Jonathan Jones
Network Administrator
- Greater New York City Area
Member Since: 2013/03/11
Industry: Academia/Education/Training
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Network Administrator
Pinelands Regional School District
September 2013 – Present
Design, engineer and manage the data network for the district. This includes working
with outside engineers to assist in planning and installation of new services.
Design, engineer and manage phone systems, including voice mail and faxing for all
district users. Design, engineer and manage wireless phone systems, including data services and
calling plans.
Managing both phone and data networks for patch management, upgrades, planning for
replacement of equipment and monitoring of the major pieces of equipment, i.e.,
servers, switches, etc.
Implements LAN/WAN policies, procedures and standards, ensuring conformance with district objectives as directed.
Provides specific design criteria or drawings for vendor or contractor use, assuring that vendors have all specific installation and performance requirements; analyzes documentation and records of systems and equipment; determines needs and requests equipment and equipment transfers; provides technical information to vendor technicians.
Manage and monitor all communications invoices from all vendors for cost effectiveness and accuracy. Evaluate ways to lower communication and network fixed costs, by research and
recommending new, proven and more cost effective technologies. Assist in the installation and servicing of all physical security related equipment for any district location including IP security cameras, digital recording servers, and access control devices. Once installed, monitor and maintain the systems as necessary.
with outside engineers to assist in planning and installation of new services.
Design, engineer and manage phone systems, including voice mail and faxing for all
district users. Design, engineer and manage wireless phone systems, including data services and
calling plans.
Managing both phone and data networks for patch management, upgrades, planning for
replacement of equipment and monitoring of the major pieces of equipment, i.e.,
servers, switches, etc.
Implements LAN/WAN policies, procedures and standards, ensuring conformance with district objectives as directed.
Provides specific design criteria or drawings for vendor or contractor use, assuring that vendors have all specific installation and performance requirements; analyzes documentation and records of systems and equipment; determines needs and requests equipment and equipment transfers; provides technical information to vendor technicians.
Manage and monitor all communications invoices from all vendors for cost effectiveness and accuracy. Evaluate ways to lower communication and network fixed costs, by research and
recommending new, proven and more cost effective technologies. Assist in the installation and servicing of all physical security related equipment for any district location including IP security cameras, digital recording servers, and access control devices. Once installed, monitor and maintain the systems as necessary.
NETWORK AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Jackson Township School District
December 2012 – Present
Design, engineer and manage the data network for the district. This includes working
with outside engineers to assist in planning and installation of new services.
Design, engineer and manage phone systems, including voice mail and faxing for all
district users. Design, engineer and manage wireless phone systems, including data services and
calling plans.
Managing both phone and data networks for patch management, upgrades, planning for
replacement of equipment and monitoring of the major pieces of equipment, i.e.,
servers, switches, etc.
Implements LAN/WAN policies, procedures and standards, ensuring conformance with district objectives as directed.
Provides specific design criteria or drawings for vendor or contractor use, assuring that vendors have all specific installation and performance requirements; analyzes documentation and records of systems and equipment; determines needs and requests equipment and equipment transfers; provides technical information to vendor technicians.
Manage and monitor all communications invoices from all vendors for cost effectiveness and accuracy. Evaluate ways to lower communication and network fixed costs, by research and
recommending new, proven and more cost effective technologies. Assist in the installation and servicing of all physical security related equipment for any district location including IP security cameras, digital recording servers, and access control devices. Once installed, monitor and maintain the systems as necessary.
Works with the outside vendors (telecommunications, phone equipment, wireless carriers to insure that all contracted services are maintained on an adequate level for the district’s needs. Maintain the district’s phone lists for automated calling system, teacher password lists for the student information system (SIS), and parents’ password lists for SIS portal.
with outside engineers to assist in planning and installation of new services.
Design, engineer and manage phone systems, including voice mail and faxing for all
district users. Design, engineer and manage wireless phone systems, including data services and
calling plans.
Managing both phone and data networks for patch management, upgrades, planning for
replacement of equipment and monitoring of the major pieces of equipment, i.e.,
servers, switches, etc.
Implements LAN/WAN policies, procedures and standards, ensuring conformance with district objectives as directed.
Provides specific design criteria or drawings for vendor or contractor use, assuring that vendors have all specific installation and performance requirements; analyzes documentation and records of systems and equipment; determines needs and requests equipment and equipment transfers; provides technical information to vendor technicians.
Manage and monitor all communications invoices from all vendors for cost effectiveness and accuracy. Evaluate ways to lower communication and network fixed costs, by research and
recommending new, proven and more cost effective technologies. Assist in the installation and servicing of all physical security related equipment for any district location including IP security cameras, digital recording servers, and access control devices. Once installed, monitor and maintain the systems as necessary.
Works with the outside vendors (telecommunications, phone equipment, wireless carriers to insure that all contracted services are maintained on an adequate level for the district’s needs. Maintain the district’s phone lists for automated calling system, teacher password lists for the student information system (SIS), and parents’ password lists for SIS portal.
Technology Coordinator –Network, Desktop & Security and Telco Manager
Barnegat Township School District
January 2008 – December 2012
Working with Superintendent of Schools and Business Administrator to develop cost cutting measures to be used in developing 21st century classroom architecture for all schools.
Improved staff experience with leverage lease purchase of equipment, providing staff with most update technologies for student achievement.
Realized cost savings from Telecom improvements ($100,000.00) including deploying VoIP to every classroom for better communications. Using cost savings deployed robust Virtual Server systems via VMware to allow better use of district equipment.
Improved staff experience with leverage lease purchase of equipment, providing staff with most update technologies for student achievement.
Realized cost savings from Telecom improvements ($100,000.00) including deploying VoIP to every classroom for better communications. Using cost savings deployed robust Virtual Server systems via VMware to allow better use of district equipment.
Technology Specialist
Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority
January 2006 – January 2008
Analyzed current technology department initiatives and recommended future development
• · Worked with staff and Administration to develop policies including multiyear technology plan, disaster recovery, and security.
• Recommended purchases and installed new server fann for migration to single Microsoft platform
• Coordinated realignment of vendor relationships for migration to standardized platform (Microsoft) from a dual Novell
Microsoft environments.
• Developed cost savings plan with business office on purchases including software, hardware and licensing.; Work to configure, coordinate and install data/voice/video for clients in a multiple range of environments.
• Coordinating with partners from Novell, Microsoft, 3com, and Cisco to improve infrastructure, application longevity.
• Responsible for Request for Proposal, Bid Sheets, and budgeting for new projects.
• Developed business plan for future growth and aggressive marketing campaigns.
• · Worked with staff and Administration to develop policies including multiyear technology plan, disaster recovery, and security.
• Recommended purchases and installed new server fann for migration to single Microsoft platform
• Coordinated realignment of vendor relationships for migration to standardized platform (Microsoft) from a dual Novell
Microsoft environments.
• Developed cost savings plan with business office on purchases including software, hardware and licensing.; Work to configure, coordinate and install data/voice/video for clients in a multiple range of environments.
• Coordinating with partners from Novell, Microsoft, 3com, and Cisco to improve infrastructure, application longevity.
• Responsible for Request for Proposal, Bid Sheets, and budgeting for new projects.
• Developed business plan for future growth and aggressive marketing campaigns.
Data Processing Manager
Atlantic City Board of Educaton
September 1994 – July 2003
Managed the installation of entirely new systems, including $8M in PBX, enterprise network, and video conferencing equipment and $4.2M in new computer station hardware, software, and licenses.
• Directed the implementation of a technology plan featuring all technology decisions and proposed migrations for a five-year period.
• Spearheaded major changes in existing data center programs, such as ensuring compliance with new requirements set forth by the Superintendent and Board of Education.
• Coordinated the construction of2 new schools as well as the renovation of 11 others.
• Assessed a migration path for completing upgrades of existing technologies, including stations, printers, networks, classrooms, PBXs, and databases within time and budget constraints
• Directed the implementation of a technology plan featuring all technology decisions and proposed migrations for a five-year period.
• Spearheaded major changes in existing data center programs, such as ensuring compliance with new requirements set forth by the Superintendent and Board of Education.
• Coordinated the construction of2 new schools as well as the renovation of 11 others.
• Assessed a migration path for completing upgrades of existing technologies, including stations, printers, networks, classrooms, PBXs, and databases within time and budget constraints
Education
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
ETTC
Trainer
1999 – 2000
Ocean County College
Computer Science
1996 – 1997
Full Biography
As a highly qualified technology coordinator/consultant, I have near 20 years of experience in public and private sectors. I look to always improve my skills through daily challenges and advance solutions for employers.
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