SUMMARY:

Seeking Information Technology and Business related opportunities within the South and Central Florida regions. 22 years of solid hands - on experience in IT Operations, Business and Data Analysis, Project Management, Networking and Application Development within Distribution, Warehousing, Sales, Purchasing, Finance and Accounting environments.  Cost conscience change agent, team player and builder.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software Experience:

• Current Server OS includes:  Win NT, 2000, 2003 Enterprise and Standard including File Servers, Print Servers
• Desktop OS includes  Windows3.1 / 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / Me / XP Home / XP Pro / 2000 Professional
• Server Applications/Infrastructures include  DNS, WINS, Active Directory, DHCP, IIS 6.0, WSUS (Windows Server Update Services), SQL Server 7.0 and 2000, Exchange 2003 Enterprise and 5.5, Veritas Backup Exec, JDC SurfControl (web access monitor), Omtool Fax Server
• Legacy integration includes  OS/400, Open/VMS, GSI Transcomm Tolas Distribution Systems, VAI Distribution System 2000, ROI Corp NetMail400 API, BCD Progen and Progen WebSmart, Look Software “Newlook”, DB2 for NT and AS/400, IBM Client Access, MarkMagic/Jmagic Barcode Generator, Unicenter Control/IT & Scheduler, Innosoft PMDF Mail, CONNX ODBC for Windows, SQL/RMS, TGV Multi-Net TCP/IP. Developer in VAX Basic, RPGIII / CL / DDS, SDA, SEU.
• Reporting, Support and Development tools include  Visual Web Developer Express and ASP.NET, AJAX, Crystal Decisions 8.5 and 10, CodeCharge IDE Development System, DataJunction ETL, Applix TM/1 Perspectives (OLAP), MapInfo (for demographic analysis), FrontRange Heat (Call Center Help Desk), CA “Control/IT”, pcAnywhere, CoffeeCup Java Controls, Ulead Java Razor and Menu.Applet, Quarbon Viewlets Interactive Help Systems, all MS Office-related productivity tools.
• PBX/Telcom include ATT Definity, Inter-Tel and Artisoft TeleVantage.

Hardware Experience:

IBM AS/400 RISC, Netfinity Servers w/RAID level 5, HP/Compaq, IBM and Dell Servers, WatchGuard Firewall, Cisco Switches, Motorola routers, DEC Alpha 1000 and 2100A clusters, Raid 5 Disk Arrays and Controllers, 802.11a-g wireless routers and security configuration, Storage-Works Disk Sub-Systems, Compaq/HP/Dell/Toshiba PCs and Notebooks, ATT Definity PBX/Infinity and VM, InterTel PBX and VM, TeleVantage PBX and VM, Intel Dialogic and configuration.  Also Tape Sub-Systems, Penril and Newbridge Virtual-LAN, LXE IP-Base Radio Frequency Units and Handhelds, Motorola and Cisco Routers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Manager

Confidential, Toledo, OH

ENVIRONMENTS:  Windows/Tolas Distribution/Open-VMS/RMS

• Installed WatchGuard Firewall including UTM (Unified Threat Management) addressing Spam, Web-Browsing Monitor/Blocking as well as Zero-Day attacks
• Swap of generic Hubs with 10/100/1000 Managed Switches
• Implemented SSL VPN
• Refresh of desktop environment from mix of 95/98 desktops to XP Pro
• Standardization of Anti-Virus on the Desktop with server-based TrendMicro SMB Suite
• Replace Workgroup model with Domain; implement Active Directory as controlling mechanism
• Replace externally-hosted mail with an Exchange messaging environment
• Install standardized backup and restore mechanisms
• Write policy for Acceptable Use as well as Disaster Recovery procedures
• Implement RAID on all servers to support redundancy
• Support and enhancement of Inovis TrustedLink EDI specifically related to Purchase Order and Rebate mechanisms
• Rebuild web site
• Implement an Intranet
• Support and enhancement of the legacy Tolas Distribution/VMS environment

Independent Consultant

Confidential, Winter Haven, FL

Environments: All

• Providing key services in the areas of Project Management, Network design and configuration, messaging infrastructure and strategic planning.
• Provide installation and support for Win2003, Active Directory, DNS, WINS, File Services, IIS, WSUS, POP3 and SMTP. 
• Other server platforms include Windows 2000, NT, AS/400 and VMS.  Databases include SQL Server 2000, Access, DB/2 and legacy ISAM file systems.
•   E - mail platforms include Exchange 2003 with OWA and SSL, Exchange 5.5, AS/400 NetMail and VMS PMDF. 
• Client platforms include XP Professional, XP Home and Windows NT.  Application support includes MS Office 2003, 2000, Visio, Project 2003 and a mix of ERP distribution applications.
• CAT5e wired and wireless connectivity via 802.11a/b/g compliant access points. 
• Development tools include Visual Web Developer, Fusion 9, FrontPage 2003, SharePoint Portal Server and Services, KoolMoves Flash, ULead Menu Applets, ASP.NET Framework and AJAX to enhance functionality and navigation for pages.

Director

Confidential, Deerfield Beach, FL

ENVIRONMENTS: Windows/VAI Distribution/AS400/DB2

• Relocated data center. Moved all mission-critical equipment from standard line to conditioned/backup power systems.
• Managed contractor resources for rewiring of all facilities (Corporate and 3 branch sales offices) to Cat-5e.
• Replaced branch office access from dial-up to frame-relay; routers enhanced to support future VOIP initiatives.
• Replaced 10mb hubs with Cisco 4000 series switches, re-racked and wired central office wiring plant required port mapping, color-coding and legend documentation.
• Replaced CICS mini to RISC AS/400 midrange and core applications to meet Y2K compliance and enhance functionality.
• Re-engineered Order Processing system with internally-designed / developed “Quote Entry” / ”Purchasing Response” / ”Accounting Approval” systems; embedded routing' policies and AS/400 POP3 “NetMail-to-Exchange”. This streamlined and enforced internal policy and procedures for material acquisition, account management and intra-departmental communications.
• RPGIII/CL on new or existing core applications. Pilot applications (ILE/CGI) using BCD Progen WebSmart on Apache.
• Implemented “DataJunction” ETL procedures to transform production data to summarized tables to support sales and account analysis.
• Implemented Windows Crystal Decisions Web Component Server w/ActiveX, HIT ODBC and OLEDB to access DB2 and MS/SQL.
• Managed in-house and contractor resources for the Dependable Intranet (combined HTML, ASP and JSP). Using Crystal Enterprise re-wrote and deployed all end-user key Daily Reporting and Analysis (Sales, Inventory, Accounting, etc.) to departmental-specific secure areas; moved ISO9002 procedures, Company policies, best-practices, “How-To” manuals, Company Calendar and contact information (phone extensions, names, etc) to this common medium.
• Managed internal Operations and Development staff as well as external full-time and part-time contractor resources.
• Implemented NT/4.0 and Win2000 Domain/security model.
• Implemented ScanMail to trap virus infections and spam content including automatic signature updates.
• Upgraded WatchGuard Firewall for VPN support and 128-bit encryption; then replaced 56k Internet access to T1.
• Implemented PPTP VPN-access for key sales and marketing executive's connectivity as well as IT management personnel for after-hour support. IP-Sec for SOHO's.
• Implemented CA “Control/IT” for remote control of user workstations and servers for IT support issues/training and “Surf-Control” to manage/monitor Internet usage.
• Implemented Server backup and recovery schema for user and application file secure off-site storage.
• Implemented SQL/7.0 Server w/backup and recovery to support Intranet data store and OLAP applications.
• Implemented Daily System Audits for ALL servers, network equipment and web sites to ensure availability.
• Replaced ISP-based e-mail with an internal MS Exchange server, backup and recovery, Replaced 100+ 95/98 desktops with standardized HP workstations running MS Workstation 4.0, Win/2000 Pro and XP Professional. Implemented Symantec (Norton) “Ghost” to clone machines ensuring consistent deployment and usability.
• Implemented ASA Omtool Fax Server, MS Exchange Gateway and Client-side components to provide desktop faxing for all workstations.
• Replaced proprietary Inter-Tel PBX with Artisoft (Vertical Communications) software-based PBX running Windows 2000 Professional Server; reduced multiple server boxes to one, consolidated management functions and deployed client-based TAPI (dial from Outlook Contacts) for call administration. Allowed mix of analog and digital stations, desktop call center handling, transfer, park, page and voice mail. Internally built call log auditing mechanisms against MS/SQL using Crystal for duration, count and abuse audits. Savings of $50,000 over proposed proprietary PBX solutions.
• Analyzed domestic and international long distance traffic then negotiated new long distance contract (Domestic and International); savings of $60,000 annually over previous carrier.

Manager

Confidential,  Miami, FL

ENVIRONMENTS:  Windows/Tolas Distribution/Open-VMS/Unix/RMS/SQLServer

• Migrated legacy applications to DEC Alpha Cluster. Coupled these to an ITC Raid 5 (500 gig) disk farm to provide 4x throughput and response time to support ever-increasing demand (650+ employees).
• Project Manager for frame-relay implementation (an initiative to replace outdated and inflexible branch data communications equipment with hub/router based modules to support TCP/IP and WAN) for 34 offices. Savings of $200,000/year by reducing communication hardware support costs.
• Successfully managed internal and consulting resources for the acquisition and conversion of AVED, Inc.; a $40 million Kitting and Turnkey concern located in Tustin, CA. Consolidated 7 offices and 2 Unix-based systems into our existing systems; opened 3 new offices and added an additional 100+ employees.
• Stabilized all laser, dot matrix and thermal-transfer printers (150+ devices) and queues reducing the number of initialization routines (per device on startup) from 12 to 2. Saved process counts by eliminating 240 queues and, in turn, allowed cancellation of a memory upgrade project saving the company $80,000.
• Negotiated new contractual agreement with base application supplier on usage and upgrade of required software to migrate applications to an Alpha platform. Savings of $50,000.
• Stabilized Vax-cluster day-to-day operational and access requirements from an average of 65% to 99.99%.
• Installed hardware and developed routines to stabilized backup and recovery procedures. I.S. Operator intervention reduced from 4 hours/day to 10 minutes/day.
• Implemented Applix TM/1 Perspectives (OLAP multidimensional database system for EIS/DSS) to eliminate the accounting departments' dependency on batch jobs reporting. Reduced turn-around time for reporting Budget vs. Actual, P&L and Variance from 2 weeks to 5 minutes.
• Stabilized and automated daily reporting and processing (300+ routines) into a single concise Chron scheduler. Eliminated I.S. Operator involvement for running on nightly, weekly and Month-End closing procedures.
• Operations Project Manager during implementation of the Tolas-MRP system including Materials Management, Kitting, BOM's, and WIP warehouses (Fremont, CA., Miami, FL., Tustin, CA. and Chicago, IL).
• Moved the Development Group off of the production systems to a test environment. Developed a code management system (CMS) and implemented processes (TIP) to isolate development initiatives and ensure testing and sign-off prior to migration to production.
• Directed an initiative to provide end-users, customers and suppliers Internet E-Mail for worldwide communications on a DEC OSF/1Unix platform. Moved to MS Exchange in 1998 and Multinet as POP3 server. Also assisted EDI/Electronic Commerce personnel in operational planning for expanded EDI offerings.
• Replaced Seimens contractor-managed PBX with internally managed AT&T Definity PBX. Managed internal and external resources and established an in-house Telecommunications Department. Implemented on time and below $250,000 budget.