Tom Kline Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, Nj, Us

Responsible for leading the technology & information security strategy for the Firm. Motivating, developing, and managing a high-performing team of talented IT professionals to provide the Firm with legal technology solutions. Worked with stakeholders to establish a formal information security program aligned with the ISO 27001 framework. Implemented various cloud-based line-of-business systems with key security concepts such as identity management and zero-trust in mind. Constantly looking for new ways to improve productivity, process, and add overall value to the Firm.

Mount Laurel, Nj, Us

Responsible for management and operations of all information systems utilized at the Firm. Manages the information systems department inclusive of staff, infrastructure, and operations across multiple offices.Manages relationships and negotiations with outside vendors and contractors including but not limited to – software, telecommunications, mobile carriers, etcTranslates client, government, and Firm directives into business requirements and develops projects to achieve those directives.Communicates and conveys technical information into business oriented language to senior level partners and Executive Board members.Assists other departments with project goals, productivity improvements and processes.Provides guidance, training, and individual professional development to IT staff members Manages IT budget to ensure IT projects and objectives stay within budget parameters and Firm goals.Renegotiates telecommunications contracts, consolidates hardware and software licensing and equipment where appropriate in efforts to reduce overhead costs for the Firm.Ensures that the IT department and its operations work towards the goals of the FirmImplemented new MPLS network with offsite datacenter to ensure business continuity / provide disaster recovery Responsible for implementation of Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity plan, Security Policies, Privacy and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and technologies.Relocated HQ/main office location from Marlton, NJ to Mount Laurel, NJ. This included a complete refresh of the IT and telecommunications infrastructure to better utilize current and cutting-edge technology solutions for the Firm.Instituted several IT policies and procedures to better organize and improve IT and Firm operations.Implemented several policy changes in response to client audit requirements.

Implemented and maintained Windows 2000/2003 domain with approximately 300 workstations and 50 servers. Integrated Active Directory with Checkpoint Firewall NG via LDAP for simplified VPN administration and implement Single Sign-On (SSO) initiative. Migrated and consolidated MIS-related applications including Symantec BackupExec and Endpoint Security on to non-critical servers for easy administration. Consolidated application servers using VMWare Server.Deployed applications silently to users through Visual Basic Scripting and Group Policy Objects in Active Directory. Automated many administrative tasks through querying Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to gather server and workstation information with minimal effort. Administered Compaq MA8000 Storage Area Network (SAN) and SDLT Tape Library.Implemented Barracuda Spam and Web Firewall/Filters to reduce spam and spyware on workstations.Implemented Windows Software Update Server (WSUS) to manage and deploy Windows patches, hot fixes, and updates to clients. Assisted Business Systems Developer with JDEdwards OneWorld (Xe) and Citrix system modifications and administration. Upgraded entire company from Lotus Notes 5 to 6.5.1 and also to 7.0.3.Administered Lotus Domino Server 7.0.3 in a geographically clustered environment. Performed maintenance and administration of Gentran Integration Suite. Maintained site-to-site VPN connections to international offices and through Checkpoint Firewall-1. Developed Disaster Recovery Plan for the company’s IT resources.Managed NIS environment for Red Hat Enterprise 4 servers and Sun Sparc5 workstationsAssisted in budget planning for the MIS department primarily dealing with capital expenditures.Upgraded Internet bandwidth from 2xT1’s (3MB) to 4xT1’s (6MB) to increase connectivity with international offices.Supported Blackberry (BES) server with approximately 20 user devices across all international offices.

Developed network topologies and implemented structural changes to new and existing networks. Services included Internet, LAN, and local access strategies. Worked directly with client administrators and senior management regarding scope, budget, and staffing issues.Acted as liaison between executive leadership and technical teams.Supervised support staff of approximately 10 technicians.Setup numerous businesses with fractional T1, frame-relay connections accessed via firewall to the Internet. Designed and supported organizational unit structures in Active Directory for several clients that took advantage of Windows 2000 and group policies. Issued patches and several applications (Office, etc) via MSI packages for rapid deployment through Active Directory/Windows 2000 logons. Installed several Exchange 2000/2003 servers for numerous clients. Installed Linux operating system (Red Hat, Mandrake, etc) on several workstations. Responsible for issuance of RFP documents and evaluation of vendor proposals. Experienced in designing, training, implementing, and supporting multiple LANs, intranets, and extranets for collection agencies, pharmaceutical companies, law firms, and construction/industrial companies. Developed remote connectivity solutions involving VPN, thin-client, and terminal services implementations. Extensive experience with Blackberry Enterprise Server 4.x, Exchange ActiveSync, Palm Desktop, and GoodLink Server. Implemented and maintained a national, managed Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) EVPN network for approximately 2500+ users. Supplemented MPLS infrastructure for smaller sites with Cisco PIX VPN tunnels using DES encryption. Implemented an offsite datacenter for mission critical systems. Implemented an open source solution for workstation deployment. Migrated an existing Exchange 2003 standalone environment to a clustered environment for high availability.

Mba, Management

Bs, Business Administration