Director, Edgepath Technology, an IT consulting firm.
Bismarck, North Dakota Area
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- Division Director at Edgepath Technology
- Past
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- IT Director at CrossCountry Courier
- VP Network Engineering at NPN
- Webmaster/System Administrator at ND State College of Science
- Education
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- University of Mary
- ND State College of Science
- ND State College of Science
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Dan Polk’s Summary
Corporate technology leader with a love for good IT strategy and business-driven technology decisions.
Dan Polk’s Specialties:
Skilled in network design, technology infrastructure design, IT management and planning, business-to-IT relationship management, project management.
Dan Polk’s Experience
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Division Director
Edgepath Technology
(Computer Software industry)
March 2006 — Present (3 years 5 months)
Manages sales people, software developers and system administrators serving multiple Fortune 500 companies and small businesses. Determines and implements overall business plans and strategies to achieve growth and profit.
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IT Director
CrossCountry Courier
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)
December 1999 — March 2006 (6 years 4 months)
Design, development and management of 3 state, 15 office company WAN/LAN/Software and related infrastructure. Supervised three employees. Selected operations software, involved in financial management software selection and implementation. Designed database systems and company website.
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VP Network Engineering
NPN
(Internet industry)
January 1997 — December 1999 (3 years)
Designed and implemented LAN/WAN/Wireless internet service infrastructure along with customer support system. Maintained customer relationships. Worked closely with CEO/President and board to determine and implement business strategy. Opened office in Fargo, ND and established ISP services. Forged business-to-business relationships.
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Webmaster/System Administrator
ND State College of Science
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 1995 — January 1997 (1 year 7 months)
Created school's first website, led the creation of the NDSCS computer Help Desk and associated policies, performed system updates, computer and network maintenance and troubleshooting.
Dan Polk’s Education
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University of Mary
Bachelors , Business Management , 2006 — 2009
Leadership Ethics, Business Management, Financial Management, Economics, Professional Writing, Global Trade, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Decision Making, Business Law.
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- Television and radio advertising promoting the schools' adult education program.
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ND State College of Science
AS , Microcomputers , 1995 — 1998
Linux, Netware, Project Management, Network Design, Computer Support
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- Resident Assistant promoted to Resident Director, taught Linux classes, assisted with curriculum development
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ND State College of Science
AS , Programming , 1995 — 1998
COBOL, RPG, Natural, Fortran, C++, Assembly
- Activities and Societies:
- Created NDSCS Computing Club, serviced campus-wide dormitory computers and network, internship with City of Moorhead computing department, internship with NDSCS computer services department
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Dan Polk’s Interests:
Management, Training, New technology, Boating, Auto restoration, Avid reader of leadership-related books and biographies.
Dan Polk’s Honors:
A+, Linux+, iNet+, Network+, CNA, Top 20 Finalist in the InnovateND entrepreneurship competition
Dan Polk’s Contact Settings
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