David A. Buser

Executive-level Information Technology Leadership

Accomplished technical career with fast-track promotions to advanced leadership roles

Dynamic, innovative IT management professional with demonstrated global experience designing, developing, and delivering successful cost-effective, high-performance technology solutions. Results-driven, analytical problem solver focused on identifying opportunities and developing new business strategies and framework to meet challenging business demands. Proficient in planning, managing, and rolling out high-profile projects. Maintains emphasis on achieving bottom-line results while formulating and implementing advanced technology and business solutions to meet a broad range of needs. Well-traveled throughout the US and abroad; open to international / domestic travel and relocation opportunities.

Core Competencies

Information Technology Management
Strategic Planning & Implementation
Custom Applications Development
Marketing & Business Development
End-User Training & Education
Multidisciplined Team Leadership
Staff Development & Retention
Work Plans, Budgets & Resource Planning
Technology Needs Analysis & Solutions
Relationship Management

Professional Experience

Principal

Mercer HR Consulting, LLC - Washington, DC (2001 - Present)

Advanced through a series of promotions ranging from software consultant to a business unit solutions leadership role for a global leader for human resources and related financial advice, products, and services. Work in conjunction with business unit manager to develop and implement strategic technology vision for the group. Carry out full-scope responsibilities associated with developing technology products that contribute both directly and indirectly to the group's revenues. Lead all aspects of product development, maintenance, quality assurance, and support. Manage in-house developers, outside contractors, outsourced professionals, and offshore companies. Remotely manage geographically dispersed developers. Engage in frequent travel to meet face to face with software developers in India and Singapore, clients in the UK, and domestic vendors. Represent company to offshore and outsourced companies to explain the Mercer vision and share how these prospective partners fit into that vision.

Key Achievements

Autonomously built, configured, and implemented numerous technologies; subsequently delegated related activities to developers and diverse support groups.
Anticipated and reacted to major technology changes to ensure the maintenance of company leadership in the competitive landscape.

President

BuserNet Consulting, LLC - Arlington, VA (1999 - 2001)

Launched the grassroots startup of a Web services firm, solely handling all facets of strategic planning, marketing, business development, financial management, and customer relationship management. Oversaw complete technology functions, including building servers, installing operating system, configuring applications, and developing software systems for clients. Contracted with large training companies to teach classes on a variety of technology topics to employees at CTG, Fannie Mae, and Bank of America.

Key Achievements

Built, grew, and managed a profitable business in the technology services industry.
Transitioned largest customer into new employer upon making decision to sell the business.
Contributed to two books and wrote numerous technical publications.
Sold Web hosting entity of business for a profit upon accepting position with Mercer.

Software Developer & Consultant

Net Consultants - Vienna, VA (1998 - 1999)
BSO Associates, Inc. (now e.magination Network, LLC) - Washington, DC (1998)
TEOCO Corporation - Fairfax, VA (1998)
GRC International, Inc. (now AT&T Government Solutions) - Vienna, VA (1997)
The Alta Group (now a subsidiary of Honeywell) - Fombell, PA (1996 - 1997)

Entered technology career developing software applications for a variety of companies, while gaining extensive experience in the IT industry. Autonomously learned new application development technologies that contributed to career advancement opportunities. Analyzed end-user needs and designed, constructed, tested, and maintained computer applications. Created technical specifications and test plans. Wrote operational documentation to accompany applications. Consulted clients and colleagues concerning the maintenance / performance of software. Worked in conjunction with team members to carry out technical functions and project specifications.

Key Achievements

Net Consultants: Wrote Internet applications geared toward knowledge base decision-making support systems for executives of a large technology firm.
BSO Associates, Inc.: Developed Web applications targeted to Internet applications, such as "Pig Skin Pick 'em" for a Baltimore radio station.
TEOCO Corporation: Designed Web applications and performed data warehousing for the telecom industry in an effort to help companies save money on their telecom services.
GRC International: Wrote client-server and Web applications for the US Department of Defense. Entrusted with secret security clearance.
The Alta Group: Completed college internship and accepted a full-time position developing client-server production control systems for a titanium refinery.

Education and Publications

University of Maryland - Adelphi, MD

Started coursework toward dual graduate degree in Business Administration and Information Systems

George Mason University - Fairfax, VA

Completed 50% of coursework toward graduate degree in Information Systems

Slippery Rock University - Slippery Rock, PA

Bachelor of Science Degrees in Information Systems & English (1996)

Publications

Co-authored Beginning Active Server Pages 3.0 - July 2000, Wrox Press

Contributed to Beginning Active Server Databases - September 1999, Wrox Press