Supporting hardware and applications while driving innovative improvement for the GM Design-Software and Services organization.

Responsible for the creation, validation, and maintenance of the global build of Mac OS X for General Motors. The build process encompasses the actual client software and settings as well as all infrastructure involved with the proper operation and usage of the Mac client. Infrastructure areas include Microsoft NPS for 802.1x authentication, BlueCoat Proxy authentication design, and Microsoft SCCM 2012 (including the Parallels Management Suite for SCCM) to support build deployment and maintenance.

General Motors, with the support of Hewlett Packard's Enterprise Services, launched a project to deploy Mac's in the GM OnLine space. The initial deployment consisted of MacBook Air's and has now grown to include MacBook Pro's with Retina display. My role includes writing and maintaining the System Design Document (SDD), Technical Security Standards (TSS) document, as well as project tracking and engineering work assignments. My engineering work has included integrating Mac's into an 802.1x secured network, reviewing MDM's and other suites for platform control, enabling Mac's to function with complex, NTLM authenticating proxy servers, and outfitting the Mac to be a fully functional enterprise computing platform. Our deployment has successful Mac users performing business and design functions all over the globe.

Is it right for kids?This is the mantra our school board lives by. I support our school district by ensuring the administration, staff, students, and community members receive the support and guidance they need to deliver the very best in education. My experience in the education system from previous positions along with a viewpoint from the private sector allow me to deliver multiple perspectives in this endeavor. The Pinckney Community Schools is moving forward into the future with many programs focused on technical skills timely for today's workforce as well as developing those soft skills, leveraged in all industries.I believe our future is built on the foundation of positive and successful schools. I will work to support this in the Pinckney community while fulfilling the requirements as a member of its Board of Education.

As Director of Technology for the Dexter Community Schools, I was in charge of a wide variety of projects and resources. The community graciously passed a Technology Bond in 2008 and one of my primary tasks was to implement the elements of the bond. This included new computers and servers to support 4000 users. It also included updating the infrastructure to a 10GB fiber backbone network and wireless-N. This was accomplished through the use of Cisco products. The project also supplied new classroom technology to every room in the form of digital projectors, sound reinforcement systems, interactive white boards, and document cameras. The bond project also involved the installation of all new security hardware including IP cameras and door access control. It was my job to see that the integration between the systems and the network were seamless and that devices followed out proper naming and IP conventions.The teachers then needed a wide variety of professional development to support the new technology and that was rolled out over the course of many weeks and months. It was done through small group sessions, online videos, and pdf-based handouts.The Technology Department was comprised of nine members, including myself, at the time of hire. The department had a director, an assistant director, and seven building support specialists. I managed their tasks as well as provided direct training to them to continually increase their knowledge-base.I was also charged with the oversight of the department budget. This mainly focused on the purchasing aspects as salaries and benefits were set by union contracts. However, I was directed with the task of budgetary savings as the district as a whole was needing to cut spending. Personnel and staffing levels were part of that charge.

As the network administrator for the Bullock Creek School District, I fulfilled many roles that went beyond a traditional network administrator. Primarily, however, I maintained the school's network infrastructure from switches and routers, to the connection with our service provider, as well as all servers. In addition, I re-imaged client workstations, supported software, and was used as tier 1 and 2 tech support. I was also involved in the training and professional development of staff members in the use of technology.

During my time as Director of Technology for Suttons Bay Public Schools, I maintained the overall vision and use of technology at the district. In a department of two, my day to day activities not only included those of a director, but those of tech support and troubleshooting. The budget and overall operation of the department was my first priority. This encompassed monthly budget reporting, purchase of new equipment when necessary, and holding monthly technology meetings with board members and other district constituents. I also maintained the website, provided tech training to the teaching staff, and determined ways to utilize free or inexpensive technologies in support of curriculum in a cash-strapped district. I oversaw one other person in this job, the network administrator. In addition to this position, I created a student group for mutual benefit. The students learned technology at a level the common classroom could not provide and the district benefitted by students actively supporting technology in their classrooms. This was a high school and middle school group.

The network administrator position that I held at Suttons Bay Public Schools was an all-encompassing position. I was tier 1 technology support for all staff and student issues. I also directly supported all servers, client workstations, software, and services. I maintained their Windows Server Active Directory System and Exchange Server.

I served as network administrator for a small office network. In addition to maintaining the computers and network, I maintained and updated the web site. I also managed telecomm services and equipment as well as utilized some of my graphics skills in the design of documents, flyers, and handouts for the marketing department.