Christopher Kolling Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Part-time instructor in ITT Tech's Computer and Networking Services program.Areas of expertise include Information Security, Windows networking operating systems & servers, desktop operating systems, project management, Cisco routing and WAN technologies.

Responsible for managing large scale projects, including system upgrades, network infrastructure changes, implementing programs for cost savings. Designed and managed a VMWare environment, reducing physical servers from 18 to 8. This has reduced power consumption, as well as ongoing maintenance and support for our servers, thereby reducing annual costs. Designed, implemented and manage international network, consisting of 5 facilities in different countries, interconnected to one another. Designed, implemented and maintain Solidworks Enterprise PDM product data management system, with multiple global replica document vaults. Created an internal documentation system for our ERP software (Infor R7 MAPICS). Responsible for managing LAN and WAN routing devices (Cisco firewalls, switches and routers).

Technologically experienced project manager with skills that include managing multiple product lines, determining new product requirements, justifying project feasibility, developing product pricing, managing product life cycle from conception to obsolescence as well as managing cross-functional teams.Defined roles and responsibilities for new product launch team members. Assembles and manages cross functional teams for the new product launch process, including sales, product development, quality assurance, manufacturing and the customer. Focus on the customer, with excellent communication skills.

Managed local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN), servers, routers, and communications systems for central office and satellite locations. Managed Microsoft Exchange 2000 system, Clariion Storage Area Network (SAN), HP-UX UNIX MRP system ( QAD ) and network security. Tasks include asset management, change management, monitoring anti-virus/anti-spam system, documenting procedures and disaster recovery. Was lead project manager on several IT projects.• Implemented a new manufacturing facility’s network, phone system and VPN.• Interconnected 2 facilities in Mexico to corporate office using WAN links, with redundant data and voice links using secure VPN tunnels.• Migrated 250 users, 5 site Lotus Domino messaging system to Exchange 2000. • Performed corporate office moves, involving creating new VPN tunnels, and reconfiguring Cisco routers.• Developed a help desk and implemented a call tracking and asset management system (Track-It).

Provided problem analysis, identification and resolution for over 6000 McDonald’s corporate employees.

Designed, built and supported computer network for tool and die facility.CNC programmer for machining center, using AutoCAD and MasterCAM.Department of Labor certified Tool and Diemaker.

Bachelor'S Of Science, Technical Management, Project Management

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Magna Cum Laude

Tool And Diemaker Journeyman, Machine Tool Technology

UAW sponsored Department of Labor certified Tool and Diemaker

Aas, Engineering

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society

Aa, Criminal Justice

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering