Brian Dobosz

Director of Information Technology at Teel Plastics
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(386) 825-5501
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Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States, US
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Credentials

  • ITIL Foundations v3
    ITIL Certified

Experience

  • Teel Plastics
    • United States
    • Plastics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Information Technology
      • Mar 2012 - Present

      • Responsible for the availability, performance and security of all IT infrastructure and end user devices. • Develop the 3-5 year strategic plan for IT investment, in alignment with business objectives and growth plans. • Manage department expense budgets and develop project justifications for capital projects. • Serve as the lead engineer for virtual platforms, storage/data networks, and Microsoft back-end technologies. • Continuously evaluate security posture and move towards alignment with SANS standards. • Manage the helpdesk team to ensure timely resolution to customer support requests. • Deliver performance reviews, compensation evaluation and training plans for direct reports. • Implemented and developed the run book for IT disaster recovery scenarios. • Lead migration efforts from Windows 10 and Server 2016/2019. • Developed departmental procedures and workflow for administrative activities and interface points with customers. • Manage relationships with outside vendors and consultants. o Key Projects / Implementations: • Meraki Wireless Network • Network Segmenting • Industry 4.0 Initiatives • Windows 10 / Server 2019 • Facility Expansion • VMWare 6.0 • M365 migration • Palo Alto Firewall • Disaster Recovery Show less

  • SVA | A Professional Services Company
    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Information Technology Infrastructure Manager
      • Jun 2010 - Jan 2012

      • Provided hands-on leadership in the design, deployment and support SVA's enterprise-wide technology infrastructure, including WAN, LAN, load balancing, firewalls, routers, switches, servers, storage systems and the desktop environment. • Developed on-call rotations and staffing plans to meet business coverage needs. • Oversaw the day to day datacenter operations and technical support services in a 6 site, 80 server environment supporting 425 end users. • Developed the technology strategy and direction for corporate infrastructure projects for presentation to the senior leadership team. • Managed departmental budgets and capital spending plans. • Provide guidance, direction and oversight to network support staff in the implementation, maintenance, and operation of network components, accountable for network availability and capacity management. • Provide tier 3 administration over the Windows server infrastructure with core technologies including: VMWare ESX 4, Citrix XenApp, SQL and Exchange. • Ensured system deployments and data management met HIPPA regulatory guidelines. • Conducted research into emerging technologies. • Measured system performance and capacity planning of WAN circuits, storage, and virtual host resources. • Lead the migration to Windows 7, deploying to over 475 PC’s • Fostered partnerships with other department managers to identify opportunities to assist in efficiency improvement through the use of technology. • Developed departmental KPI’s and other performance management metrics. • Managed technical/support staff, and evaluated performance against set targets. Show less

  • Clasen Quality Chocolate
    • United States
    • Food Production
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Information Technology Manager
      • Sep 2006 - Sep 2009

      • Directed information systems planning, budgeting, and administration for a 3 site 24/7 food manufacturer. • Administered annual performance reviews and ensured employee compliance with company procedures. • Mentored staff to improve business acumen as well as technical skill-sets. • Developed ROI and the business case for technical projects and presented to Sr. Management to obtain funding. • Negotiated and developed statements of work with other departmental managers for projects involving IT resources. • Developed online service request, project management, and change management tools for tracking IT initiatives and providing transparency into IT priorities and work status. • Collaborated with other departments to identify process improvement, efficiency, and cost reduction opportunities. • Created the corporate IT security, equipment and usage policies. • Ensured end users were provided exceptional customer service on support requests. • Implemented hardware and software standardization/consistency policies through defining and documenting SOP’s for regular IT activities. • Lead all procurement activities for IT equipment and services, including the RFI/RFP and contract management process within target budget levels. • Acted as the senior administrator for the Windows network and server infrastructure as well as the point of contact for ERP and business systems support needs. • Developed custom business reporting via Crystal Reports and SQL queries to enhance business intelligence. • Administered desktop/server security policy using Group Policy and automated patching tools. • Developed project timelines, budgets, resource and contingency plans. Show less

  • Leer Inc.
    • United States
    • Retail Office Equipment
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Systems Administrator
      • Aug 2003 - Sep 2006

      • Administered and ensured the availability of the corporate ERP system, Fourth Shift, and underlying SQL databases. • Managed Active Directory activities in a multi-site domain including a migration from NT4 to Windows 2000. • Assisted other departments in process improvement activities through better utilization of business systems. • Provided tier 2 network support to technicians on all Windows back-end technologies including: Exchange 2003, Active Directory, and Terminal Services. • Developed, documented and maintained company security posture including mass system patching/auditing, firewall/perimeter security, directory security, group policy and antivirus software. • Developed custom Crystal Reports and business intelligence interfaces. • Performed server/network capacity planning and monitoring. • Developed Microsoft Access and SQL based tracking systems. • Advised users on technical best practices. • Managed ETL activities in all business systems. • Assisted developers in the implementation of a sales product configuration tool used to reduce the time needed to quote/estimate projects and develop early stage CAD drawings. Show less

  • Zinga Industries Inc
    • United States
    • Machinery Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Management Information Systems Manager
      • May 1999 - Sep 2003

      • Responsible for the administration and support of all aspects of the corporate information technology infrastructure. • Defined, developed and documented standard operating procedures. • Directed and recommended the purchase of all network and PC based software/hardware. • Contracted outside support within target budget levels and corporate requirements. • Provide all technical support and system expertise to end users. • Developed custom database applications and reporting solutions to automate repetitive tasks and aid in management information needs. • Administered corporate ERP system providing guidance and system analysis to assist manufacturing. • Ensured the successful completion of nightly ETL tasks. Show less

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Management
    2011 - 2014
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville
    BS, Economics
    1995 - 1999
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville
    BS, Industrial Technology
    1995 - 1999
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville
    BS, Business Administration
    1995 - 1998
  • Univeristy of Wisconsin - Baraboo
    Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
    1995 - 1997

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