Sol Domanico

4139 Broadway Island Park, New York 11558 Telephone: 646.263.9823

Email: sdomanico@optonline.net ITIL, PMP
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
20+ year experience in Information Technology in multiple industries
17 years Senior Management experience
Continuous Customer Service, Communication, and Support
14 years with management of IT Budgets, Disaster Recovery, Procurements, and Costs
15+ years experience in IT Operations Management
17+ years of Project Management experience in multiple industries
15 years experience in the Telecommunications Information Industry
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, ENGINEERING, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Hofstra University Master Business Administration Management Information Systems and Business, 1991
CW Post, LIU Business Administration Certificate Business Administration and Finance, 1987
Hofstra University BEEE Dual Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1986
Technical Institute of America PMP (2009 2016)
New Horizons ITIL (2003-Present), CNE (1986-1998), MCSE (2001-Present), Checkpoint CCSE (2001)
Hewlett Packard Servers, Storage, Switches, Blades, Systems Architect, 2004 - Present
Cisco CCIP, CCSP, CCNP (2006-2015)
Learning Tree International CompTIA Network+, Server+, Security+ (2000 - Present)

EMPLOYMENT/SERVICE HISTORY
GADNCD Technology Services August 2010 Present
Senior IT Consultant/Senior IT Project Manager for Soft Inc. at National Grid, NY (July 2013 Present)
Scope of duties consists of providing Project Management and Budget Planning involved in technology initiatives,
projects, and deployments for complete IT transfer. Responsibility include finances and budget of $20 million for US/UK,
hands on design, build, and deployment of equipment, Operations, Disaster Recovery, IT Processes (ITIL/HIPAA/SOX),
build of Standard to High Availability networks, management/build of global DC/Infrastructures, Procurement, and
compliance. I directly managed various IT budgets and proposals, IT deliverables, and communication of all reports.
Managed 7 major vendors, technology that included providing server (5000+ with physical and virtual/AWS),
storage (VNX/direct over 100TB), Desktops (15K+), networks, Exchange 2010, databases, Disaster Recovery,
VoIP/AV, and applications while managing project plans and budgets, testing, deployments and closures. All
projects delivered within budget constraints and established timelines and maintained proper quality controls.
Conduct detail review of US and UK corporate technologies, equipment and budgets, managed security (Active
Directory, Internet, VPN), Network and DNS systems, desktop/server/storage systems, applications, databases,
IT contract services, and staff costs. Review included the approval of projects planned for each fiscal year.
Supported over 300 projects ranging in size and budgets, from initial concept to closure. Projects included
servers (P to V, V to V), conversion from physical to AWS, storage, desktops, email migrations to Exchange 2010,
migrations to Win 2012, Disaster Recovery testing (small to large), applications and data center environments.
Manage the Helpdesk, Clients, and multiple projects, reduced IT expenses $5 million and 6.1 million while
maintaining schedules, and improved KPI deliveries by vendors. Projects included Windows XP to Windows 7
migrations, equipment upgrades, and operational changes for improved user efficiencies.
Reviewed and assess project to evaluate impact of their success and provide improvements to continue with
business deliveries and cost cutting goals. This included HW/SW improvements and advanced monitoring.
Reviewed staff needs, providing assessments on continued direction and feedback on training, and work to
resolved issues and conflicts. Coached developers and other members on managing projects and technologies.
Maintain proper fiscal controls on projects for accuracy and quality accountability, which includes developing
procedures, inventories, models and comprehensive frameworks of deliveries, and hands-on hardware
configurations and hardware/software administration.
Provide professional reports and meeting for executive manage and stakeholders on all projects.
Senior IT Consultant/Senior IT Project Manager for Atlas Systems at Heineken, NY August 2011 June 2013)
Senior Project Manager/IT Consultant that managed datacenters and several global projects across 12 regional locations
in U.S., Mexico, Haiti, Caribbean, and Europe. Projects included the corporate migration of 6033 users to MS Exchange
2010, Windows 7, implement high availability backup system using VNX/VMWare, and Disaster Recovery functionality.
Managed project that migrated emails from Lotus Notes/Domino to Exchange/Outlook 2010. Migration
included the transfer of emails and attachments (50TB) to users for same day use and conversions between
email systems. Project completed 100% in 9 months, ahead of schedule and within budget plan.
Completed high availability systems for several regions and first Disaster Recovery test for U.S. and Caribbean
operational companies. DR test was successful with recovery in 24 hours and use of new systems.
Migrated users in 12 operational companies from Windows XP to Windows 7 with new laptop equipment.
Standardized all users to new AD domain within Heineken with central data sharing and remote mobility. Build
AD environment and worked on technology upgrades using MS SCCM for technology equipment and software
distribution as needed for each location. Planned projects with MS Project 2010.
Managed meeting in person and via MS Lync and gained full collaboration on projects from all members.
Providing efficient, customer service support, handling multiple projects in fast pace environment using
SharePoint, data collaboration tools and Service Now, with actual development of administration servers.
Managed project budgets of $5 million including procurement of computers, servers, infrastructure and staff.
Possess the ability to work with staff and consultants and gain cooperation for successful completion of projects.
Senior Project Manager/IT Consultant for Stratus at Thompson Reuters (August 2010 August 2011)
Senior Project Manager that successfully restarted a major global project to merge and consolidate two corporate
systems into one global infrastructure. Project encompassed 2 companies, 18 different architecture systems, 11
datacenters and various local offices. All systems and infrastructure were merged into 1 common technology, 6 global
datacenters and new centralized corporate applications.
Completed project that merged systems into 2 US datacenters without issue or budget change. Worked on 3rd
datacenter in UK that consolidated and provided redundancy to US datacenters. 3 datacenter completed within
7 months, with other UK datacenter in Singapore underway. 0% impact to budget and no issues to end users.
Manage project that consolidated emails to Exchange with data migrations to new datacenters. Project
managed and transferred all internetwork messages to Message center with full support and all email data.
Worked on team that configured Windows and UNIX server and switches to new T3 circuit. Circuit completion
in 3 months with all systems migrated without downtime or project increase.
Managed project meetings and provided reporting with Clarity and SharePoint.
Worked on server configurations for development of Clarity/SharePoint on HP Blade Servers. Configured
redundant servers for high availability of SharePoint.
New York Liquidation Bureau, New York, NY August 2008 July 2010
Director Information Technology
Served as critical member of Executive Team, providing sound decisions on technology, analyze policies and implement
cost effective choices. Managed 32 member staff, $10 million budget, managed IT support meet state and federal
regulations, merge technologies, and migrate all liquidated companies and systems into NY Bureau environment.
Reorganized IT Division and improved all aspects of the Helpdesk/Technical Operations groups. Accomplished
the following: 1) Successful technology operation for NYLB Systems and all liquidated technologies; 2) Improved
response time 70%; 3) Improved hardware/application delivery time by 60%; 4) institute ITIL/HIPAA processes
for IT support services; and 5) Changed the server/LAN/WAN/desktop build process from 2 days to few hours.
Reorganized IT Division and developed budget that included consolidating all bureau-wide technologies and staff
into one IT department. Charged with control of all IT Division, managing operational expenses, and developed
an operational budget that replaced out of service infrastructure while reducing IT expenses $2 million.
Created a 3-year IT department plan with goals on implementing ITIL and HIPAA practices and new security
regulations for compliancy and reduce expenses by an additional $2.5 million while incorporating advance
technology for further development initiatives and management of 24x7x365 datacenter, within budget
constraints. Meet yearly budget requirements and staff needs.
Established an IT Governance Structure for managing projects with other state liquidators. NY Bureau
Representative for the federal project on CMS Medicare Reporting Committee for Guarantee
 Insurances/Liquidators. Manage system upgrade and application changes, and deployment of servers for
reporting work and staff expenditures on project.
Renegotiated IBM lease contract on new AS400 systems and provided a 4 years complete maintenance on all
production and DR systems with 15% cost reduction. Contract includes support for data replication for offsite
Disaster Recovery testing. Completed first test for divisions with no issues and recovery in 24 hour DR window.
Designed and managed a comprehensive document retention imaging project, for the Legal Division, that
developed/installed imaging system to record and store all medical, insurance, and financial documents.
Subsequently, systems fully comply with regulations, eliminate 50,000 square feet ($3.2 million) of storage, and
providing increased data security where needed.
GADNCD Technology Services February 2007 July 2008
Senior IT Consultant/Senior Project Manager for Stratus at AIG, NY, NY (August 2007 July 2008)
Senior Project Manager taking charge of several projects involving datacenter, department and office relocations. Managed relocations
of staff and equipment, build and installation of networks, datacenters, and facilities, and conducted project meetings. Relocations
included installations and/or upgrades of Voice and AV equipment.
Managed and Hands-on Design of Global Technology Infrastructure that resulted in centralizing
telecommunications, Internet access, security, and data storage/warehousing. New infrastructure cut telecom
expenses by $1.5 million, saved $600,000 in support costs, and improved quality and customer service by 150%.
Directed and controlled 25 multiple projects, including 1,100 staff department relocation to network/datacenter
builds. Responsibility included management of technology enhancements, budgets, and IT relocation to
datacenter relocations and Disaster Recover. All projects completed as planned and on budget, meeting staff,
supply and vendor needs.
Managed major Voice-over-IP implementation involving 2 major call centers and several business facilities for a
major service company. Implementation involved on-site development and deployment of redundant host PBX
and VoIP deployment for 1,100 desktop stations, call center systems, and management, and functional business
recovery ability. Worked with developers to redesign call system for successful delivery to users.
Tracked project changes and provided information to Helpdesk for update in their helpdesk systems (Remedy)
for continued service improvement and portfolio management.
Senior Director & Project Manager for GADNCD Technology at JMW Centers (February 2007 August 2007)
Managed project to relocate client to a new office location which included the build out of a new network, servers, and desktop along
with various technology moves.
Worked with Managing Director of Office to provide new infrastructure for new office.
Put together entire IT plan for upgrading office with new switches, servers, computers and internet.
Selected and implemented work for cabling and systems and selected support vendor for office use.
Manage and installed new office applications for continued operation with remote access available as needed
using HP Proliant Servers with high availability as needed.
Entire project was completed within clients planned IT budget and ahead of schedule.
Lee, Hecht, Harrison, LLC, Woodcliff Lake, NJ March 2004 January 2007
VP of National Infrastructure
Built IT department from scratch, with accountability for supervising a 35-member IT staff, vendors and consultants, and consolidating
all technology, infrastructure, and budget to one department. Primary duties focused on planning and managing a $15.3 million
budget, deploying Security/SOX/ITIL compliance, control of $5 million IT procurement, 20 major IT projects, and overseeing all technical
changes (Infrastructure, desktops, telecommunications, applications) and information processing for the organization.
Transformed the technical group in 6 months into a global strategic IT department supporting 4,000 staff
globally, and assumed responsibility and management of all Lee, Hecht, Harrisons IT systems, datacenters and
recovery processes. Slashed operational expenses by $2 million and increased services by 200% in 4-months.
Restructured the IT Department and planned/implemented the installation of Lee Hecht Harrisons new WAN
networks, accomplishing the following: 1) Consolidated networks for 87 offices and 4000 users, centralized all
data to one datacenter, centralized IT services, created Single Sign-On, and resolved 90% security issues; 2)
Implement ITIL/SOX requirements; 3) Reduced $1.5 million expenses and centralize all infrastructure, security,
and Disaster Recovery; and 4) Cut additional $2 million without disruption to business in all offices and to
remote users.
 Managed and performed the datacenter migration project that moved equipment to a new facility in a new
state within 2 days, successful resuming operations on start of normal business day. This effort generated more
than $5 million in savings over 5 years and brought staff together on future technology projects.
Installed HP Proliant Blade servers and Storage arrays for full high availability system, resulting in downtime
statistics of <1% per month (1 hour) per month due to as-is maintenance needs.
Instituted comprehensive IT security plan and developed a 3-year IT strategy that met company objectives and
complied with SOX regulations. Brought company into compliance, cutting additional $1.3 million in expense in
1st year and maintaining budget reduction of additional $1 million over next 3 years.
Successfully managed/performed complex WAN infrastructure projects, organizing departments, vendors, and
resources to complete the conversion 3 months ahead of schedule without service interruption. New WAN
provided central management of all systems and reduced office support expenses by $2 million per year.
Managed 16-member cross-function team in development of next generation Customer Management System,
with conversion of all customer/client data from MS Solomon to MS SQL. Completed project on time, less than
5% startup problems, and increased accuracy in customer billing/reporting by 85%, meeting SOX requirements.
Cosmopolitan Cosmetics, Division of P&G, NY, NY May 2002 December 2003
Director of IT
Managed systems and technology for North American division, and IT staff in New York and New Jersey offices. Responsibility included
management of external database and consultants, networks, telecommunications, Internet systems, EDI software in all US locations.
Developed IT strategy for system and application improvements and budget controls for department.
Manage and controlled all Windows 2003 and Cisco networks across 5 U.S. locations, for all users including two
data centers. Updated and modify configuration files to improve operation and security.
Installed and managed new VoIP between offices, decreasing telecommunications costs by 40% with new
deployment of WAN infrastructure and Cisco equipment.
Renegotiated ISP contracts with vendors that improved WAN and voice communications, and resulted in an
annual cost reduction to budget of $800,000 a year.
JP Morgan Chase, NY, NY July 1998 April 2002
Vice President of IT
Directed a multi-service facility that provided IT services to 134 business units. Managed the planning and operation of performance
tests and Disaster Recovery tests with each business and branch, wrote SLA agreements and support documents, and managed the
operation of the department. Managed one of the banks recovery datacenter and upgraded the facilities Voice/Voicemail system for
the Wholesale bank group. Project managed the various department tests and Disaster Recovery tests for the different business areas.
Manage IT budgets and technology and updated datacenter to improve support to all business units with
increase to infrastructure needs and telecomm services.
Developed and implemented migration plan for IT Business Services departments for a new datacenter.
Completed move 2 months ahead of schedule, which reduced migration expenses by $1 million and other
business unit expenses.

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, NY, NY, 1997 - 1998, Operations Director, Network Systems
Doubleday Direct, Garden City, NY, 1995 - 1997, Manager of IT Network Services
Intelligent Systems Group, Hauppauge, NY, 1994 - 1995, Senior Systems Engineer and Integrator
State Street Bank and Trust, NA, New York, NY, 1991 - 1994, Technology Systems Officer
Sedco Systems, Division of Raytheon, Melville, NY, 1986 - 1989, Computer Engineer

MEMBERSHIPS
Member of PMI Organization 1998 to Present, member of NY chapters
Member of Association of Computing Machinery Since 1996
Member of IEEE Since 1992
Member of IEEE Professional Societies Cloud Computing Community, Cybersecurity Community, Internet
Technology Policy Community
Member of LinkedIn and groups (IT Committees, IT Governance, Security, Compliancy)
 Sol Domanico
4139 Broadway Island Park, New York 11558 Telephone: 646.263.9823
Email: sdomanico@optonline.net ITIL, PMP
TECHNOLOGY ADDENDUM
Certifications: ITIL, PMP, MCSE, CNE-6, Cisco CCIP/CCSP/CCNP, Checkpoint CCSE, HP Master ASE, CompTIA.

Memberships: PMI Organization, IEEE (several societies), ACM,

Operating Systems & Products: Windows 2012-2000, Windows 10/7/XP, Windows SQL 2012 - 2000, Windows Cloud/Azure,
Windows ISA/IIS v8-4, MS Windows Terminal Service, Citrix Products, VMware (Workstation, Server, vCloud), Linux SUSE,
Red Hat Linux 6.x4.x, Novell Netware v6.x-2.x/Netware NDS.

Email & Messaging Systems: Windows Exchange 2010/2007/2003/2000, Windows LYNC 2010 and Office Communicator,
Lotus Domino Server with Lotus Notes R8-R4, Google Email Security Postini.

Project Management and Other Software: MS SharePoint, MS Project 2000-2016, CA Clarity PPM, Primavera P6, MS
PowerPoint, HP Service Manager. Microsoft SCCM,

Storage: HP Storage Array and SANS, MSA Arrays, HP Lefthand Networks, EMC Symmetric and VNX, EqualLogic SANs,
Storage Dimension, Hitachi Storage Arrays, and Tape Storage (ADIC, Compaq, HP, Exabyte, Archive), CommVault.

Hardware: HP/Compaq Proliant server line and Blade Server, Dell Power Edge servers and Blade Servers, IBM Servers (Rack,
Tower, blade servers), EMC VNX Storage Devices, Cisco routers and switches (Core switches, Nexus 7xxx/6xxx/5xxx, POE
switches, 4xxx/5xxx/6xxx Catalyst, 2xxx 4xxx routers, 7xxx routers, 1GB/10GB switches, VPN Concentrators, Pix Firewalls
501-525e/ASA5520, load balancers), HP Procurv Switches and Flex Fabric switches (1GB,10GB), Extreme Networks switches,
NCR Mini servers, HP Development servers, Workstations (Compaq, IBM, Dell, HP, Gateway, Toshiba, various laptops),
Nokia IP Firewall - Checkpoint Firewall, 3Com Switches (ATM, Lanplex switches, 100/1000 switches), Netgear Switches, Bay
Network Switches and Concentrators, HP Netservers, Network General sniffers, APC Enterprise UPS.

Voice Systems: Avaya IP Voice Systems, Call Center and High availability systems; NEC UNIVERGE NEAV 2000 IPS Voice
Systems; Nortel Meridian Voice Systems; Cisco UCS/Unity/ICS 7700 Series IC Systems.

Wireless: Cisco Aironet Access Points, Cisco 4400/2000 Wireless LAN controllers, Cisco Catalyst 6500 WiSM, Linksys
802.11 n/g/b/a routers and access points, Netgear 802.11g/b/a wireless routers, Watchdog Wireless firewalls.

Security: RSA Secure ID, Netilla SSL Appliance, Checkpoint Firewall NG-AI FW-1, Cisco Pix Firewall & VPN, VPN IP Sec,
Juniper VPN devices, Windows Active Directory, CA Intrusion-Detection Software, Tipping Point Intrusion Prevention
System, Norton Internet Security, GFI LANGuard Network Security Scanner, Bigfix,

Virus Security: TrendMicro Enterprise Software, McAfee Antivirus & EPO Orchestrate with Spyware, Norton/Symantec
Enterprise Software, MS Essentials, and CA Inoculate, DeepFreeze.

Backup Software: Veritas Backup Exec, Symantec Netbackup 2012, ArcServe Tapebackup/HSM, CommVault.

Protocols and Topologies: TCP/IP, IPX, DNS, SNMP, SMTP, QIP/IP, Ethernet (10, 100, 1 & 10 Gigabit) FDDI, ATM, and
WAN (Frame Relay, T1, T3, OC3), EIGRP, OSPF.

Business Applications: MS Office Suite 2016 thru 2000, 365 Office, Visio 2013 thru 2000, MS Outlook 2016 thru 2000,
Adobe Suite of Products, MS SQL, Sybase, MS Products (Project, Front Page), AutoCAD & Light, Ceridian, HTML,
Dreamweaver, Symantec Ghost Software, Gentran EDI, Lotus Notes Software, Adobe Products, Faxserve, Remedy, Heat,
PCAnywhere, Various CD/DVD Media Products, Databases (Access, FoxPro, IBI Focus, Rbase), Windows SNA Software.

Network & Server Monitoring Software: AD Manager Plus, CA UIM/Nimsoft, ManageEngine OpManager, NetIQ, Microsoft
Operations Manager (MS MOM), Patchlink, Deepfreeze, VNC, CiscoWorks, Network General Sniffer, GFI LANguard and
Network Security Monitor, HP/Compaq Insight Manager.

Web Service, Databases and Other products: Web Site Services (Network Solutions, WordPress, Go Daddy, Yahoo), MS
Access, MS SQL, Oracle, Visual Studio, Visual Basic, Dreamweaver, Assembly, IBI Focus, R:base.
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4139 Broadway Island Park, New York 11558 Telephone: 646.263.9823
Email: sdomanico@optonline.net ITIL, PMP
Testimonials
Sol Domanico is a highly motivated, hardworking and experienced technologist. In an environment that is under constant
change and budget restrictions, Sol displayed exceptional adaptability and leadership skills. He managed the organizations
technology, within the budget constraints set, reduced expenses, and at the same time provided for all planned projects and
initiatives, while also getting into the technology himself. He is a true leader and builds an effective team and efficient
department.
Mark Russo, SVP
Adecco North America

I have worked with Sol for the last 5 years, on several I.T. initiatives and through it all, Sol is a highly motivated professional
who looks at every detail and gives over 100% of his time and expertise at delivering and sound, solid product. He looks at
every aspect of a problem or at a need and will give us several options to choose from, that are efficient and cost effective. He
looks at doing things right the first time, and doing it better that what was budgeted, always looking to save on cost and
effort. He is a dedicated leader and team player, working with the staff, educating them and mentoring them on how to
perform their duties better and he works hard side by side with all the teams, providing them answer to all their questions and
offering solutions and ideas that will benefit the company. He would be a valuable asset to any organization he works for and I
highly recommend him as an IT Manager and Leader. He is a professional I would have on my team anytime.
Joseph Liberatore, VP/Director of Finance Operations
Archdiocese of New York

Mr. Domanico is an outstanding executive, a true professional who is enthusiastic about what he does, and how technology
can improve the efficiency of an organization. He is a leader and innovator not afraid to think out of the box and bring in
others to work together, as a team, to complete tasks. He has a driving enthusiasm, which is contagious to all, bringing out
the best in people and making the work enjoyable, assembling a successful team for a successful solution. He is a true
technology executive.
Honorable Judge James dAuguste
NY City Civil Courts

Mr. Domanico is an innovative Information Technology professional who is enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge about
how technology can effectively promote an organizations business goal. He possesses the talent and initiative needed to move
an organization forward. His unique combination of IT expertise, educational background, business vision, broad consulting
experience, people skills and leadership ability makes him a valuable asset to any organization.
Susan J. Pagoda, Special Counsel, First Assistant Special Deputy Superintendent
NY Liquidations Bureau

For three plus years, Sol Domanico worked with me as an IT Consultant at Summitt Solutions Corp. as an Information
Technology Consultant. We hired Sol to lead several demanding I.T. projects for our clients. During that period, Sol has reined
in and successfully delivered multiple projects on time, on budget, and within scope, without fear of getting his hands in the
thick of the technology. We have found Sol to be an articulate team player with excellent communication and management
skills. He possesses a thorough understanding of information system requirements specifications and shows a unique talent
for delivering complex network engineering strategies.

Sol Domanico has been a tremendous asset to our organization. In addition to his Technology and Project Management skills,
he has been an active participant helping several department strategy teams and provides valuable input to make us a more
effective, efficient department for supporting various I.T. organizations. Sol delivers a successful business outcome. He is a
self-starter, fosters a collaborative team environment, provides strong leadership, is capable of managing large teams, and
develops innovative ways to achieve project goals. Based on my experience working with Sol Domanico, I can unreservedly
recommend him for any senior executive position.
Marlene Tripplin, SVP of Program Management
Summitt Solutions Inc.