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Partner, Chief Information Officer

Ares Management LLC is a global alternative asset manager and SEC registered investment adviser with approximately $ 68 billion of committed capital under management and approximately 700 employees as of September 30, 2013. Ares is headquartered in Los Angeles with professionals located across the United States, Europe and Asia and invests across the capital structure - from senior debt to common equity. Ares' investment activities are managed by dedicated teams in its Capital Markets, Private Debt, Private Equity and Real Estate investment platforms. Ares Management was built upon the fundamental principle that each platform benefits from being part of the greater whole. This multi-asset class synergy provides its professionals with insights into industry trends, access to significant deal flow and the ability to assess relative value.

Solutions-oriented, operations-focused strategist with notable success directing a broad range of corporate initiatives while participating in planning and implementation of information-infrastructure optimization solutions in direct support of business objectives.- Outstanding leadership abilities; able to coordinate and direct all phases of project-based efforts while managing, motivating, and leading project teams- Adept at developing effective business strategies and executing implementations of strategic initiatives - Effective communicator with the ability to explain abstract or highly technical concepts in a manner that is meaningful and comprehendible to a wide variety of audiences- Demonstrated capacity to implement innovative service programs that drive empowerment, decrease barriers to knowledge transfer, and strengthen organizations- Track record of increasing responsibility in secure network design, systems analysis & development, and lifecycle project management- Hands-on experience leading all stages of system development efforts, including requirements definition, design, architecture, testing, and supportSpecialties: Strategy Formulation; Strategy Implementation; Business Impact Analysis; Risk Assessment; Cost Benefits Analysis; Project Management; Contingency Planning; System Architecture; Software Engineering; Network & Systems Security; Disaster Recovery Planning; Research & Development; Database Design & Maintenance; Web Application Security Assessment & Mitigation