Experience

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  Idaho Department of Fish and Game

  • Boise, ID

  • IT Systems Integration Analyst, Senior

    • Jun 2016 - Present
    • Boise, ID

    Working as a Senior System Administrator. Focusing on Windows, VMware, Citrix, LANDesk, Pure Storage, Veeam, EMC, Zertos, Checkpoint and lot's of other sysadmin products and tools.

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  Idaho Department of Water Resources

  • Boise, Idaho Area

  • IT Systems Integration Analyst

    • Oct 2014 - Jun 2016
    • Boise, Idaho Area

    •Support, implement, and maintain integrated systems solutions typically involving web-based applications and enterprise database management systems.•Administer and configure Microsoft servers utilizing Hyper-V.•Work with the IT and GIS teams to support IIS, SQL server, and ESRI GIS software.•Administer LANDesk management suite, Microsoft Exchange and VEEAM backups.•Monitor processes, suggest and apply improvement solutions, and maintain documentation.•Coordinate with external contractors regarding application support; hardware and software issue resolution and compliance with IDWR standards and policies.•Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and resolving system problems.•Developing, implementing, and maintaining integrated systems in a multiple platform environment.•Configuring, monitoring, and supporting Microsoft active directory, including maintaining DNS configurations.•Configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN equipment.•Supporting GIS applications.•Monitoring and implementing security protocols and procedures.•Scripting languages.

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  Axios IT

  • Boise, Idaho Area

  • Owner

    • May 2013 - May 2015
    • Boise, Idaho Area

    New to the Treasure Valley, Axios IT brings over ten years of experience and valued partnerships to those in need of technical expertise throughout the Treasure Valley. Axios IT knows that while technology is very exciting, it can also be confusing. Let us be the answer to those unfamiliar error screens and add value to your life by resolving your IT needs professionally and efficiently.​Our goal is to create strong partnerships with our clients, helping them walk through the maze of hardware and wires which can confound. We are not your average IT consultant; we are a lasting partner in this essential IT journey.

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  Dillon Toyota-Lift

  • Nampa, Idaho

  • Corporate I.T. Manager

    • Sep 2013 - Jul 2014
    • Nampa, Idaho

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  Steed Construction, Inc.

  • Eagle, Idaho

  • I.T. Manager

    • Jul 2012 - May 2013
    • Eagle, Idaho

    I am responsible for the development, implementation and management of Steed Construction IT Infrastructure. My role is to identify, develop, implement and maintain all IT related business functions across the organization to ensure best practices and added value to all shareholders. Such roles include system administration, network engineering, disaster recovery, business continuity, storage, infrastructure consolidation, data protection, and database management. My main area of expertise includes security policies and procedures, best security practice, vulnerability detection and management, and secure networking strategies.

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  Thomas Cuisine Management

  • I.T. Specialist

    • May 2008 - Jan 2012

    Thomas Cuisine Management is a leading food service management company for hospitals, corporations and colleges. Our focus is on providing great food, genuine service and creating lasting relationships. Where others seek short term profit, we pursue excellence, accountability and long term value. I provide IT engineering resources for Thomas Cuisine Management. My role serves to provide architectural design and integration support for all aspects of the Enterprise Network. Planning and implementation of backup and restore, disaster recovery, business continuity, storage, infrastructure consolidation, data protection, storage performance, and related tasks. I maintain all aspects of our virtualization infrastructure.I work with senior management as a project lead for a variety of IT related projects that directly impact all aspects of the organization. Provide engineering resources for the company’s security practice, vulnerability detection and management, and secure networking strategies. Create and maintain collaborative relationships with internal/external staff, external product vendors, clients, and regional professional organizations.

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  Xenial Technology

  • Network Engineer

    • Mar 2007 - Feb 2008

    • Designed, implemented, and supported a diversity of small to mid-sized business networks on an array of server platforms.• Effectively researched, tested, reported, and implemented Blackberry Enterprise Service, RPC over HTTPS, and VPN on a wide variety of small to mid-sized business networks and infrastructures to include wireless and encrypted links.• Network Monitoring including network performance, hardware issues, and intrusion detection, implemented at small to mid-size business level and the Network Operation Center.• Developed disaster recovery solutions implementing Backup Systems including NAS, Remote services, and RAID configuration.• Created security and network best practice policies to ensure integrity of networks and infrastructures including HIPPA, and PCI.

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  Eagle United Methodist

  • Youth Director

    • Aug 2005 - Apr 2007

    • Responsible for fostering the growth of Middle and High School youth in the church and those from the community who join the program.• Refurbished the church’s website with more user-friendly applications and current information.• Planned, organized and implemented all youth activities programs: weekly meetings, special services, retreats, and community service projects. • Developed, submitted, and managed an annual budget to the Administrative Board. • Lead Youth Council that provides guidance for the program and its future direction.• Worked cooperatively with the youth council, education committee, and church staff to coordinate youth activities with entire church and help achieve the church goals.• Recruited, oriented, and trained adult volunteers and youth leaders to assist in all youth activities.

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  Quick Computers Services

  • Network Engineer

    • Jun 2006 - Jan 2007

    • Supported a wide variety of small to mid-sized business networks and infrastructures on a variety of server platforms.• Provided services ranging from basic workstation setup and internet access configuration, to large network setups (with multiple servers, WAN connections, firewalls, routers, etc.) and everything in between.• Provided on-site computer repairs, troubleshooting and upgrades, data transfer and retrieval, virus and Spyware removal, and E-mail and Internet Issues.• Developed security and network policies to ensure integrity of networks and infrastructures. • Set-up multiple back-up systems using an array of different medias, including SANS.• Developed and delivered training programs for Microsoft Office solutions.

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  McCarty Designs

  • Freelance Web Design and Network Engineer

    • Aug 2003 - Jun 2006

    • Provided Information Technology and Web support to customers and companies such as medical imaging services, accomplished musicians and other design firms.• Developed and created websites from the ground up.• Implemented and maintained web-content and networking systems.• Troubleshoot network performance issues.• Ensured proper security of the network and update as necessary.• Established and implemented content standards to create uniformity of client corporate brands.