{"id":23,"date":"2014-03-16T15:33:39","date_gmt":"2014-03-16T20:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2016-02-07T12:33:54","modified_gmt":"2016-02-07T17:33:54","slug":"experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/?page_id=23","title":{"rendered":"Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"add_posts\"><div class=\"add_posts_content\" style=\"clear:both;\"><h2 class=\"title\" style=\"clear: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/?p=52\">Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (3\/2011 \u2013 Present)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"post-content\" style=\"clear:both\";><h4>Distributed Computer Systems Administrator<\/h4>\n<h4>MIS Program Manager<\/h4>\n<h4>Supervisor: Alberto Perez<\/h4>\n<h4>1100 Loveland Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL\u00a0 33980<\/h4>\n<h4>(941) 624-7200<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Plans, designs, and coordinates a distributed processing system (short and long term) with statewide or area networking in a multi-agency environment.<\/li>\n<li>Consults with agency administrators and users to conduct information assessments to determine user needs and to define systems requirements.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Administers the designs, codes, tests, and documents computer applications and interfaces applications with existing mainframe applications or data bases.<\/li>\n<li>Establishes methods and procedures for use of the distributed computer systems including hardware, software, communications, and user training.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinates and ensures the standard implementation of policies, procedures and systems operations with local computer support personnel.<\/li>\n<li>Develops hardware configuration plans for distributed processing systems.<\/li>\n<li>Assesses the effectiveness of hardware, software, and communications performance.<\/li>\n<li>Ensures equipment is meeting the needs of state agencies as defined in the distributed processing plan and modifies the distributed processing plan as required.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluates and selects vendor packaged software or custom written packages from agency or external sources when appropriate.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinates with agency management for the acquisition of and contracting for hardware, software, and services (including maintenance).<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Performs related work as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><hr style=\"margin:10px 0\"><\/div><div class=\"add_posts_content\" style=\"clear:both;\"><h2 class=\"title\" style=\"clear: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/?p=54\">Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (11\/2009 \u2013 3\/2011)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"post-content\" style=\"clear:both\";><h4>Distributed Computer Systems Specialist<\/h4>\n<h4>Supervisor: Keith Campbell<\/h4>\n<h4>\u00a0514 East Grace Street, Punta Gorda, FL\u00a0 33950<\/h4>\n<h4>(941) 639-1181<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Consults with users and assists the Distributed Computer Systems Analyst in conducting information assessments to define user needs and systems requirements.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Assists the analyst in establishing methods and procedures for use of the distributed computer systems including hardware, software, communications, and user training.<\/li>\n<li>Installs and implements distributed computer systems hardware, software, and communications components including enhancements and upgrades.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Monitors the use of software and hardware throughout the network and provides for on-going identification and resolution of user needs.<\/li>\n<li>Conducts on-site system reviews to evaluate user compliance to system standards and procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Analyzes and resolves hardware, software, and communications problems using diagnostic software and\/or technical trouble shooting processes.<\/li>\n<li>Performs on-going networking audits to maintain system security and integrity.<\/li>\n<li>Operates equipment in conjunction with the Distributed Computer Systems Analyst to test new programs.<\/li>\n<li>Conducts on-going support to identify methods\/techniques for improving the use of existing hardware, software, and documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Assesses the effectiveness of hardware, software, and communications performance and coordinates with the analyst for improvements.<\/li>\n<li>Assists the analyst in the development and coordination of a distributed processing plan (short term and long term) for the local area networks.<\/li>\n<li>Monitors the software used to ensure that it is meeting the need of the local area networks.<\/li>\n<li>Maintains operating records relating to system production, performance and deficiencies.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Performs related work as required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><hr style=\"margin:10px 0\"><\/div><div class=\"add_posts_content\" style=\"clear:both;\"><h2 class=\"title\" style=\"clear: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/?p=56\">Daystar Communications (9\/2004 \u2013 11\/2009)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"post-content\" style=\"clear:both\";><h4>Systems Administrator<\/h4>\n<h4>Supervisor: Pete Stephens<\/h4>\n<h4>18215 Paulson Dr., Port Charlotte, FL\u00a0 33954<\/h4>\n<h4>(941) 206-7870<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Systems &amp; Performance Analysis<\/li>\n<li>Systems Integration<\/li>\n<li>Systems Administration<\/li>\n<li>Security Administration<\/li>\n<li>Active Directory Administration<\/li>\n<li>Database Administration<\/li>\n<li>Backup Administration<\/li>\n<li>Terminal Services Administration<\/li>\n<li>Web Application Design<\/li>\n<li>Documenting System Configurations<\/li>\n<li>Troubleshooting &amp; Resolving Escalated Systems Issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><hr style=\"margin:10px 0\"><\/div><div class=\"add_posts_content\" style=\"clear:both;\"><h2 class=\"title\" style=\"clear: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/?p=338\">Sun Coast Media Group (2\/2003 \u2013 9\/2004)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"post-content\" style=\"clear:both\";><h4>Technical Administrator<\/h4>\n<h4>Supervisor: Eileen Harper<\/h4>\n<h4>18215 Paulson Dr., Port Charlotte, FL\u00a0 33954<\/h4>\n<h4>(941) 206-7870<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Ascend MAX Remote Access Server Administration<\/li>\n<li>Mail &amp; SPAM Server Administration<\/li>\n<li>DNS Administration<\/li>\n<li>Web Application Design<\/li>\n<li>Assistant to the Technical Support Department Manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><hr style=\"margin:10px 0\"><\/div><div class=\"add_posts_content\" style=\"clear:both;\"><h2 class=\"title\" style=\"clear: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/?p=340\">Sun Coast Media Group (2\/2002 \u2013 2\/2003)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"post-content\" style=\"clear:both\";><h4>Technical Support Representative<\/h4>\n<h4>Supervisor: Eileen Harper<\/h4>\n<h4>18215 Paulson Dr., Port Charlotte, FL\u00a0 33954<\/h4>\n<h4>(941) 206-7870<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>[Sunline.Net, NetNeighbors.Net, NutNBut.Net]\n<ul>\n<li>Provide Technical Support to Dial Up Customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>[EZ-List MLS]\n<ul>\n<li>Troubleshoot &amp; Repair software issues dealing with Microsoft Components<\/li>\n<li>Provide training to Realtors on functions of the MLS Software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>[Daystar Communications]\n<ul>\n<li>Monitor Network Operations (NOC)<\/li>\n<li>Troubleshoot DSL, Telecom and\u00a0 Email issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><hr style=\"margin:10px 0\"><\/div><div class=\"add_posts_content\" style=\"clear:both;\"><h2 class=\"title\" style=\"clear: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/?p=58\">Domino's Pizza, Inc. (1\/2001 \u2013 6\/2003)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"post-content\" style=\"clear:both\";><h4>Assistant Manager<\/h4>\n<div>\n<h4>Supervisor:\u00a0Paul Zdanowics<\/h4>\n<h4>3121 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, FL \u00a033950<\/h4>\n<h4>(941) 637-8887<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5;\">Repair and recover P.O.S. System for Domino's Pizza<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5;\">Supervised Staff<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><hr style=\"margin:10px 0\"><\/div><div class=\"add_posts_content\" style=\"clear:both;\"><h2 class=\"title\" style=\"clear: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/?p=60\">JMH Computer Consultant (7\/2000 \u2013 12\/2000)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"post-content\" style=\"clear:both\";><h4>Self Employed<\/h4>\n<div>\n<h4>2768 SW Lois Ave, Arcadia, FL \u00a034266<\/h4>\n<h4>(941) 206-7870<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5;\">Repair, Upgrade, and Custom built PC Systems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><hr style=\"margin:10px 0\"><\/div><div class=\"add_posts_content\" style=\"clear:both;\"><h2 class=\"title\" style=\"clear: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/?p=1\">The Central Florida Shopper (3\/2000 \u2013 12\/2000)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"post-content\" style=\"clear:both\";><header>\n<div>\n<h4>Office Manager<\/h4>\n<div>\n<h4>Supervisor:\u00a0Dan Collins<\/h4>\n<h4>2 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL \u00a034266<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Used Software applications\u00a0to build advertisements for The Central Fla. Shopper.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5;\">Designed and maintain Web Pages for The Central Fla. Shopper\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div><hr style=\"margin:10px 0\"><\/div><div class=\"add_posts_content\" style=\"clear:both;\"><h2 class=\"title\" style=\"clear: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/?p=62\">Collins Management (3\/2000 \u2013 12\/2000)<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"post-content\" style=\"clear:both\";><h4>Office Manager<\/h4>\n<div>\n<h4>Supervisor:\u00a0Dan Collins<\/h4>\n<h4>2 East Oak Street, Arcadia, FL \u00a034266<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 1.5;\">Setup and maintain PC Systems for Real Estate Office Use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Designed and maintain Web Pages Collins Management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><hr style=\"margin:10px 0\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=23"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":573,"href":"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23\/revisions\/573"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joshuahughes.info\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=23"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}