Technology strategist for growing organizations

I am a technology professional with extensive experience in infrastructure, communications, implementation, and solutions development. I have spent many years coaching businesses the best way to get value out of technology by leveraging existing investments and demonstrating the value-add of changes to their current environments.

Specialties:
I have more than a decade of experience in information technology, information architecture, infrastructure development, and business management.

• Legal technologies
• Litigation support
• Information architecture
• Systems implementation
• Business I.T. strategy & management
• Advanced technology research
• Vendor Support
• Key account management
• Strategic alliances
• Presentations & training
• Networking

Chief Technology Officer

Manage overall technology direction and provide leadership for the technology organization

Develop strategic application technology architecture requirements and lead the Software, Operations, and Networking groups through his/her vision

Talent identification and development

Technology infrastructure, architecture, application development, middleware, database design, data management, implementing new technologies, evaluation of current systems, operations, product selection, all phases of system delivery and support

Strong technical background

Strong professional presence, energetic personality, and experience in transforming an IT organization

Strong skills in setting vision, direction, developing others and driving change

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, personnel management skills, and leadership qualities

A proven track record of building technology teams and catalyzing high-performance in them

Exceptional understanding of software development tools as well as exposed to designing or architecting real-time trading systems

Ability to architect, implement and lead others in implementing all aspects of software development at the system, sub-system and component levels

Proven ability to establish and drive software development methodologies and processes, from requirements gathering through QA and maintenance

Experienced with database design, implementation, deployment, and all aspects of data management

Detail oriented; capable of planning, tracking, and analyzing progress on all aspects of technical projects

Comprehensive knowledge of a large firm's hardware and networking needs, with the ability to keep abreast of emerging technologies

Chief Technology Officer

The Pinch Group of Companies

Reporting to the CEO, with responsibilities for establishing the company’s technical vision and leading all aspects of the company’s technology development. Pinch Group’s top technology executive, playing an integral role in the company’s strategic direction, development, and future growth.
• Lead the execution of technology strategy for technology platforms, partnerships, and external relationships.
• Build and manage a top-flight technology team and oversee research and development, as well as project management.
• Provide visible leadership for the company within the technology community.
• Anticipate and react to major technology changes to ensure the maintenance of company leadership in the competitive landscape.
• Establish technical standards and ensure adherence to them for product development and company operations.

Principal / Senior Engineer

Enstep Technology Solutions

• installing, supporting and maintaining new server hardware and software infrastructure
• ensuring the most cost-effective and efficient use of servers
• suggesting and providing IT solutions to business and management problems
• ensuring that all IT equipment complies with industry standards
• analyzing and resolving faults, whether it is a major system crash or a forgotten password
• undertaking routine preventative measures and implementing, maintaining and monitoring network security, particularly if the network connects to the internet
• providing training and technical support for users with varying levels of IT knowledge and competence
• supervising other staff, for example help desk technicians
• working closely with other departments/organisations and collaborating with other IT staff
• planning and implementing future IT developments and undertaking project work

Senior Systems Engineer

Ergos Technology Partners

• meeting with clients to determine requirements
• working with clients to define the scope of a project
• planning timescales and the resources needed
• clarifying a client's system specifications, understanding their work practices and the nature of their business
• liaising with staff at all levels of a client organization
• defining software, hardware and network requirements
• analyzing problems and making recommendations
• developing agreed solutions and implementing new systems
• presenting solutions in written or oral reports
• project managing the design and implementation of preferred solutions
• designing, testing, installing and monitoring new systems
• preparing documentation and presenting progress reports to customers
• organizing training for users and other consultants

Technology Director

AskHarris.com

US Patent Holder
http://assignments.uspto.gov/assignments/q?db=pat&asnrd=PASSMORE,%20BRETT

Senior Engineer

ServComp, LLC

Applied Life Christian College

BA, Foreign Missions, 1993 – 1996

Alvin Community College

AA, CSCI, 1992 – 1993

Corey Prator, Managing Director, Profit Technologies

Relationship - Principal at Enstep Technology Solutions/ Chief Technology Officer at Pinch Group

“Without question Brett is the brightest infrustructure guy I have met in my 30+ year career in IT. Brett is passionate about learning the business he supports, which made him a valuable contributor to the business. I would love to have Brett work with me any time an opportunity presented itself.”

Tony Corbett, CEO, HDI Consulting

Relationship - Chief Technology Officer at The Pinch Group of Companies

“Brett is by far once of the most progressive information technology exsperts i have been able to work with. He is detailed and solution driven with a forward thinking mentality. He is able to recogonize the business challange and adapt quickly to that challange.”

John Nix, Senior Consultant, ERGOS Technology

Relationship - Senior Systems Engineer at Ergos

“Brett is one of the most intelligent individuals I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He has amazing skill in his profession. Brett has always been extremely knowledgeable in every area of IT. I can't count how many times his advice or assistance has guided me to make the impossible, possible. Truly a professional in the purest form. Personally Brett has been a good friend. He is one of the most honest, hardworking, and humble person I've ever met. His work ethic and great attitude made it an absolute pleasure to work along side him. I honestly couldn't think of anyone I could give a better recommendation to.”

Homer Jon Young, Creative Director, Video Editor, Graphic Designer, AskHarris.com

Relationship - Technology Director at AskHarris

“As the Technology Director for askHarris.com, Brett's skills, knowledge and vision were instrumental in taking an undesigned, unproven raw idea and crafting a finished technology-driven kiosk that worked, and was deployed in 150 stores with ten-thousand active users. Any time there was a problem or hurdle to be overcome with the project, a typical response was "Let's ask Brett." This literally was the final action item of many of our meetings and was the solution to most of our problems.”

Bruce Thorne, National Sales Manager, MX Logic

Relationship - Chief Technology Officer at The Pinch Group of Companies

“Brett has worked on both sides of the fence, providing IT consulting services and working on the client side in determining a strategic direction for an organization. He has a good technical grasp on many technologies and is able to discern which technologies bring value to an organization”

Fran Will - Vice President, Phonoscope Services, LLC

Relationship - Chief Technology Officer at The Pinch Group of Companies

“Brett is very personable, knowledgeable in his field and has terrific followup skills. Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert "

Richard Cyr, Director, Fleet and Facilities Management, The Pinch Group

Relationship - Chief Technology Officer at The Pinch Group of Companies

“Brett has been a tremendous addition to The Pinch Group. His knowledge and abilities has allowed Pinch to become a leader in our industry. Brett's professionalism is second to none and he will continue to keep our company on the cutting edge of technology.”

Francisco Roque, Scheduling, Ergos Technology Partners

Relationship - Senior Systems Engineer at Ergos

“Brett is one of the primary reasons why our company is successful. His attention to detail, professionalism, and business development has pushed our company and employees to success. He continuously strives for excellence not only from his engineers but himself as well. He is always willing to assist...regardless of the time of day!”

Andrew Moore, Senior Systems Consultant, ERGOS Technology Partners

Relationship - Senior Systems Engineer at Ergos

“Brett is a very talented engineer with a great attention to technical detail. When we worked together he created powerful systems for his clients that kept in mind the spirit of long and short term goals for their business. Brett is always on time for his project duration requirements and is quick to aid his team if needed.”

Brooks Elliott, Business Development Director, Pinch Group of Companies

Relationship - Chief Technology Officer at The Pinch Group of Companies

“Brett has a great attitude around the office. He is tasked with a project and gets through it with efficiency. He is successful 100% of the time.”

Harold "David" Thompson, Senior Consultant, ERGOS

Senior Systems Engineer at Ergos

“Brett is one of the brightest people I have ever worked with. Not only does he have a broad understanding of many aspects of computer networks, he also has a great depth of knowledge to match it. He has excellent troubleshooting/ critical thinking skills and he is a natural people person. I would gladly work with him again on any project or at any company.”

Adrianne Poyet-Smith, Senior Account Executive, Askharris.com

Relationship - Technology Director at AskHarris

“Brett is extraordinarily professional. He was always coming up with solutions that were out-of-the-box and quick to meet the needs of diverse clients. Regardless of the scope of the project, Brett was always very approachable and cognizant of milestones and deadlines. When his schedule would permit, I would bring Brett along to sales presentations because he was an asset for high-level meetings. I sincerely respect Brett and his ethics both in the professional and personal setting.”