Smith, Moore & CoIT consultant
Jun. 1997 - Apr. 2008Configure enterprise-level virus scans and virus infiltration software (Symantec Antivirus and MacAfee Enterprise) Install, configure, and maintain Windows Servers and Linux Servers Trained users in Email and other Office software tips and tricks, including malware and virus do's and don'ts SQL ETL knowledge - (Extract Transform Load) Manage data within a data warehouse concept using the data to be presented in an easy to use format. Write documentation for email compliance which is necessary for SEC 17a-1 compliance needs (financial brokerage requirement) Investigated and started testing for Disaster recovery implementation (another financial compliance need ) - Agile programming methodologies - allows quick custom software that the customer (user) can use to be developed. - Worked as scrummaster for the Thomson Financial project. Setup new branch offices, with VOIP phones over the T-1 line, setup and configured the routers (Cisco 1841) and cisco switches (3560) Juggled multiple projects, while keeping business goals in mind, prioritizing accordingly Project Management experience Implement a conversion from a text only based back office application to a .NET architecture application - implemented installation - testing and network architecture. This process now gives control to the broker - managing within an easy to use environment. 2007 - 2008 Led Thomson Financial conversion IT responsibilities - according to Thomson we completed the conversion in the shortest time window ever (5 months). Managed a new program to print trade confirms for company, this function was a service before, the company now controls the process. The program was developed by a programmer using Moved a 70 computer unit data center including data lines with multiple vendors that could have closed the business if not done properly - smooth transition to new location