EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 

7/99 – Present           Pentax Vision Incorporated, Hopkins, MN

                                    Eyeglass coating Manufacturer

                                    Network Engineer

 

   Network Engineer for a mixture of 85 Windows 2000 / XP workstations and 10 Windows 2000 / 2003 servers on a TCP/ IP-based Ethernet network including DNS, DHCP, and WINS.

   Specification, procurement, installation, configuration and migration of all servers, desktops, software, peripherals, and infrastructure components.

   Administration of the daily operations for the company’s Windows 2003 environment which include, maintenance, backup, installation, planning, design, and troubleshooting.

   Hands-on troubleshooting and repair of all server and workstation hardware, including HP, Dell, and others.

   Full support and maintenance of network connectivity systems (hubs, routers, switches, Cisco PIX, SMC, and Instagate firewall appliances), including the installation and reconfiguration of facility CAT-5e wiring.

   Complete Systems Administration for 90+ employees.

   Also responsible for end-user support / Help desk, a Mitel SX2000 PBX system, Reparte voicemail system, and all copier and FAX machines.

   Developed and maintained detailed network documentation with each project, before and after successful project implementation.

   Utilized cost savings techniques in the procurement process of routine purchases, capital expenditures, and service contracts.       

 

5/94 – 3/99                General Dynamics Information Systems, Bloomington, MN

Defense Systems Manufacturer

Group Leader / Printed Circuits Division

 

   Hardware and software upgrades involving appropriation, installation, troubleshooting, and networking.

   Creative solutions to both short and long term networking issues within the department.

   System data backup and archiving. (Created and implemented.)

   Scheduling of ALL tooling work activities.

   Procurement and implementation of new equipment.

   Creation and revision of standard operating procedures.

   Process certification.

   Troubleshooting of process variation using Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.

 

9/88 - 5/94                 Precision Diversified Industries, Plymouth, MN

                                    Printed Circuits Manufacturer

Supervisor

 

   Supervision of 11 staff members, 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.

   Design and implementation of tooling history sheets.

   Generation, panelization, photoplotting, and inspection of both production and master artwork.

   Maintenance and pre-use inspection of Dupont 24L processor.

   System data backup and archiving.

           

9/83 - 9/88                 United States Air Force, Minot AFB, ND

                                    Honorable Discharge September 12, 1988

Nuclear Weapons Maintenance Team Chief

 

   Immediate supervisor of 6 individuals.

   Primary trainer for all incoming Team members.

   Held Top Secret security clearance.