Extensive experience with hands-on IT experience in On- and Off-Premise environments ranging from Residential to Enterprise level customers.
More bioOriginally focused on working with Special Needs individuals as a career after school, computers and programming were only a hobby.
After numerous years working with disabled and handicapped individuals, I attained a high level role as a Program Director of five Group Homes for severely developmentally disabled individuals. However, after 14 years in this field my hobby turned into a career, and my path as a full-time IT guy started.
Currently, I work full-time as an IT Manager and part-time as an independent IT Consultant/ Engineer.
Technology:
*Broad range of technological knowledge spanning multiple industries with 30 years focused experience in PCs, peripherals, and computing.
*Currently specializing in Windows Server and client Operating Systems, VMWare ESXi 5/ 5.1/ 5.5, BDR, Remote Support, and Document Management - in an Enterprise environment.
*Previous specialized duties in HID/ MiFare, Printing and Imaging Devices, Technology Consultation and support, and Paperless Workflow Design and implementation as an Analyst for XEROX.
*Tier 3 specialist in Help Desk duties.
Music:
*34+ years playing drums and percussion, with some well-known Musicians, in performance environments for upwards to ~60,000 spectators.
*20+ Years playing acoustic and electric guitar, including performances for small groups.
Other Businesses:
*Independent Distributor of MultiPure drinking water and whole-house filtration systems.
*Drum, Guitar, and Technology tutorials and instruction.
Self Study, Hobbies, and Accomplishments:
- Implemented a Cloud Portal integration platform: uPoint
- Magnetic propulsion (failing miserably!)
- Repurposing Fiber Optics as a light multiplier
- Amateur car mechanic
- Remote controlled actuators to support Adaptive Devices for disabled individuals