Stafford Fields
IT Director
- Port Neches,
- Texas,
- United States of America
Member Since: 2006/11/15
Industry: Finance
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IT Manager/Analyst
LD Services/National Pump & Compressor/Canadian Pump & Compressor/Gulfco Industrial
July 2013 – June 2014
Recruited to design and manage specialty projects aimed at improving and streamlining IT functions. Redesign existing capabilities and build new functionality for this multi-company management firm servicing over 400 employees. Design, implement, and enhance network infrastructure for 36 locations with vastly different networking requirements. Produce documentation for upgrades and push out to remote users in order to streamline implementation. Manage team providing remote Internet support on behalf of the help desk.
• Researched disaster recovery solutions and selected and implemented a combination local/cloud-based backup solution with hourly images saved to the local device. The system allows single file or bare metal restore of data to non-similar hardware in case of disaster.
• Remote offices were experiencing timeouts and disconnects in printing and data on AS/400 sessions directly connected across the Internet. Implemented a site-to-site VPN solution, which stabilized the system and eliminated drop offs.
• Upgraded the enterprise AV system with GFI Vipre. Previous system was infected with malware and was not a truly Enterprise solution. GFI Vipre has met and exceeded all the design specifications.
• Researched disaster recovery solutions and selected and implemented a combination local/cloud-based backup solution with hourly images saved to the local device. The system allows single file or bare metal restore of data to non-similar hardware in case of disaster.
• Remote offices were experiencing timeouts and disconnects in printing and data on AS/400 sessions directly connected across the Internet. Implemented a site-to-site VPN solution, which stabilized the system and eliminated drop offs.
• Upgraded the enterprise AV system with GFI Vipre. Previous system was infected with malware and was not a truly Enterprise solution. GFI Vipre has met and exceeded all the design specifications.
Senior IT Project Manager /Sales Engineer
CMS IP Technologies
October 2011 – July 2013
Met with clients to outline their specific technical needs. Designed and oversaw projects that utilized up to 15 technical resources over multiple time frames. Applied in-depth understanding of networking, TCP/IP, voice, video, and structured cabling to collaborate with sales team in the presentation of customized technical solutions for a diversity of businesses, educational institutions and manufacturing plants. Contributed to technical proposals, aligned resources, oversaw project deliverables and served as the liaison between sales personnel, engineers, and end user to ensure project deliverables were met. Reassessed problem areas as project phases were completed and designed solutions.
• Led the successful delivery of 50 projects over a 2-year period. Served as project leader on an average of 6 simultaneous projects of differing size and complexity. Notable projects included the installation of an IP Surveillance System for a Petroleum Plant, several new Windows Server Installation for a major client, and the installation of an Access Control System for a tech lab.
• Led the successful delivery of 50 projects over a 2-year period. Served as project leader on an average of 6 simultaneous projects of differing size and complexity. Notable projects included the installation of an IP Surveillance System for a Petroleum Plant, several new Windows Server Installation for a major client, and the installation of an Access Control System for a tech lab.
IT Manager
Cloeren Incorporated
October 2006 – December 2011
Led all aspects of technology operations for this international manufacturing firm with 5 US offices as well as multiple global satellite locations. Supported IT systems for 125 US employees and provided technical business process expertise to global team members. Documented current technology and researched new solutions to improve functionality and reliability. Wrote specs, reviewed existing contracts and directed changes in the local network, the WAN connectivity, and the local processes. Directed a team of 3 in multiple IT projects including the installation of new servers, email software, enterprise anti-virus, spam filtering, and content filtering to update the security, stabilize the network and expand bandwidth.
• Designed, tested and implemented a disaster recovery plan which proved to be successful when the main headquarters and data center were hit by a large-scale hurricane in 2008. Cloeren sustained no data loss and all services were restored in record time.
• Replaced outdated systems by upgrading Windows and Linux servers. Streamlined systems and lowered possibility of equipment failure. Led the design and purchase of $200,000 in new equipment for a 2nd infrastructure upgrade prior to resignation.
• Directed a team of 3 in the installation of new firewalls throughout North American locations.
• Designed, tested and implemented a disaster recovery plan which proved to be successful when the main headquarters and data center were hit by a large-scale hurricane in 2008. Cloeren sustained no data loss and all services were restored in record time.
• Replaced outdated systems by upgrading Windows and Linux servers. Streamlined systems and lowered possibility of equipment failure. Led the design and purchase of $200,000 in new equipment for a 2nd infrastructure upgrade prior to resignation.
• Directed a team of 3 in the installation of new firewalls throughout North American locations.
IT Manager
Orgain Bell & Tucker, LLP
August 2004 – October 2006
Installed and maintained 100 desktops, multiple servers, WAN, and internetworking equipment for 5 office locations. Supervised a technical associate in the analysis and remedy of network issues.
• Upgraded IT infrastructure through the purchase and installation of new switches, firewalls with site-site VPNs, desktops, and servers.
• Implemented a new application utilized by 35 attorneys to electronically present court documentation.
• Upgraded IT infrastructure through the purchase and installation of new switches, firewalls with site-site VPNs, desktops, and servers.
• Implemented a new application utilized by 35 attorneys to electronically present court documentation.
Informations System Manager
Management & Training Corporation
November 2002 – January 2004
Delivered optimal operation of desktops, terminals, and printers running on local LAN with multiple servers as well as WAN connectivity to Texas Department of Corrections mainframe applications.
• Integrated outdated mainframe technology into new, up-to-date LAN/WAN systems. Specified and approved purchases, and installed equipment, in support of 45 internal operating systems as well as an additional 80 systems used for inmate training and education.
• Integrated outdated mainframe technology into new, up-to-date LAN/WAN systems. Specified and approved purchases, and installed equipment, in support of 45 internal operating systems as well as an additional 80 systems used for inmate training and education.
Information Systems Director
Provost Umphrey Law Firm
October 1998 – August 2001
Provost Umphrey Law Firm is one of the nation’s most successful plaintiffs’ law firms. The firm represents clients in litigation ranging from toxic chemical exposures to large antitrust and consumer class actions.
Overhauled and modernized computer systems and network for over 260 users in 8 locations. Researched and implemented a highly successful electronic court and mediation presentation system.
Overhauled and modernized computer systems and network for over 260 users in 8 locations. Researched and implemented a highly successful electronic court and mediation presentation system.
Education
Tyler Junior College
Associates
Electronics
Full Biography
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ~ Axis Certified Professional.
More than 16 years of experience in the design, management and continuous enhancement of network infrastructure within highly diverse corporate, educational and government entities.
Extensive hardware and software experience in both LAN and WAN implementations with a track record of improving operations through the implementation of efficient and cutting-edge technology solutions.
Strength interfacing with multiple organizational stakeholders and executive leaders to gather technical business requirements and ensure technology deliverables are met.
Selected to design network solutions that are recognized for exceptional performance, quality, and effectiveness.
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