Experience
Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (3/2011 – Present)
Distributed Computer Systems Administrator
MIS Program Manager
Supervisor: Alberto Perez
1100 Loveland Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33980
(941) 624-7200
- Plans, designs, and coordinates a distributed processing system (short and long term) with statewide or area networking in a multi-agency environment.
- Consults with agency administrators and users to conduct information assessments to determine user needs and to define systems requirements.
- Designs and configures a distributed computer systems environment with appropriate hardware, operating systems software, applications software, and communications components to solve business/office problems for a wide area or statewide multi-agency network.
- Conducts research and development in distributed processing and information system technologies to support the planning and enhancement of the statewide distributed computer systems network including hardware, software, and communications resources.
- Administers the designs, codes, tests, and documents computer applications and interfaces applications with existing mainframe applications or data bases.
- Establishes methods and procedures for use of the distributed computer systems including hardware, software, communications, and user training.
- Interfaces with all state agencies distributed systems support groups to ensure the distributed processing plan is consistent with the agency objective, and is compatible with existing applications and security requirements.
- Coordinates and ensures the standard implementation of policies, procedures and systems operations with local computer support personnel.
- Develops hardware configuration plans for distributed processing systems.
- Assesses the effectiveness of hardware, software, and communications performance.
- Ensures equipment is meeting the needs of state agencies as defined in the distributed processing plan and modifies the distributed processing plan as required.
- Evaluates and selects vendor packaged software or custom written packages from agency or external sources when appropriate.
- Coordinates with agency management for the acquisition of and contracting for hardware, software, and services (including maintenance).
- Conducts on-going system audits to evaluate the utility and efficiency of the system's hardware, software, and communications components and the effectiveness of user training programs in meeting management information needs.
- Performs related work as required.
Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (11/2009 – 3/2011)
Distributed Computer Systems Specialist
Supervisor: Keith Campbell
514 East Grace Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 639-1181
- Consults with users and assists the Distributed Computer Systems Analyst in conducting information assessments to define user needs and systems requirements.
- Assists the analyst in the design and configuration of a distributed computer systems environment with appropriate hardware, operating systems software, applications software, and communications components to solve business/office problems for the local area networks.
- Assists the analyst in establishing methods and procedures for use of the distributed computer systems including hardware, software, communications, and user training.
- Installs and implements distributed computer systems hardware, software, and communications components including enhancements and upgrades.
- Determines appropriateness of installing existing operating systems and applications software based on the local area networks' specific work function, volume of work, and systems storage capacity.
- Edits and modifies configuration files for the distributed computer operating systems software, applications software, and for communications with other computers, printers, and other peripheral equipment.
- Serves as a liaison with vendors to provide for special requirements for hardware and communications components such as building modifications, air conditioning, electrical or cabling requirements.
- Monitors the use of software and hardware throughout the network and provides for on-going identification and resolution of user needs.
- Conducts on-site system reviews to evaluate user compliance to system standards and procedures.
- Analyzes and resolves hardware, software, and communications problems using diagnostic software and/or technical trouble shooting processes.
- Performs on-going networking audits to maintain system security and integrity.
- Operates equipment in conjunction with the Distributed Computer Systems Analyst to test new programs.
- Conducts on-going support to identify methods/techniques for improving the use of existing hardware, software, and documentation.
- Assesses the effectiveness of hardware, software, and communications performance and coordinates with the analyst for improvements.
- Assists the analyst in the development and coordination of a distributed processing plan (short term and long term) for the local area networks.
- Monitors the software used to ensure that it is meeting the need of the local area networks.
- Maintains operating records relating to system production, performance and deficiencies.
- Maintains an inventory of the networks' distributed processing hardware, software, and training including serial numbers, property numbers, level of software, type of training and to whom provided.
- Performs related work as required.
Daystar Communications (9/2004 – 11/2009)
Systems Administrator
Supervisor: Pete Stephens
18215 Paulson Dr., Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 206-7870
- Systems & Performance Analysis
- Systems Integration
- Systems Administration
- Security Administration
- Active Directory Administration
- Database Administration
- Backup Administration
- Terminal Services Administration
- Web Application Design
- Documenting System Configurations
- Troubleshooting & Resolving Escalated Systems Issues
Sun Coast Media Group (2/2003 – 9/2004)
Technical Administrator
Supervisor: Eileen Harper
18215 Paulson Dr., Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 206-7870
- Ascend MAX Remote Access Server Administration
- Mail & SPAM Server Administration
- DNS Administration
- Web Application Design
- Assistant to the Technical Support Department Manager
Sun Coast Media Group (2/2002 – 2/2003)
Technical Support Representative
Supervisor: Eileen Harper
18215 Paulson Dr., Port Charlotte, FL 33954
(941) 206-7870
- [Sunline.Net, NetNeighbors.Net, NutNBut.Net]
- Provide Technical Support to Dial Up Customers
- [EZ-List MLS]
- Troubleshoot & Repair software issues dealing with Microsoft Components
- Provide training to Realtors on functions of the MLS Software
- [Daystar Communications]
- Monitor Network Operations (NOC)
- Troubleshoot DSL, Telecom and Email issues
Domino's Pizza, Inc. (1/2001 – 6/2003)
Assistant Manager
Supervisor: Paul Zdanowics
3121 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-8887
- Repair and recover P.O.S. System for Domino's Pizza
- Supervised Staff
JMH Computer Consultant (7/2000 – 12/2000)
Self Employed
2768 SW Lois Ave, Arcadia, FL 34266
(941) 206-7870
- Repair, Upgrade, and Custom built PC Systems
The Central Florida Shopper (3/2000 – 12/2000)
Office Manager
Supervisor: Dan Collins
2 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL 34266
- Used Software applications to build advertisements for The Central Fla. Shopper.
- Designed and maintain Web Pages for The Central Fla. Shopper
Collins Management (3/2000 – 12/2000)
Office Manager
Supervisor: Dan Collins
2 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL 34266
- Setup and maintain PC Systems for Real Estate Office Use.
- Designed and maintain Web Pages Collins Management.