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Rockford, IL, USA

• Analyze and implement business technology systems for clients on time and on budget.
• Architect and implement disaster recovery, data protection, and system/network protection solutions.
• Architect Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange implementations and migrations.
• Audit client site security, perform security remediation, improve and optimize network performance.
• Design and project manage business re-engineering initiatives to lower organizational costs and increase efficiency through the application of technology.
• Implement and migrate SQL based database solutions.

16th U.S. Congressional District In Illinois

Advocate for peace, freedom, and a limited constitutional Government.

Nashua, NH, USA

• Developed and delivered client facing presentations and documentation for each unique engagement for both technical and non-technical resources.
• Managed channel partners during product implementations and served as an escalation point during post implementation phases.
• Offered single and seamless login solutions to protect client security through the use of one-way hash algorithms, SSL, password shadowing techniques, and web services.
• Served as technical information conduit between development teams and sales force.
• Served as technical project manager and primary technical point of contact for clients including: Air Force, Army, CIA, DARPA, DFAS, DHS, DISA, DOC, DOD, DOJ, DOL, FBI, FEMA, GAO, GSA, IRS, Marine Corps, MDA, NASA.
• Worked with clients and third party vendors to develop and deliver integrated eLearning solutions that are targeted to meet specific client needs.

Parsippany, NJ, USA

• Member of enterprise Technical Design Architect board for Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange.
• Migrated Lotus Domino mail infrastructure to Microsoft Exchange.
• Oversaw administration, design, and security for corporate server infrastructure.
• Served as IT project manager asset for corporate office move of 1100 end users.

Chicago, IL, USA

See parent company Cendant

Libertyville, IL, USA

• Managed network resources and security while accommodating a 400% increase in the client base accessing the primary product, a web based CRM application.
• Performed client CRM solution implementations and provided support for existing clients.
• Served as project manager and technical lead for the migration of a server farm from an EDS hosting facility in Michigan to a BellSouth hosting facility in Florida.
• Worked with product development on design, testing, and implementation of product enhancements.

Schaumburg, IL, USA

• Developed and deployed computer training programs.
• Evaluated, approved, and deployed all hardware and software purchases.
• Implemented software and automation solutions leading to the reduction of corporate staff by 30% while increasing both productivity and net income.
• Maintained network connectivity and performance for 16 locations.
• Managed relocation of corporate headquarters.
• Migrated corporation from Lotus Domino Server to Microsoft Exchange Server.

Tempe, AZ, USA

• Participated in Microsoft Windows certification testing for CYMA accounting software.
• Performed data conversions and data repairs.
• Played integral role in the creation of the Professional Services department
• Provided software customization and client/server installations.
• Trained software dealers and technicians in software use and environment configuration for CYMA certification and for CPA Continuing Professional Education credits.

Mba, Technology Management

GPA 3.87

Bs, Information Technology

Graduated with Honors GPA 3.98