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Sioux Falls, Sd, Us

Tea, South Dakota, United States

Tea, South Dakota, United States

Manage all things IT related. Develop software to lean up business processes. Program PLC/HMI for automation of self learning finishing and painting robots.

Tea, Sd

Manage all things IT related. Introduce automation to help lean up shop floor scheduling processes.

Sioux Falls, Sd

• Started out as a network consulting business and over the years has shifted to a web design/web hosting business.• Currently host and maintain approximately 100 websites.• Custom web development done in PHP/MySQL.• Utilize WordPress framework for quick builds and deployment.• Write custom automation and testing software for various companies using PHP/MySQL, Python, and VB6.

Sioux Falls, Sd

• While continuing my previous duties, I’ve added in more project management duties.• Maintain IT priority lists.• Virtualized 11 servers using VMWare ESXi 5.5 with zero production downtime.• Implemented cloud based backup system using AppAssure. All 11 servers are backed up locally and to the cloud every hour.• Converted Internet from T1 to fiber.• Converted firewall from Cisco PIX to Barracuda adding in VPN capability. Continuing to manage internal and external security.• Implemented Airwatch Mobile Device Management software.• Developed PHP/MSSQL shop floor communication system to allow team leaders to manage job priorities and display these priorities on large monitors on the production floor.• Currently developing a Paperless Assembly Instruction system for the production floor to eliminate paper, increase quality, and reduce wasted labor. This is being written in C#.NET, PHP, and AngularJS. Implemented GIT source code control on this project as well.• By keeping the Paperless Assembly Instruction system web based, I am deploying ultra-low cost Raspberry Pi’s for each workstation, thus saving the company about $90,000 in hardware costs.• Implemented and maintain indoor and outdoor security camera system. Approximately 40 cameras on 3 NVRs and 1 DVR.• Migrated on-site Exchange 2010 server to Office 365.• Perform and test various Disaster Recovery scenarios.• Perform regular vulnerability tests.

Sioux Falls, Sd

• While continuing my Computer Systems Analyst and Network Administrator duties, I was given the responsibility of managing 2 other employees in the IT department.• Created and maintain annual budget for IT department.• Responsible for all current and future technology to be used within the company.• Played a key role in our first major upgrade of our ERP system. Focused on data structure conversions and process changes required with the new system.• Implemented and maintain main building security through a DSX door system.• Implemented secure, internal, open source real-time chat software.

Sioux Falls, Sd

• While continuing my Network Administrator duties, my role expanded to small programming projects.• Programmed in new features for in-house applications using MS Access.• Wrote SQL and MS Access reports for our ERP system.• Was tasked in finding a good labor tracking solution, after trying a few off the shelf products that didn’t fit the company’s needs exactly, I wrote my own in PHP with a majority of it written over one weekend.• Integrated labor tracking software into Time and Attendance software to eliminate redundant systems.• Started writing more in-house reports using PHP, MySQL and MSSQL.• Responsible for maintenance of Iwatsu digital phone system.• Performed an in-depth analysis on printing costs. Eliminated redundant printers and redirecting users to print to lower cost copiers thus saving the company about $5,000 per year in toner and maintenance costs. • Developed Intranet for intercompany communications.

Sioux Falls, Sd

• Started out primarily doing desktop support on a Novell 4.11 network. • Played a key role in converting from Novell to Windows and Active Directory. Once converted, I was responsible for maintaining Windows and Active Directory accounts and file security.• Was responsible for replacing a bank of dialup modems to a T1 Internet connection and a Frame Relay to satellite office.• With the switch to T1 Internet access, I became responsible for Cisco firewall and router management and security.• Implemented Terminal Services/Remote Desktop for remote access.• Responsible for bringing our first SQL Server 2000 online. Maintaining connectivity, health, and security of the server.• Responsible for converting from Exim email on Linux to Exchange 2000. Maintaining connectivity, health, and security of the server.• Played a key role in converting our legacy, DOS based ERP system to a new VB.NET system. Primarily involved in taking old data structures and making them fit into the new system.• Manage tape based backup system using BackupExec.• Responsible for all Disaster Recovery procedures.

Transfer comercials from common media to digital media server. Ran Audio board during newscasts and special events.

Collect rent, handle tenant issues, maintenance (plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, structural, etc)

Bachelor’S Degree, Information Technology, Gpa 4.0

Bachelor's in Information Technology

Associates, Network Administration

Associate's in Network Administration

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