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Oversees and actively manages all operational aspects of the IT infrastructure including WAN networks to 8 remote locations, iSeries, Linux and Windows servers and peripheral hardware, computer security, disaster recovery, data center operations, telecom infrastructure, and other infrastructure operational components. Oversee all company telephony needs (PBX, VoIP, T1, PRI, Frame, Fax, etc). Researches technical alternatives, analyzes technical options and develops concept alternatives for operational technologies while reducing costs

Gulfport, Ms

• Analyze and correct problems in existing applications.• Advised, design and program systems for solving problems by use of computers.• Member of task force to implement governmental 7000.2 contract requirements to existing systems.• Modified in-house software to interface with IBM Systems/36 BPCS system.

Barnardsville, Nc

• Directed and managed the Data Processing departments for two manufacturing plants.• Performed feasibility studies for proposed computer applications.• Developed and implemented the CIM plan interfacing CADAM on an IBM 4361 & MAPICS on an IBM System/36.

West Point, Ms

• Served as a liaison between accounting and data processing.• Coordinated the financial systems that decentralized from the division to the plant level.• Member of the MAPICS Implementation team.• Analyzed various types of computer business problems and evolved logical solutions.• Responsible for telecommunications with the corporate data center.• Designed and programmed systems relating to financial controls, budgets, inventory, purchasing, shipping & receiving and manufacturing.• Developed and maintained plant cost and budget data.• Performed special projects and reports as required by the controller and plant manager.