Resume

I love to make technology work for business. After all, if an IT solution doesn’t solve an accounting challenge, unlock a database mystery, or ensure 100% network reliability, what’s the point? I was trained as an accountant, and have a deep understanding of business fundamentals, but my passion lies with finding technology solutions that power business success.

My technical and functional expertise includes:

Technical:
  • Operating Systems | Windows (Desktop and Server), Linux, Apple Operating Systems
  • Virtualization | VMware, Hyper-V 
  • Applications | Active Directory, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
  • Network Switches, Routers | Cisco, HP and Dell
  • Firewalls | Cisco, SonicWall, Sophos, Fortinet 
Functional:
  • Server and network infrastructure design, build, and support
  • Security
  • Backup and disaster recovery
  • IT Project Management

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