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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Studio City, California, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

Worked with computer automation in both physical and virtualized environments. As an automation engineer I deliver automated solutions for software processes. As an automation engineer, I work closely with other teams to help discover and eliminate problems by gathering requirements and implementing process automation.Our automation ecosystem includes the following major products managed by an Agile Project Management system called SAFe.• Jira [for Project Planning & ticketing]• Confluence [as a WIKI]• BitBucket [for Source Code management]• Artifactory Pro [for storage of packages]• git [Version Control]• Jenkins [to automate builds]• Docker [for Software Packaging]• Chef / Chef Automate [for Automated Releases]• Ansible [for Automated Releases]• Red Hat Cobbler [for Automated Releases]• Microsoft SCCM and MDT [for Automated Releases]

Glendale, Ca, Us

Helping to structure IT services.

Pasadena, California, Us

This position is responsible for the overall management of the IT infrastructure. This includes systems engineering & administration, operations, and network support. With more than 3,700 Applebee's and IHOP restaurants in 19 countries and a 100%-franchised system of nearly 400 franchisees, DineEquity is one of the largest full-service restaurant companies in the world. Some of my projects have included Microsoft O365 upgrade, Cisco phone system upgrade, Oracle cloud migration and AWS cloud migrations.

Chatsworth, Ca, Us

Design and maintain computer and communication systems at this leading global supplier of hardware and related components that also provides innovative supply chain solutions. Align Aerospace takes full advantage of state-of-the-art software and processes to achieve best-of-breed relationships with its business partners leveraging SAP cloud computing services. Engineered, programmed and implemented the B2B (Business to Business) infrastructure that utilizes the most recent security technologies available to provide Electronic Commerce with our business partners and customers.

Us

I am currently working with a wonderful IT support and service group that helps organizations excel in their business through utilizing modern technology in the best way possible. We are looking for organizations that desire to expand their business through utilizing the efficiencies and effectiveness of new technology infused into sound business process.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Developed state of the art embedded systems, digital communications and display technologies for international digital marketing company. Created new product line of wireless, battery-operated display systems with a content management application. Engineered technological drawings, specifications and bill of materials. Researched and linked to vendors in China to complete full supply chain.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Contracted to expand college’s online campus. Position included the development of course content and integration between the e-College learning platform and the ERP system Campus Vue. Research included utilizing Ed 3.0 and Web 3 concepts.

Orange, Ca , Us

While in graduate school, supported LA campus. Provided advice on technology usage to campus directors and department chairpersons. Supported corporate infrastructure and directives through products like Altiris, Citrix, Campus Vue, e-College, Lawson, ADP, Cisco Clean Access, Deep Freeze, etc.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Reported directly to the COO as the leader of all technology programs and business processes in a fast growing educational environment that specializes in the training of medical technologists and nurses. Planned and implemented the building of two new campuses, an on-line university, a new campus management application suite (Campus Vue by Campus Management Corporation), a new Mitel phone system, and the restructuring of the entire communications infrastructure using Cisco smart switches, ASA firewalls and a Citrix MetaFrame server farm

Irvine, Ca, Us

Redesigned the Network and Communications Engineering Certification program: - Designed, certified and taught over 30 classes in advanced computer technology including Advanced Computer Communications, Voice and Data Integration, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Novell NetWare, Relational Data Bases, Windows NT IPC Programming, The Future of Network Computing, Windows NT Server Migration, Wireless, Security, Client Server, Open Systems, Distributed Systems, Electronic Commerce and Advanced Internet technologies. - Consistently maintain my University involvement to keep up to date on latest technologies and their effective application.

Culver City, Ca, Us

Served in an executive capacity for a large, freestanding, mental health facility that has nine locations throughout the Los Angeles, CA area. In charge of technology and business operations for the company. - Developed and implemented custom applications for the automation of clinical charts, scheduling and billing for the entire agency while providing EDI interfaces to various government agencies.- Developed an Agency wide data warehouse and centralized reporting system that utilizes MS SQL.- Developed an effective and comprehensive HIPAA and Corporate Ethics Compliance package for the Agency that reduces risk and liability.- Completed a very large communications and network overhaul to provide security, auditing, monitoring and to ensure quality of service through the latest in technology switches, routers and firewalls.- Reorganized the Billing and Business Office operations for the agency resulting in superior service, accountability and revenue realization, while identifying areas for cost reductions.

Worked directly with owner of PC Fix Inc. to grow existing company (pcfixonline.com) into a larger operation called NetworkTroubleshooters which specializes in advanced computer communications consulting, and includes a full range of services for large commercial accounts. Worked with Network Instruments as a certified dealer performing network and digital communications analysis. This worked included the evaluation and reconfiguration of all computer related devices for security and performance. Developed and managed teams of programmers and technicians. Developed, implemented and supported custom systems for a variety of businesses. Performed evaluations and repairs of businesses networks, systems and security environments, including emergency repair and recovery operations. Specialized in open systems development using LAMP and AJAX.

Head of computer operations for corporate holding office, nine regional offices and 28 district offices around the United States. Completed IS portion of corporate reorganization. The old entity was Carabineer International and traded on the NYSE under the symbol CWC. CWC was reorganized under the guidance of the SEC and certain operations were sold off. The remaining companies, systems and assets were put under our new parent company AVSC/AVSG, trading on the NYSE under the symbol AVC. The holding offices and operations were moved from Manhattan, NY to Long Beach, CA and was an 800 million dollar company.- Transitioned custom software package from failure to use in 10 out of 12 district offices, providing inventory, logistics and sales functions for the corporation, integrated into an enterprise reporting system utilizing data warehousing.- Implemented national VPN (virtual private network) and Internet firewall/monitoring system, thus saving corporation approximately fifty thousand dollars in tie- line costs annually.- Developed support structure, operational procedures, security policies and training for each regional office, which reduced costs and increased functionality. - Implemented national intranet and extranet application, which utilized Oracle enterprise reporting and data warehousing. - Overhauled existing digital communications architecture to support client-server and distributed applications that depend on QOS (Quality of Service) to support critical functions.

Santa Ana, Ca, Us

Managed five employees and a 300 node wide area network consisting of a heterogeneous mix of HP 9000, Novell NetWare servers, Win NT servers / work stations, Win 95 and Sun Spark servers / work stations for international leader in manufacturing and distribution of industrial grinding and water treatment equipment. Communications included T1’s, Frame Relay, ISDN, TCP/IP, 10baseT, 100baseTX, 100baseT4, Fiber Optics, 3Com switches, Cisco routers, PBX’s and various other protocols and devices. Software systems included Progress, Visual Basic, Visual FoxPro, C++, Pick, Delphi, HTML/Java, Oracle, Pro/E and others. With direct supervision from Chief Executive Officer, provided executive leadership for all departments through membership on the planning and operations committee. • Planned and implemented new server network systems used to transition older software applications and hardware platforms to more cost effective solutions based on Intranet technologies.• Developed Internet program for international communications for company representatives and customers that use mobile computing devices.• Developed enterprise information system, which provided integration of sales force automation, critical accounting information and other business functions, required for executive reporting.• Converted company staff and computer systems to distributed processing technologies based on standards. The existing systems were evaluated and reengineered with the help of Arthur Anderson and our new manufacturing software Man-Fact and new human resources software Visual FLX.

Étoy, Vaud, Ch

Managed 100-node wide area fault-tolerant network integrated with several manufacturing plants and remote offices. Provided systems design, advanced programming and executive leadership for all departments. Reported directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Work centered on the complete systems integration of a JIT (Just in Time) method of ordering, producing and distributing highly perishable products.• Designed and implemented wide-area communication system that enabled distributors to electronically place orders and remotely conduct other company operations, resulting in considerable savings in operational costs and enhanced customer service.• Upgraded server and communications platforms resulting in over 200% increase in processing and the ability to quickly perform systems diagnostics and disaster recovery.• Programmed purchase order and inventory system for multiple company operations over a wide geographical area.• Architected and programmed a remote data collection and invoicing system for drivers using Symbol hand held computer units.

Rockville, Maryland, Us

Managed 100-node wide area network of diversified computer operating systems and hardware platforms. Worked across multi-organizational and multi-departmental lines in capital budgeting and systems planning. The areas of work included designing and implementing Human Resource, Point of Sale, Manufacturing, Transportation, Inventory and Purchasing computer systems utilizing automated data entry / collection and remote site integration.• Managed effective and timely computer system conversion from highly proprietary system to generic industry standard system (AT&T System V UNIX) resulting in a 50% cost reduction of computer operations.• Implemented large POS collection and reporting system that included 13 remote sites and provided daily reporting and reconciliation.

Masters, Information Systems Management And Cyber Security

Bs, Scientific Computer Science, Mathematics

Hs, Science And Mathematics

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