Achieved a totally managed antivirus environment that substantially
reduced the number and severity of outbreaks, potentially saving
millions of dollars in downtime losses. Set up and configured McAfee
enterprise-class ePolicy Orchestrator antivirus server and installed
new McAfee agent and client. (Business Objects)
· Centralized patch management system:
Attained full patching for corporate
workstations against security vulnerabilities involving Microsoft OS
by establishing a cost-effective, centralized system. Implemented
central parent SUS server in
· Operating cost reduction - computers:
Delivered potential for annual savings of
$1.0-1.5 million by reducing the number of laptops and desktops in
service worldwide and facilitating acceleration of a separate Remedy
upgrade project to develop an effective global asset management
system. Initiated a corporate computer policy, shifted computer
purchase costs to requesting departments, and increased computer
life cycles. (Business Objects)
· Operating cost reduction – printers:
Laid the foundation for estimated annual
savings of $300,000-$500,000 in printer and consumables costs by
creating a corporate printer policy and awarding a single-vendor
global contract that covered lease, maintenance and all consumables
except paper. Standardized print environments around multifunction
devices worldwide. (Business Objects)
Reduced credit report cost approximately $35,000 the first year alone and increased productivity by reducing credit report turnaround time and expediting loan approvals. Actions included arranging installation of credit terminals in each loan facility to enable direct access to credit reports. (Bay View Federal Bank)
Kathryn E. Belvel, MPM