Rob Bentz

Experience

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  MultiTech Systems

  Feb 1994 - Jun 1998

  Repair Technician

  Responsible for repair of telecommunications equipment after failure in the field. Repair of equipment at the component level on most of the equipment Multitech manufactured. Device examples are modems, telecommunication multiplexers, single board computers, and various routing equipment. Work with customers to resolve faults and provide configuration support.

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  Curtis 1000

  Jun 1998 - Apr 2001

  IT Support Specialist

  Support of national IT infrastructure across five state locations. Accomplishments include a conversion of the information technology infrastructure from OS2 to Winnt 4.0. The conversion included a complete overhaul of the hardware systems (servers, workstations, and LAN connectivity equipment), core business software, and productivity applications.

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  Dunwoody College of Technology

  Apr 2001 - Jul 2022

  • Implementation of strategic plans to actualize business objectives• Recruit, train, and retain faculty• Define and monitor department operational procedures and practices to comply with regulator agency requirements• Identify potential risks and opportunities to protect and improve business interests• Develop partnerships with industry stakeholders for academic support• Provide definition, analysis, and oversight of division budget operations• Provide financial analysis to assist Senior Leaders in making sound financial business decisions that are sustainable and aligned with the strategic plan. Show less

  • Director of Computer Technology

    Jun 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Dean of Computer Technology

    Aug 2017 - Jun 2021

  • Manager of Computer Programs

    Aug 2010 - Aug 2017

  • Senior Computer Networking Instructor

    Apr 2001 - Aug 2010
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  Anoka-Ramsey Community College

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2008

  Adjunct Instructor

  Adjunct Instructor position, taught several classes in the evenings.Accomplishments: Helped re-introduce Linux into Anoka’s curriculum Redesign and delivery of course: CNET2114 – Fundamentals of UNIXOther subjects taught: Data assurance and security fundamentals

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  Bentz Information Technologies Services L.L.C [B.I.T.S]

  Mar 2014 - Jun 2017

  Owner

  IT consulting, specializing in communications/networking infrastructure optimization, redundancy, and network security.

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  Itasca Consulting Group, Inc.

  Jul 2022 - now

  IT Manager

  - Evaluate, plan, implement, monitor, and administer network security, IT risk management, and mitigation measures.- Develop and manage annual IT budget- Maintain computer networks, server systems, software, VPNs, routers, and other physical hardware.- Design, build, test, and maintain custom high-performance computing workstations to provide optimized performance for simulation modeling.- Demonstrate and promote security awareness and cyber security training.- Investigate business processes for automation.- Sourcing and purchasing for hardware, software, and networking devices.- Vendor/service provider contract negotiations and oversight.- Develop and maintain system policies.- Current project: Global IT initiative - MS365 tenant consolidation. Show less