Steven C. Buttgereit Resumé -- Virgin Entertainment Group

Virgin Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA

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Manager of Computer Operations
1996 – 1999

Managed the data center operations and store systems of this big box retailer of music, video and entertainment products; better known as the 'Virgin Megastores'.

Significant Contributions:

  • Successfully managed and mentored a team of 7 systems administrators and support staff. This team was responsible for all enterprise production systems and store systems operations.

  • Developed logistical plans for new store system roll-outs and upgrades. Manged computer operations during period of greatest growth from 7 stores to 20.

  • Responsible for hardware, desktop software, data network vendor and 'infrastructure software' (firewalls, email servers, server operating systems) acquisition & support contract negotiations.

  • Project manager for Y2K remediation efforts.

  • Project manager for new point of sale pilot programs.

  • Lead Windows server systems administrator and lead systems security engineer.

“Steven is an intelligent and creative technologist who I credit with inspiring me to get into IT in the first place. Steven engenders a sense of personal responsibility and a drive to expand your knowledge. Working for Steven I felt he challenged me to grow professionally while always maintaining a balance with the day to day.”

– Benjamin Morpurgo, System Analyst, Virgin Entertainment Group