1. Bob Devigili
885 Rising Sun Road
Telford, Pennsylvania 18969 USA
+1 215-237-5438
bob.devigili@outlook.com
Executive Summary:
Senior Information Technology Professional offering outstanding presentation,
communication and cross-cultural/cross-functional team management skills.
Results-oriented leader with a focus on business and organizational impact of the
implementation of cost-effective, high-performance technology solutions to meet shifting
organizational demands.
Always looking forward to assignments that are challenging and test my abilities as an IT
professional with a high level of business acumen. Open to oversees assignments.
Skill Highlights:
Core Accomplishments:
Established a Project Governance Office and implemented the policies, procedures,
protocols, oversight and reporting of all Projects/Programs with IT deliverables within the
Alfa Laval Group.
Established the processes and procedures for IT & systems, due diligence, and
subsequent integration of acquired companies within the Alfa Laval Group.
Directed over 25 IT & systems integration projects related to acquired companies and
mergers within the Alfa Laval Group.
Directed the first implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 implementation in the
Alfa Laval Group.
Spearheaded a USA company-wide program to merge 7 different legal entities into one
financial accounting and reporting ERP system as well as consolidating the operational
aspects of the different legal entities into the Alfa Laval Group standard ERP systems
and CRM system.
Managed the first implementation of Lotus Notes as an application platform and national
email system.
Took control of a failing branch office and returned it to profitable status within six
months.
Leadership/communication skills
Program management
Portfolio management
Project Governance
Mergers & Acquisitions/Integration
Scope and project definition
Forecasting and planning
Process implementation
Business process improvement
Cost-benefit analysis
Business systems analysis
Business value realization analysis
Internal Audit/Risk analysis
Enterprise Resource Planning systems
Customer Relationship Management
systems
Advanced problem solving abilities
Critical thinking
2. Qualified & maintained a Top Secret Security clearance with SCI access while in the
USA Air Force as well as while working three years for a government contract firm.
Awarded the USA Air Force Commendation Medal for going above and beyond the call
of duty.
Professional Experience:
Alfa Laval Lund AB
Lund, Skåne, Sweden
Chief Project Governance Officer, Corporate IT: 2009-2014
Project Governance, reviews, and reporting to Group Management
Mergers & Acquisitions; performed due diligence and oversight of subsequent IT &
systems integration projects
Internal Auditor; Business processes & Information Systems
Reviewed and approved all major IT investments and related projects for MultiBrand
companies within the group
Provided coaching and counseling to project managers, project sponsors, and steering
committees
Global Sales Systems Manager, Corporate IT: 2004-2009
Customer Relationship Management System
Installed Equipment Database
Field Service and Repair Center systems
Internet, Extranet, Intranet Platform (Microsoft Sharepoint)
e-Business application
Project Portfolio management related to Global Sales Systems
Planning, Forecasting & Budget of systems maintenance & projects
iScala (ERP) Competence Center Management
Web Development Competence Center Management
Test & Training Competence Center Management
People management, staffing, motivation, and direction
Alfa Laval Inc.
Director of Information Systems, USA: 2001-2004
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Program Director for the USA initiative to merge seven different legal entities into one.
Overall systems strategist and IT leader
Merged four different USA based IS teams into one team
Integrated USA IS team into Corporate IT in Lund, Sweden
Implemented Application Management System to trace, track, and prioritize change
requests and new requests for all applications and systems
Integrated USA IS team into Corporate IT in Lund, Sweden
Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting
3. Planned and controlled departmental staffing, development, organization, and software
acquisitions
Reduced headcount by 30%
Manager of U.S. Corporate Information Systems/
Director of IS/IT, Alfa Laval Flow Inc. & Tri-Clover Inc.: 1999-2001
Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
Facilitated the selection & Implementation of a common payroll system across all USA
legal entities
Ensured Y2K compliance of all systems & hardware company wide
Merged two separate IT departments into one
Oversaw project to significantly reduce the complexity of the Citrix environment in Tri-
Clover
Planned and controlled departmental staffing, development, organization, hardware &
software acquisitions
Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting
People management, staffing, head count reduction, motivation, and direction
Alfa Laval Separation Inc.
Warminster, Pennsylvania, USA
Director of IS/IT: 1997 -1999
IT Leader for the company wide implementation of BPCS (ERP) for Y2K compliance
Provided information processing, systems counseling and guidance to management
throughout the company
Planned and controlled departmental staffing, development, organization, hardware &
software acquisitions
Directed the design, development, and maintenance of systems, programs, and systems
software to meet management and company's information needs
Established IT/IS policies, standards, practices and security measures to ensure
effective and consistent information processing operations and to safeguard information
assets.
Administered the Department's annual budget, within budgetary guidelines to contribute
to cost-effective operation of the company
Selected, developed, and motivated qualified staff to effectively carry out department
functions and provided for the continuity of managerial and specialized skills
Prioritized projects, programs, and hardware systems along with the management team
to ensure cost-effective and current information systems
Application Development Manager: 1996 -1997
Planned, coordinated, and supervised all activities related to the design, development,
and implementation of organizational information systems and client/server software
applications
Responsible for the maintenance, support, and upgrades of existing systems and
applications
Applied problem-solving skills, and knowledge of best practices to guide the
development team on issues related to the design, development, and deployment of
4. mission-critical information and software systems
Network & PC Support Manager: 1994 -1995
Responsible for the overall performance, maintenance, support, and upgrades of all
servers, hubs, routers, switches, multiplexers, laptops, desktops, printers, plotters, and
all other peripheral devices in Warminster and 12 branch facilities across the USA
Overall network designer and architect
Established budgetary requirements for equipment replacement, additions, and
upgrades
Implemented an IT Helpdesk with supporting software to log, trace, track, and prioritize
IT service requests
Established and Implemented an employee reward system and processes that focused
on proactively achieving network & system "up time" rather than the reactive nature of
"fire fighting"
Managed a project to be the first company in the Alfa Laval Group to fully implement
Lotus Notes for email and as an application platform
Independent IS/IT Consultant 1993-1994
Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Provided expertise in IS/IT for a variety of different clientele in the Mid-Atlantic region of
the USA
Service included but were not limited to Project Management, LAN/WAN Design &
Installation, Workshop facilitation, Network & Systems Analysis, Computer Room
Design, Data Center Design, Problem Analysis & Situation Reports, Temporary IT
Management
Some key accounts were companies and institutions such as; Howard University,
Temple University, Van Heuson, Commonwealth Land Title, Alfa Laval Separation, and
Crayola
Glasgal Communications Inc.
(Nation Wide Systems Integrator, HQ in Northvale, New Jersey)
Senior Account Manager, Mid-Atlantic Region 1991-1993
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA
Represented over 150 leading manufacturers of Local & Wide Area networking devices,
operating systems, application software & services for micro, mini and mainframe
computing environments
Responsible for establishing & maintaining key accounts for new sales, after sales
services, and to provide expert advice for the most cost effective solutions to their ever
changing IT requirements driven by the advancement of technology and their respective
businesses
Averaged over 2MUSD in sales and services per year
Took control of a failing branch office and returned it to profitable status within six
months
5. Senior Systems Engineer: 1989-1991
Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
Technical advisor to the regional sales manager on client applications and proposals
Working closely with sales management, provided detailed proposals for networking
systems and solutions that would meet or exceed our customers specific requirements
Provided Project Management services to clients to oversee the installation &
implementation of systems and solutions
Conducted training sessions to clients IT maintenance and support staff on newly
implemented solutions
Gandalf Data Systems Inc.
(International Manufacturer of Local and Wide Area networking equipment, HQ in Ottawa,
Canada)
Senior Technical Support Engineer: 1987-1989
Burtonsville, Maryland, USA
Rendered pre and post sales technical support (onsite & remote) for clients
Conducted product training for clients IT maintenance & support personnel
Contracted as the primary Novell certified engineer for the Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Collaborated with EDS, IBM, and BT Tymnet in the benchmark design and testing of the
USA Army Corp of Engineers' worldwide X.25 information network
Planning Research Corporation
(US Government Contract Firm, HQ in McLean, Virginia, USA)
Secure Communications Systems Manager: 1983-1986
Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
Department manager for a team of US Government certified technicians
Responsible for the integrity and performance of the Atoll's entire secure voice and data
communications systems and computer networks with connectivity throughout the world
Successfully planned, directed and implemented the high speed encrypted digital
microwave network which interconnected 12 outer islands to the main island, Kwajalein.
This eliminated the need to and risk of using couriers to hand carry classified information
between the islands
Conducted mandatory National Security Administration training sessions for all
personnel involved in the handling of classified information including encryption keys
US Government Top Secret Security Clearance with Special Background Investigation
United States Air Force
Sergeant, Communications & Cryptographic Systems Supervisor 1982-
1983
1928 Communications Group, MacDill AFB, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA
Shift Supervisor responsible for scheduling, dispatching, coordinating technicians on
scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance & troubleshooting of secure voice and data
systems
Trained newly assigned technicians in the techniques of systems problem isolation and
6. restoration
Performed scheduled and unscheduled TEMPEST Inspections
US Government Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI access
Senior Airman, Communications & Cryptographic Systems: 1980-1982
1957 Communications Group, Hickam AFB, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Maintained & repaired cryptographic voice and data communication systems on Hickam
AFB, Wheeler AFB, and Pearl Harbor Naval Base
Primary support technician for the Blue Eagle Flying Command Post's classified
information relay systems
Performed component level problem isolation on classified encryption devices and
systems
Awarded US Air Force Commendation Medal for going above and beyond the call of
duty.
US Government Top Secret Security Clearance
Airman, Electronic Communications/Cryptographic Systems Student: 1979-1980
3270 Technical Training Group, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, Texas, USA
Successfully completed a rigorous one year, six phase training program in electrical
engineering, schematic reading and fault isolation of classified voice and data encryption
equipment & systems to the component level
US Government Secret Security Clearance