Ted Butler
About Ted Butler
Ted Butler is a Senior Systems Engineer at Scientific Games, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in IT management, having previously served as IT Director at Studiocom and Director of Network and Operations at Primedia.
Work at Scientific Games
Ted Butler has been employed at Scientific Games as a Senior Systems Engineer since 2014. In this role, he has contributed to various IT initiatives and projects. His responsibilities include managing systems and ensuring the smooth operation of IT infrastructure. Butler's experience at Scientific Games reflects his expertise in systems engineering and his commitment to enhancing organizational performance.
Previous Experience at Studiocom
Before joining Scientific Games, Ted Butler served as the IT Director at Studiocom from 2010 to 2014. During his tenure, he built and managed a team of 10 IT professionals, achieving a high retention rate. His leadership in this role emphasized team development and effective IT management.
Career at Primedia
Ted Butler worked at Primedia as the Director of Network and Operations from 1995 to 2010. In this position, he led the implementation and ongoing management of nearly 50 audit controls for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. He successfully managed two major infrastructure relocations without unplanned downtime and oversaw an annual software and IT budget of $2 million.
Technical Implementations and Projects
Throughout his career, Ted Butler has been involved in several significant technical implementations. He deployed Citrix Metaframe to over 600 users and led migrations from Novell Netware to Microsoft Windows and from Lotus Notes to Microsoft Exchange. He also implemented Symantec Control Compliance Suite for scheduled reporting and Postini E-mail security for enhanced communication safety.
Infrastructure Management and Strategy
Ted Butler has extensive experience in managing IT infrastructure. He deployed a VMWare ESX environment achieving a 7 to 1 ratio of virtual to physical servers. He designed and managed networks supporting over 500 mobile employees and 80 branch locations, ensuring robust connectivity through Cisco Wireless LAN Controller. His strategic approach includes maintaining relationships with service providers for business continuity.