MANAGER – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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
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Train Salesman on the use, operation and sales of retail computers
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Established pricing levels for computer equipment
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Sales of computer systems and components to personal and business
consumers
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Configure purchased equipment to customer specifications
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Worked in assistant managerial position
MOUNTAIN MICRO, INC., Charlottesville, Virginia 1993-1993
A local retail computer
sales company.
Purchasing Manager
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Order computer products for three separate store fronts
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Research and evaluate new products
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Systems configuration
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Systems repair
TECHNOLOGY EXPRESS, INC., Nashville, Tennessee 1990-1991
A local retail computer
sales company.
Corporate Sales
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Personal Computer Sales
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Technical Support
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Computer Technician
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Customer Training