Garfield Sinclair

Garfield Sinclair

Computer Systems Engineer/Technician

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  • About me

    Information Technology Manager at Grove Broadcasting Co. Ltd. (IRIE FM & ZIP FM)

  • Education

    • University College of the Caribbean

      2011 - 2014
      Master of Science Business Administration
    • Vector Technology Institute

      2010 - 2012
      Associate's degree Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
    • University College of the Caribbean

      2008 - 2008
      Certificate Project Management
    • Train X Jamaica

      2005 - 2005
      Certificate Computer Information Security

      Hardening the Infrastructure - Security Certified Program (SCP)

    • Cisco Networking Academy - Stony Hill Heart Academy Ja.

      2003 - 2004
      Certificate Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

      • Basic Cisco Router Configurations.• Be able to identify and describe IP Address Classes• Proficient in IP address subnetting techniques and in using the binary number system.• Proficient in the use of the three basic Boolean functions (AND, OR, NOR).• Be able to describe the purpose of the OSI Model and the functions of each layer.• Be able to describe the process of data encapsulation• Be able to make a patch cable.• Proficient in detailing the specifications of… Show more • Basic Cisco Router Configurations.• Be able to identify and describe IP Address Classes• Proficient in IP address subnetting techniques and in using the binary number system.• Proficient in the use of the three basic Boolean functions (AND, OR, NOR).• Be able to describe the purpose of the OSI Model and the functions of each layer.• Be able to describe the process of data encapsulation• Be able to make a patch cable.• Proficient in detailing the specifications of networking media (copper, fiber, wireless).• Be able to describe and apply CAT 5 cabling standards.• Proficient in planning, designing, and installing work group and peer-to-peer LANs.. Be able to describe the purpose of the TCP/IP Protocol Stack and the functions of each layer.• Be able to identify which layer of the OSI Model specific TCP/IP protocols reside.• Proficient in detailing the specifications of Ethernet.• Be able to identify and describe Ethernet families (10BaseT, Fast Ethernet). Show less

  • Experience

    • Jamaica National Building Society

      Jan 1995 - Sept 2001
      Computer Systems Engineer/Technician
    • Vincom Ltd. Ja.

      Nov 2001 - Jun 2002
      Senior Systems Engineer
    • University College of the Caribbean (UCC)

      Jun 2002 - Aug 2018

      I have lectured the following areas:1. Computer Essentials and Repairs2. Data Communications and Network My role was to maintain the Institution's IT networks, hardware and software infrastructures and provide effective leadership to ensure that all IT infrastructures and services operate optimally to meet the Institution's needs and future goals.

      • Adjunct Lecturer

        Jan 2015 - Aug 2018
      • Manager - Information Systems & Technology

        Jun 2002 - Sept 2016
    • Jamaica Broilers Group Limited

      Oct 2016 - Jan 2020
      Network Engineer Team Lead
    • Grove Broadcasting Co. Ltd. (IRIE FM)

      Mar 2020 - now
      Information Technology Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Computer Networks

      Coursera - Lecturers from University of Washington
      Jan 2014
      View certificate certificate
    • Systems Administration - OnBase

      Hyland, creator of OnBase
      Jun 2016