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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 leesparks157@gmail.com

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 leesparks157@gmail.com

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 leesparks157@gmail.com