John Kemnitz

Background

About John Kemnitz

IT Project Manager and Systems Infrastructure Team Lead with diverse experience in running a variety of IT related projects, many requiring domestic and international travel. Experienced running Avaya telephone equipment. Proven ability to successfully manage multiple simultaneous projects. Recognized for negotiating time line, materials management, and work schedules with vendors that resulted in project completion with minimal disruption to staff. Cross-Functional Team Relationships: Designed project scopes, requirements and schedules in cooperation with Corporate Facilities, and local office personnel. Worked with Network and Server groups, and vendors as needed to ensure that all offices were operational on the first day of business. Unified Communication Administration: Designed and implemented an Avaya VOIP PBX and conversion to SIP circuits, which increased efficiency and reduced costs by $1M. Vendor Management: Managed multiple vendors to coordinate logistics of project deliverables on >400 Facilities projects, and ensured all requirements were completed prior to implementation.