Joel Griffin Dodd Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Responsible for leading complex I.T. design projects with a team of seven front-line techs (tier-1), three tier-2 techs and a Jr. network admin to create in-house technology solutions for challenges that any department in the company may be facing.Designed and implemented a mobile sales solution utilizing Cisco, Sonicwall and Meraki VPN over DSL with cell fallback. System featured remote network with Active Directory LDAP authentication and remote VNC-based tech support empowering remote sales, network, printing and financial transactions.· Develop and manage work breakdown structure (WBS) of information technology projects.· Develop or update project plans for information technology projects including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing.· Develop implementation plans that include analyses such as cost-benefit or return on investment.· Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs.· Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope.· Submit project deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Responsible for overall network health and design. Fielded calls for problems that the tier-1 and tier-2 support team were unable to address on their own.Designed and managed upgrade of national MPLS network. Expansion of all pipes, network based firewall, VPN redundancy, direct MPLS integration from AT&T to Microsoft Azure cloud-based virtual networks.Oversaw migration of on-site assets to cloud-based networksCreated SSL and Client based VPN solutions to enable remote work access for executive management.Transitioned 1,000+ users from Onsite Exchange to Office 365 subscription model.· Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.· Maintain private MPLS national network between 12 locations including VPN connections to cloud-based Virtual Networks & infrastructure· Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.· Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.· Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.· Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.

· Answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems.· Set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software.· Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.· Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.· Prepare evaluations of software or hardware, and recommend improvements or upgrades.

KinEmote is the world's first end-user focused Windows-based control software package for OpenNI compliant cameras. Using depth sensing, RGB mapping and infrared field measurements, KinEmote allows natural input gestures to be translated into application level commands.Kinemote's custom CV extensions to the openNI platform allow for image recognition and energy based skeletal movements to be tracked in real time through three dimensions for natural interaction and augmented reality applications.KinEmote is built around OpenNI and NITE middleware from PrimeSense.

Manage all external and internal communications. Develop and implement brand strategy across all channels.Creative direction of all brand focused materials and releases.Media purchasing and placement.Oversee development and execution of internal training and promotion of focused company culture.Promote new relationships with partner technology companies.

Oceanside, Ca, Us

Bachelor'S Degree, Graphic Arts & Design

Art, Design Communication