Streamline internal networks and maximize effective use of existing technology for local businesses and their management. Deliver technical expertise in circuit design to modify current systems. Reconfigure network switches and routers to improve speed while reducing exposure to outside threats. Perform standard Windows updates, specialty software updates and proper configurations, and phone system software and firmware security and operational updates. Maintain Cisco and other VPNs, data networks, and hardware for both desktops and servers. Rewire data cables. Safeguard security by reviewing security warnings and initiating corrective measures. Update Internet access, browsers, and malicious add-ins. Complete virus and malware software updates and instruct clients in the proper use.Key Accomplishments:♦ Enhanced productivity and company plan implementation by introducing clients to technologies.♦ Enabled a non-profit to run critical, older programs on newer, more powerful hardware by supporting older equipment, including soliciting the donation of an HP server and installing a VMware hypervisor, and completing a Physical to Virtual conversion.♦ Improved the networks to increase network security without making major purchases of small, local, non-profit colleges and a private company that offer children’s scientific educational programs.

Expanded company infrastructure to support M&A growth from two offices to seven offices in six states without increasing IT staff. Developed private, cloud-based virtual desktop environment using SAN integration to VMware and Citrix models to run AutoCAD and Revit suites from a centralized corporate location. Partnered with management to move from a CAPEX-based IT model to an OPEX-based model. Lead outside vendors to collaborate with in-house professionals for smooth system replacements. Interpreted and communicated the requests of outside vendors for non-technical departments. Initiated the ability to use an SQL base interface and building blocks to build a new disk file structure generator, allowing personnel to create new project trees on any network drive and apply permissions on a folder-by-folder basis. Expanded the company-wide Intranet to serve as an informational source and a self-help tool. Developed a deep understanding of company infrastructure, personnel, and contractors to use talent and network security to create needed support tools.Key Accomplishments:♦ Slashed travel expenses and drove employee productivity by transitioning from PBX-style phone system to Cisco IP phone system with video conferencing.♦ Increased functionality and security by switching from individual office and data-center based servers to a virtualized corporate data center and private cloud model without productivity disruption.♦ Improved data centralization by relocating the corporate data center to Colocation (COLO) data center and changed from a private cloud model to a hybrid cloud model using public cloud desktops and email servers.♦ Recruited to serve on the Board for Atrion Networking Client Advisory Board (CAB) to evaluate and analyze business goals and Information Technology roles.♦ Served as the Chairman of the company mentoring committee to lay the groundwork for a company-wide mentoring program and develop talent within all company locations.

Lead the systems engineering and design teams to develop high-data rate input circuits, raster scan controls, data buffering, and interface to the prime contractor's image processing unit for the militarized hard copy reconstruction unit. Collaborated with customers to design systems to meet their needs, including working with hardware and software engineers to create tailored systems for changing needs and capacities. Served as Project Manager for the design and integration teams to incorporate COM systems into the California Office of State Printing network.Key Accomplishments:♦ Instituted a company-wide information database based on Lotus Notes and an Intranet-based production tracking system spanning PCs, UNIX Workstations, and MACs.♦ Served as Team Leader for the COM Service Bureau network topology and operations procedures.♦ Managed a Technical Support Contract with a government agency by providing technical direction for information transfer and improved inter-department communication, as well as integrated the customer’s entire pre-press local area network.