James Sterett
Technical Services Director/Network Administrator at Goshen Central School District- Claim this Profile
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Harry Sweet
Jim came to the district at a time when I was day to day in charge of much of the high school's computer systems and from day 1 has displayed great technical competence, political savvy, and an amazing ability to remain almost invisible to most of the staff while keeping all sorts of hard computer things working smoothly. And, he plays a mean harmonica. Happily, I was one the fortunate few who knew who he was and what he looked liked. Even 5 years after retirement, and occasionally over my head in a computer project for a local private school, he is a person I can turn to in a moment of desperation :)
Harry Sweet
Jim came to the district at a time when I was day to day in charge of much of the high school's computer systems and from day 1 has displayed great technical competence, political savvy, and an amazing ability to remain almost invisible to most of the staff while keeping all sorts of hard computer things working smoothly. And, he plays a mean harmonica. Happily, I was one the fortunate few who knew who he was and what he looked liked. Even 5 years after retirement, and occasionally over my head in a computer project for a local private school, he is a person I can turn to in a moment of desperation :)
Harry Sweet
Jim came to the district at a time when I was day to day in charge of much of the high school's computer systems and from day 1 has displayed great technical competence, political savvy, and an amazing ability to remain almost invisible to most of the staff while keeping all sorts of hard computer things working smoothly. And, he plays a mean harmonica. Happily, I was one the fortunate few who knew who he was and what he looked liked. Even 5 years after retirement, and occasionally over my head in a computer project for a local private school, he is a person I can turn to in a moment of desperation :)
Harry Sweet
Jim came to the district at a time when I was day to day in charge of much of the high school's computer systems and from day 1 has displayed great technical competence, political savvy, and an amazing ability to remain almost invisible to most of the staff while keeping all sorts of hard computer things working smoothly. And, he plays a mean harmonica. Happily, I was one the fortunate few who knew who he was and what he looked liked. Even 5 years after retirement, and occasionally over my head in a computer project for a local private school, he is a person I can turn to in a moment of desperation :)
Experience
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Goshen Central School District
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Technical Services Director/Network Administrator
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Dec 1999 - Present
● Responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and advancement of the district's entire computer network/data system. Including wired, wireless and voice over IP telephone systems. ● Administer and support 4000 users in a Microsoft Active Directory environment, utilizing VMWare for our virtual servers along with maintaining and managing our Google Workspace for Education system. ● Work with district administration, educational technology integrators and members of the Board of Education to establish goals in regard to district computer systems, topology and connectivity to ensure compatibility with instructional technology initiatives, goals and the future direction of district technology. ● Member of the data privacy team working to ensure district compliance with NYS Education Law section 2D as it pertains to protecting personally identifiable information of students and staff. ● Determine long-term system needs, short term system needs, conduct research and authorize the purchases of information technology software and hardware required to accomplish objectives. ● Conduct research related to cyber security, determine the most appropriate solutions for the district, work with vendors and contractors to implement solutions. ● Provide leadership to and management of the Technical Services Department. Recruit, hire, train and supervise employees. Coordinate, consult and oversee work performed by information technology vendors (i.e. software, hardware, IP security cameras, network infrastructure, wireless networking, VoIP telephone system) and other entities contracting with the district for information technology related services. ● Develop and manage the District’s Computer Assisted Instruction and Technical Services Department budget ● Collaborate with school districts throughout the county as well as educational institutions throughout the state and country in an effort to further Technology in the district and increase its capabilities. Show less
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Orange Ulster BOCES
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Primary and Secondary Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Network Specialist
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Sep 1999 - Dec 1999
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J. Fletcher Creamer & Son
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United States
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Construction
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200 - 300 Employee
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IT Asst Director/Support
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Aug 1998 - Sep 1999
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Alphanet Solutions
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Spain
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Systems Engineer
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May 1995 - Aug 1998
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Education
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1983 - 1988
St. Thomas Aquinas College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Arts -
1994 - 1995
Dover Business College
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
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