Giovanni Farinacci

Experience

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  Kendrick Jansen - KJ.net

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

  IT Manager/Datacenter Manager/NOC Manager/Linux Administration/Project Manager

  Deliver all levels of IT support to 250 local and remote end-users. Administered My SQL and IBM DB2 large scale database management. Managed Redhat and Slackware servers. Led team of 2 Graphic Artists and 3 Programmers. Managed team of off-shore developers in the Philippines. Reported to President/Owner.► Executed move of datacenter to Hurricane Electric which resulted in avoided downtime, lower costs, and increase customer satisfaction. ► Delivered SMS application, MobileYou, for cellphone dealers to increase communication with their customers. Show less

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  Giovanni Farinacci IT Consultant

  Jun 1999 - Jun 2016

  IT Consultant

  Amtrat International, Union City, CA, 2000–PresentGlobal distributor of top quality name brand shoes. Managed all IT functions. ► Migrated users from Linux to Microsoft's Exchange, DNS, WINS, and DHCP services. Upgraded server backup solution and network speed. Increased security by adding Proxy server, firewall, and virus detection software.► Built and upgraded Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 workstations and servers. Migrated email to Google Apps for Business. Developed and maintained company website with new SEO and advertising capabilities.Amakpe Refineries, Union City, CAInternational refinery with headquarters in Nigeria and offices in Texas and California.► Delivered revisions to the website and upgrades to the Help Desk. Executed a Google Apps integration project.Kaser Corporation, Fremont, CANational provider of computer storage and portable digital entertainment equipment.► Delivered consulting on Social Media Marketing, product reviews, and product testing.Janix, Inc., Union City, CAPrivately held company offering graphic design services.► Executed evidence recovery and securing of servers for a sensitive IT security case. Show less

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  Intel Corporation

  Jan 2004 - now

  As a manager, set priorities for the team, get results across boundaries, ensure an inclusive work environment, develop employees, and manage performance. Supervise production operations in accordance with plant policies and procedures. Ensure smooth production operation during shift. Cooridinate and Partner with 24/168hr peers to ensure cross shift execution and consistencies in business practices. Develop Exempt Mfg Supervisors competencies in Operational Strategies, Project management and effective Employee relations/Management practices. Train and coach production employees. Conduct employee performance reviews. Responsible for shift schedule to include: work station assignments/rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and shift rotations. Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers. Coordinate with Human Resources for appropriate staffing levels. Schedule and conduct shift meetings. Responsible to meet shift production goals. Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs). Ensure a clean and safe work area. Responsible for Emergency Response capabilities on shft as well as developing solid preventative injury and safety programs. Show less Lead Technician for production operations, equipment, process, and training. Coordinates daily activities of manufacturing Technicians including achieving goals, metrics, and preventative maintenance to maximize output. Partners with Module Engineers with new tool qualifications and new process development. Performs Quality Assurance inspections using Applied Materials Aera and KLA Tencor tools. Collects and evaluates operating data to conduct on-line equipment adjustment to ensure process optimization. Delivers process improvement and maintains technological health and stability. Trains and mentors new Technicians. Evaluates labor data, training gaps, and assess staffing issues.► Executed a chip loaner program within 3 months for the Intel Mask Operations department that required developing a database of chip serial numbers to monitor delivery of one chip per employee every 12 months. Received high marks from management for quality outcomes and speed of execution.► Expert in 3 of 5 modules with deep understanding of process intricacies when most Technicians stay in.► Selected to Defect Root Investigation Team to deliver operations process improvements from detected patterns.► Requested by Management to review operations productivity of the night shift and detected multiple anomalies that resulted in significant increases in productivity of the module.► Started as contractor in 2004 through Kelly Engineering Services and quickly hired to Intel payroll in 2005. Show less

  • Manager

    Jan 2017 - now

  • Senior Technician / Area Coordinator

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2017