Information Technology Consultant
Current• Migrate Legacy Microsoft Access Databases used for Document Control to MySQL• Manage hardware and software IT support for a firm of patent attorneys and staff• Drive and maintain network and user-end security• Monitor and maintain company email domain, patent and billing databases, files, permissions, and backups• Purchase, Install, and Configure office hardware and software within strict budget constraints• Create Virtual Machines to house legacy services on new hardware• Provide emergency on-call 24/7 support• Train employees on new software and create tutorials for self-learning• Establish a robust network with failover, load balancing, and custom firewall rules to ensure uptime and security• Develop and manage office VPN to allow employees to work remotely• Setup and management of Linux file server and backup solution using RAID Technologies