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Duluth, Ga, Us

Peachtree Corners, Ga

Network Security focusedConcentration on Trend Micro products including: Deep Discovery Inspector Deep Discovery Analyzer Tipping Point Intrusion PreventionNetwork health checksManages Services Manager

Crofton, Maryland, United States

Peachtree Corners, Ga

Stabilized IT systemsUpgraded Xen Server environment to VMwareImproved office network, including wireless stability.Managed AWS EC2 server farm and network connectionsSupported quarterly software rollouts

Norcross, Ga

IT infrastructure consisting of 3 Vmware hosts, 30 virtual servers, 150 desktop/laptops, 70+ iPads over 2 locations with a primarily mobile workforce. Facilitated the change to a new Route Accounting System. This system touches every part of the buisness and is the core software. Tightened security policies for the company. Implemented Ubuntu while migrating away from AS/400.Designed and implemented 10 GbE switching infrastructure for 400,000 square foot TV studio with 4 stages. Designed and implemented Xirrus wireless for studio. Managed Capex and Opex Budgets. Created budget with business units and prioritized the items. Negotiated new wireless phone contract and implemented in-building systems for call quality. Managed remote employee working out of satellite locationIncreased stability in backups with new target devices and job adjustments.

Norcross, Ga

IT Director for 3 State Agencies Member of State CIO council - Assisted in creation of new by-laws adopted 10/2008Responsible for all IT activities with Staff of 7 full time employees and 3 contractorsDeveloped and implemented plan to cut outsourcing costs by using employees and redirecting outsourced contractsReduced telecom cost by 50%+ by identifying and reducing waste and implementing tighter controls.Worked with staff to stabilize systems from 3 agenciesDesigned and managed developers to create ID Badge self service system which decreased customer wait times at Parking/Access Control OfficeWorked with HR to find and recruit qualified applicants to fill new full time positions.Utilized VMware to reduce electrical costs and improve uptime of agency applicationsManaged development of Time and Leave keeping system to reduce errors in complex leave accrualsIdentified and corrected licensing deficiencies. Worked within the budget to minimize the impact.Managed vendor relations within State contracts and worked with procurement to buy outside of state contract.Implemented Thin Client strategy to reduce desktop maintenance and cost.Implemented Agency-wide SharePoint portal to increase communication and information access.

Subsidiary of Genuine Parts CompanyResponsible for entire IT infrastructure, including 19 remote locations, 45+ servers, 250+ workstations, 350 users, Enterprise Applications and Network designManager of 24/7 helpdesk. Helpdesk maintained normal hours while being on call during nights/weekends.Evaluated companies during search for outsourced ERP (JD Edwards One World) support. Once outsourced, managed the relationship with the technical staff.Stabilized Terminal Server farm and implemented images for consistency and frequent re-imaging. Selected and implemented Thin Clients for remote sites reducing acquisition and maintenance costs over PCs.Headed Windows 2003 Active Directory/Exchange 2003 migration from NT/Exchange 5.5Published multiple RFPs for Storage, Servers and Phone Systems. Managed the bid and recommendation process for all purchases.Migrated from older SAN attached array to newer, more cost effective array and fabric. Purchased new, higher end EMC storage for SQL Server ClusterManaged Migration from static IP addresses to DHCP for 145 headquarters PCs. Improved management and network reliability.Migrated Remote offices from Nortel/Bay Routers to Cisco routers. Migrated from AT&T Frame Relay to MCI MPLS Private IP service. Moved from Shiva Dial In/Out to Cisco 3640 for application that processed $150,000 orders/dayManaged outsourced JD Edwards One World support contract. Worked with DBAs and CNCs to keep the One World environment runningMaintained >85% on Help Desk satisfaction Surveys and >99.88% uptime last year.Selected and Implemented VMware ESX server to consolidate servers at HQ data center. Worked on a plan to consolidate all 45 servers to 7 physical servers.Built and maintained 3 Microsoft Cluster Server farms for File and Print and MS SQL server.Migrated 150 users to new phone switch, consolidating costs from multiple switches.

Proficient in creating a more efficient work environment through proper work flow guidelines and finding ways to maximize computer systems. Reduced accounting staff by two simply by using better reporting systems.Designed and implemented Frame-Relay WAN connecting 7 locations and Data Center. Consolidated five individual POS systems in order to create efficiency by combining individual databases and allow for central reservations and central warehousing.Implemented Windows Terminal Server and thin clients for POS and remote access to data to reduce costs and increase POS efficiency.Moved Oracle database from expensive RS/6000 and AIX to Linux on Intel for substantial performance improvement and cost savings.Designed & implemented a central call center to decrease cost, increase efficiency, and provide an improved guest experience. Responsible for all phone system changes. Developed Call routing applications for call center and corporate office.Instrumental in migrating data from one POS system to another. Worked extensively with the developers to convert data. Worked to create staff training schedule, conversion schedule, and go live schedule. Converted 6 retail and service locations in one night with 0 down time.Planning and budgeting for new store opening including connectivity, equipment selection and procurement.Implemented PRI phone service to cut telephone service costs in half. Setup and maintained Exchange 5.5 server. Switched from dialup to dedicated DSL.Researched and implemented a firewall solution for security and to facilitate remote access.Used low cost monitoring systems to manage the network and receive notification of outages for quick fixes.Created management & financial reports using SQL statements and database relationship knowledge.

Managed network of 15 usersMigrated from Windows 95 to NT workstation for stability. Managed Raptor FirewallMoved company from one ISP to more reliable ISPMigrated Java based webcrawler to a co-located high speed connection for faster data collection.

Designed and rebuild internal office network of 3 Windows NT Servers. Implemented Exchange Server and Terminal ServerDesigned Customer LAN/WAN networks and implemented Terminal Server solutions for Branch Offices on in-house orthodontic software package.Designed and implemented better remote access procedures to client locations

Handled calls related to Windows 95, Network Connectivity, MS Office, Printing issues, and in house applicationsCreated and Maintained Windows NT and Exchange AccountsBasic Domain Administration (Including Printers, Server setup, server troubleshooting)Setup and repair of computers including hardware, Windows 95, Microsoft Office, Visio, ACT!, etc.; Deskside Support for users in Home OfficeManaged 30 Winframe Servers in Rollout of two Tier application

Primary contact for second level technical support of Orthodontic Imaging and practice management application.Setup of all new Servers and WorkstationsTrained Orthodontic staffs on applicationInstalled and supported Windows95, Windows 3.11, Windows NT, MS Office, and Network Connectivity.Managed the purchasing of Hardware and Software

Managed sales around the Southeast U.S.Involved in the design and manufacture of products for my customers.Sole purchasing agent for entire operation. Worked with outside steel vendors and contractors. Responsible for maintaining company's small network of computers.Used AutoCAD to view, design, and print technical drawings.