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Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Assisting a variety of individuals, small businesses, and ministries with technical support, consulting, and installation of technology.

New Braunfels, Texas, Us

I spent a year of focused learning through lecture and hands-on labs to refresh and increase my technical skills, knowledge and competency. Courses included: Microsoft technologies - desktop, server, database and systems management; Cisco technologies - network protocols, routing and switching, firewalls and remote access; Information Security topics including Auditing, Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing and Forensics; programming including PowerShell and Python; Linux system administration; and Project Management (PMP) certification.

Managed all aspects of IT Infrastructure and security projects to ensure implementations are completed on time, on budget, and in scope. Initiatives included data center consolidation, securely moving critical services from on-premise to the cloud, contact center upgrades, and PCI compliance remediation.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Led four teams comprised of twenty-seven colleagues across technology infrastructure disciplines including telecommunications, networking, storage, security and automation to design, develop, implement and support technology solutions that enhanced the delivery of quality patient care. Stewarded a multi-million dollar annual budget and the vendor relationships for several enterprise-level contracts. Team provided technology integration for several key initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, and construction projects, as well as implementation of support technologies for our electronic medical record systems from McKesson, Cerner and Epic. Other projects included the introduction of desktop virtualization to the environment, expanded use of application and presentation virtualization, and the standardization of performance monitoring, automation & orchestration platforms.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Served in a director-level position with an informal leadership role to coordinate the strategic activities of technical groups in Information Systems, bringing people together in cross-functional teams to address problems and identify technology solutions for the enterprise. Worked closely with the Director of Information Security and Corporate Privacy & Security team to identify appropriate policies, processes, and technologies for implementation to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with applicable regulations including HIPAA.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Led a team of five to establish desktop standards and implement tools including imaging, application packaging, hardware and software inventory, and automated software deployment. Stewarded a budget well over a million dollars.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Participated as technical lead in several projects, including: deployment of an enterprise-wide collaboration tool; implementation of our Internet web presence and the beginnings of our Intranet; and development of a Baptist Business Desktop standard.

Memphis, Tennessee, Us

Responsibilities included installation, maintenance, and support of LAN and WAN equipment and software. Duties included daily management and analysis of network traffic using SNMP-based management tools, protocol analyzers, and network utilities. Other projects included videoconferencing/telepresence, desktop management, and remote access/teleworker enablement using ISDN.

Delivered and supported quality technology solutions for the broadcast industry through installation and support of DEC MicroVAX hardware/software, network equipment, and PC clients for both internal employees and approximately 120 television and radio stations throughout North America. • Provided network administration and technical support via telephone and occasional field service of DEC Pathworks, Novell Netware, and IBM AS/400 installations• Developed and implemented training programs for internal employees and external customers• Integrated multiple network protocols at the endpoint including DECnet, IPX, TCP/IP, and Appletalk on LAN/WAN platforms using bridges, routers, repeaters, and brouters.

Led a team of four for all aspects of DP operations at a retail grocer with 13 locations. Developed and executed technology strategy for M&A and construction projects, placement of technology and integration with point-of-sale systems. Light application development for internal utilities, data conversions, and ad hoc report generation for accounting, payroll departments and executive leadership.

B.S., Computer Science

Mathematics And Science