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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Developed Strategies for expansion and PCI compliance, and managed projects and support in 24/7 high paced environment which had previously been supported haphazardly.Led the enterprise through a domain migration from Windows NT 4 to Windows 2003 Native mode AD. Planned and implement AD structure, security, group policies, trust relationships and DNS. Implemented a WAN-based DFS system to organize file systems and to provide redundancy and centralized backup capabilities for field officesLed Team of Network and Systems Administrators through migration from 40 server Citrix Metaframe XP farm to XenApp. Implemented Citrix Access Gateway running on Netscaler VPX in order to provide remote connectivity to Citrix.Managed the integration of acquisitions (200 locations) into the ELS WAN.Worked extensively in a SOX environment provide audit information and creating policiesImplemented Clariion CX4 120C Controller and Cisco Fiber switches for SANImplementation of systems, (Log aggregation, IDS/IPS, endpoint security) for PCI compliance. Standardized configurations and implemented IT policies.Implemented new disaster-recovery architecture with Simpana Commvault.Designed and implemented load-balanced web server clusters, Barracuda Spam Firewall cluster and Barracuda Web Application firewall to increase Internet Application reliability and security.Extensive work with Check Point gateways and firewalls.Primary AD systems engineer for implementation of scripts, software installations, security and permissions, auditing and solutions.Provided network design, documentation, configuration, routing and monitoring of both Check Point VPN network and Cisco environment. Provided support for Cisco equipment and general network-related issues.Managed the enterprise-wide implementation of the Symantec Altiris Server management Suite, Client Management Suite, Deployment Server, and Inventory Management

General Network Administration.

Founding member of the revolutionary retail computer services company. Designed, authored, and implemented all proprietary ScreenzNet® software systems. Successfully designed and implemented all technology aspects for Screenz . This included the design of the information systems model, the management of the deployment of technologies to the franchisee locations, and the ongoing support of the remote stores.

Founding member of the revolutionary retail computer services company. Successfully franchised across the country, Screenz offers public Internet access, the latest applications, and professional printing and copying services. Designed and implemented a secure and reliable active directory forest with Windows Server 2003 linking the store locations and the corporate offices, maximizing the revenue potential of the retail centers by implementing secure database replication with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and proprietary customer management system which I designed and authored. Implemented and administered all network systems including; Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 95, Windows 98, Exchange Server, SQL Server 2000, SMS, Cisco Routers, HP Prolient Switches, Cisco Catalyst switches, Altiris Deployment Solution, Symantec Antivirus Corporate, Internet Information Server, WSUS server, DHCP, DNS, VPN, terminal services, Mac OSX, print and file share services, wireless access points, group policies, SAN and NAS devices, monitoring and performance tuning.Designed, authored, and implemented all proprietary software systems including, but not limited to; point of sale system, retail computer station billing system, customer tracking system, Internet-based customer management systems, corporate web presence, e-commerce system, and the proprietary ScreenzNet® desktop operating system.Maintained organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information technologies. Established information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements; providing creative solutions with limited funds and time.In charge of communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures and change management.

Assisted in the design and engineering of the vast array of data collection systems to be used in the “Virtuem Museum” These system linked a broad array of terminals, personal computers, and intelligent CDI systems to deliver constantly changing interactive experience to the public.

Managed the technology systems of a multi-million dollar multimedia entertainment start-up located in downtown Chicago. Designed and implemented local area network for the corporate staff utilizing Windows NT Server, NT Workstation, UNIX, Windows 95, Windows 3.11, Macintosh and MS DOS-based systems. Planned and executed numerous software deployments and provided administration and hands-on technical support to users in the corporate environment. Instituted information assurance policies, including risk management and risk assessment modeling. Designed the structure for extensive help-desk services and crisis management system for public environment.Assisted in the design and engineering of the vast array of data collection systems to be used in the “Virtuem Museum”. These system linked a broad array of terminals, personal computers, and intelligent CDI systems to deliver constantly changing interactive experience to the public.Increased moral and employee effectiveness via strong leadership, team building and recognition policies. Met all organizational goals and training objectives despite the eventual failure of the venture capital of the project.

Administered all systems both PC and UNIX for the retail employee pre-screening organization. Provided support to data clerks processing several thousand employee applications an hour. Managed the operations of all computer systems and networks critical to running the Employers Mutual employee screening process.

Administered all systems, both PC and UNIX, for the retail employee pre-screening organization. Provided support to data clerks processing several thousand employee applications an hour.Managed the operations of all computer systems and networks critical to running the Employers Mutual employee screening process. Provided support for file and printing services, remote connectivity and data integrity.Database maintenance and management including design of productivity reports and customer tracking, billing, and general maintenance such as backups and data integrity services.Provided support services to data entry clerks including software training, system diagnoses and general hardware support. Scheduled and maintained disaster recovery program by implementing system backups for company network stations and file servers.