
President of Dataworks, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri Area

President of Dataworks, Inc.
Kansas City, Missouri Area
I help businesses grow and reach their objectives through proper use of technology. Regardless of how large or small your business is, technology is being used. The question becomes is it being used effectively to reach your objectives. My goal is to make sure that technology is used in the most effective way so you can focus on growing your business and making it more profitable.
I take a security centered approach to technology in the workplace. This means that regardless of where the potential security risk is, I address it. For many organizations the largest threat comes from within. Using state of the art technology I can help mitigate your potential for internal data loss. In a nutshell, I am not just the Maytag Repairman for computers. I specialize in helping businesses become secure, compliant and profitable using technology.
VPN (SSL / IPSEC), SonicWALL products, Acronis disaster recovery products, VirtualBox, EMC Retrospect, VMware, Virtual PC, PDA support, Blackberry, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2007, IIS, WSUS, MDamon Mail Server, Relay Fax Server, Wireless Technology, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 / 2008, Windows 7, Ubuntu Linux, Managed Services, MX Logic, Network Analysis, Network Design, TCP/IP
(Privately Held; Computer & Network Security industry)
April 2009 — Present (9 months)
• Provide managed support solutions including 24x7 monitoring of networked systems.
• Provide clients with reduces SPAM, secure remote access, and improved website traffic and more.
• Develop business through strategic partnering with other organizations.
• Help bridge the gap between business and IT through educating and teaching clients.
(Computer & Network Security industry)
July 2006 — June 2009 (3 years )
• Design, implement and provide Level 3 support of networks for over 80 clients with 5-1500 users.
• Consult with business owners and managers to develop efficient use of technology such as Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server and remote computing.
• Using SonicWALL products to protect, connect and secure offices large and small by effective use of UTM appliances, SSL VPN technology and wireless technology.
• Manage, maintain and support hosted e-mail, DNS and web solutions.
• Provide guideance to clients in order to meet regulatory compliance laws applicable to their industry and design solutions to keep them compliant.
(Privately Held; Financial Services industry)
March 2004 — July 2006 (2 years 5 months)
• Manage and maintain agency servers, workstations and PDAs in multiple sites.
• Provide consulting on agency technology needs and work with General Agent to effectively use technology to reach agency goals.
• Support and maintain Blackberry, Windows Mobile and Palm devices.
• Work with General Agent to create and enforce I.T. Security and use policies.
• Performed SOX audits and working with the compliance officer enforced the regulatory laws governing the use of technology in financial services.
(Medical Practice industry)
November 2002 — May 2003 (7 months)
• Provided Level 2 support to users and junior level systems administration on servers.
• Assisted in deploying and configuring thin clients to the clinic to reduce costs and improve I.T. management.
• Assisted in developing policies for technology use and security.
• Performed HIPAA and Licensing audits for the network.
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Entreprenuership , Business, IT, Marketing , 2008 — 2010 (expected)
Studies include...
Business Math, Accouting, Business Law, Financial Management, Marketing, Communications, Office Technology.
IT / Network Management 2005 — 2006
Studies included...
Microsoft Server 2003, Active Directory, Encryption, Network Security, Network Design.
IT, computers, business, entrepreneurship, shotgun and rifle shooting, scuba diving, fishing, camping, computer / console games, road trips, politics, personal finance, photography, cars and car shows.
Microsoft Certified Professional, Network +, Security +, Certified SonicWALL Systems Administrator, Acronis Certified Engineer.