James Appling

James Appling

Network/System Administrator Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sr Level Network/Security Administator

  • Education

    • The University of Memphis

      1988 - 1990
      Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
    • Raleigh Egypt HS

      1981 - 1986
      High School Diploma General

      Activities and Societies: Majored in Math and Industrial Arts. Minored in PE, Wrestled 3 years Captain of Team Sr year. Swimming Team 3 year Letterman. Voted Who's Who among American High School Students 1986.

    • Southwest Tennessee Community College

      1986 - 1988
      NONE Computers
  • Experience

    • Shea Ear Clinic

      Aug 2001 - Nov 2006
      Network/System Administrator Consultant

      Did consulting work for the clinic.• Managed, monitored and setup all TCP/IP and VOIP Connections• Managed all operating systems and end-user software• Managed input/output fleet, including printers and scanners

    • TechSperts

      Feb 2005 - Nov 2006
      Onsite Technician

      I repaired computers and servers as an onsite service technician. I setup Active Directory and maintained servers for clients. Lead Network Administrator

    • Dell Computers

      Feb 2006 - Nov 2006
      Onsite Technician

      I repaired computers and servers for Dell as an onsite service technician.

    • Kimberly Clark Credit Union

      Nov 2006 - Apr 2014
      Senior Network Administrator

      I was in charge of all the daily operations for Kimberly Clark Credit Union. It involves maintaining over 50 workstations and computers. Doing the daily report processing. writing programs to create reports as needed. Maintaining the Active Directory.

    • City of Memphis Employee Credit Union

      Apr 2014 - Jan 2015
      Network Administrator

      I handle all computer operations for the credit union as well as all networking responsibilities. I also serve as the programmer for the Core System Symitar/Episys.

    • FedEx Employees Credit Association

      Feb 2015 - Mar 2016
      Network Administrator

      I handle all computer operations for the credit union as well as all networking responsibilities. I also serve as the programmer for the Core System Symitar/Episys.

    • KIPP Memphis Public Schools

      May 2016 - May 2018
      Sr Network Administrator

      I handled all network responsibilities for 10 charter schools. Also handled repair of laptops and chrome book computers as well as repair of MacBook and iPhones.

    • CTSI-Global

      May 2018 - now
      Network Security Administrator

      Handle all network and security for a large third party logistics billing company. Meraki and Cisco environment. Support almost 300 employees world wide with office in Memphis, Atlanta Dallas Singapore Limerick Ireland, Chennai India and with hundreds of remote workers.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CCENT

    • Dell Certified System Expert

      Dell Computers
      Feb 2004
    • Google Admin Certified

      Google
      Nov 2017
    • Certified Meraki Networking Professional

      Cisco Meraki
      Jun 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to James Appling
      Eagle Scout -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant Scoutmaster

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Jan 2004
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with James Appling
    • Advisor

      Issued by Order of DeMolay on Nov 1988
      Order of DeMolayAssociated with James Appling
    • Member

      Issued by Al Chymia Shrine on Dec 1988
      Al Chymia ShrineAssociated with James Appling
    • Past Master

      Issued by Berclair Masonic Lodge on Mar 1988
      Berclair Masonic LodgeAssociated with James Appling