SKILLS SUMMARY

IT DIRECTOR with extensive hands-on experience providing leadership and technology solutions that align with organizational goals. Skilled in overseeing and leading IT teams through all phases of technology roll-out. Oversee compliance with NJ DOE state reporting mandates and experienced in all aspects of preparing for online assessments and PARCC readiness.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server
• Exchange 5.5/2000/2003/2007
• SonicWall Firewall CDP
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8
• Microsoft Office 2007/2010/2013
• Backup Exec
• Mac OS X/iOS
• Google Apps
• LibreOffice/OpenOffice
• Linux Ubuntu/Mint/SUSE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Supervisor

• Manage the Technology Department for a K-12 School District with more than 2,600 students
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Technology Department
• Supervise staff of 3 technicians and coordinate with outside contractor
• Oversee the deployment of Chromebook carts, iPads and Macbooks throughout the District
• Mandate and oversee the upgrade of all PCs to Windows 7
• Initiate the replacement of all faculty old desktops with new virtual machines
• Support Instructional Services and Technology Integration into Curriculum across the District
• In charge of the accurate and on time submission of State reports NJ Smart
• Assist in the use of the Student Information Systems PowerSchool and IEP Direct
• Serve as technical point of contact for all NJ DOE communications NJ Smart and PARCC
• Oversee the successful preparation and performance of the PARCC Field Test
• Review, benchmark, analyze performance of IT systems to determine improvements and upgrade needs to improve learning and facilitate technology integration with the curriculum
• Ran presentations on Cybersecurity for faculty throughout the District

Confidential

Supervisor

• Manage the Technology Department for a K-8 School District with more than 1,700 students
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Technology Department
• Supervise staff of 3 technicians and a P/T webmaster
• Support Instructional Services and Technology Integration into Curriculum across the District
• In charge of the accurate and on time submission of various State and Federal reports
• Use PowerSchool, NJ Smart, PARCC TRT to assure District compliance with reporting mandates
• Serve as technical point of contact for all NJ DOE communications NJ Smart, PARCC
• Review, benchmark, analyze performance of IT systems to determine improvements and upgrade needs to improve learning and facilitate technology integration with the curriculum
• Introduce iMac, Chromebook, iPad, Linux for the first time in the District
• Oversee the upgrade of desktops and laptops to Windows 7 8 and Office 2010/2013
• Led the project of migrating the District website to a new hosting company Blackboard
• Work with the CST and the Special Education department for providing them with iPads
• Support the efforts to migrate to IEP Direct and integrate it into the current SIS PowerSchool
• Restructure network design to improve security, eliminate bottlenecks and comply with CIPA
• Initiate project of infrastructure update to support current and future technology initiatives
• Spearhead and oversee the implementation of the first wireless infrastructure in the District
• Negotiate and oversee the replacement of the old phone system with a new ShoreTel system
• Chair the Technology Committee and create the 3 year Technology Plan for the District
• Run workshops for faculty on all new technology Win 7, Office 2010, Mac, Chromebook, iPad
• Run classes on Cyber Security for the Middle School students 6th, 7th and 8th grades
• Run presentation on Cyber Security for the PTO

Confidential

Director

• Manage the Technology Department for a K-12 Independent School with more than 300 students
• Provide hands on technical assistance to faculty, staff and students on both PC and Mac
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues, setup/troubleshoot printers
• Setup and configure VPN for remote connectivity
• Implement NAS Network Attached Storage to leverage school's storage needs and growth
• Setup and deploy Sonicpoint G/Ni Wireless Access Points throughout the campus
• Restructure the backup strategy to improve response time and assure failover by switching to CDP Continuous Data Protection technology
• Administer Sonicwall Firewall and SonicWall CDP and Barracuda Web Filter
• Introduce measures and protocols to improve systems security and comply with CIPA
• Manage and administered DHCP, DNS and Active Directory group policy, OUs, accounts, etc.
• Administration of Google Mail Accounts Users and Groups
• Installed and configured Windows Server Update Services WSUS to automate system updates
• Image and deploy Windows 7 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard
• Manage IT staffing Technology Integrator and PC Technician including recruitment, supervision, evaluation and disciplinary actions
• Initiate and oversee project to upgrade the wiring infrastructure throughout the campus
• Administration of Telephone System 3Com NBX and oversee its upgrade
• Develop and manage the Annual IT Budget
• Participate in IT Committee meetings and help develop the Strategic Technology Plan
• Maintained the Hardware and Software inventory, licensing and other technology assets
• Write and update the Business Continuity Plan
• Create, maintain and develop business relationships with vendors and service providers
• Teach classes in Computer Security and Internet Technologies to students and faculty

Confidential

Information Systems HIPAA Security Officer/Manager of IT Department

• Upgrade and built the network from the ground up for this non-profit Human Services Agency
• Hands-on management of Windows 2003 Server architecture, including all aspects of Active Directory administration, account creation, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, IIS, Exchange 2003
• Maintain and update the Agency web site
• Supervise and mentor the IT team and lead it in the implementation and maintenance of various infrastructure and other technical projects
• Review performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels and determine upgrade requirements.
• Redesign network architecture and upgrade servers Windows 2008 and desktops Vista to achieve better security, improve productivity and reduce service calls
• Provide user support for all network, application, hardware and peripheral issues
• Implement point to point VPN connectivity between sites to facilitate connectivity, collaboration and access to shared resources and reduce operational costs
• Secured the Email with MX Logic mail filter and reduced Spam almost completely
• Deployed and configured desktops, printers and wireless access points at various locations
• Implemented and maintained SQL Server 2005 in support of iVantage HR management system
• Installed and configured Windows Server Update Services WSUS to automate system updates
• Installed and configured FTP server to facilitate file access and sharing
• Improved backup procedures by implementing an Autoloader system for faster data recovery
• Created, maintained and developed relations with vendors Dell, CDW-G, PCMall
• Developed the yearly IT Operating Budget and consult with Department Directors to identify areas in which IT can provide technical solutions to Operational problems
• Performed Risk Analysis, authored Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plan and implemented strategy for achieving compliance with HIPAA Security Regulations
• Attended periodic meetings with State agencies to keep up to date with HIPAA regulations
• Initiated and conducted technical training and reviews for users, kept up to date with latest in technology

Confidential

Network Administrator

• Managed mixed network environment comprised of Windows 2000 Server and Mac OS X Server
• Led the migration from Windows NT to Windows 2000 Active Directory and from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000 and implemented Blackberry server
• Hands-on administration of Windows 2000 Server, Active Directory and Exchange 2000
• Hands-on user support for Windows 98/2000/XP desktops and Mac OS 9/X desktops, laptops, printers, staff PDAs and various applications.
• Installed, configured and maintained WatchGuard Firewall, Symantec Anti-Virus and Baracuda Anti-Spam mail gateway
• Provide VPN access for remote users and sales staff and troubleshoot remote connectivity issues
• Coordinated the systems merger of two off-site branches into the main office infrastructure resulting in a more efficient use of resources, cost cuttings and better network management
• Authored and enforced the company's Computer and Internet Usage Policy
• Determine software and hardware requirements, created and maintained accounts with IT vendors

Additional Skills

• Presented courses - The World Wide Web and Internet and Security - at the East Brunswick Adult Community Education Program
• Earned Honorable Mention from the NJAMHA IT Project
• Write and maintain a technology blog
• Teach classes in Cyber Security and Cyber Ethics for 6th, 7th and 8th grades
• Fluent in Romanian Hebrew, proficient in Spanish and good knowledge of French