Ash Riad

Seasoned, personable IT leader with over thirty years of experience in the IT and computer industry, primarily in the software and applications development, IT management and project management, IT consultancy and customer service delivery.

A dynamic and forward-thinking professional with many years extensive experience in IT management and project management, managing information system teams and leading staff crossing multiple technical disciplines, setting directions, establishing goals, motivating and inspiring teams, continuously producing and meeting key results expected by senior management, developing strategies to meet the company’s vision, providing technical leadership and guidance to teams.

P. Eng and a PMP certified professional with 17 + years project management experience; planning and directing multiple IT, SW Development, Financial and Business projects (including off-shore projects) throughout the full PM life cycle from initiation to close out.

Successfully completed the Masters Certificate in Project Management through the Schulich School of Business \ York University, Ontario, Canada.

Excellent experience working with customers in many areas of the business at all levels of management.

A technical leader and a certified professional in leading edge technologies: ITIL, MCITP Server Administrator 2008; MCTS (Exchange Server 2007; SQL Server 2005; MCITP (Windows Vista); MCP (NT 4 Server Core, Workstation, and Enterprise); Linux+ Certified Professional; A+ Certified Professional IT Technician; Network + Certified Professional; BlackBerry® Certified Support Specialist; BlackBerry® Certified System Administrator; BlackBerry® Certified Server Support Specialist and Certified Lotus Professional Domino Principal.

Specialties: Veteran Project Manager having extensive business, IT and financial Project Management and Consulting experience with strong focus on customer service, total solution delivery and implementation.

Highly skilled in budget management, vendor/contract negotiations, presentations to top level management and making highly technical information clear and concise.

Strong Process Project Management experience and process improvement initiatives.