BRADY C.

ANDERSON, MBA
6280 Lake Sarah Heights Drive, Greenfield, Minnesota 55373
763.479.4433
bradycanderson@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/bradycanderson

~IT Director~

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Technically sophisticated, results-driven, and tenacious IT executive powered wi
th broad-based experience in enterprise technology, project management, and tech
nology consulting. Shows driven effort in all facets of project life-cycle devel
opment, from initial analysis and conceptual design through implementation, qual
ity review, and enhancement. Demonstrate superior qualifications in delivering s
imultaneous, large-scale projects within budget and time constraints coupled wit
h remarkable ability to lead, train, and coordinate with technical teams to prov
ide innovative business solutions. Possess a keen eye for detail complemented wi
th proven effectiveness in vastly competitive, team-oriented, and multi-platform
environment with dedication to superior service, and relationship building.

CORE COMPETENCIES
- Enterprise System Implementation
- Project Management and Operations
- Polished Public Speaker
- Continuous Process and Performance Improvement
- Staff Leadership and Team Building
- Technical Support and Troubleshooting
- Time and Budget Forecasting
- Outstanding Customer Service and Relations
- Strong Analytical and Organizational Abilities
- Infrastructure Design

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

IT MANAGER / SENIOR MANAGER, MARKETING ~ CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, MINNEAPOLIS, MN

2004–PRESENT
Spearhead and mentor multiple application development teams ranging from 8 to 25
people to achieve their maximum performance level. Lead strategic business and
technology definition and implementation initiatives. Serve as a program manag
er for key projects approved for building out strategic platforms, multi-year an
d multi-million dollar initiatives. Direct and coordinate all phases of RFI and
RFP processes for key technology selection projects. Build long-term quality re
lationships with key internal customers and external vendors, such as Sun Micros
ystems and Blackboard, Inc.
- Developed technology roadmap for strategic platform implementation in co
njunction with the University President, Provost, senior marketing leaders, and
senior customer experience design leaders
- Received the 2009 IMS Global Learning Consortium IMPACT award in recogni
tion for innovative use of technology in education
- Drove definition and execution of key strategic technology and business
initiatives to deliver exceptional product for the university
- Established track record of superior performance as evidence by consiste
ntly taking on more responsibility; starting from Senior Business Analyst, Proje
ct Manager, Supervisor, Manager, and subsequently to Senior Manager of IT/Market
ing
- Architected conceptual design for a information technology platform that
would enable Capella to realize its future differentiation strategy, in additio
n to defining implementable projects in support of achieving the differentiated
future state
- Forged the custom applications development teams to augment the off the
shelf solutions teams toward achievement of organizational goals
- Significantly reduced barriers to learning through implementation of eff
ective identity management practices for learners and faculty members as part of
an implementation of PeopleSoft Portal module as part of an ERP implementation
- Migrated learner facing course room environment from Windows to Sun tech
nology while ensuring increased ability to scale of Capella’s business model; increa
sed performance levels to exceed agreed upon SLAs
- Delivered informative presentations at multiple conferences including BB
World, and IMS Global Learning Consortium (Technology e-Learning Conferences) to
develop respected industry opinions on effective technology implementation meth
ods
- Created efficiency across IT Department through effective leadership and
mentorship of IT cross team Business Analysis and Project Management best pract
ice definition team while simultaneously ensuring organizational best practices

CHIEF APPLICATION ARCHITECT / PROJECT MANAGER ~ APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS–INTRA

NET U, BLOOMINGTON, MN 2002–2004
Pivotal in creating innovative learning and management technology-based solution
s for medium to large companies. Applied dynamic leadership talents for medium t
o large development projects throughout entire development lifecycle using RUP m
ethodologies. Utilized UML in business domain and process modeling. Expertly man
aged, architected, and coded new learning management system product features and
customizations for multi-platform ASP-based application. Displayed unsurpassed
expertise in all facets of internal development and application build and config
uration processes.
- Presided over a team of developers at a small startup marketing a commer
cial software solution
- Conceptualized and implemented an off-shoring development model for comm
ercial software development to keep development costs down while maintaining hig
h quality software development work
- Streamlined the software build process resulting in fewer errors per bui
ld
- Served as a significant contributor in consultative sales related to sof
tware customizations for major corporations, such as Cargill resulting in, on av
erage, $50K additional revenue per customization for Compendium Corporation
- Established profitable relationships with customers by ensuring on time
and under budget delivery of customized software
- Augmented product sales through the integration of a business intelligen
ce reporting package (SwiftKnowledge) to the software product line
- Instrumental in integrating complimentary 3rd party learning management
products such as Centra and Learnlinc to enhance Applied Technology Consultants
learning management solutions offering

TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT ~ DATACOM CONSULTING, INC., BLOOMINGTON, MN 2001–2002

Primarily held responsible for providing requirements gathering services for sma
ll to large companies in diverse industries. Used various technology and process
tools in performing design and coding services. Conducted globalization activit
ies for international application.
Notable Achievements:
- Played a vital role in designing database audit logging services to moni
tor application performance in manufacturing industry
- Innovated a prototype navigational schemes for prominent retailers e-com
merce site
- Formulated the automated loss payment system for agricultural insurance
company

BUSINESS ANALYST ~ CARGILL INC., WAYZATA, MN 1999–2001

Provided expert oversight to project management activities for small- to medium-
sized departmental projects. Functioned as the lead analyst and developer for in
ternal team website. Diligently managed streaming of critical live futures marke
t data to Cargill commodity traders. Prepared and evaluated online surveys to ga
uge customer satisfaction with internal services.
Notable Achievements:
- Recognized for maintaining mission-critical application for more than 60
0 global users by providing a high level of timely support
- Optimized productivity of end users by creating a global training progra
m

LABORATORY MANAGER ~ UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AT EAU CLAIRE, EAU CLAIRE, WI

1997–2000
Oversaw campus computer laboratory facilities, including 18 laboratories and mor
e than 800 machines. Facilitated training to students on appropriate utilization
of campus software tools. Actively responded to general computing questions fro
m student population.
Notable Achievements:
- Repaired, troubleshot, and fixed software and hardware issues under time
ly constraints
- Commended for installing new laboratory facilities throughout the course
of academic year and summer session
- Ensured laboratory uptime by regularly conducting morning and night labo
ratory checks

TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT ~ KEY TECHNOLOGY, ROCHESTER, MN 1997–2000

Consulted with customers to assess computing needs and system requirements and r
ecommended improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades. Generated techn
ical documentation for custom-developed software. Rendered high-level technical
support for client hardware.
Notable Achievements:
- Assumed full responsibility in installing virus protection software acro
ss NT and Novell networks
- Planned and coordinated computer training activities based on clients’ diver
se needs
EDUCATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Emphasis in Marketing, GPA: 4.0
Capella University, College of Business and Technology, Minneapolis, MN: 2006–2009
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Emphasis in Management Information Systems,
GPA: 3.81
University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, College of Business, Eau Claire, WI: 199
6–2000
Graduated summa cum laude | School of Business Dean’s List

ACTIVITY
Member-Comprehensive Planning Committee, City of New Hope, MN: 2007

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Microsoft Web-Based programming (ASP, and ASP.net, SQL Server) | Java-based Tech
nologies | Oracle/Sun | PowerPoint, Visio, Access, and all other Microsoft Offic
e products