Information Management Consulting
These are some of the assignments I've taken in recent years.
Technology Assessment StudyForward looking review of an organization's overall IT position, producing a "top ten challenges" list for the coming five years.
Business Impact Analysis
This is a conventional information security analysis: what areas of the business will be impacted, and to what extent by an event which disables information technology? How long can the business function without technology? Assessing the business impact of the loss of technology enables top management to decide how much to spend to ensure it isn't lost.
Information Security Policy Development
Working with a large external consulting organization on a revised information security policy document for a large organization.
Information Security Organization Review
Helped a large organization review its information security organizational setup.
IT Needs Assessment
Assess the IT support needs and existing IT support structure for the external affairs vice presidency of a large organization.
Conferencing Technology Study
Recommendations to an organization rebuilding its headquarters on the use of technology in conferencing facilities.
Information Architecture Review
Review of the total information flow into and out of an organization to enable setting a five year strategic plan for new systems and technology.
Major Procurement Development
Participated in the development of several very large procurement activities for a large institution. Participated in development of RFI and RFP documents, preparation of automated tools for evaluation of responses, and the technical evaluation.
Merger of Technology Departments
Assisted with the merger of two technology departments, including preparation of agreements, forecasting of costs, reassignment of personnel, negotiation of service level agreements.
Information Technology Assessment
Assessment of the IT capabilities, staffing, skills, and processes of a development institution in Europe.
