, installation, evaluation and operational management. The
project scope covered cabling, wired/wireless network installation,
data migration, installation of various software applications,
computers (laptops/desktops), network printers, routers, hubs and
switches at 39 Colleges and Universities in 12 states. UNCF MEMBER
INSTITUTIONS: Allen University, Barber Scotia College, Benedict
College, Bennett College, Bethune-Cookman College, Claflin
University, Clark Atlanta University, Dillard University, Edward
Waters College, Fisk University, Florida Memorial University,
Huston-Tillotson College, Interdenominational Theological Center
(ITC), Jarvis Christian College, Johnson C. Smith University, Lane
College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Livingstone College, Miles College,
Morehouse College, Morris College, Oakwood University, Paine
College, Paul Quinn College, Philander Smith College, Rust College,
Saint Paul's College, Shaw University, Spelman College, Stillman
College, St. Augustine's College, Talladega College, Texas College,
Tougaloo College, Tuskegee University, Virginia Union University,
Voorhees College, Wiley College, Wilberforce University and Xavier
University of Louisiana.
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HIGHLIGHTS & SYNOPSIS: In Texas, four member collegesPaul
Quinn College, Huston-Tillotson College, Jarvis Christian College
and Wiley Collegereceived $8.3 million from UNCF. With their share
of the technology funds, Huston-Tillotson purchased and implemented
a state of the art, voice-over IP (VoIP) solution. Furthermore, the
college also implemented a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) which
spans the entire campus; In Florida, where UNCF has three member
collegesBethune-Cookman College, Edward Waters College, and Florida
Memorial CollegeUNCF provided $6.6 million in technology funds. One
example of the use of the funds is that Bethune-Cookman established
a quality infrastructure for storage and distribution of
applications and data; In North Carolina, six member colleges and
universitiesJohnson C. Smith University, Shaw University, St.
Augustine's College, Barber Scotia College, Bennett College and
Livingstone College received $13.7 million in technology investment
from the UNCF. With its portion of the funds, Johnson C. Smith
University developed a print solution and a robust e-mail system;
In Georgia, UNCF colleges and universities, including Clark Atlanta
University, Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), Morehouse
College, Spelman College and Paine College received a total
investment of $18.0 million. At Clark Atlanta University, computer
lab capability and access were enhanced, with improved
security;
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HIGHLIGHTS & SYNOPSIS: In Virginia, two member
institutions, St. Paul's College and Virginia Union University,
received $2.7 million in technology funding. Consequently, Virginia
Union University established a totally wireless campus and created
mathematics computer labs for classroom teaching and accounting
computer labs for teaching and student exercises; In Tennessee,
three UNCF institutionsFisk University, Lane College and
LeMoyne-Owen College received a total investment of $6.0 million.
Fisk University installed computers in the dorms, improved its web
site and enhanced networking capabilities; In Alabama, five UNCF
member institutions, Miles College, Oakwood College, Stillman
College, Talladega College, and Tuskegee University, received $12.5
million in funding for technology. Tuskegee University wired its
entire campus, enabling it to provide access to students and
faculty campus-wide;
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HIGHLIGHTS & SYNOPSIS: In addition, all 39 UNCF campuses
benefited from upgraded network infrastructures and increased
access to technology for students, faculty, and staff; UNCF
institutions have received hardware, including 5,500 desktop
computers, 1,800 network printers, 2,000 network servers, and about
2,000 laptops, as well as hundreds of hubs, switches and network
routers, courtesy of IBM, Hewlett Packard, Cisco, Lexmark, Dell and
Pfizer; The wiring of member institution campuses is
completedincluding over 3,800 network drops in learning centers and
administrative and academic facilities and equipment installation
and configuration; and UNCF member institutions received 145,000
current versions of Microsoft, including Windows, Encarta Reference
Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Windows XP, and Encarta Africana
courtesy of an 'in-kind' gift from Microsoft.
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Multiple Platforms / Operating Systems: MS Windows, Linux, WANG
MVS 300, Virtual Machine (VM). Windows Mobile, UNIX (SCO), Android
Middleware: WebSphere, WebLogic. Reporting Software: Crystal
Reports, FOCUS SUN Solaris Telepresence Greenplum Ensure
scalability, enhanced network traffic control & data
compression through virtualization (VMWare) and proper policy
execution. Online Course Development Oracle ERP/CRM Solutions:
Solid understanding of the value propositions and technology behind
hosted software service including: PeopleSoft Financials & HR,
Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics LAN(Accounting, Enterprise
Reporting, CRM), SAP Business Suite, Solomon Software, Microsoft
Business Contacts Manager, Oracle Suite. Business Intelligence and
Data Integration. Web 2.0/ 3.0 Manage projects on time & within
budget. Third party firewall compatibility. Service Oriented
Architecture (SOA) Customer Portals Meta Data Management (MDM)
Performance Management Logistics: Customer & Supplier Analytics
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - IBM Via Voice / Dragon
Naturally Speaking Cloud computing (Public/Private/Hybrid) Software
as a Service (SaaS). Google Analytics. Graphics: CAD 3-D Software:
Microsoft Visio (Technical/Standard/Professional). Web Site Design
& Development: Microsoft FrontPage, PaintShop Pro, Adobe
Photoshop, Domain Name Service (DNS) .NET Framework, Search Engine
Optimization (SEO). Bluetooth 1.1| 1.2 / Wi-Fi (802.11
a,b,g,n).|
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Java, J2EE, IEEE Redundancy Fault tolerance. ICANN/AfriNIC -
Domain Name Registration / Assignment Testing/Benchmarking Web
Browsers Interoperability: Netscape Communicator/ Navigator,
Internet Explorer, AOL, Maxthon, Mozilla FireFox, Opera, Google
Chrome, Safari. WiMax Office Tools: Microsoft Office System (Excel,
PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Publisher, One Note, Contact Manager),
Lotus SmartSuite Millennium (Approach, WordPro, 123, Lotus
Organizer), WordPerfect Office Suite, Open Office Suite, Yahoo
Zimbra Desktop. Database anagement/Platforms: Lotus Notes,
Microsoft Access, DB2, SAS, PeopleSoft, SQL. Project Management:
PMI Standards, PMBOK, Microsoft Project 2010 (Professional/Server),
Project Workbench. Genius Project for Web. Clarizen. Cellular:
CDMA, GSM, EVDO, TDMA Network Administration: Topology design &
configuration - Virtual Private Network (VPN), LDAP,
Internet/Intranet/Extranet, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area
Network (WAN), Novell Netware, Windows NT, 2000, MS Advanced
Server. Greenplum Ensure scalability, enhanced network traffic
control & data compression through virtualization (VMWare) and
proper policy execution. Online Course Development Oracle ERP/CRM
Solutions: Solid understanding of the value propositions and
technology behind hosted software service including: PeopleSoft
Financials & HR, Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics
LAN(Accounting, Enterprise Reporting, CRM), SAP Business Suite,
Solomon Software, Microsoft Business Contacts Manager, Oracle
Suite. Business Intelligence and Data Integration. Web 2.0/ 3.0
Manage projects on time & within budget. Third party firewall
compatibility. Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Customer Portals
Meta Data Management (MDM) Performance Management Logistics:
Customer & Supplier Analytics Software Development Life Cycle
(SDLC) - IBM Via Voice / Dragon Naturally Speaking Cloud computing
(Public/Private/Hybrid) Software as a Service (SaaS).
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IBM Signature Selling Method (SSM) Professional, (B2B),
Statement of Work (SoW) Development, IBM International Customer
Agreement (IICA) Sold enterprise solutions (CRM/ ERP/ASP) and
professional services including change management, re-engineering
strategy and data migration services. Evaluate, deploy & manage
IT systems for clients in several vertical markets. Data Center
Management. HelpBox - Data/Call Center Administration. Develop and
deliver Service Level Agreement (SLAs), Key Performance Indices
(KPIs) through streamlined Contract Negotiations. Develop &
Execute Agreements: Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Non-Compete
Agreements (NCAs) & Joint Venture (JV) Agreements. Global
Project Management Office (GPMO) Administration: Cross-functional
staff management. Proof of Concept (POC), Research &
Development (R&D) Technology Standards Management (TSM).
Experienced in global product development and project management.
Experienced in Credit & Risk Assessment: Days Sales Outstanding
(DSO) / Paydex Scores Develop market share analyses and brand
positioning/re-positioning statements. Conduct Emerging Technology
Evaluations. Provide C&O level training: Leverage on-line,
real-time tools: Microsoft LiveMeeting, PowerPoint, Google Docs,
Telepresence Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM). Business
Information Reports (BIRs) Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) transparency
accounting Product Development: Paradigm Envisioning, Value
Proposition Statement, Roadmap Development, Usability Review,
Cannibalization Assessment, Sales & Market Research &
Product Enhancement. Applications Development: portfolio planning,
rationalization, management, roll-outs, upgrades and adverse event
monitoring.
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Sold enterprise solutions (CRM/ ERP/ASP) and professional
services including change management, re-engineering strategy and
data migration services. Evaluate, deploy & manage IT systems
for clients in several vertical markets. Data Center Management.
HelpBox - Data/Call Center Administration. Develop and deliver
Service Level Agreement (SLAs), Key Performance Indices (KPIs)
through streamlined Contract Negotiations. Develop & Execute
Agreements: Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Non-Compete
Agreements (NCAs) & Joint Venture (JV) Agreements. Global
Project Management Office (GPMO) Administration: Cross-functional
staff management. Proof of Concept (POC), Research &
Development (R&D) Technology Standards Management (TSM).
Experienced in global product development and project management.
Experienced in Credit & Risk Assessment: Days Sales Outstanding
(DSO) / Paydex Scores Develop market share analyses and brand
positioning/re-positioning statements. IBM Signature Selling Method
(SSM) Professional, (B2B), Statement of Work (SoW) Development, IBM
International Customer Agreement (IICA) Conduct Emerging Technology
Evaluations.
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Provide C&O level training: Leverage on-line, real-time
tools: Microsoft LiveMeeting, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Telepresence
Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM). Business Information Reports
(BIRs) Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) transparency accounting Product
Development: Paradigm Envisioning, Value Proposition Statement,
Roadmap Development, Usability Review, Cannibalization Assessment,
Sales & Market Research & Product Enhancement. Applications
Development: portfolio planning, rationalization, management,
roll-outs, upgrades and adverse event monitoring Manage Install,
Move, Add, Change (IMAC) Services & expedite field support.
Develop escalation tracks in accordance with business continuity
and streamlined disaster recovery schema. Storyboarding. Target
Customer Metrics Analyses E-Commerce Customer Acquisition/Retention
& Marketing. Higher Education: Enterprise Management, |
LMSWEBCT, BANNER, D2L, Partnerships.
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Accounting & Auditing Services, Aerospace, Air Delivery
& Freight Services, Automotive, Banking (National &
International), Biometrics, Biotechnology, Business Services,
Computer Operations, Construction (Building & Road),
Consulting, Consumer Products, Electronics, Federal & State
Government, HealthCare, Higher Education, Investment
Banking/Securities, Insurance (Life, Property & Casualty),
Lumber/Wood Production, Manufacturing, Maritime, Marketing,
Merchandising, Metals, Mid-Market, Mining (Iron Ore), Non-profit,
Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Petroleum, Power & Utilities,
Professional Services, Real Estate Development, Research &
Development (R&D), Software Development &
Telecommunications.
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USA Department of Defense (DoD): GBC Vendor Certification. USA
Department of Commerce (DoC): GBC Export License. USA E-Government:
eProcurement - North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and California.
Government of China Ministry of Commerce Cross border
Warranty/Support Government of Liberia (GOL) National Bank of
Liberia (NBL) Audit Government of Liberia (GOL) Ministry of Finance
(Excise & Property Tax)
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Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhutan,
Botswana, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Ireland, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India,
Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan,
Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico,
Namibia, Nepal, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines,
Poland, Portugal, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone,
South Korea, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka,
Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey,
Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, The
United States, Yemen & Zimbabwe.
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TITLEPUBLISHERDATE The CIOs Role in Going Global - IIEnterprise
EfficiencyJune 2012 The CIOs Role in Going Global - I Enterprise
EfficiencyJune 2012 Is there Auditable Security in the Cloud?
CLOUDBOOKMarch 2012 Unemployment in America (Part
III)SCRIBDFebruary 2011 Unemployment in America (Part
II)SCRIBDJanuary 2011 A Brief Venture Capital DiscussionBOOKSIE
November 2010 Entrepreneurs Unite!BOOKSIE November 2010 Facial
Recognition Software Made PublicSCRIBD September 2010 Leadership
MattersSCRIBD August 2009 A CEO's NightmareSCRIBD July 2009 What is
an Entrepreneur?SCRIBD June 2009 Turf WarsSCRIBD May 2009
Unemployment in America (Part I)SCRIBD December 2008 An Economy in
ChaosBOOKSIE September 2008
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Member Advisory Council 2012 Present Harvard Business Review.
Publishing Industry The HBR Advisory Council is operated by Harvard
Business Review (HBR). It is an online community of members who
have an interest in a wide range of topics that impact businesses
and organizations. Chairman - Board of Directors 2002 Present GBC
Global Services. Information Technology and Services Industry The
GBC Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of the business
affairs of the corporation in accordance with the Bylaws. Technical
decision-making authority regarding the content and direction of
GBC and the day-to-day operation of the company is the
responsibility of the Management Team.
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Chairman - Technology Committee 2006 2007 Oklahoma State
Council on Information Technology (CoIT). Higher Education Industry
There are nine (9) advisory councils and boards in the Oklahoma
State System of Higher Education. The Council on Information
Technology considers technology and related issues affecting
Oklahoma higher education, proposes technology and related policy
and procedures and serves as the principal statewide advisory
council rendering advice and counsel to the chancellor, other
advisory groups and the entire state system in the review of
current and recommended technology and related policy and
procedures. The council also serves as a forum for IT officers to
discuss matters of common interest, conducts studies and issues
reports designed to strengthen the mission of Oklahoma higher
education institutions. Membership is comprised of principal IT
officers from each institutional campus and higher education center
(as appropriate) in the state system. In addition, a representative
from the independent sector is selected from nominations provided
by the Independent College Association and is invited to serve on
the council. Member Oklahoma Innovative Technology Council
(InnoTech) 2006 2007 Information Technology and Services Industry
InnoTech Oklahoma creates an environment where education,
innovation, peer-to-peer networking and the latest technology and
business solutions are all available specifically for IT
professionals. InnoTech Oklahoma assembles the leading business and
technology executives in the state for answers to your IT issues.
If you are a CIO, VP of IT/IS/MIS, Line of Business VP, direct
report to a VP, Manager/Director IT Department, Network Manager,
Systems/Business Analyst, Web Developer/Designer, CSO, CISO, CTO,
Business Executive, Manager, researcher, or Entrepreneur, you
should join InnoTech.
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The United Negro College Fund Announces Technology Enhancement
Capital Campaign. Microsoft Press Pass March 2000. New D&B
Service Offers Deeper Corporate Linkage Data. InfoCommerce Report:
Volume 15, Number 3, Page 6 March 2005 New D&B Service Offers
Deeper Corporate Linkage Data. Data Publishers Association: United
Kingdom April 18, 2005 GBC Enters into New Partnerships. PR Web,
June, 2006 Is There Auditable Security in the Cloud? Cloudbook
Journal, Vol 3 Issue 1, 2012 The CIOs Role in Going Global.
Enterprise Efficiency, June 2012
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"I have known Preston for over thirty years during which time I
have come to watch a young man aggressively pursue several academic
programs, mastering each one as he continued to attain his
ambitions to become a knowledgeable and capable professional. I
watched his career as he became a valuable member of several major
corporations including Price Waterhouse, Andersen Consulting, IBM
and then establishing his own company, GBC. As a close friend and
business associate, I had the opportunity to work with Preston on a
number of business opportunities over the years including a
Learning Management System Assessment & Selection project with
a state Board of Regents and an ERP solution with a north-eastern
university. The engagements gave me an opportunity to experience
and appreciate his integrity, intellect and professionalism. I was
quite impressed with his leadership, knowledge and professionalism.
Preston has accomplished a number of milestones during his career
and I am always impressed to see how he handles his interpersonal
relationships. He has a deep understanding of people, empathy for
their individual needs and respect for their individual goals and
circumstances. Preston has a great sense of humor and I am very
pleased to be his friend and colleague." Lawrence Thomas President
Thomas Business Enterprises, LLC
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"Mr. Williams is an excellent leader who understands the global
market place. He has an insightful grasp of customers goals and
objectives and is always thinking about the best way to utilize
market research to give them a competitive edge in their industry.
Prestons leadership has allowed GBC to introduce value service
propositions which enable our clients to successfully design,
acquire and deploy financial and technology solutions to enhance
their operations." David Johnson Associate Partner Enterprise
Solutions GBC Global Services