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Frenchtown, Michigan, United States

Primary IT support for PC/Server, ERP, and shop-floor systems; analyze system issues and provide solutions; escalates system issues to Regional IT Manager or to Global IT teams Responsible for thedaily operation of computer systems including system administration, security, process adherence and documentation equipment installation and system backup; installation and maintenance of equipment,application and o/s upgrades, patches, and new releases Develop the Plant ITOperating Plan; provide input into the Plant Profit Plan regarding IT expense and capital requirements Achieve Plant and designated Regional IT operating goals and key performance metrics Consult with Regional IT leadership teams to review project plans and to obtain project approval and funding Provide key plant IT contact for internal and external YFAI customers Ensure company IT activities are communicated timely to the plant leaders and both local and regional IT staff Serve as the Plant IT representative on new program teams: responsible for the creation of IT Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) and subsequent approval for funding Review all plant IT related CARs and expenses Act as project manager for IT initiatives within the facility. Responsible for ensuring adherence to strategic YFAI IT initiatives, standard technologies, policies, security, and Business Operating System (BOS) processes through the plant. Consult with plant leadership team regarding IT related education and training requirements for Plant Personnel. Leverage IT economies of scale across the plant, delivers IT best practices, and aggressively drives out cost.

Performed on-site repair and preventative maintenance on:*Personal computers*Small business machines *Related peripherals.*Evaluated technical issues ranging from viruses to network related outages. *Solved customer concerns in an efficient, courteous and cost effective manner.*Built custom computer solutions to best serve the end-user’s needs. *Scheduled work orders and parts *Estimated prices and invoiced repairs*Consulted on computer programs and applications a company should use or might need. *Taught members of the company how to operate the computer office system.*Created computer networks *Bios reprograming*Motherboard Diagnosis *Provided training classes in computer usage. *Recommended designs for certain computer programs

California - Michigan

•Conduct training programs for administration, middle management and front line employees.•Work with management to schedule training programs for all staff.•Keep up with and applies the latest teaching techniques to a corporate training environment.•Work to keep training programs vibrant and entertaining in order to engage employees and trainees.•Ensure that all training materials and programs are compliant with laws and regulations governing the industry.•Provide online and conference call training session for offsite employees.•Recommend management strategies to administration that are targeted for specific departments with the goal of increasing efficiency and effectiveness and generating increased revenues.•Interact with upper management and board of directors to determine the specific requirements in each job description.•Prepare hard copy training materials and presentations for employees and with the approval of management.•Create monitoring strategies to ensure that employees are performing job duties according to training.•Evaluate job performance of members of the management team.•Develop reports that document job performances of all personnel.

Clinton Township

Adjunct instructor in the department of Information Technology. The Courses taught are in the areas of Network Security, Microsoft Platforms, and Web Development. Responsibilities include:*Furnishing a quality learning experience for students. *Execute duties and responsibilities in accordance with the school policies and procedures. *Facilitate learning to students. *Provide review in course syllabus and curriculum to students. *Apply active learning methods and utilize various instructional strategies for learners.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Support production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap utilizing good analytical methodologies.Maintain production broadcast systems, error-proofing systems, printers and customer interface / communication (hardware & software).Maintain back up hardware and software for production based broadcast systems, error-proofing systems, printers and customer interface / communication (spare parts). Support departmental projects, VA/VE and/or Six Sigma activities.Develop and maintain production / broadcast system instructions and /or disaster recovery records (hardware & software).Document all activities as required.Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by managementAdditionalAdvise Department Management of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, and employee safety or customer satisfaction results.Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through appropriate channels and verify implementation.Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.Initiate project RFQ’s with supporting documentation to be signed.Quote / negotiate pricing and timing from vendors for equipment and tooling.Monitoring and enhance security systems

Novi, Michigan, United States

My current role assist's the IT operations of Danlaw’s manufacturing/product development center and it's infrastructure. I am currently responsible for the performance, operations, and maintenance of Danlaw's DataLogger IT production applications to satisfy business requirements for high availability and performance.

Troy, Michigan

Responsible for planning, designing, organizing, modifying, installing, and supporting Powerhome Solar's mid-west systems in 9 locations across 6 States. Designed and installed LANs, WANs, Internet and intranet systems, and network segments. Primary responsibilities• Install and support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.• Install and maintain network hardware and software.• Analyze and isolate issues.• Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to specific users.• Evaluate and modify system's performance.• Identify user needs.• Determine network and system requirements.• Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.• Ensure network connectivity throughout PHS's LAN/WAN infrastructure is on par with technical considerations.• Design and deploy networks.• Perform network address assignment's.• Assign routing protocols and routing table configuration.• Assign configuration of authentication and authorization of directory services.• Maintain network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers.• Maintain network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems.• Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, personal digital assistants, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches.

*Pre and post production services.*Reproduction and assembly of graphic files and materials. *Inspection of printed material to maintain quality control.*Managed the maintenance of the machinery and equipment.*Inspired a functional work environment.

Master'S Degree, Information Assurance, 3.89

Bachelor'S Degree, Network Security, 3.98

Honors Society Graduated with High Honors

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Network Security, 3.86

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta KappaGraduated With High Honors, Business Honors, Planned and Facilitated 2011 Fox 2 Job Fair W/ Phi.