Alan Decker Email & Phone Number

Portland, Tx, Us

Beeville, Texas, Us

Responsible for the overall management of the Information Technology Department and strategic planning of technology systems districtwide. Provide expertise and direction in the development, deployment, and use of information technology in the district.Direct daily operations of department, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines.Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others, to solicit cooperation and resolve problems.Review project plans to plan and coordinate project activity.Assign and review the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer-related workers.Provide users with technical support for computer problems.Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.Recruit, hire, train and supervise staff, or participate in staffing decisions.Stay abreast of advances in technology.Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.Develop and interpret organizational goals, policies, and procedures.Evaluate the organization's technology use and needs and recommend improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades.Review and approve all systems charts and programs prior to their implementation.Prepare and review operational reports or project progress reports.Evaluate data processing proposals to assess project feasibility and requirements.Control operational budget and expenditures.Procurement of necessary equipment.Manage backup, security and user help systems

Hanover, Md, Us

Provide support systems administration and tiered support operations at Navy Health Clinic Corpus Christi (NHCC), with satellite clinics in Kingsville and Fort Worth. ensured the stable operation of the in-house server-based systems and to provide Tier II/III support to the staff at NHCC. included planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing assigned server-based infrastructure. Manages server folder/file permissions to ensure data integrity and data access. Secures server-based applications and server operating system according to DoD and DHA Enterprise guidelines. Additionally, provided Desktop Support helping to resolve complex client-server issues that have been elevated by the Desktop Support Team.• Manage assigned server hardware and software.• Install/configure server OS (Windows Server 2016) from provided image.• Apply updated patches and secure server following DoD STIG guidelines.• Manage user accounts, rights, and privileges to applicable server files/folders/applications.• Provide input to future server requirements and architecture.• Maintain close working relationship with Desktop Support Team in order to assist with complex problem resolution in a timely manner.• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and other contractors to ensure server products and services.• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and associated training plans for systems administration, appropriate use, and disaster recovery.• Perform server and security audits.• Perform system backups and recovery.• Recommend, schedule, and perform server upgrades, patches and repairs.• Provide guidance to junior members of the team.• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Provide network support to staff and students at several campuses in the district. Install, configure, and troubleshoot network devices to include but not limited to Cisco switches, VOIP, Voice over IP, phones, Call Manager, HYPERV, SCCM 2012, Windows server 2008, 2012, and 2016. Microsoft Windows, 7, 8, and 10. chrome books, ipads, and mobile devices. Lightspeed, Active Directory, DHCP, Group Policy, DNS, Access Control list (ACL), Symantec Backup exec, Virtual Machines. Microsoft office 365 and Google Cloud management. Also responsible for change management documentation, various project management, and procurement of material and supplies.Skyward, Clever, Tools forever, Office 365, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Powershell scripting, Flow, Powerapps, 3D printing, Imagine Learning, Imagination station, Ladybug, Smart board, Microsoft Office 97-2016, Visio, Skype, Onedrive, Cisco Webex, Teams, Sharepoint, schooldude, Dameware Remote Control, Solarwinds Engineering Kit.Other areas of knowledge and expertise include physical hardware installation, Management, and Installation. Auroa-Keyscan, AIXPHONE, Informacast, and Radius/Open-eye, Python, Linux, Powershell, Provide desktop and network support to staff and students at several campuses in the district. Install, and configure printers, Label Makers, scanners, and Multi functional Printers. Install, Configure, and Trouble shoot various software to include Microsoft office, Raptor, STAAR, Imagination station, ladybug, Smart note book, Accelerated Reading and Math. Utilize SCCM, DHCP, and Active Directory in deployment, management, and trouble shooting of network devices. Continually seeking professional and personal development through online course, forums, and publications.

Senior Network Administrator --Provide IT Managed Services for small to medium size businesses. Onsite and Remotely. - Installed, configured, Managed and Troubleshoot Microsoft Windows environment for both small and medium size business. Utilizing Windows 2008 - 2012. -Managed and Secured User management and network environment using Active Directory, Group Policy, Firewall ACL, Endpoint Protection, DHCP, and various other tools.-Data Recovery utilizing Tape backups, System Recovery, and Image Backups.-Installed,configured, and managed wireless controllers such as aruba and meraki. -Installed layer 2 and Layer 3 switches. Configured Vlans and port management. Primarily Cisco.-Installed and troubleshoot applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, and various other software.-Setup and configured VOIP phones via Cisco Unity Call Manager (CUCM). -Consulted Clients on new technologies both hardware and software. -Deployed and Managed Linux Wordpress server utilizing Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud.-Worked and managed a team of 5 technicians and sub contractors on projects and daily operations.

Responsible for public school district Network infrastructure and Security. Covering 4 Schools and various companies under our domain.Experience with following:-Windows 7 & 8 -Dell Kace 1000 appliance-Cisco Unity and Call Manager-Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2013-DHCP-DNS-Hyper V -Windows Update Service-Cisco Meraki-Apple Configurator-Exchange 2007 & 2013-Office 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013-Print servers

-Ensure rating Occupational Standards (OCCSTDS) are valid and current -Ensure Navy Enlisted Classification Code (NEC) system is effective in training and detailing people to fill special skill billets -Review Navy Training Plans (NTPs) and manning documents for new or modernized systems to assess their impact on the enlisted structure, training pipeline and manpower distribution -Analyze impact of proposed policy changes on a community-Facilitate Job Duty Task Analsys for the IT rating.-Create and Review Advancement Examinations.-Review and collaberate on Personnel Qualification Standards.

Manage and supervise all aspects of the computing environment, to include users, system administration, and terminal equipment. Write and enforce command and national policy. Assure that the Cyber Security/Information Assurance personnel are updating system patches, virus scans, and monitoring the network.

Washington, Dc, Us

Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.

- provided technology-enabled solutions to address complex business problems. - As a key member of the IT organization, work closely with other information technologists to produce high-quality, IT-enabled applications, products and services. -Responsible for the overall technical implementation of applications, and frequent interaction with internal and external business contacts.

Washington, Dc, Us

Install, configure, and support an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Monitor network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability. May monitor and test Web site performance to ensure Web sites operate correctly and without interruption. May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software. May supervise computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. May administer network security measures.