Experience

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  Computer automation, inc.

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1985

  Production planner
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  Bank of america

  Jan 1989 - Apr 1996

  Consulting systems engineer
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  Brown & toland medical group

  Apr 1996 - Oct 1999

  Director systems and networks

  Managed staff of 11 people including six System/Network Engineers, Notes Administrator, Manager-System Operations, VMS System Administrator, Voice Administrator, Help Desk Operator. Responsible for implementation, operation, and maintenance of all computing resources including, four DEC/Compaq Alpha 4100s, fifteen Windows NT servers: six Notes servers, three print servers, four MS SQL Servers, four file servers and over 500 PCs. Further responsibilities include the phone and security systems. Managed 100% FTE growth in the company over a one-year period. Promoted from Senior Manager. Show less

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  Encanto networks

  Jan 2000 - Oct 2000

  Manager network operations

  Working as part of a small start-up team, created entire computing and networking environments to support development, test, and beta production networks. Participated in selection of equipment, equipment providers, and co-location provider. Assisted in development of financial models to predict costs and margins. Primary NT and Domino Systems Administrator.

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  Nanomuscle

  Mar 2001 - Nov 2004

  It manager

  • Server (Windows 2003/2000, Exchange 2003/2000) and PC (Windows XP, on Dell PCs and Workstations) support, LAN and WAN connectivity. • Designed and implemented computing and networking environments for remote offices in Hong Kong, China and Tucson, Arizona. • Developed custom Visual Basic programs to accommodate automated testing of products. • Converted web-site hosting from NT based solution to Linux solution. • Created VPN solution for remote users and LAN-to- LAN VPN for remote offices. • Managed 200% growth in staff. Show less

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  Shoestring consulting

  Apr 2005 - Dec 2017

  Owner/president

  • Provided computer and networking consulting to businesses and residential customers. • Consulted on server, network and PC upgrades and repairs.• Implemented remote support options.• Created remote access solutions using a variety of Microsoft and SonicWall solutions. Enabled site-to-site VPN solutions.• Worked with a variety of server operating systems including Server 2003, 2008, SBS 2011 and 2012.• Implemented both in-house and hosted Exchange (2003, 2007, 2010) email systems.• Engineered both in-house and hosted spam and virus filtering solutions (Google Postini, and GFI).• Installed and configured cloud-based backup systems (Mozy, eFolder, Carbonite). Show less

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  Bobcat central inc.

  Dec 2013 - now

  It manager

  • Manage 130+ users on PFW/CDK Global Intellidealer Dealer Management System.• Manage 180+ PCs spread among 5 locations.• Installed and manage 6 Windows Servers (2012 R2) with Active Directory.• Converted Dealer Management System from IBM i5 internally hosted system to ASP for cost reductions.• Manage and monitor 5 different company locations interconnected by MPLS and VPN networks.• Upgraded phone system from Mitel SX-200 to 3300 platform to allow for growth and newer capabilities.• Implemented Zabbix, MRTG, Spiceworks, and Splunk for system and network monitoring.• Documented network and systems.• Created extensive customized reports using Crystal Reports and maps to identify sales leads.• Identified issues with customer database and managed project to update data.• Responsible for 95+ mobile phones; made changes in mobile phone plans saving 15% per month.• Researched, evaluated, and implemented GPS fleet tracking. Show less