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Hired to establish and manage enterprise-wide computer systems. Oversee companywide efforts to identify and evaluate all critical systems. Design and implement security processes and procedures. Develop curricula and facilitate awareness training for management and employees. Initiated the implementation of an off-site data storage solution. Previously all the data from backups were stored at the company location on seven backup tapes. Currently there is always three weeks of data off-site and one week on-site which limits the amount of data loss and the time for data recovery. Instrumental in developing and implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCP & DRP) Plans.Developed ad-hoc reports in T-SQL under the direction of senior DBA. Administered all VPN accounts through Cisco PIX Firewall. Upgraded all firmware and critical updates on servers, workstations, Cisco switches and Cisco wireless access points.

Implemented the migration of the mail server from Exchange 2000 to Exchange 2003.Upgraded the file server from Windows NT to Windows 2003 Server.Designed and implemented a wireless network used by classrooms and clients. Added a Fax server and a Spam filter server for sales force.Efficiently set up and created off-site classroom networks ranging from 15-40 user workstations. Maintained and supported over 200 workstations and 15 servers that were critical to the daily functions of the company. Project manager of a nearly six figure remodeling project. The project was finished 1 week before the due date.Spearheaded the handling of the $35,000 capital improvement budget. Evaluated and recommended all equipment purchases which included servers and workstations.