Jim Conner
Infrastructure Architect (contract) at Community Health Systems
- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee Area
- Industry
- Computer Networking
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Jim Conner's Overview
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- Infrastructure Architect - Contract with Insight Global at Community Health Systems
- Past
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- Network Analyst III at Erlanger Health System
- Sr Systems Engineer at Computer Focus
- Sr Systems Engineer at Intelligent Systems & Networking
- Novell and Microsoft Network - Systems Team Lead at Integrated Network Services
- Sr Systems Engineer at The Future Now
- USMC at US Marine Corps
- Education
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- PHNS Training
- Data Center Infrastructure
- New Horizons Computer Learning Center
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IBM
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Novell
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Microsoft
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Progress Software Corp
- Recommendations
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5 people have recommended Jim
- Connections
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231 connections
- Websites
Jim Conner's Summary
I've worked in different areas of Information Technology and Healthcare for over 20 years. Network design configuration and support. Server and SAN installation configuration and support. Desktop and mobile device testing configuration and support. Wireless survey, configuration and management. Data center infrastructure design and implementation. Technical project management, and application installation.
Specialties
Data Center, SAN, LAN, WAN, WiFi, Data Warehouse, Intel Servers, VMware, virtual environments, Medical Devices and Applications, ITIL, Windows, MCSE, MCNE, ASE
Jim Conner's Experience
Infrastructure Architect - Contract with Insight Global
Community Health Systems
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; CYH; Hospital & Health Care industry
September 2010 – Present (1 year 5 months) Based out of Greater Nashville Area
I was a member of a 25+ person CHS team that’s currently assessing the computer servers, networks, and data centers at companies 100+ hospitals across the USA. I was one of three DCE (data center engineers). I was responsible for assessing, designing and managing the upgrade of space, power, and cooling for my hospital’s data centers. I visited the site, met with local personnel created RFQs and awarded vendor bids, documented the facility assessment and designed a path for the placement of Meaningful Use equipment into the data center.
This project's focus is on The Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program.
Sr Systems Engineer
PHNS
Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry
September 2009 – September 2010 (1 year 1 month)
Erlanger's IT department was out-sourced to PHNS July 2008; during this period I managed and implemented several projects at the hospital. The projects related to network (wired and wireless), data center facilities, server implementation and maintenance, and overall enterprise IT support. This included the two data centers here in Chattanooga and planning for the server and application moves to the regional PHNS data center in Springfield, MO. I designed and assisted in the implementation of 5 generations of Wi-Fi including 3 generations of Nortel wireless. The Erlanger Wi-Fi networks consist of over 500 access points in 5 different regional locations including detailed site surveys and NMS wlan mgmt. Designed, planned and managed the facilities required for the hospital system-wide upgrade of their regional PBX system installing Nortel VoIP, digital, and analog equipment throughout.
Data Center Project Lead
PHNS
Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry
July 2008 – September 2010 (2 years 3 months)
See above description.
Sr. Network Engineer
PHNS
Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry
January 2008 – September 2010 (2 years 9 months)
See above description.
Sr Systems Engineer
Computer Focus
January 1995 – January 1996 (1 year 1 month)
Designed, installed and supported primarily Novell & Microsoft networks for Computer Focus customers. Contracted to Enlarger as team lead for their network development group. We initiated several WAN connections using ATM, DS3, T1, ISDN, & CDS to remote offices. Implemented many new Novell & Microsoft servers as well as refined and updated the current servers throughout the campus. Installed the original Compaq Novell NDS and Compaq Microsoft domain controllers, SNA gateways, SQL data base servers, and several Siemens HIS application servers including Openlink, Novius Data Warehouse, and CareCenter. Also installed and supported Microsoft Cluster services.
Sr Systems Engineer
Intelligent Systems & Networking
January 1994 – January 1995 (1 year 1 month)
My primary focus was the design, installation and support of Novell networks primarily using Compaq Proliant and NetFRAME super servers. I installed these networks and servers at ISN customers throughout the region. This included a short contract at TVA and Enlarger. This included various brands of network hubs, switches, routers and gateways. Connectivity to 3270 and 5250 hosts as well as IP and NFS connectivity between Novell and SUN servers.
Novell and Microsoft Network - Systems Team Lead
Integrated Network Services
January 1993 – January 1994 (1 year 1 month)
I was a project implementer on most of the hospital sites where Novell, Microsoft, Compaq, and/or NetFRAME's, were to be installed across America. When I was not on-site, I managed the support department consisting of server engineers, software analysts and hardware technicians. My primary focus was the design, installation and support of Novell networks primarily using Compaq Proliant and NetFRAME super servers. I installed these networks and servers at healthcare facilities across America. This included various brands of network hubs, switches, routers and gateways. Also connectivity to 3270 and 5250 hosts as well as IP and NFS connectivity between Novell and SUN servers. According to NetFRAME, I installed and implemented the very first Novell Netware v4.01 1000 user NOS on a production NetFRAME 450.
Sr Systems Engineer
The Future Now
January 1988 – January 1993 (5 years 1 month)
I designed, installed and maintained Novell, Windows, UNIX, OS/2, and Macintosh servers and networks using IBM Token Ring, Ethernet, and Arcnet topologies, including gateway connectivity to 3270 and 5250 hosts using SNA, SAA, DFT, CUT, SDLC, X.25. NFS and IP were also configured to connect between UNIX/Novell servers through various routers and bridges. I know and have instructed classes on many of today's software packages including Lotus 1-2-3, Microsoft, Novell, and WordPerfect. I am a Master Certified Novell Netware Engineer (MCNE), a Compaq Accredited Systems Engineer (ASE) and a SUN Microsystems Engineer.
USMC
US Marine Corps
Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Military industry
April 1975 – January 1979 (3 years 10 months) US and Southeast Asia
MOS 6531 encompass duties to the inspection, maintenance and repair of all armament equipment. Including the loading and checkout of all types of aviation ordnance on Marine Corps aircraft. The ordnance technician performs all duties and tasks relating to the inspecting and testing of guns, performing preventive maintenance and effecting repairs, loading and fusing all munitions, and erecting weapons shelters and ordanance handling systems.
Jim Conner's Skills
- Data Center
- Facility Design
- VMware ESX
- Servers
- Wireless
- A+ Certified
- Active Directory
- Citrix
- SAN
- Storage
- Problem Solving
- Planning
- Troubleshooting
- Disaster Recovery
- Windows
- Clustering
- ITIL
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows Server 2008
- Vendor Relations
- Computer Hardware
- XP
- Documentation
- WAN
- Routers
- Switches
- Administration
- Wireless Networking
- Process Improvement
- Visio
- HIPAA
- Access
- Network Administration
- Databases
- Business Analysis
- Microsoft Office
- Team Building
- Customer Relations
- Requirements Analysis
- Facilities Planning
- Facilities Management
- Software Installation
- DNS
- System Administration
- IT Management
- Integration
- VMware
Jim Conner's Education
PHNS Training
ITIL v3 Fundamentals
2008 – 2008
Data Center Infrastructure
Technical, Mastering the IT Infrastructure
2007 – 2007
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
PMP Project Management Fundamentals for IT
2006 – 2007
IBM
Technical
1990 – 2004
1991 IBM AIX3 Introduction and Advanced Administration for the RS6000.
2004 IBM DS4300 Storage Administration
Novell
MCNE, Network Operating Systems
1989 – 2002
Master Certified Netware Engineer
Netware 5
Netware 4
Netware 3
Netware 2.15
Netware 2.12
Microsoft
MCSE, Computer Servers
1999 – 2001
Microsoft MCP, MCSE
Progress Software Corp
Progress 4GL programming "SQL"
1987 – 1988
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