Andre Harvey

Fractional CIO at Auxiom - The Gold Standard in Business IT
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Southfield, Michigan, United States, US

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Credentials

  • CompTIA Security+
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  • MCSE
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Experience

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Fractional CIO
      • Jul 2018 - Present

      Fractional (Virtual) CIO for 25+ small/medium sized companies in a variety of different business segments. All with their own specific technology challenges and IT budgets● Perform IT quarterly reviews with key client stakeholders ● Identify gaps in layers of security and provide recommendations to remediate ● Create technology upgrade roadmaps with short and long term budgets● Simultaneously manage multiple projects and client deliverables ● Coordinate internal resources to address client issues in a timely manner● Work with external partners to assist with client projects that fall outside of core company offerings

    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • IT Manager
      • Oct 2016 - Feb 2018

      • Manage Rainbow Child Care Center information technology systems, platforms, devices, servers and network equipment for 140+ locations• Responsible for long term strategic vision of the IT department• Manage helpdesk staff and monitor helpdesk work order completions• Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems• Responsible for ordering equipment for new center setups and traveling to do on site installations as required• Identify areas of improvement for technology and implement solutions in a timely manner• Design, develop and implement IT policies and procedures• Responsible for IT budget and all related purchases/expenses• Ensure that the IT department is in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to a more efficient work environment• Work on projects assigned by CFO and senior leadership

    • IT Director/Systems Administrator
      • Aug 2005 - Aug 2016

      Responsibilities include the overall direction, budget and strategic vision of the IT department for our Southfield and NY offices. Maintain and administer a server farm of 35 virtual servers running Microsoft Hyper-V and 20 physical servers spanning Southfield and NY offices. Troubleshoot any issues with WAN/LAN connectivity and/or security issues. Update servers/desktops with current security patches. Interface with vendors and third party contractors when necessary. Key Accomplishments:- Migrated corporate email and Sharepoint environments to Office 365- Upgraded servers and domain level from server 2003 to server 2008 R2- Installed and configured Microsoft Hyper-V servers- Created disaster recovery plan

    • Network Administrator
      • Feb 2000 - Aug 2005

      Network Administrator for an automotive supplier with almost a billion dollars in sales and over 2,000 employees. Managed over 50 servers in the corporate office and 40 at remote sites across the United States and Canada. Traveled to remote locations to troubleshoot server and network issues.Managed Windows 2000/2003 active directory domainAdministered Citrix farm of 6 application serversAdministered company Exchange 2000/2003 serversAssisted with the migration of acquired company networks over to Plastech domainManaged bluecoat devicesHelped mentor and develop 1st and 2nd level helpdesk employeesWorked in mixed environment of PC and Unix systemsHelped develop company IntranetAssisted network manager with implementation of new technology and network design

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • IT Specialist
      • Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

      Provided 3rd level support for Ford dealerships having issues with their distance learning equipment. Traveled to Ford dealerships around the country to install routers for communication with Ford headquarters. Helped designed learning seminars for junior employees. Provided 3rd level support for Ford dealerships having issues with their distance learning equipment. Traveled to Ford dealerships around the country to install routers for communication with Ford headquarters. Helped designed learning seminars for junior employees.

Education

  • Grand Canyon University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Applied Management
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  • Kentucky State University
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