Michael Coons

Experience

• 

  The Villages

  Jan 1995 - Feb 2018

  Director Of Information Technology

  Started as a consultant programming a Child Tracking Database using Paradox Hired full time as the only internal IT Support for 2 NT servers and a dozen or so computersMigrated from NT to Microsoft serversOrdered and built custom computers to increase our fleetFacilitated in creating a Cisco VPN between our two main officesBecame an IT ManagerMigrated to an HP shop with HP servers and HP desktopsConnected all offices via VPN using Meraki routersIncreased our infrastructureBecame the Director of ITStarted migrating some of our services to Googles G Suite Started learning G Suite administration______________________________________________________________Determined hardware needsCommunicated with the different vendors required for IT related needsInstalled and configured servers, PCs, routers, switches and wiringTroubleshot a wide variety of IT issuesAssisted end users with varying technological skills Managed Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange Server and DNSCreated and maintained simple HTML intranet sitesUtilized DOS batch files, Powershell scripting and Primal Forms for automation Show less

• 

  The Crimson Covenant - MMORPG

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Project Lead Developer

  Utilized C++ to customize the SMAUG codebase and implement our own world, areas, commands and puzzles.

• 

  Deloitte Consulting

  Feb 2019 - Jun 2022

  Project Delivery Senior Analyst

  Worked on a team developing a reporting solution utilizing the Oracle Apex framework. Developed application modules using PL/SQL, Javascript, HTML, and CSS. The application pulls testing and defect data from multiple sources including JIRA, ALM and Octane utilizing their APIs. Was in continuous contact with the client to obtain new requirements. Met with offshore team members to communicate current project status as well as new requirements. Tracked project status using JIRA.

• 

  Team Dream Walkers

  Oct 2023 - Feb 2024

  Lead Unity Engineer

  Lead Unity Engineer for Frog Frenzy (2D Platform) and You Will Crash. Implemented: • Main game loop and functionality. • Track Designer (in-house tool) using the Command Pattern to facilitate quick track creation • The dynamic track build process. • Character movement along the track • Object pooler. • Optimized code and assets for 60+FPS. • Assisted other developers as needed.Tech Stack for You Will Crash (Working Title): • Game Engine: Unity • Programming/Editor: C# / Microsoft Visual Studio • Source/Version Control: GitHub / SourceTree • Ticketing/Project Management: Trello • Planning: Miro Show less

• 

  Front Range Staffing

  May 2024 - Jun 2024

  Data Center Technician

  Short term 480 server build project Unboxing servers, Racking and wiring servers, Provisioning servers, Re-boxing servers, Tracking serial numbers and project status, Moving and organizing pallets of boxed servers

• 

  Community Action Kentucky

  Nov 2024 - now

  System Administrator