Jim Conner

Jim Conner is a Network and Systems Professional and Technical Project Manager. He has designed, installed and managed IT projects for over twenty years. His experiences range from banking and trading to financial and healthcare. Jim is an excellent resource in the Information Technology Infrastructure. He is adept with review, development, documentation and implementation of Information Technologies. Jim demonstrates high personal ethics and a strong professional work ethic. He has a proven track record of productive and cost saving management performance. During his years of professional experience he has established and managed operational and capital project budgets exceeding several million dollars annually. He has effectively managed staff and customer IT structures. These comprised of administrators, software and hardware analysts, systems and network engineers. He is an effective communicator with executive and technical staff.

My goal for over 20 years has been to help people live a better life through technology. I have done this since 1994 at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN. I have helped Erlanger touch thousands of people through our enterprise network and server technologies using the state-of-the-art ATM, Gig and Wi-Fi connectivity. Bed-side monitor networks, IV pump wireless networks, and many others. I designed Erlanger’s Wi-Fi network. It is one of the largest “hot-spots” and Wi-Fi networks in Hamilton County TN.

Jim Conner’s Experience

Sr Systems Engineer

PHNS

(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

September 2009 — Present (11 months)

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; Information Technology and Services industry)

July 2008 — Present (2 years 1 month)

See above description.
Sr. Network Engineer

PHNS

(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

January 2008 — Present (2 years 7 months)

See above description.
Network Analyst III

Erlanger Health System

(Hospital & Health Care industry)

November 1996 — June 2008 (11 years 8 months)

See above description.
Sr Systems Engineer

Computer Focus

(Computer Networking industry)

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

(Computer Networking industry)

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

(Information Technology and Services industry)

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

(Information Technology and Services industry)

January 1987 — January 1993 (6 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.

Jim Conner’s Education

SSI Master scuba diver

Master , Scuba Diving , 2006 — 2009
Data Center Infrastructure

Technical , Mastering the IT Infrastructure , 2007 — 2007
IBM

Technical , Storage , 2004 — 2004

IBM DS 4300 SAN 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

Additional Information

Jim Conner’s Websites:

Scuba Schools International

Jim Conner’s Interests:

scuba diving, photography, investing, traveling, audio books, movies

Jim Conner’s Groups:

Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)
MCSE
Consultants Network
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
Data Center Professionals
Data Center Architects
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Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Nashville
Chattanooga VMUG (VMware User Group)
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Information Technology: Networking, Forum and Jobs
JOBS 2.0 South (Southern US) Houston Miami Dallas Austin Atlanta Nashville Memphis Baltimore El Paso
East Tennessee EMC Users Group
Nashville IT Career Network
Nashville IT Pro User Group