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• Engineered, built, managed and maintained all aspects of a data center from the ground up with over 250 servers that hosted 140 software platforms.• Designed a software suite to integrate clients workflow with our data center through the web and desktop. Automated internal processes, programmed ad hoc solutions for clients and augmented deployment software for a complex environment.• Worked closely with technical staff, artists and managers around the world in the A&E space. Preformed under strict deadlines to render Hollywood movies, commercials and architectural projects.• Assisted in business development, management, hiring, conventions and customer acquisitions as a Sales Engineer.

• Maintained 70 SQL databases containing hundreds of tables and millions of contracts; Provided reporting, analytics, security, optimization and large data set comparisons.• Worked closely with multiple departments and clients to design, implement and maintain 8 programs and a website to increase automation and productivity.• Led a large project with a 2 year development cycle which enabled the current staff to take on a significant amount of business. This software suite enabled a large portion of the divisions revenue.• Backwards engineered legacy systems and bridged together multiple systems. Wrote technical documentation for procedures, systems and data structures.

• Greeted and actively listened to customers to uncover purchasing needs and provide recommendations based on automotive requirements. Used consultative sales process to match customers with vehicles suiting their needs.• Demonstrated vehicle functionality and explained options, accompanied prospective customers on test drives, and explained costs associated with purchase.• Used sales for to track and generate new opportunities.

• Advised customers about the new models and assisted the customer in determining which cell phone is suitable to their needs. Resolved customer service issues and provided technical support. Always exceeded quotas in a fast passed sales environment. Held the regional record for most phones sold in 1 day.

• Built, upgraded and repaired customer computers. Troubleshot system failures, bugs and provided solutions to restore functionality and data. Offered timely technical support and taught users how to utilize computers correctly.