Curtis Browne has 30 years experience focused on the strategic operation of information technology. His innovative insights in areas including the management of application development, security procedures, end-user computing, systems management and system administration have resulted in radical re-engineering and restructuring policies that have reduced costs and increased profit margins.

Curtis uses his energy and creativity to accomplish far beyond his stated tasks. Early in his career, as a senior programmer for the City of New York Health Department he re-engineered their computer systems and was instrumental in prioritizing and streamlining the organization of hospital facilities thus saving significant funds for the City of New York.

With his ability to bring in projects within schedule and under budget, Curtis was invited to become a principal at Towers Perrin, a privately held company, within a few years after joining the firm. Towers Perrin is a global management consulting firm with revenues over $1.4 billion. Curtis was a valued member of that organization for 27 years. As an advisor/consultant he directed disaster recovery, legacy systems integration, assessed and acquired new technology and managed master contracts enabling Towers Perrin to maintain long term business relationships. As Director of Technology Strategies and Security Information Officer he implemented security policies and procedures ensuring a viable product. From creation to implementation and completion Curtis led a $6 M global project to bring the company smoothly through the millennium transition. This was accomplished without causing any negative business impact and within budget.

Mr. Browne's executive responsibilities included extensive travel to Towers Perrin's many offices around the world to re-engineer and streamline procedures resulting in a more coordinated and efficient operation. His experience in every aspect of information technology and his ability to connect with his staff and management enabled goals to be successfully attained.

Curtis Browne received his BS degree in Physics from The Cooper Union and his MS degree in Mathematics from New York University. He has attended professional seminars and coursed in management and information processing on a regular basis. He is a member of the IEEE Computer Society and serves as the Secretary of the IEEE of Orange County and the Treasurer of the Orange County Computer Society. He is a certified Project Management Professional and member of the Project Management Institute where he serves on the PMI Orange County Curriculum Committee. He is also a member of the Computer Security Institute and the Mathematical Association of America.

Curt can be reached at Curt.Browne@phoenix2000group.com