Jon Braam

Experience

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  Lane Community College

  Sept 2000 - Jun 2001

  Computer Instructor

  Computer InstructorLane Community College, Eugene, OR, September 2000 - June 2001• Taught classes on designing modern network architecture from Switched Token Ring to 10/100baseTtopologies.• Created lesson plans for courses that taught basic and advanced computer concepts. Facilitated labsfostering experienced learning.• Assisted students with individual projects and assignments. Used teaching methods that included lectures,demonstrations, and role-playing activities to reinforce effective learning.• Maintained student progress records by tracking their performance throughout the course duration.• Partnered with local area employers to assist in arranging field experiences for program students. Show less

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  City of Eugene

  Dec 2000 - Jun 2001

  Operating System Manager

  City of Eugene - Operating Systems ManagerEugene, OR, December 2000 – June 2001• Led Windows 2000 migration team by planning desktop migration with the implementation of ActiveDirectory and policies for departments’ new desktop model for the police, IT, library, and public accesssystems.• Delivered Microsoft Windows third tier personnel support. Conducted client hardware and software testingof new technology and plan for implementation.• Performed public library systems security and internet/intranet management and security for local andcounty personnel, including managing Microsoft Proxy server.• Implemented project management concepts to the IT team to communicate established deadlines. Show less

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  WestRock Company

  Jun 2001 - Dec 2023

  Sr. Application Infrastructure Specialist

  • Tested, planned, and installed Windows Advance Server clustering for mission-critical applications.Provided application, server, web, and database support to more than 130 Window servers in NorthAmerica and Hong Kong.• Enhanced server monitoring to improve security response time by 70%. Evaluated and implementedsecurity software to improve reporting.• Partnered with the purchasing team to reduce the number of vendors, which decreased annual costs by$50K and decreased ordering process time by 85%.• Worked on Computer Based Training (CBT) and web-based training development to decrease travel costsfor designers receiving advanced training. This saved the company $500M annually.• Resolved complex technical problems encountered during software installation and upgrades. Monitored application usage data to identify areas needing improvement or optimization.• Worked with the intranet redesign leadership team to reduce hardware cost and strengthen communication. Conducted system performance tests, analyzed results, and recommended improvements.• Delivered time-sensitive projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Participated in the fullsoftware development life cycle (SDLC) from requirements gathering through system implementation.• Achieved cost effective print solutions by working on printer selection project lead for both large and small format. This resulted in simplifying the process to improve the company’s productivity.• Tested and implanted new technology to reduce design-to-production of new products. This increaseddesigners’ collaboration with other locations and sales teams.CAD Specialist and Systems Engineer, June 2001 – May 2011• Led the desktop hardware team to evaluate workstations which increased productivity by 45%.• Developed disaster recovery process that streamlined data and application recovery.• Reduced software distribution following implementation of solutions that automated installs. Show less