Brian L. Poppell
IT Management Consultant
Brian Poppell

 linkedin.com/in/brianpoppell    brianp@spaythmanagement.com    

Mobile: (206) 714-6811

Brian is an experienced Technology Executive with broad technical knowledge combined with outstanding leadership ability. Recognized as a creative problem-solver with the ability to create and realize strategic direction through tactical effectiveness. A strong communicator, he demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills, builds positive working relationships across teams, and practices a coaching and mentoring management style. His key attributes include:
  • Providing strong strategic and technical direction, technology vision, financial management, technology budgets, clear team priorities and collaborative goal setting. 
  • Implementing and auditing IT Governance, controls, and compliance, including Sarbanes/Oxley, HIPAA, and PCI.
  • Delivering Project and Program Management with over 15 year’s experience.
  • Process and policy development and implementation utilizing his certification in ITIL; strong COBIT experience, knowledge of MOF/MSF and CMMi. He is also experienced in TQM, Lean, and Six Sigma disciplines. 
  • Experience with Enterprise-wide service management, technology standards, data security, contract agreements, and operational excellence.
  • Experience managing international teams for worldwide user support and systems availability.
  • Strong Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning experience.
  • Ability to assess and improve Corporate infrastructure and establish service level agreements.
A lifetime learner, Brian is always seeking to improve the breadth and depth of his capabilities. He is passionate about helping others to develop and achieve their personal and professional goals.