MANAGERINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Systems Design Planning and Integration

Skilled Professional with more than twenty-eight years’ experience in the technology field and eight years in manufacturing / engineering environments, including serving as Computer Systems Engineer for Valley Precision, Inc. a multi-million dollar manufacturing company.  Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.  Proven ability to implement technology-based solutions for business problems.  Developed policies and procedures for cost reduction and improved methods.

COMPUTER SKILLS

·         Operating Systems:  MS-DOS, Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP/Vista/7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and R2, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows Server 2016

·         Networking:  LAN, TCP/IP, WINS, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, DSL, and Fax Server.

·         Network Application Software:  Microsoft Server 2008, 2012 and 2016, Microsoft Small Business Server, Exchange Server 5.5, 2000 & 2003, Microsoft ISA Server 2000 & 2003, OWA, Symantec Backupexec.

·         Hardware:  IBM, Dell, Hewlett Packard, Cisco.

·         Programming Languages:  PowerShell, Python.

·         Web:  IIS, FrontPage, Dreamweaver, Fireworks.

·         Desktop Application Software:  MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, JobBOSS (manufacturing control software), Abra Payroll, GE Desktop EDI, AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, SmartCAM, FeatureCAM, Grizzly DNC, Peachtree Accounting.

·         Certifications:  MCSE +Security, ITIL v3 Foundation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

VITA/Northrop Grumman                                                                                             2017-Present

Working for Northrop Grumman's Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) Program, which is a 10 year, $2B program, responsible for providing end-to-end IT Infrastructure to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Manager- Windows & Citrix Platform Support

·         Responsible for leading and developing a technologically diverse team, of approximately 25 people.

·         Establish and maintain effective management oversight, and functional management.

·         Provides leadership and direction on activities in accordance with organization goals.

·         Facilitate team meetings, analyze problems, plan and direct tasks and provide solutions to ensure proper use of resources and assets.

 

VITA/Northrop Grumman                                                                                                2014-2017

Working for Northrop Grumman's Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) Program, which is a 10 year, $2B program, responsible for providing end-to-end IT Infrastructure to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

System Administrator/Team Lead Server Services

·         Manage 6 man team of server engineers

·         Training team on support of Windows server environment

·         Manage day to day activities of Windows Integration Team

·         Develop documentation and presentations to maintain teams advanced level of knowledge

·         Team Lead for Windows Disaster Recovery program where I manage a team of 12 disaster recovery engineers ensuring that in the event of a disaster the states servers will be operational

 

 

VITA/Northrop Grumman                                                                                                2008-2014

Working for Northrop Grumman's Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) Program, which is a 10 year, $2B program, responsible for providing end-to-end IT Infrastructure to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

System Administrator

·         Provide server support to multiple state agencies.

·         Able to diagnose and resolve complex problems involving server infrastructure within multiple current and legacy domain environments.

 

CONTRACT                                                                                                                     2005-2008

Working with various companies on a contract basis providing basic to advanced computer and network support.

Contract Network Administration

·         Provide network support to multiple agencies in the form of system upgrades, architecture implementation and site surveys.

·         Able to support multiple companies with time sensitive support.

 


 

NTC, INC., Harrisonburg, Virginia                                                                                   2004-2005

A local telecommunications company providing quality telephone, cable and high speed networking services to off-campus housing communities in major cities from Maryland to Florida.

Computer Network Administrator

·         Oversee company’s information systems reporting to Company President, supporting multi-platform, multi-location infrastructure.

·         Improved uptime and service capability by streamlining in place technologies to maximize system performance.

 

VALLEY PRECISION, INC., Waynesboro, Virginia                                                      1995-2004

A local manufacturing company providing quality precision sheetmetal and machined parts to such companies as General Electric, DuPont and Biotage in Virginia.

Computer Systems Engineer

·         Oversee company’s information systems reporting to Company President, supporting single-platform, single-location infrastructure.

·         Improved company operations by installing computers systems to automate accounts payable operations.

·         Reduced errors and paper load by installing Peachtree Accounting and training office personnel on the use to integrate AP, AR, GL and Payroll.

·         Improved company operations by installing Microsoft Small Business Server and adding Email, Internet and fax capability to the company infrastructure.

·         Improved efficiency and reduced costs of manufacturing by evaluating and installing manufacturing control software used to improve the flow of jobs through the manufacturing process.

CRUTCHFIELD CORPORATION, Charlottesville, Virginia                                         1993-1995

A mail-order home audio and electronics company with two retail locations in central Virginia. 

Computer Department Manager, Harrisonburg, Virginia Retail Outlet

·         Train Salesman on the use, operation and sales of retail computers

·         Established pricing levels for computer equipment

·         Sales of computer systems and components to personal and business consumers

·         Configure purchased equipment to customer specifications

·         Worked in assistant managerial position

MOUNTAIN MICRO, INC., Charlottesville, Virginia                                                     1993-1993

A local retail computer sales company. 

Purchasing Manager

·         Order computer products for three separate store fronts

·         Research and evaluate new products

·         Systems configuration

·         Systems repair

TECHNOLOGY EXPRESS, INC., Nashville, Tennessee                                                1990-1991

A local retail computer sales company. 

Corporate Sales

·         Personal Computer Sales

·         Technical Support

·         Computer Technician

·         Customer Training