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Charles Howell

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Technical Project Manager & Operations Director | Enterprise IT Infrastructure Leader

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

I’m a seasoned Technical Project Manager and Operations Director with over 15 years of experience designing, deploying, and managing complex IT infrastructures for enterprise and government clients nationwide. I specialize in leading cross-functional teams to deliver practical, scalable technology solutions that align with business goals and optimize operational performance.

My background spans diverse industries including technology, healthcare, maritime, and defense, where I’ve successfully led infrastructure buildouts, cloud migrations, and enterprise software rollouts. I am passionate about blending hands-on leadership with instructional design to drive technology adoption and enhance client satisfaction.

Key highlights of my career include spearheading IT projects across 350+ organizations, transitioning clients to modern identity management systems, and creating impactful training initiatives that improved workforce efficiency and revenue growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Technical Project Manager

JK Technology Solutions

Jul 2021 - Mar 2025 (3 years 8 months)

In this role, I led full lifecycle IT infrastructure projects, including the deployment of advanced network systems, server installations, and secure VPN configurations to support distributed enterprise environments. I managed cross-disciplinary teams of engineers, developers, and vendors to deliver scalable solutions aligned with business goals. I also spearheaded cloud migration efforts.

Technical Project Management Agile Methodology Project Coordination Vendor Management

Vessel Software Specialist

Curtin Maritime Corporation

Mar 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 2 months)

I configured and deployed Helm CONNECT fleet management software to optimize maritime logistics operations, primarily supporting Department of Defense contracts. I enhanced vessel connectivity using satellite and LTE networks, achieving 99.9% uptime. Additionally, I developed tailored training programs and provided embedded support to reduce help desk tickets and improve platform adoption.

Fleet Management Software Training Development Project Management Microsoft Excel VBA Technical Support Software Implementation

Corporate Trainer, Maritime Instructor

Various Companies

Jun 2011 - Mar 2019 (7 years 9 months)

I delivered leadership workshops and IT consulting services to Fortune 100 companies and maritime enterprises. I pioneered an experiential learning program combining competitive sailing with team building, boosting client engagement. I also designed and facilitated onboarding and technical training programs to improve operational efficiency and compliance across teams.

Corporate Training Team Building IT Consulting Maritime Instruction Sales Strategy Client Engagement Curriculum Development

Director of IT

Fullam Enterprises

Feb 2009 - Jul 2011 (2 years 5 months)

As IT Director, I built and maintained a hybrid macOS and Windows IT environment supporting cross-platform operations. I engineered data redundancy and disaster recovery protocols using SAN/DAS storage solutions. I also conducted technical due diligence and vendor assessments to recommend IT investments with strong ROI aligned to business strategy.

Infrastructure Management Data Storage Systems Engineering Database Management Process Improvement