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    ELAND H. SPARKS

    GLOBAL TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL

    Innovative ~ Business Development ~ Data Centre Design ~ Project Management ~ Business Continuity Management
    Quality-driven and dynamic leader with solid history of blending technical expertise and business innovation to deliver indemand products, services, and programs, directly affecting the bottom line and ensuring long-term health for companies
    within financial services, healthcare, and high-tech verticals. Keen strategist with expertise in leveraging technology, aimed at
    developing highly effective business solutions, improve operations performance, and gain competitive edge in marketplace.
    Mirror accomplishments and successful career as a respected and influential leader, as well as an authoritative and decisive
    manager with demonstrated ability to successfully build and pilot highly motivated, results-driven teams. Adept at
    orchestrating and delivering large projects on time, on task and under budget, consistently exceeds projected expectation.
    Proficient at directing all aspects of daily operations, while holding full P&L responsibility. Talented communicator with
    superior collaboration and negotiation skills.

    Areas of Expertise include:


    Strategic Planning & Development

    Multi-site Project Management

    Revenue & Profit Growth

    Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery


    Risk Management & Assessment

    Financial Profit & Loss Management


    Strategic Partnerships & Alliances

    Project Management
    Team Building & Leadership

    Training Course Development


    Technical & Business Acumen
    Regulatory Compliance/SOX

    Problem Identification & Resolution


    Product Coordination & Management
    United States Navy Submarine Veteran

    International Business Practices


    Thorough Communication
    Strategic Negotiation

    E XPERIENCE & N OTABLE C ONTRIBUTIONS


    BELDEN, INC. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2007 to 2014
    A $2B Infrastructure Manufacturing Company
    GLOBAL ACCOUNTS TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
    Supported global accounts with data center design and project management strategy, building and coordinating teams, based
    on ability, to effectively tackle and exceed all project and organizational goals. Frequently engaged at trade shows and
    conventions, as industry speaker on emerging data center trends and design strategies. Provided detailed internal and
    external training on the TIA-942 Data Center, while acting as Standard Reviewer for the TIA-942 Data Center Standards,
    joining forces with Product Line Managers in collaboration on next generation data center specific products.
    CONTRIBUTIONS & PROCESS DEVELOPMENT:
    Designed and managed International data center builds
    Annually increased growth in account revenue for all
    and migrations for Fortune 500 companies, acting on
    top 10 global accounts under Beldens client base and
    behalf of Belden as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on
    contributing to the overall success of the company for
    data centers, providing consultation and hands-on
    almost 7 years in a row.
    execution of action planning and project coordination.
    Provided Emerson Network Power with Infrastructure
    Led teams through next generation data center buildDesign and Technologies for their Smart Series Data
    outs, on behalf of Thompson-Reuters in the U.S., UK,
    Center Modular product offer, including a plug and play
    Singapore and Hong Kong, as a Program Manager for
    cabling solution, while assisting Avaya Product Design
    Belden, with dual responsibility as the Program
    with next generation cabling solutions on data center
    Manager for a new data center design and build-out
    products.
    with Global Switch in UK, Amsterdam, Sydney and
    Hong Kong.

    3985 Santiam Pass Way NE

    Salem, Oregon 97305 610.406.7652 [email protected]

    RADIAN GUARANTY Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2002 to 2007


    A $6B Financial Services Company.

    DIRECTOR OF DISASTER RECOVERY


    Acted as Program Coordinator and Project Manager during times of Disaster Recovery, coordinating functions, managing tasks
    and establishing protocol to streamline processes, leading to continuous improvement and a promotion.

    KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
    Developed and implemented a comprehensive disaster recovery plan for the Corporation, establishing a solid and
    impactful business analysis, risk assessment matrix and audit plan.
    Achieved Sarbanes-Oxley compliance by effectively collaborating with business units, while managing outside
    contractors.
    Created testing plans, testing within Ohio production data center, Pennsylvania development and recovery center,
    New York business unit and London operations recovery, supervising four direct reports, upwards eleven
    contractors.
    MANAGER OF DATA CENTER DESIGN
    KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
    Designed and implemented 3 corporate data centers, including the development of Radians data centers in New
    York, Philadelphia and Dayton, Ohio, as well as the creation of multiple Scope Of Work (SOW) documents, project
    plans and manpower resources to establish and institute unified protocols and management strategies in multiple
    cities.
    Improved and enhanced project budgets, contracting and directly managing subcontracted installation companies,
    negotiating salary and contracts on behalf of employer.
    Supervised three direct reports and up to four contractors at a time, providing project management and team
    coordination.
    Conducted all reviews and assessments, finalizing approvals and sign-off procedures, leading into weekly team
    project and stakeholder meetings, ensuring that everyone was on the same page and unified in objectives.
    Previously collaborated as a Technology Manager at Hitachi Cable Manchester at Manchester, NHs $400M division of Hitachi Japan,
    Technical Services Manager at $600M division of Alcatel Global in Malvern, PA, acting Vice President and General Manager at FP
    Integration, Inc. in Audubon, PA, Project Development Manager at UB Networks, Inc., in King of Prussia, PA, a Systems Engineer at
    Hughes LAN Systems, also in King of Prussia, PA, and Submarine Sonar Technician STS1 (SS) in The United States Navy from 1980 until
    2002.

    C AREER H IGHLIGHTS

    Provided Data Center Consulting to Multi-National Companies in Fortune 500 (Belden).

    Reduced annual budget by 25%, improving new program capabilities for three consecutive years [Radian Guaranty].

    Increased revenues from $3.4 M to $5.7M net profits from 1.3% to 7.1% within first two years [FP Integration, Inc.].

    Developed and implemented a comprehensive, disaster recovery plan for entire Corporation [Radian Guaranty].

    Generated 42% revenue increase and 37% in profit growth, developing new products and service [UB Networks, Inc.].

    3985 Santiam Pass Way NE

    Salem, Oregon 97305 610.406.7652 [email protected]

    E DUCATION & P ROFESSIONAL D EVELOPMENT


    Certifications:
    Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
    Network Transport System (NTS)
    Data Center Design Professional (CDCDP)
    Training:
    BCLE-2000 Business Continuity Management Course for Advanced Professionals
    Learning Tree - Identifying and Confirming User Requirements
    BiCSi PM 125 - Project Management Programs
    BiCSi - Advanced Project Management

    H ONORS & A WARDS


    Presidents Club, Belden, 2013
    Presidents Club, Belden, 2008
    1992 Systems Engineer of the Year, UB Networks
    1989 Systems Engineer of the Year, Hughes LAN Systems

    P ROFESSIONAL A FFILIATIONS
    Building Industry Consulting Services International Member (22 years)

    3985 Santiam Pass Way NE

    Salem, Oregon 97305 610.406.7652 [email protected]

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