Maxwell Powell
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Experience
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Aleph Inc.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Chief Technology Officer
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Jan 2020 - Present
-Created Utah's first food hall utilizing a platform for a single purchase for all vendors -Implemented a cutting edge food delivery platform that creates efficiencies at all stages -Deployed our first large scale messaging board system to a client's mall -Partnered with an exceptional sales kiosk platform and deployed for clients -Created Utah's first food hall utilizing a platform for a single purchase for all vendors -Implemented a cutting edge food delivery platform that creates efficiencies at all stages -Deployed our first large scale messaging board system to a client's mall -Partnered with an exceptional sales kiosk platform and deployed for clients
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Co-Founder
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2015 - 2022
-Created a multi-million dollar food network from the ground up -Built restaurants, catering, ghost kitchens, food trucks & commissaries -Implemented a comprehensive inventory tracking system across brands -Migrated all front of house sales to Kiosk & Self-Ordering mechanisms -Created and designed messaging boards to effectively communicate -Learned to build brand recognition with packaging and messaging -Reduced food costs across all brands to exceed industry… Show more -Created a multi-million dollar food network from the ground up -Built restaurants, catering, ghost kitchens, food trucks & commissaries -Implemented a comprehensive inventory tracking system across brands -Migrated all front of house sales to Kiosk & Self-Ordering mechanisms -Created and designed messaging boards to effectively communicate -Learned to build brand recognition with packaging and messaging -Reduced food costs across all brands to exceed industry standards -Standardized food preparation and procedures for all food operations -Reduced labor costs across all brands to exceed industry standards -Created a one of a kind multi restaurant concept in the heart of Provo -Built Utah’s largest food truck & catering commissary in Salt Lake City -Created a Non-profit foundation for food truck owners in the US -Helped lobby Utah congress to enhance food safety regulations -Worked with hundreds of business owners to enhance our industry -Built a positive work environment with a low turnover rate -Learned to create positive financial returns for stakeholders Show less -Created a multi-million dollar food network from the ground up -Built restaurants, catering, ghost kitchens, food trucks & commissaries -Implemented a comprehensive inventory tracking system across brands -Migrated all front of house sales to Kiosk & Self-Ordering mechanisms -Created and designed messaging boards to effectively communicate -Learned to build brand recognition with packaging and messaging -Reduced food costs across all brands to exceed industry… Show more -Created a multi-million dollar food network from the ground up -Built restaurants, catering, ghost kitchens, food trucks & commissaries -Implemented a comprehensive inventory tracking system across brands -Migrated all front of house sales to Kiosk & Self-Ordering mechanisms -Created and designed messaging boards to effectively communicate -Learned to build brand recognition with packaging and messaging -Reduced food costs across all brands to exceed industry standards -Standardized food preparation and procedures for all food operations -Reduced labor costs across all brands to exceed industry standards -Created a one of a kind multi restaurant concept in the heart of Provo -Built Utah’s largest food truck & catering commissary in Salt Lake City -Created a Non-profit foundation for food truck owners in the US -Helped lobby Utah congress to enhance food safety regulations -Worked with hundreds of business owners to enhance our industry -Built a positive work environment with a low turnover rate -Learned to create positive financial returns for stakeholders Show less
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Orange Marketing Group
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United States
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT Manager
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2014 - 2015
-Converted multiple CRM platforms to a cohesive and singular solution -Migrated internal PBX system to a hosted Phone System -Helped limit IT expenditures on unnecessary and non-needed solutions -Converted multiple CRM platforms to a cohesive and singular solution -Migrated internal PBX system to a hosted Phone System -Helped limit IT expenditures on unnecessary and non-needed solutions
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Headwaters, Inc
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United States
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Building Materials
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100 - 200 Employee
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Network Engineer
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2012 - 2014
-Built a VPN backhaul to multiple sites in order to better integrate the network -Configured network switching devices between locations and centers -Managed Firewall functions for the network: VPN, NAT, ACL -Helped plan, design, and configure a colocation for our data center -Installed and configured WLC and multiple Aironet access points -Implemented and configured LifeSize product at multiple office locations -Planned and moved an existing data center to another physical… Show more -Built a VPN backhaul to multiple sites in order to better integrate the network -Configured network switching devices between locations and centers -Managed Firewall functions for the network: VPN, NAT, ACL -Helped plan, design, and configure a colocation for our data center -Installed and configured WLC and multiple Aironet access points -Implemented and configured LifeSize product at multiple office locations -Planned and moved an existing data center to another physical location -Deployed Kronos Timekeeping solution to remote sites across the business -Assisted in planning and design of in-house IT asset management Database -Provided business support to over 150 business units and 2500 end users -Successfully completed nearly every ticket assigned though ticketing -Upgraded Enterprise Network Security with design and implementation AV -Supported Avaya PBX and performed maintenance/configuration/support -Worked closely with Network Administrator in numerous capacities -Troubleshot issues regarding Citrix, AD, and proprietary software systems Show less -Built a VPN backhaul to multiple sites in order to better integrate the network -Configured network switching devices between locations and centers -Managed Firewall functions for the network: VPN, NAT, ACL -Helped plan, design, and configure a colocation for our data center -Installed and configured WLC and multiple Aironet access points -Implemented and configured LifeSize product at multiple office locations -Planned and moved an existing data center to another physical… Show more -Built a VPN backhaul to multiple sites in order to better integrate the network -Configured network switching devices between locations and centers -Managed Firewall functions for the network: VPN, NAT, ACL -Helped plan, design, and configure a colocation for our data center -Installed and configured WLC and multiple Aironet access points -Implemented and configured LifeSize product at multiple office locations -Planned and moved an existing data center to another physical location -Deployed Kronos Timekeeping solution to remote sites across the business -Assisted in planning and design of in-house IT asset management Database -Provided business support to over 150 business units and 2500 end users -Successfully completed nearly every ticket assigned though ticketing -Upgraded Enterprise Network Security with design and implementation AV -Supported Avaya PBX and performed maintenance/configuration/support -Worked closely with Network Administrator in numerous capacities -Troubleshot issues regarding Citrix, AD, and proprietary software systems Show less
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Network Administrator
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2011 - 2012
-Built the network from 20 to over 250 devices during my stay with the business -Configured CISCO/HP switches and router for connectivity and functionality -Built the network from the ground up, implanted and designed all aspects -Installed, implemented, and maintained a DVR recorder and monitoring system -Built a live metrics reporting system to be displayed on TV’s on the sales floor -Managed all levels of security for the organization: cameras, doors, etc. -Pulled, cabled… Show more -Built the network from 20 to over 250 devices during my stay with the business -Configured CISCO/HP switches and router for connectivity and functionality -Built the network from the ground up, implanted and designed all aspects -Installed, implemented, and maintained a DVR recorder and monitoring system -Built a live metrics reporting system to be displayed on TV’s on the sales floor -Managed all levels of security for the organization: cameras, doors, etc. -Pulled, cabled, and terminated over 250 Ethernet drop for business expansion -Configured, installed, and wired Cisco WAP’s as part of the network expansion -Built and maintained an Access database to handle and manage sales leads -Installed and maintained Asterisk server for inter-office communications -Sole technical support for the organization and provided all IT support -Assisted with lead conversion, tracking, and sales analysis for the call center Show less -Built the network from 20 to over 250 devices during my stay with the business -Configured CISCO/HP switches and router for connectivity and functionality -Built the network from the ground up, implanted and designed all aspects -Installed, implemented, and maintained a DVR recorder and monitoring system -Built a live metrics reporting system to be displayed on TV’s on the sales floor -Managed all levels of security for the organization: cameras, doors, etc. -Pulled, cabled… Show more -Built the network from 20 to over 250 devices during my stay with the business -Configured CISCO/HP switches and router for connectivity and functionality -Built the network from the ground up, implanted and designed all aspects -Installed, implemented, and maintained a DVR recorder and monitoring system -Built a live metrics reporting system to be displayed on TV’s on the sales floor -Managed all levels of security for the organization: cameras, doors, etc. -Pulled, cabled, and terminated over 250 Ethernet drop for business expansion -Configured, installed, and wired Cisco WAP’s as part of the network expansion -Built and maintained an Access database to handle and manage sales leads -Installed and maintained Asterisk server for inter-office communications -Sole technical support for the organization and provided all IT support -Assisted with lead conversion, tracking, and sales analysis for the call center Show less
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Reading For The Blind
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Jr. Network Administrator
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2009 - 2011
-Helped build a 30 workstation network built on a Windows Vista platform -Built the Domain, which included IIS, DFS, MSSQL, and NAs appliances -Installed and serviced all computer needs for end users of the network -Provided technical support to users regarding the in-house applications/DB -Helped build and maintain the internal website and intranet staff -Gained understanding of SQL language to provide necessary information -Provided reporting and statistical analysis of… Show more -Helped build a 30 workstation network built on a Windows Vista platform -Built the Domain, which included IIS, DFS, MSSQL, and NAs appliances -Installed and serviced all computer needs for end users of the network -Provided technical support to users regarding the in-house applications/DB -Helped build and maintain the internal website and intranet staff -Gained understanding of SQL language to provide necessary information -Provided reporting and statistical analysis of labor for the government -Migrated the network from a Vista and 03 environment to Win 7/08 -Learned the basics of Hyper-V virtualization where we housed several VM’s Show less -Helped build a 30 workstation network built on a Windows Vista platform -Built the Domain, which included IIS, DFS, MSSQL, and NAs appliances -Installed and serviced all computer needs for end users of the network -Provided technical support to users regarding the in-house applications/DB -Helped build and maintain the internal website and intranet staff -Gained understanding of SQL language to provide necessary information -Provided reporting and statistical analysis of… Show more -Helped build a 30 workstation network built on a Windows Vista platform -Built the Domain, which included IIS, DFS, MSSQL, and NAs appliances -Installed and serviced all computer needs for end users of the network -Provided technical support to users regarding the in-house applications/DB -Helped build and maintain the internal website and intranet staff -Gained understanding of SQL language to provide necessary information -Provided reporting and statistical analysis of labor for the government -Migrated the network from a Vista and 03 environment to Win 7/08 -Learned the basics of Hyper-V virtualization where we housed several VM’s Show less
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Con-Quest
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Support
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2007 - 2009
-Built and maintained an Access database to track all residents’ status changes -Tracked and analyzed residents’ success rate and built presentations for staff -Implemented training program to improve staff/residents computer knowledge -Built and configured computers for the needs of the organization -Assisted with all IT related technical support issues throughout the organization -Built and maintained an Access database to track all residents’ status changes -Tracked and analyzed residents’ success rate and built presentations for staff -Implemented training program to improve staff/residents computer knowledge -Built and configured computers for the needs of the organization -Assisted with all IT related technical support issues throughout the organization
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HKS
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Network Adminisrator
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2006 - 2007
-Provided Network Support and Administration to the South West Region -Configured and supported teleconferencing between the offices -Implemented tape back-up policy for the Salt Lake City regional office -Assisted with a network takeover of Stein-Cox corporation by corporate -Improved WAN network traffic between regional and corporate offices -Provided technical support to Revit and AutoCAD programs for users -Provided Network Support and Administration to the South West Region -Configured and supported teleconferencing between the offices -Implemented tape back-up policy for the Salt Lake City regional office -Assisted with a network takeover of Stein-Cox corporation by corporate -Improved WAN network traffic between regional and corporate offices -Provided technical support to Revit and AutoCAD programs for users
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Cruise America
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Rental and Sales Manager
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2005 - 2006
-Provided technical support for computers, printers and staff for the local office -Maintained and managed the local corporate computers and software -Increased additional revenue on rentals by an average of 10% from year to year -Managed the rental fleet of over 100 Recreational Vehicles and accessories -Increased local sales volume month over month for each consecutive month -Increased sales volume of refurbished rental units to meet monthly goals -Provided technical support for computers, printers and staff for the local office -Maintained and managed the local corporate computers and software -Increased additional revenue on rentals by an average of 10% from year to year -Managed the rental fleet of over 100 Recreational Vehicles and accessories -Increased local sales volume month over month for each consecutive month -Increased sales volume of refurbished rental units to meet monthly goals
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Professional Alarm
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Security Systems Technician
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2004 - 2005
-Installed, configured, and troubleshot Security Systems and Fire Alarms -Trained on proper placement of varied security devices to ensure protection -Responded to after-hours calls by end users and in a timely manner -Wired and terminated, punched down, and patched numerous cabling types -Helped customers understand security essentials and needs assessments -Installed, configured, and troubleshot Security Systems and Fire Alarms -Trained on proper placement of varied security devices to ensure protection -Responded to after-hours calls by end users and in a timely manner -Wired and terminated, punched down, and patched numerous cabling types -Helped customers understand security essentials and needs assessments
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Midshipman
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2000 - 2004
-Armed Forces Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, (2) Battle “E” Ribbons, Sea Service Ribbon, Sharpshooter Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon -Routinely Performed at “Above Average” Standard during Evals and FitReps -Separated From Active Duty With An Honorable Discharge -Consistently passed Physical Assessments as “Outstanding” during my career -Combat Veteran With A Service Related Disability (No work impact) -Armed Forces Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal, (2) Battle “E” Ribbons, Sea Service Ribbon, Sharpshooter Ribbon, National Defense Service Ribbon -Routinely Performed at “Above Average” Standard during Evals and FitReps -Separated From Active Duty With An Honorable Discharge -Consistently passed Physical Assessments as “Outstanding” during my career -Combat Veteran With A Service Related Disability (No work impact)
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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IT3
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1997 - 2000
-Worked as a Microcomputer Technician in support of an IT-21 DOD Network -Installed, configured, and terminated CAT-5 and Fiber-Optic cabling runs -Managed ticketing system for trouble calls, supervising multiple agents -Qualified to destroy classified materials concurrent with DOD policies -Performed routine database administration on HP-UX and NT servers -Provided Network Support to roughly 1000 workstations and 3000 users -Handled classified materials in accordance with DOD… Show more -Worked as a Microcomputer Technician in support of an IT-21 DOD Network -Installed, configured, and terminated CAT-5 and Fiber-Optic cabling runs -Managed ticketing system for trouble calls, supervising multiple agents -Qualified to destroy classified materials concurrent with DOD policies -Performed routine database administration on HP-UX and NT servers -Provided Network Support to roughly 1000 workstations and 3000 users -Handled classified materials in accordance with DOD security policy -Served as the Magnetic Media Librarian for all database backups -Worked in conjunction with other Government assets for WAN connectivity -Qualified as Damage Control Investigator in real world battle stations Show less -Worked as a Microcomputer Technician in support of an IT-21 DOD Network -Installed, configured, and terminated CAT-5 and Fiber-Optic cabling runs -Managed ticketing system for trouble calls, supervising multiple agents -Qualified to destroy classified materials concurrent with DOD policies -Performed routine database administration on HP-UX and NT servers -Provided Network Support to roughly 1000 workstations and 3000 users -Handled classified materials in accordance with DOD… Show more -Worked as a Microcomputer Technician in support of an IT-21 DOD Network -Installed, configured, and terminated CAT-5 and Fiber-Optic cabling runs -Managed ticketing system for trouble calls, supervising multiple agents -Qualified to destroy classified materials concurrent with DOD policies -Performed routine database administration on HP-UX and NT servers -Provided Network Support to roughly 1000 workstations and 3000 users -Handled classified materials in accordance with DOD security policy -Served as the Magnetic Media Librarian for all database backups -Worked in conjunction with other Government assets for WAN connectivity -Qualified as Damage Control Investigator in real world battle stations Show less
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Education
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2000 - 2004
Westminster College
Aviation Operations -
2011 - 2014
Salt Lake Community College
Associate's Degree, Business Administration -
2005 - 2006
TechSkills
Information Technology -
1999 - 2000
BOOST
Military and Strategic Leadership -
1997 - 1998
Radioman "A" School
Information Technology -
1995 - 1997
Warner Springs High School
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates -
1993 - 1995
Julian High School
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
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