Collin Allen

Experience

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  National Center For Fathering

  Aug 2010 - Feb 2012

  Watch D.O.G.S. - Program Developer

  Watch D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students) is the nation’s leading fathering initiative serving actively in more than 4000 schools in 46 states $ 5 other countries. using grand funding, I successfully migrated to a top of the line and efficient network for a growing and very successfuly global non-profit. I decisively eliminated many problems caused by the non-profits rapid growth allowing them to increase productivity & grow dramatically, with the use of effective technology.

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  Hitachi Vantara

  Mar 2011 - Aug 2014

  Enterprise SAN Engineer

  Provided support & maintenance of HDS data center products of the the world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart. This included enterprise and mid-range storage subsystems, Mainframe SAN, NAS & file content systems, and fiber-channel SAN networking in several of Wal-Mart data centers. Provided regional support for HDS SAN products for other companies across the OK - AR region.

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  ByteKnights of NWA

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2013

  Owner

  I specialize in providing top-notch IT repair and consultation services at a fraction of the cost of competing regional IT companies. I offer my services after hours, when the service will have the least impact to a business. When the next "technology disaster" happens, be rest assured that I will quickly be available 24/7/365.While most computer repair shops do offer after hours service in the form of "Emergency Service", ByteKnights of NWA never charges additional fees for after hours or weekend service. A quick poll to several IT companies in the NWA area found that emergency service fees can increase your total repair bill by over $300+! ByteKnights of NWA never charges emergency service fees, trip fees, or any other hidden costs. I even provide you with a free estimate & analysis prior to any service taking place. ByteKnights of NWA provides after-hours onsite and remote PC technical support and other IT services for small businesses, home offices, and residential customers in and around the Northwest Arkansas Metro. Show less

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  UrbanLAN Technology

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Multi-Network Administrator

  UrbanLAN's mission statement: shift the small business sector from managing technology to converge core values with a secure infrastructure. From the sole proprietorship to future IPO, UrbanLAN works with a limited number of clients to ensure privacy, reliability, & overall cost-effective solutions through every aspect of technology.Specialties:Microsoft/Apple [software+hardware], Network & Systems Administration, Citrix/Terminal Services [thin-client networking], Structured Cable Management, Technology acquisition/brokering, Corporate Identity/Branding [logos, packaging & design, print], Mobile devices [Android, BlackBerry BES, iPhone, WinMo], Custom Technology Design & Creation, personal/group technology training. Show less

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  IBM

  Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  SME Storage Engineer
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  University of Arkansas

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Technical Speciallist III

  I supported the U of A Athletics for a short time to try and help develop current & emerging technologies for them.

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  MCR Technical Services LLC.

  Feb 2017 - now

  Lead Field Engineer

  I currently support the Arkansas State Department of Finance with technical operations, replication & secure identity solutions across our great state. My portfolio at MCR includes project delivery, software and hardware systems, SLA deliverance and professional services.

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  Fellowship Bible Church

  Feb 2021 - now

  IT Coordinator & Helpdesk

  I support all technology & data infrastructure for one of NWA's largest churches, Fellowship Bible Church. In this role I support over 200 staff so they can focus on outreach, teaching & shepherding NWA communities and not worrying about tech problems & IT setbacks. During my time at Fellowship I migrated over 200TB of storage from VEEM to replicated Synology NAS across all 3 campuses. I also migrated all on Prem MS servers to a Azure hybrid cloud with Sharepoint/Teams, MS365 & 2FA. I helped develop & train staff with these new powerful tools. Show less