Anthony Parkinson
Yorkville
Summary
Technologist and transformational leader with over 25 years of experience driving operational excellence, digital innovation, and multimillion-dollar cost savings across enterprise-scale environments. Proven ability to lead diverse technical teams, architect cloud migrations, and design automation strategies that reduce manual effort by up to 90%. Highly skilled in aligning technology with business outcomes - delivering reduced operational costs, improved service delivery, and measurable customer satisfaction gains.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Operations, DevOps Manager
Impact Networking, LLC
Bolingbrook, IL
10.2024 - Current
- - Leads DevOps and data engineering teams; improves operational strategy.
Data Architect
Impact Networking, LLC
Bolingbrook, IL
04.2024 - 10.2024
- - Designed scalable, secure data architectures; mentored junior engineers.
Senior Director, Technical Services
TEC Services Consulting Inc
United States
05.2021 - 02.2024
- - Owned P&L for 5 companies; led Azure migration reducing costs by 32%.
- - Redesigned network; cut management time by 12%.
- - Boosted satisfaction from 2.1 to 4.3 by deploying improved managed services.
Manager, Technology Consulting
RSM US LLP
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 01.2021
- - Managed financial health of client accounts; improved engagement satisfaction.
Director of Technology, Managed Services
FlexManage
Chicago, IL
01.2019 - 01.2020
- - Directed enterprise tech ops; mentored leaders and promoted staff development.
Principal Architect - Cloud Services
Burwood Group
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - 01.2019
- - Drove cloud migration strategies (AWS, Azure, GCP); led high-reliability delivery.
Head of Midwest Regional Operations / Global PaaS Teams
IPsoft
Chicago, IL
06.2015 - 09.2018
- - Managed 100+ FTEs; automated incident resolution saving 250+ FTEs monthly.
- - Improved automation resolution rates; upgraded monitoring with zero downtime.
Network Management Center Engineer
First Communications
Lombard, IL
11.2013 - 06.2015
- - Managed 24/7 support operations; introduced APIs to improve visibility.
Principal Network Architect
Level 3 Communications
Oakbrook, IL
01.2005 - 01.2012
- - Led enterprise-level network design/build across complex environments.
- - Delivered carrier-class infrastructure solutions; mentored engineers.
Senior Mobile Switching Office Engineer
Sprint
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
11.1999 - 12.2004
- - Managed WAN voice and data infrastructure for 200+ servers and 2,500+ cell sites.
- - Spearheaded capacity planning and site deployments, turning up 500+ cell sites.
- - Introduced outage response and change management best practices.
Ground Radio Repairman (E4/Corporal)
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
11.1995 - 11.1999
- - Led and trained 16 subordinates, gaining early experience in leadership, discipline, and team dynamics.
- - Developed foundational skills in troubleshooting, electronics, and microcomputer repair.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
West Aurora High School
Aurora, IL01.1993
Skills
- - Cloud Strategy & Migrations (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- - Cost Reduction & IT Financial Management
- - DevOps & Automation Leadership
- - Managed Services & IT Operations
- - Technical Mentorship & Team Building
- - P&L Ownership & Strategic Planning
- - Network Infrastructure & Systems Integration
Timeline
Technology Operations, DevOps Manager
Impact Networking, LLC
10.2024 - Current
Data Architect
Impact Networking, LLC
04.2024 - 10.2024
Senior Director, Technical Services
TEC Services Consulting Inc
05.2021 - 02.2024
Manager, Technology Consulting
RSM US LLP
01.2020 - 01.2021
Director of Technology, Managed Services
FlexManage
01.2019 - 01.2020
Principal Architect - Cloud Services
Burwood Group
01.2018 - 01.2019
Head of Midwest Regional Operations / Global PaaS Teams
IPsoft
06.2015 - 09.2018
Network Management Center Engineer
First Communications
11.2013 - 06.2015
Principal Network Architect
Level 3 Communications
01.2005 - 01.2012
Senior Mobile Switching Office Engineer
Sprint
11.1999 - 12.2004
Ground Radio Repairman (E4/Corporal)
United States Marine Corps
11.1995 - 11.1999
Diploma - General Studies
West Aurora High School