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Michael Cruse
San Diego, CA
Senior Director, Information Technology, Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc
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    Assess computer and technology needs based on actual needs and not perceived needs. There is a huge difference between thinking about what is needed and putting in the effort to understand what is actually needed. How many items in the need list are really just fueled out of irrational wants and habits can be more challenging to discover than one might think. http://wp.me/pEmFi-An

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About Me

I live in San Diego, California with my wife and three wonderful daughters. I have been working in Information Technology sector for several years mainly in various IT leadership roles.

Work History

  • Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Senior Director, Information Technology
  • March 2005 to Present
  • * Enterprise Information Technology planning
    * Develop and manage the departmental budget
    * Project lead on critical IT projects
    * Design, implement, and monitor internal controls
    * Oversee daily departmental operations
    * Staff development

  • Noesis Consulting Group
  • Technical Manager & Consultant
  • August 2000 to Febuary 2005
  • * Review client needs and develop solutions using industry standard technologies
    * Design and manage client implementations for new and upgraded hardware / software systems
    * Assisted clients extensively in I.T. planning and budget development
    * Provided second level technical support to clients and technical employees