Damian Barry

Global Business Technologies provides outsourced IT services for small and medium sized businesses. We work on both a recurring managed basis and a single project instance. Specializing in: Networking Security Wireless Critical Application Support Infrastructure Management

Responsible for the maintenance and evolution of the company’s e-commerce destination: WinstonFlowers.com. I successfully led the company through 3 complete functional redesigns of the site in addition to its daily maintenance for the past 8 years. I’ve worked with outside vendors on the technical side, and have been the primary contact with several marketing and creative firms focused on the design side. Internally I’ve coordinated requirements with the executive staff and other primary decision makers. During my tenure sales have increased over 200% - far outpacing all other sources. Additionally, worked to upgrade email communication and electronic campaign capabilities. Have combined paid and organic search programs to extend brand reach to new potential customers. Developed several in-house systems to enhance data visibility throughout the organization by bridging disparate systems and technologies. Led cost reduction program through synchronized product selection using integrated web sales data and financial forecasting.

Managed software development staff of 10 engineering professionals and local infrastructure support personnel. Led team building the financial analytics for an advisor focused, web-based, global financial advice application called “AssetPlanner”. In addition to local management responsibility, planning and staffing, led a cross-functional team of 15 professionals producing enhancements to core advice offering. Team was multi-disciplinary consisting of engineers, product managers and analysts. Also played a pivotal role in database design, product architecture and product coding.

Member of a global development team responsible for one of the firm’s fixed-income trading system [“Vision”]. Vision is a real-time application that manages worldwide Repurchase transactions with daily trade volumes in excess of US$50Bn. With a user base of over 250 established in 10 countries, Vision represents many facets of the firm’s business including: trading, sales, operations, finance and credit. Responsibilities included: tactical development, enhancement specifications, user support, business reporting and general maintenance.

Minor in Engineering Management