Phil Stadler
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Credentials
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CCNA
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Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
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MCITP:EA
Microsoft
Experience
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J.M. Wilson
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior System Administrator
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Jul 2012 - Present
Responsible for the oversight of all business unit IT management and operations including: strategic vision and long term planning/execution, management of IT staff and outsourced resources, direct communication with executive leadership, and IT operating and capital budget planning. Lead Engineer for IT Infrastructure and Architecture - Data Center / NGN Transformation, Windows/Unix servers, storage, Proprietary ERP Stack, and Telecom/Data networks. Accomplishments -Created continuous improvement plan with ITIL - root cause analysis, incident, problem management process that was implemented throughout the IT business unit. -Developed and Implemented a 24/7 service and support system to ensure our business units in separate time zones/regions receive quality support regardless of the local time. -Migrated Critical production systems to public cloud. The main challenge of moving to a hybrid cloud strategy was to keep our workflow and network design simple while leveraging the benefits of the added layer. This move drastically improved our scalability, DR, and availability that was necessary for our globally distributed workforce. -Redesigned the architecture and in the process eliminated 90% of the physical servers by virtualizing everything from Cisco UCS Phone system to WAN acceleration Modules. Redundant circuits were added for HA and aging systems were either upgraded, integrated, or decommissioned. This redesign resulted in a simplified infrastructure that increased efficiency and decreased downtime. -Championed a system based on Zero-based budgeting to justify IT expenses. This system has drastically cut IT expenses and has made future budgeting not only transparent but also more straightforward.
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CU*Answers
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United States
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Financial Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Systems Technology Specialist
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Oct 2011 - Jul 2012
Consultant for a financial Sector MSP. Managed all aspects of client infrastructure for 80+ clients. Parent company is a financial transaction processor for 175 financial institutions ranging in size from 400-100,000 members. Our group provided support for these clients data processing operations that included HA data connections and software/hardware related to processing operations. -Cryptography overhaul project to greatly enhance the client/server encryption for all 175 clients. -Company provided Financial sector targeted security and compliance training. -HIPAA/GLBA/SOX/PCI Compliant Company -Level Platforms Workplace MSP Software -Maintained client processing infrastructure that relied heavily on managed Linux systems, Sonicwall, and Cisco hardware. -Administered and managed clients backup/DR solution utilizing Zenith's ARCA (Advanced Recovery and Continuity Appliance) and Commvault Backup Systems.
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Catholic Charities West Michigan
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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IT Coordinator
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Mar 2009 - Oct 2011
Manages majority of IT operations including reviewing and signing check requests, security, phone, and computer systems. Operates help desk with 250+ users in a distributed environment including 12 branch offices located throughout west Michigan. - HIPAA Compliant data practices - Migrated Exchange 2007 email server to Google Gmail service. Trained staff of 250+ on the new service. Manages majority of IT operations including reviewing and signing check requests, security, phone, and computer systems. Operates help desk with 250+ users in a distributed environment including 12 branch offices located throughout west Michigan. - HIPAA Compliant data practices - Migrated Exchange 2007 email server to Google Gmail service. Trained staff of 250+ on the new service.
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UTi Worldwide (DSV A/S)
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Denmark
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Helpdesk Coordinator
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Jul 2006 - Mar 2009
Operated help desk with 100+ users in a distributed environment with locations throughout North America. Administrator of Active Directory and Exchange systems. Worked very closely with Network Manager on projects involving infrastructure changes or upgrades. Also worked closely with EDI manager on converting clients over to our EDI system. Participated on a 24/7 on call rotation. - Collaborated on a $100,000 Hewlett-Packard server and software system upgrade, where I participated in ordering, installing, and configuring the equipment. - Collaborated in move of the entire computer and phone system to a new office with zero downtime.
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Delphi
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United Kingdom
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Helpdesk Technician
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Jul 2003 - Aug 2005
Lead technical resource in a warehouse of 30+ staff. Coordinated with corporate IT when necessary. Also backed up the Inventory manager utilizing organizations ERP, Inventory, and manufacturing systems. Lead technical resource in a warehouse of 30+ staff. Coordinated with corporate IT when necessary. Also backed up the Inventory manager utilizing organizations ERP, Inventory, and manufacturing systems.
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Education
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2005 - 2008
Grand Valley State University
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