Dave Lalas

Meticulous project manager with 10+ years of experience overseeing network infrastructure projects.

FREELANCE IT CONTRACTOR - Fieldnation - Houston, TX

(2024-07 - 2025-07)

• Installed, maintained and repaired voice and data communications systems.
• Provided technical support to users regarding networking issues such as connectivity problems or slow performance.
• Provided smart-hands support to configure routers, switches, firewalls and other network devices.

PROJECT MANAGER - Datacomm Network Services - Palm Harbor, FL

(2019-04 - 2024-06)

• Scheduled and facilitated project meetings.
• Communicated effectively with all levels of stakeholders including executives.
• Planned, scheduled and coordinated project activities to meet deadlines.
• Developed project plans, tracked progress, and reported results to stakeholders.
• Assigned tasks to appropriate resources within company.
• Assisted in the evaluation and selection of vendors and subcontractors.
• Developed detailed schedule for planning and tracking manpower, equipment, and work orders.
• Monitored project milestones and deliverables.
• Evaluated data to measure success of projects and programs.
• Identified potential risks to develop contingency plans.
• Documented lessons learned from each project in order to optimize future processes.
• Monitored project performance metrics to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Managed project budget and oversaw expenditures to keep costs controlled and within budget parameters.
• Submitted project deliverables to clients and ensured adherence to quality standards.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - Datacomm Network Services - Palm Harbor, FL

(2017-02 - 2019-04)

• Identified new business opportunities.
• Generated leads.
• Qualified prospects.
• Developed relationships with potential customers.
• Negotiated and closed deals.
• Maintained ongoing account management.
• Achieved sales targets.

PROJECT MANAGER - Network Concern - Tampa, FL

(2011-12 - 2017-01)

• Established project goals and developed plans to meet those goals.
• Maintained project timeframes, budgeting estimates and status reports.
• Managed resources for projects.
• Coordinated project team members and developed schedules and individual responsibilities.
• Implemented strategies that delivered projects on schedule and within budget.
• Organized meetings to discuss project goals and progress.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams across multiple departments to achieve goals.
• Developed project plans, tracked progress, and reported results to stakeholders.

NETWORK TECHNICIAN - Network Concern - Tampa, FL

(2009-03 - 2011-12)

Installed and maintained the following systems: structured cabling (copper and fiber), telephony (VOIP and PBX), IP surveillance (CCTV), POS (point-of-sale), A/V (audio / video), network equipment (rack and stack), wireless networks, workstations and servers.

• Performed the build-out of network rooms (MDF, IDFs, TRs).
• Provided detailed work order close-out notes and promptly submitted deliverables.
• Provided IT support.
• Performed site surveys.

IT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Legal Access Plans - Houston, TX

(2006-02 - 2008-07)

Installed, configured and maintained computer systems, including desktop PCs, laptops, printers, mobile devices and network equipment.

• Consulted with IT Manager and other departments as required.
• Provided IT assistance to staff and customers.
• Trained users on hardware functionality and software programs.
• Resolved trouble tickets in a timely manner.
• Monitored hardware, software, and system performance metrics.
• Updated computer software, hardware and systems.
• Maintained databases and ensured system security.
• Documented processes and performed diagnostic tests.

University of Central Florida Orlando, FL

Clearwater Central Catholic HS Clearwater