Daniel Havard

Daniel Havard

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Technology at West Sabine ISD

  • Education

    • University of Massachusetts Lowell

      2014 - 2017
      Master's Degree Information Tecnology

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society

    • Texas State Technical College

      1997 - 1999
      Associates of Applied Science Computer Systems/Network Technology

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa

    • University of Massachusetts at Lowell

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Information Technology with a Minor in Business

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Graduated Magna Cum Laude

  • Experience

    • TXU Communications

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

      • Troubleshoot and repair customer reports within the telecommunications/data network. • Work in 24/7 NOC Environment • Performed ADSL installs and troubleshooting on various DSLAM’s in the TXU network. • Monitor alarms on NMS network and clear alarms by correcting the trouble. • Worked with all major carriers to quickly fix Network outages. • Worked with telecommunications facilities providers to resolve issues, escalating aggressively if required. • After business hours, performed a customer support role, taking phone calls and proactively notifying customers of issues. Show less

      • Systems Engineer

        Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
      • Network Operations Technician

        Jan 1999 - Jan 2003
    • Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative, Inc.

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
      Network Administrator/Backup Dispatcher

      Perform daily maintenance and administration of Windows 2003/Novell Server based networks with 50+ clients. Handle all aspects of network including IVR outage reporting system, network security, user administration, Microsoft Exchange server for email and maintenance to ensure a “0” downtime network. Also worked as backup dispatcher when needed.

    • Allied Consultants

      Jan 2006 - Jun 2012
      Network Specialist 2

      Responsible for maintaining all aspects of touch screen door control PC’s and WAN Connections at the Gib Lewis High Security Prison. Oversee the operational status of servers on site including hardware and software. Works with manufacture and other IT staff to resolve pc and network related problems. Responsible for any problems with Network infrastructure, including user data nodes and WAN Connections.

    • Angelina College

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2017
      Instructor

      Instructor of various Computer Related courses including Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Expression Web, and Ecommerce.

    • West Bank Realtors

      Jul 2009 - Jan 2021
      REALTOR®

      Worked as a REALTOR® in lake area properties.

    • Havard Photograhy

      Jan 2011 - now
      Owner/Photographer

      We specialize in Family, Children, Newborns and Senior Portraits. We strive to make our clients happy and to capture the images that will last a lifetime. When you are looking for a photographer in East Texas, look no further. Whether you have a new addition to the family, or you have a son/daughter graduating, Havard Photography is determined to give you the best possible photography experience. We are located in Jasper, TX but we service the entire surrounding areas such as Kirbyville, Woodville, Brookeland, Pineland, Hemphill, Lufkin, San Augustine and more. Show less

    • Hemphill ISD

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
      Director of Technology

      Maintain district-wide network including 40 switches, 9 servers (novell and windows), 500 PCs , VOIP, wireless and wired infrastructure. Perform monitoring and troubleshooting on devices within the district network. I also maintain a yearly budget for the Technology department. Create technology plan to implement on a 3 year basis to ensure the districts technology needs are met.

    • West Sabine ISD

      Jul 2014 - now
      Director of Technology

      Provide vision, leadership, and framework to actively identify needs, resolve critical issues and align technology investments with district goals. Provide management oversight for the resources, budget and delivery of core technology services.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Network+

      CompTia
      Jan 2006