1. EDWARD R WOLLENBERG
773.220.6379 Chicago, IL 60614 Edwollenberg@Gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwollenberg
Versatile IT Architect & Program Manager
Solution Development and Project Management supporting complex IT organizations
IT Professional who leads teams with strong interpersonal and analytical skills focused on complex IT
solutions, problem solving and process improvement initiatives.
 Software License Management and
Optimization Expert
 Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery
Solution Development
 Technology Implementation  IT Outsourcing
 Account Management  Data Center Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IBM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, Chicago, IL 1996 - 2015
Program Manager / Senior IT Architect (2003 - 2015)
Performed various functions concurrently in this multi-faceted role.
Program Manager for Software Solution and Optimization Team.
Led cross-functional team of IBM Software Group, Procurement and ISV relationship managers with
mission to optimize IBM and ISV software in zSeries and server outsourcing solutions.
 Integrated $150M of IBM and ISV software into strategic outsourcing contract. This included ISV
contract negotiations on price and terms resulting in $600M win.
 Optimized IBM and ISV software for outsourcing contract by standardizing products, eliminating
unused and redundant software leading to $20M reduction in software cost over 5 years.
 Developed and presented 10+ educational sessions on IBM (zSeries and Distributed) and ISV
licensing terms / conditions and strategy, which provided diverse and cutting edge knowledge
base. Audience included sales teams, technical architects, procurement professionals and
financial analysts.
 Analyzed design points which included IBM software cost and complex license terms, ISV cost
and license options, terms and conditions for inclusion into outsourcing solutions. Solutions also
included ISV to IBM conversions promoting standardization and cost savings.
 Designated as software subject matter expert (SME) for all issues and questions related to IBM
and ISV software in the outsourcing community.
zSeries SME, Strategic Outsourcing Solutions. (2008-2015)
Developed overall IT infrastructure strategy that optimized zSeries processing while providing cost-
effective solution. Design points included data center consolidation, hardware and software
optimization and labor productivity.

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 Served as primary technical architect in competitive outsourcing opportunity. The engagement
required technical presentations and pricing estimates in numerous customer-facing sales
sessions. Deal was qualified at $1B+ and scheduled for signature in 2015.
Data Center ProgramManager (2011 - 2015)
Acted as engagement focal for integrating 9 corporate data centers into strategic outsourcing
solutions. Managed requests for strategic data centers, which included Raised Floor cost estimates
and responding to related RFP queries.
 Led project that analyzed corporate strategy for using global data centers in US-based
outsourcing contracts preventing the development of uncompetitive solutions
Program Manager Strategic Outsourcing Business Office (2001 - 2005)
Supported outsourcing engagements and contracts including ownership of Mainframe Tower Service
Definitions and annual US National Rates Service Definitions Document
Project Manager, Project Office Account Team(1996 - 2001)
Performed variety of functions in management of information technology outsourcing contract for large
telecommunications provider including negotiation of a new midrange pricing methodology.
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
AMERITECH, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL
Lead Analyst Performance Measurements and Results
Served as primary interface for 15 business units to ensure acceptable service and compliance with
service level agreements.
Operations Manager
Managed 20 technicians in monitoring and maintaining complex IT environment consisting of 20 MVS,
VM, UTS and Tandem operating systems at 3 different locations.
Senior Analyst
Planned and implemented corporate data center capable of supporting numerous mainframe CPU’s,
distributed servers, DASD, tape and network support equipment.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint), IBM HW & SW Configurators
EDUCATION
BS, Business Administration, Illinois State University, Normal, IL