John Krause

Experience

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  TCS | The Genius of Simple

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1996

  Electronic Engineer

  Designing digital heating and cooling products. • Develop microprocessor based thermostats using PIC microprocessors with serial communications capabilities.• Develop Windows based client application to illustrate building layout and communicate withserial thermostats and controllers.• Using AutoCAD develop electrical schematic layouts of HVAC systems using TCS/Basys products.

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  HiTech Control Systems

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  SCADA Engineer

  MMI SCADA EngineerAllen Bradley PLC 5, ControlLogixRockwell – RSLinx, RSNetworx, RSView ME/SE• Develop (Man Machine Interface) to control paper machines for Combined Locks Paper Mill.• Develop (Man Machine Interface) for Kohler Company tub line.• Develop (Man Machine Interface) for Menards Steel Door production in at Corp facility.

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  Global Crossing Telecommunications, Inc

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2005

  Database Administration & Development Coordinator

  Microsoft SQL Database Administration Software & Web Development• Develop Microsoft Windows client based application to view and report phone records.• Develop Microsoft SQL Database farm to hold client phone records and report through a webbased interface.• Develop CDROM production system to burn client phone records to media for mailing.• Develop telephony system to contact employee in the event systems require assistance.

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  Waupaca Foundry

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2013

  Automation Specialist

  IT Administration, Website Development, Computer Hardware Services, HTM/CSS, ASP.NET, VB, JAVA, Budgeting - Scheduling - PC Maintenance, SQL, Office Products, Active Directory, Automation Engineering, Network Administration, Database Administration - Siemens – Safety PLC Trained - TIA Portal Comfort, TIA Portal Advanced, WinCC Flexible, WinCC SCADA – Motion Controls – Electrical Design Schematics – CAD – Purchasing – TCP, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, Routing Networks – Testing & Diagnostics – Troubleshooting – ABB Robotics – Some Allen Bradley PLC 5, ControlLogixI have a deep understanding of PLC programming ladder logic and all aspects of inputs and outputs systems. I have an excellent understanding of HMI programming and its interaction with PLC's as well as troubleshooting skills needed to make sure all machines are running as efficiently as possible. I'm proficient in all other computer programs as well as the building of computers, servers and writing applications for data collect, reporting and custom communications.• Perform basic help desk ticketing and active directory administration.• Purchase new workstations and laptops for office and production stations.• Develop system to collect production data to a centralized Microsoft SQL database system.• Develop system to compile production data into usable report data.• Develop in-house intranet website to report production data back to office staff.• Develop in-house time clock system.• Develop Plant Wide Dust Collection System• Develop Cooling Tower Water Recycling System• Develop Alloy Recipe System for Metal Furnace Processing• Develop Siemens Safety PLC Applications for Man Machine Systems Show less

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  Veriha Trucking, Inc.

  Sept 2013 - Oct 2019

  Director of Information Technology

  Department Administration, Network Management, Purchasing, VMware ESXi & vSphere Management, Fortinet, Cisco Routing, Managed Switches, Wireless Technology, Microsoft Applications, Microsoft Server 2008 – 2019, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 – 2017, Database Administration, Software Development, Web Development, Engineering & Documentation, Mcleod Load Master Enterprise, TMW Fleet Maintenance, McLeod Load Master, PC Miler, Rand McNally Fleet, Spireon, Omnitracs, Skybitz• Purchase hardware, software as needed to support company needs.• Source and develop new technology to solve company needs.• Budgeting and life cycle analysis of company equipment and services.• Develop in-house intranet website to report and control logistics system.• Develop/Clean up core Microsoft SQL database server & Databases by organizing informationinto separate database modules, stored procedures for reporting.• Implement IBM Cognos BI reporting system.• Develop driver portal website using ASP.NET VB IIS server.• Implement new host controllers (3) to support 25+ virtual Windows 2008,2016 servers usingVMware 6.5, vSphere with a new HP MSA2040 SAN system.• Upgrade the company core 1GB copper network with 3 redundant 10GB fiber network.• Replace company core Netgear layer 2 & 3 switches with new HPe Aruba managed switches.• Implement new company firewall system using FortiNet (FortiGate) firewall.• Implement new company network to acquired Neenah facility using Cisco IVR router andSpectrum MPLS network connection.• Replace all remote facility with smaller versions of the Fortinet (Fortigate) routers andimplement FortiManager system to administrate the equipment.• Implement Fortinet (FortiMail) system as an additional layer of security to incoming andoutgoing company mail from the Microsoft Exchange server.• Implement digital camera NVR security recorders at multiple sites to monitor public area.• Implement VPN and Remote Desktop Services for remote users. Show less

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  Flex Technology Group, LLC.

  Jan 2020 - now

  Senior System Engineer

  In business, it’s critical to have technology that works and is secure. Our daily lives rely on technology. As a senior engineer for Flex Tech it's my job to provide customers with a seamless I.T. experience. From installation of new hardware & network equipment, to the refurbishment of existing systems. Here is just a touch of the products I support:• Remote Help Desk Support• Spiceworks Helpdesk for end user management and documentation• Custom PC Builds, Installation & Support• Xeams Spam Filter• Microsoft Server Installation• Microsoft Active Directory Management• Microsoft Exchange mailbox creation and management• Microsoft Office 365 Setup & Support• Microsoft Hyper-V Setup• VMWare Workstation• VMWare ESXi - vSphere• VMWare Distributed File System• 3CX SIP Phone Systems• Telco Services from Demarc Locaitons• Vitelity vFax Service• OVHcloud Virtual Server Service• Vembu Backup & Disaster Recovery Service• Veeam Backup System• Patterson EagleSoft (Dental CRM)• PlanMeca ProMax 3D Xray Scanner• Dentimax, Dentimax Imaging (Dental CRM)• Ubiquit - Unified Controllers• Ubiquit - Security Gateway• Ubiquit - Wireless Systems• Zyxel UTM Routers• Fortigate UTM Routers• Cisco Routers• Sonic Wall Routers• Netgear Routers• ECI Shoptech JobBoss• AutoDesk AutoCadd, Inventory, Vault, Fusion 365• MasterCam• SolidWorks Show less