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Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

• In Charge of IT Department and Operations for Multiple Senior Living Communities across Metropolitan Atlanta Responsibilities include:
• Drive IT innovation by identifying emerging technologies and implementing solutions that boost productivity, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and clear IT policies covering cybersecurity, system access, and data management.
• Lead cross-departmental initiatives to integrate IT systems seamlessly with business objectives and operational processes.
• Design and implement secure, scalable network architectures that support business continuity and growth.
• Foster a proactive IT culture by anticipating risks and developing processes to mitigate infrastructure and cybersecurity challenges.

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

• Maintain the IT Infrastructure, Operations and Implementation for Multiple Senior Living Communities throughout Metropolitan AtlantaResponsibilities for the position include:
• Consults with management to analyze and address computer system needs, determining project scope, priorities, and discussing system capacity and equipment acquisitions.
• Develops and recommends plans for systems development, hardware/software purchases, budgeting, and staffing.
• Manages the full cycle of information systems, including development, implementation, installation, and operation, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Establishes and enforces policies for management information systems to maintain data accuracy, security, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Negotiates and contracts with consultants, technical personnel, and vendors, overseeing services and products.

Alpharetta, Georgia, United States

• Helping Maintain Core IT infrastructure and Support for Multiple Senior Living Communities across Metropolitan AtlantaResponsibilities include:
• Manage Microsoft 365 and Intune environments, overseeing user account management, security settings, and device compliance.
• Administer and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and Active Directory (AD) to enforce security policies and streamline user management.
• Oversee Identity and Access Management (IAM) to ensure secure and efficient access control for all users.
• Provide technical support to internal staff, troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues.
• Administer SonicWall and FortiGate firewalls, ensuring robust network security and performance.

Douglasville, Georgia, United States

Visionary behind Cyberspire. Cyberspire hopes to be a leading IT consulting firm dedicated to empowering businesses of all sizes with comprehensive technology solutions. Our expertise spans across IT consulting, helping both small and large businesses meet their technology needs with precision and efficiency. Additionally, we offer top-notch computer and.

Douglasville, Georgia, United States

• Two person IT Department of IT Director and me who over saw IT Infrastructure and Operations for 3 locations for Georgia State Government Non Profit Agency.Responsibilities included:
• Administered SonicWALL firewall and VPN, ensuring secure network access and connectivity.
• Responded to Helpdesk tickets promptly, resolving technical issues efficiently.
• Monitored and managed Ubiquiti switches and Access Points for optimal network performance.
• Oversaw VLAN management, including monitoring existing VLANs and creating new ones.
• Maintained and monitored VOIP systems (Polycom and Yealink), ensuring reliable communication.

Rome, Georgia, United States

• IT Infrastructure Replacement: Led the transition of HCA hospital IT infrastructure to AdventHealth systems, ensuring a seamless workflow during the implementation of a new EHR system.Responsibilities:
• Imaging and Deployment: Imaged and deployed new devices using SCCM over the network, replacing legacy HCA HP computers with AdventHealth Dell mini PCs, laptops, and monitors.
• Technical Support: Provided Tier 1 technical support via ServiceNow, collaborating with local technicians to resolve issues efficiently.
• Network Configuration: Utilized Fluke LinkRunner to identify switch and VLAN configurations for wall ports, facilitating the transition to new AdventHealth VLANs.
• Active Directory Management: Created generic AD accounts for multi-use clinical PCs, integrating them with Imprivata SSO and badge readers.
• Mobile Device Management: Configured iPhones and iPads for hospital staff, linking them to Apple MDM and AD accounts via AirWatch, and set up Cisco Jabber for nurse communication.

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Cybersecurity And Information Assurance

Associate Of Applied Science -Networking Specialist- Microsoft Specialization