William Adelsberger
About William Adelsberger
William Adelsberger is a Senior Manager of HR Global Technology at HSBC, where he has worked since 2007. He leads global IT development and operational teams, managing a budget of $6 to $14 million and overseeing HR infrastructure for 325,000 employees across 86 countries.
Work at HSBC
William Adelsberger has held multiple roles at HSBC since 1993. He began as a Senior Information Technology Specialist, serving for nine years until 2002. He then transitioned to the role of North America IT Development Manager, where he worked for three years until 2005. Following this, he was appointed Manager of IT Systems for two years. Since 2007, he has been the Senior Manager of HR Global Technology, overseeing significant IT operations and development initiatives. His responsibilities include managing global development and operational teams, with a budget ranging from $6 to $14 million.
Education and Expertise
William Adelsberger studied at the University at Buffalo, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to lead complex IT projects and manage large teams effectively. His expertise spans various aspects of information technology, particularly in HR systems and global technology management.
Background
Before joining HSBC, William Adelsberger worked at Computer Task Group as an Engineer in consulting services from 1979 to 1983 in the Buffalo/Niagara, New York area. This early experience laid the foundation for his extensive career in technology and management within the banking sector.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at HSBC, William Adelsberger has successfully managed several significant projects. He oversaw the conversion of the HR database to support Unicode character sets during a major technology upgrade. He also relocated the development and production Group HR applications to a lower-cost datacenter, achieving an annual savings of $3 million in operational costs. Additionally, he managed a project that migrated the global HR application software's mid-range infrastructure from AIX to Linux, which is projected to save over $4 million annually.
Global Team Management
In his current role, William Adelsberger manages HR development and production infrastructure that serves 325,000 employees across 86 countries. He leads development teams based in eight different countries, ensuring that global HR technology solutions are effectively implemented and maintained.