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Lakeville, Minnesota, United States

Burnsville, Minnesota

Mobridge, Sd

Contract ​with​ ​several​ ​business​es ​in​ ​the​ ​South​ ​Dakota​ ​area.​ ​​ ​Consulting,​ ​complete​ ​network​ ​overhaul,​ ​server maintenance,​ ​software​ ​installation,​ ​upgrades​ ​and​ ​end​ ​user​ ​support.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Area

Research, plan, organize, document, build and maintain the technical infrastructure of the company consisting of the main campus and 3 remote locations across 2 states. Build and deploy systems for end users utilizing Microsoft Deployment Tools and Server (MDT.) Administer Microsoft Server 2008r2 and 2012 Active Directory and Exchange Server 2010 accounts. Worked with Windows Server Update Services(WSUS) and Power Shell (PS) to push out and update applications through Active Directory (AD). Monitor and deploy Mobile Device Management (MDM) on cell phones and tablet devices using both Bitdefender and Maas360. Roll out and maintain an Ubiquiti Unifi wireless network. Install and upgrade HVAC specific software on both the local and server level. Troubleshoot and resolve issues at all levels of the network and end users. Coach end users on various software products and platforms. Remote management with ConnectWise Management, ConnectWise Automate and PowerShell with Office 365.

Mobridge, Sd

Worked with other IT members and business groups to research, plan, organize, document, build and maintain the technical infrastructure of the company. Responsible for documenting all network systems, maintain independent and VMWare servers, infrastructure both locally and at multiple remote facilities. Worked with Microsoft and Linux servers as well as Microsoft SQL server for database maintenance, backups and system monitoring.

Mobridge, Sd / Www.Mobridgehospital.Org

Key project member of the implementation team for the roll out of Cerner Community Works electronic medical records. Including research, provisioning, hardware, software requirements for the successful launch. Worked closely with Cerner Architects to ensure timely project progress. Annual coordination of IT budgets with department managers and the Chief Financial Officer. Advanced the IT infrastructure from a system of a few servers located in closets throughout facility, to a centralized, environment controlled and redundant server room. Multi-switch configuration with redundant fiber optic runs between stacks. Upgraded wireless network to dual controlled redundant capability for both secure and guest networks. Established a trouble ticket system to ensure tracking of issues and timely resolutions. Install/maintain/monitor a multi-server Microsoft environment, including active directory, multi-domain controllers, terminal server and DNS, for hospital/clinic operations. Install/maintain/monitor 100+ desktop/laptop computers in a wide area network including two remote locations connected via VPN. Basic Microsoft SQL administration and Microsoft SQL Reporting Services with customized reporting. This reporting was used to attest for meaningful use. Configure/maintain system backups including tape, SAN and redundant off-site SAN storage. Monitor network security via redundant Sonic Wall firewalls and viewpoint services. Configure/manage SSL and VPN remote access. Experience with wireless telemetry. Import/export data in various formats for customized reporting and presentation. Monitor and maintain software interfaces between different software programs for interoperability and sharing of medical data and patient information. Maintain multiple server based application servers, time and attendance, human resources, pharmacy drug dispensing, practice management system, lab information system, radiology imaging, accounting, business intelligence, resource management.

Mobridge, Sd

Owner of electronics/appliance retail establishment, computer repair and network administration/design. Conduct all duties of day to day operations. I became a Microsoft/HP Frontline Partner, HP Authorized Business Partner, Apple Authorized Business Agent, Linksys Authorized Partner, and DLink Business Partner. Installed and maintained Microsoft SharePoint server for business operations. Multi-server environment including POS, account and remote backup services.

Mobridge, Sd

Owner of retail store in which we performed PC and MAC software/hardware repairs, upgrades, maintenance and networking. Produced websites for customers utilizing Adobe Go Live, Microsoft FrontPage and Photoshop.

Wakpala, Sd & Selby, Sd

Tasked with all aspects of technology for the two school districts. From desktops to servers, all WAN/MAN/LAN and wireless networks, telephone systems, and audio systems. This included both PC and MAC platforms. Involved in keeping all systems up to date and forward looking to new technology. Conduct both staff and student training. Mixed server platforms from Microsoft and Apple. Maintained websites for both districts as well as student information systems connected to state servers. Maintained video teaching systems for student learning.

Mobridge, Sd

System Network Administrator for the corporation. A mixed environment of PC and Mac workstations connected via TCP/IP to NT servers, Mac servers, Linux server and networked printers. NT servers running SQL Server, IIS and FTP applications. Two locations connected via SDSL in a WAN environment along with a dedicated T1 internet connection. Basic application development for use with handheld pick verify system utilizing Visual Basic.

Long Beach, Ca

Product development and technical support for the Optical Division. Responsible for product testing, development and support. Provide technical assistance to the marketing division as well as resellers and customers. Attend trade shows to assist marketing with technical information. Conduct testing and design of products with other manufacturer’s products. Provide 3rd level technical support via telephone and on-site visits. Extensive work with DVD and jukebox technology based on networks, PC’s and Macs. Design, implement and maintain an internal support intranet for the division utilizing Front Page and basic HTML scripting. Designed an Access database to track support calls from customers

Santa Ana, Ca

Responsible for all means of communications, being data, voice, pagers, and cellular. Corporate operations from San Jose, CA to San Diego, CA. Design, install and maintain a Virtual Private Network connecting all operation sites. Design, install and maintain a multi-server Windows NT 4.0 WAN including, MS Exchange/Outlook, dedicated internet access, and Raptor firewall. Design and consolidate UNIX and NT 4.0 network into WAN for all site operations. Assist and oversee the implementation and operation of a Global Positioning System for a dispatch courier service on UNIX/NT/SUN based system. Assisted in the acquisition and implementation of a major accounting system. Assisted in the acquisition and implementation of a major payroll system. Design, installed and maintained several major phone systems for operations. Project coordination of several operational office moves.

West Palm Beach, Fl

Administrator of Novell 4.11/Windows NT 4.0 multi-server wide area network connected via fiber optics and lease lines/frame relay. Design, upgrade and test products and services on the network. Provide hardware and software support to local and remote access users. Conduct classroom and individual training of end users.

Specialized Associate Degree, Computer Electronics

4.0 GPA, Dean's List

Basic Standard Police Recruit Class #59, Law Enforcement

616 contact hours; 61.6 c.e.u's