career profile

it professional  with diverse experience in multiple areas including it infrastructure (18 years), software development (10 years), it project management (11 years), and it instruction (5 years). strong emphasis on corporate and business information technology. visionary leader, strategic planner, and innovative problem solver, with proven results. keenly able to evaluate weaknesses, prioritize options, and implement fixes quickly. persuasive communicator with motivational personality, able to forge simple associations into focused collaborations. demonstrate exceptional time management skills, discipline, self motivation, adaptability, problem solving, and planning.

 

systems infrastructure / application development / technology adoption / web services

 virtual simulations / custom software applications

unix systems administration / building internet-based businesses

technical expertise

competencies: linux (10yrs), aix (10yrs), mac os x (8yrs), windows server (6yrs), networking, san, voip, hacmp, monitoring, disaster recovery, load balancing, apache, mysql, db2, globus grid;

perl, php, java, c, vb.net, control4, savant, crestron, torque engine, 3d graphics, simulation engines, virtual world systems, hacmp, eclipse, bluetooth, guis, cvs/svn

career history

hsi, llc, middlebury, ct                                                                                                                        

it consultant & owner, 07/2007 c present

• focus on advising businesses on how best to use information technology to meet their business objectives  associates os, office, desktop, server, dns, dhcp, web, ftp, mysql, print servers, tivoli backup, anti-virus, and custom applications. 
• implement, deploy, and administer it systems on businesses' behalf.
• develop plans to safeguard sites against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
• deliver it infrastructure support for (windows/linux/mac, meraki, cisco networks, promise san, netriplex) integrated with lighting/building automation, audio/video distribution (control4, savant, nad, sonance), voip (allworx), and wireless mesh networks (meraki). 
• maintain systems easily accessed via touch panels, remote controls, iphone, and the internet. 
• oversee the success of sub-contractors for telecom, in-wall wiring, and carpentry.
• advise clients on the use of systems and functionality of platforms and applications.

 

ibm, southbury, ct                                                                                                             

senior innovative technology engineer, 12/2005 c 07/2007

• directed the success of a 15-member global team and updated senior vps on the progress of project completion.
• accurately administered a $750k budget and accomplished all established goals 8% within budget constraints.
• set operational specifications and formulated and analyzed software requirements.
• applied principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis.
• analyzed information to determine, recommended and planned installation of a new system or modification of an existing system.
• conferred with internal project managers and external alliances from other organizations (mit, new media consortium, and linden labs) to define cross-industry requirements to obtain information on limitations and capabilities for it projects.
• consulted cio on project status, proposals, and technical issues such as software system design and maintenance.
• designed and developed software systems, using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcome and consequences of design.

 

senior it infrastructure engineer, 07/1999 c 12/2005

• spearheaded it oversight for a 250 (aix/windows/linux) server infrastructure including cisco networks, firewalls, tivoli backup management with tape storage libraries, ibm shark san, db2/mysql databases, websphere, lotus notes, high availability (hacmp) on aix, and virtualized lamp partitions. 
• maintained a hosting platform for applications used by 10k+ employees. 
• cultivated migration strategies and client/server standards that lead to reduction of expenditures.
• offered subject matter expertise on new software applications to 2k+ people annually as an it trainer.

 

internet services lead engineer, ibm global services, 01/1997 c 07/1999

• built internet services for clients on aix, net.commerce, hacmp, db2, and perl. 
• launched ibm s global ecommerce site ibm.com/shop and did it within time and budget constraints and yielded $1m/day in sales.
• designed and developed solutions to complex systems engineering problems, system administration issues, or network concerns and led 25-member staff in the same.
• performed systems management and integration functions.
• collaborated with engineers or software developers to select appropriate design solutions or ensure the compatibility of system components.
• evaluated existing systems to determine effectiveness and suggested changes to meet organizational requirements.
• identified system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs.
• investigated system component suitability for specified purposes and make recommendations regarding component use.
• provided company-wide designs for web architecture and highly available infrastructures.

 

*** additional experience as business systems specialist for aetna and self-employed it systems consultant ***

 

education

certified technical solutions architect, international business machines university

associate of science in computer systems, three rivers technical college

 

awards & presentation

 

ibm global teamwork award.

inaugural recipient for exemplary leadership during the global deployment of ibm s e-commerce infrastructure.

 

ibm community tools for distributed learning.

invited presenter at learning 2005 conference. demonstrated novel solution for learning on-demand using a community based application. conference was produced by the mashie center, a top innovation company in the learning industry. fall 2005.

 

building internet based businesses.

invited lecturer in the department of business at the naugatuck valley college. designed the curriculum, which focused on the design and implementation of online e-commerce services. winter 2005.

 

grid computing: securely updating grids.

invited presenter at the linux users group. presented simplified solution for the arduous task of updating applications across all nodes of a grid infrastructure. fall 2004.

 

design and implementation of an enterprise grid.

co-author, grid computing, ibm systems journal 2004

 

 

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<<first name>> <<last name>>

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dear <<courtesy>> <<last name>>,

 

it is with great confidence that i offer my years of experience and strong ability in it operations oversight to your organization. my experience includes it infrastructure (18 years), software development (10 years), it project management (11 years), and it instruction (5 years). as i pursue the <<position title>> within <<company name>>, i recognize that my credentials and experience would greatly assist in reaching future goals and objectives.

 

experience as an it consultant, senior innovative technology engineer, senior it infrastructure engineer, and internet services lead engineer, is the basis for my confidence that i would be a valuable asset to your organization. my career history consists of vast experience in operations oversight. i consistently communicate the corporate vision to the internal members of the organization so that everyone understands their role in achieving these goals, ensuring that the action steps are taken to ensure that goals are met and developing action plans to achieve those goals. thereafter, i prepare recommendations for improvements, controls, new methods, and other changes to improve the efficiency of operations.

 

during my career, i ve gained notable experience leading and training other employees in the appropriate procedures related to the overall administration of networks and systems. my professional background also includes a proven expertise in expediting projects, interpreting complex rules and regulations, and effectively communicating with other members of upper management and personnel, verbally and in writing.

 

my duties consist of coordinating operations of a complex, interrelated, and interdependent nature, where unknowns and numerous contingency factors are involved. with this experience, i formulate policies and procedures relevant to daily operational and special organizational program based on information of a conceptual nature from varied and complex sources. with vast knowledge of the principles and techniques of administrative management including organization, planning, staffing, training, budgeting, and reporting, and a strong background in fiscal planning, and management that i bring to your organization.

 

 

my aptitude for evaluating complex problems and reviewing related information to develop viable solutions would be of great use to your organization. i welcome more discussion about how my skills can help in meeting the goals and objective of your organization. until then, should you have any additional questions feel free to contact me at your convenience.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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