Anthony Laurance

Anthony "Andy" Laurance is a distinguished IT professional with an impressive tenure of over 25 years in the Information Technology sector. He embarked on his journey in this dynamic field after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Florida's School of Engineering in 1985. During his time at the university, Andy was actively involved in several clubs, including the AI-Engineering Club, Pi Kappa Alpha, and the Karate Club, showcasing his diverse interests and commitment to professional and personal development.

Andy's expertise is bolstered by his certifications in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and his status as a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). He is obtaining his PMP Certification, demonstrating his commitment to excellence and continuous learning in project management.

With a specialization in IT Asset Management, Andy has a proven track record of success in this area. He spent a decade as the IT Manager at AAN, Inc. and Supreme Resources, where he was responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations and initiatives of these privately held manufacturing companies. His role involved overseeing direct reports and managing relationships with outside vendors, ensuring strict adherence to all policies, procedures, agreements, and guidelines. This position underscored his ability to manage and lead effectively, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.

In 2021, Andy joined LSI Technology Group in Georgia as a Solution Architect and Senior Project Manager. He focuses on change management in this capacity, identifying areas where organizations can improve. His work aims to enhance productivity while reducing costs and/or increasing revenue.

1. LSI Tech
   Senior Project Management Consultant / Solution Architect
   January 2022 - Present (2 years 2 months)
   Greater Atlanta Area
   As a Senior Project Management Consultant, I specialize in Change
   Management identifying the areas within a business that can be enhanced,
   by increasing productivity while reducing cost. Working closely with clients
   to exceed their exceptions whether it's on-premise managed services,
   hardware implementation/rollouts, virtualization (AWS, Azure, VMware), O365
   migrations, ERP (D365) rollouts/implementations, Network Infrastructure
   implementation/management (firewalls, Switches, load balancing), SystemAdministration, Security assessments/designed/rollout, Business Planning,
   customization of existing software, and project management.
    
2.  Supreme Resources, Inc.
   Information Technology Manager
   August 2018 - December 2021 (3 years 5 months)
   Atlanta, Georgia, United States
   Provided in-house and remote support for end users and Clients. This included
   Sysadmin OS support, navigation support for various Web Portals, end-point
   security support, and how-to training.
   Designed and implemented new processes, interfaces, and features for a
   customized Supply Chain system centered around SharePoint resource
   management system, SQL, and AI automated solutions. Implement and
   integrate Microsoft CRM and Supply Chain Management System into the
   company ERP system and customers’ portals. Ensure compliance with
   Cybersecurity architecture. Collaborated with major customers to establish
   governance, risk, and compliance requirements for numerous projects
    
3. AAN
   IT Director
   February 2011 - September 2018 (7 years 8 months)
   Marietta Ga
   I effectively supervised the day-to-day operations and initiatives of a
   privately held manufacturing company. I oversaw both direct reports and
   outside vendor management, ensuring strict adherence to all policies,
   procedures, agreements, and guidelines. My responsibilities encompassed
   the design, implementation, and ongoing support of new and existing
   business applications such as Data Warehousing, Enterprise Resources
   Planning (ERP), budgeting, and EDI process integration. I successfully
   managed seamless upgrades and modernizations for multiple hardware and
   software applications, ensuring regulatory compliance, cost reduction, and
   increased productivity. Moreover, I successfully guided the transition from
   a legacy ERP system to Microsoft Dynamics D365. Through my efforts,
   annual expenses were reduced by 24% while simultaneously overseeing
   international and domestic projects. I significantly enhanced the perception
   of the Corporate IT function, transforming it from an obstacle to a facilitator
   of business operations. I devised and implemented policies and procedures
   that bolstered security measures, emergency response protocols, and disaster
   recovery methods. Additionally, I achieved annual savings of over 12% in
   communication maintenance costs by implementing Cisco VoIP and CiscoUnified Communication Manager software. I also established and implemented
   vendor management policies and procedures, incorporating the use of a
   vendor scorecard, KPIs, and a tracking portal. Lastly, I successfully devised,
   supervised, and implemented B2C and B2B order processing applications,
   which included comprehensive ordering history, tracking capabilities, KPI
   reporting, customer portal access, and mobile device integration. This project
   was completed ahead of schedule and under budget, resulting in an 18%
   increase in sales.

University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial Engineering / Software
engineering · (1980 - 1985)