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I am pleased to announce that Jim Racine has joined Agilent as our new Computing Services

Solution Delivery Manager, based in Colorado Springs. In this role Jim will be responsible for leading

a global team of PMs and Solution Delivery Architects who deliver compute services to Enterprise IT

and Business teams, including R&D. This includes selection and deployment of appropriate platforms

and technologies that enable Agilent’s business to effectively perform its operations on our computing

hardware.

Jim comes to Agilent with 29 years of experience working in various domestic and global IT roles

including IT architecture, software development, MA&D, project management, and

operations, primarily in Tier 1 automotive manufacturing and consulting environments. Jim holds a

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI.

Jim lives in Castle Rock, Colorado with his wife Melanie (who happens to be a Citrix Engineer!), and

he has a 9 year old son. In his spare time Jim enjoys video gaming, bike riding, and is a chapter

advisor for Alpha Sigma Phi’s recently established fraternity at UCCS.

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Background

Summary

Experienced IS/IT executive with a successful background in developing and directing all aspects of an IT organization both

domestically and internationally.

I am experienced with the development and management of 7x24 mission critical environments and their various technical

and staffing components. I have experience with corporate acquisitions and business integrations.

Specialties:I have extensive experience in developing, leading and managing various scale enterprise IT environments. This

includes but is not limited to business software and development, infrastructure, staffing, disaster recovery/business

continuance, cloud computing, and 7x24 mission critical environments.

I have a very strong grasp of business systems software, project management, IT technical environments/infrastructure,

IS/IT management, mergers and acquisitions, as well as consulting skills.

Experience

March 2012 – February 2015 (3 years)Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Recruited to lead an in-sourced/out-sourced team in all aspects of technology. Established long-term IT strategies and

tactical-level goals in alignment with corporate objectives. Developed corporate policies and standards for system security

and performance, technical support, project deployments, and manufacturing software development. Directed systems and

development activities based on Agile and Scrum methodologies. Coordinated IT training and development programs.

Managed relationships with vendors, service providers, and contractors.

Projects and accomplishments include:

• Established a business steering committee to prioritize significant development work products.

• Developed and implemented new architectural strategies for software development and

technical infrastructure.

• Serving as Project Management Officer for projects:

o Manufacturing Execution (MES), Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), and SPC

software development. Projects were organized in to 6-8 week release segment based

on Agile and Scrum methodologies for timely release for the duration of the projects.

o Corporate dashboard, data warehouse, and Sharepoint 2013 projects.

o Telecom cost reduction/VoIP project. Yearly telecom costs were reduced by 75%.

o Infrastructure refreshes and continuous improvement. Projects included:

- VMWare virtualization of windows and linux servers.

- EMC VNX2 storage migration.

- Network infrastructure upgrades.

• Lead project to analyze and develop business continuance and disaster recovery plans.

• Established budget control and balanced a budget for the last 2+ years that had not been

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balanced in the previous 5 years.

January 2000 – March 2012 (12 years 3 months)

Recruited to lead a geographically diverse, in-sourced and out-sourced team in all aspects of technology and management.

Established long-term IT strategies and tactical-level goals in alignment with corporate objectives. Developed corporate

policies and standards for system security and performance, technical support, and project deployments. Oversaw 2 data

center operations in 24x7 environment. Evaluated and implemented emerging technologies to streamline operations and

drive productivity. Crafted enterprise disaster recovery and business continuation strategy for 31 sites across U.S., Canada,

Mexico, and China. Directed systems and data conversions and infrastructure integrations for corporate acquisitions.

Coordinated IT training and development programs. Managed relationships with vendors, service providers, and contractors.

Projects and accomplishments include:

• Established a business steering committee to prioritize significant development work products.

• Developed and implemented new architectural strategies for software development and technical infrastructure.

• Served as Project Management Officer for Manufacturing Shop Automation and Shipping Automation, which realized

10%-15% performance gains in each area.

• Architected and lead virtualization projects of user and server environments based on Citrix and VMWare technologies.

• Led architecture, planning, and integration of all IT systems, processes, and personnel for seven acquisitions, two joint

ventures in China, and two start-ups to support company growth from $225M to $500M. Systems types included: repetitive

manufacturing, discrete and specialized/custom job manufacturing, document control, logistics/distribution, financial,

engineering, and quality systems.

• Served as Project Management Officer for multiple HRIS, time and attendance/payroll conversion projects to “cloud based”

solutions by ADP and Ceridian.

(Open)3 recommendations, including:

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Professional

From working with and knowing Jim, he has proven to always be a calm, kind and thinking department head. Being director of...

Eastern Regional Sales Manager, ODL, Inc.

Jim is a very detail oriented person. He has an excellent technical grasp and is able to communicate that in an...

October 1998 – January 2000 (1 year 4 months)Troy, MI

MNP Corporation

MIS Director

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Meritor

Manager of Information Technology World Wide Data Center Operations

Meritor

Directed a globally diverse team of technology professionals to manage and maintain all data center operations, including

major facilities in the U.S., the Netherlands, Brazil, Singapore, and Australia. Performed on-site evaluations of processes,

systems, and management staff and outlined performance improvement opportunities. Negotiated pricing, terms, and service

level agreements for high-profile system deployments in conjunction with corporate counsel.

(Open)1 recommendation

MIS Professional

Jim is that rare breed of person who is a true catalyst for change. He looks forward and tries to bring the future of his IT organization to

the present at a rapid rate, truly turning IT into a competitive advantage.

January 1996 – October 1998 (2 years 10 months)

Managed various consultants and project teams to accomplish various client goals.

• Project Roles Held: Management Consultant, Project Manager, Team Leader, and Team Member.

• Client Base: Fortune 500 Manufacturing.

• Typical Duties/Responsibilities: Work directly with PwC, client personnel, and third party vendors to establish, monitor, and

achieve the project goals.

Volunteer Experience & Causes

Grand Chapter Advisor

November 2014

Named Grand Chapter Advisor to the newly formed colony Eta Xi at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

Duties include providing coaching and support for the officers and members of his assigned undergraduate chapter. Is the

senior volunteer and chair of the Chapter Council. Acts as a liaison between the chapter; university/college administration;

and Fraternity Headquarters.

Organizations

Grand Chapter Advisor - UCCS

November 2014 – Present

Named Grand Chapter Advisor to the newly formed colony Eta Xi at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Duties include

providing coaching and support for the officers and members of his assigned undergraduate chapter. Is the senior volunteer

and chair of the Chapter Council. Acts as a liaison between the chapter; university/college administration; and Fraternity

Headquarters.

Mark Tallman

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Pricewaterhouse Coopers

Principal Consultant

Pricewaterhouse Coopers

Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity

Alpha Sigma Phi

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