Michael Batal

Past

• Solutions Architect II at JP Morgan Chase
• Senior Technical Specialist at Washington Mutual
• Advisory IT Specialist at IBM

• Supervisor at Goldman, Sachs & Co.

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Education

• Florida International University
• State University of New York College at Geneseo

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Connections

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

Michael Batal’s Summary

Michael has many years of technology experience in diverse environments from multinational corporations to small businesses. He specializes in Microsoft operating systems and Active Directory networks. He also has experience with Mac OS X in mixed Microsoft / Apple environments.

Michael has experience in client-facing consulting environments, hands-on technology work, and leadership roles.

Michael Batal’s Specialties:

Michael is a Microsoft technologies specialist with consulting and leadership experience. In addition to his cross-industry experience he has worked for many years with insurances and financial institutions.

Michael Batal’s Experience

• Solutions Architect II

  JP Morgan Chase

  (Public Company; JPM; Banking industry)

  2007 — 2009 (2 years)

  Solutions architect on WaMu's Solutions Design & Integration (SDI) team supporting corporate services infrastructure.

• Senior Technical Specialist

  Washington Mutual

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; WM; Banking industry)

  2002 — 2006 (4 years)

  -Specialized in Microsoft operating system and Active Directory

• Advisory IT Specialist

  IBM

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; ibm; Information Technology and Services industry)

  January 1997 — February 2002 (5 years 2 months)

  -Consultant with IBM’s Enterprise Services for Microsoft Technologies team; Specialized in operating systems and networking—Active Directory, WINS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Distributed File System, TCP/IP
  -Awarded a one-year community service assignment providing technology leadership, design, and support for a nonprofit organization; Upgraded LAN from Windows NT to Windows 2000 and Active Directory; Administered LAN; implemented VPN over Internet access; implemented daily backups and a disaster recovery plan; July 1999 – June 2000
  -Projects included team lead for a nationwide rollout of IBM laptops with Windows 2000 for a major insurance company (administered multiple mobile LANS); technical team lead for a high-profile in-place upgrade of Windows NT laptops to Windows 2000 for a leading microprocessor designer and manufacturer; Active Directory design and migration from OS/2 and Novell environment for a major nationwide bank
  -Contracted to IBM Jan 1997; hired May 1997

• Supervisor

  Goldman, Sachs & Co.

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GS; Investment Banking industry)

  February 1995 — January 1997 (2 years)

  -Supervised computer services center for Goldman Sachs’ municipal finance division
  -Contracted to Goldman Sachs

Michael Batal’s Education

• Florida International University

• State University of New York College at Geneseo

  Activities and Societies:

  Awarded New York State Regents scholarship, school newspaper staff photographer

Additional Information

Michael Batal’s Interests:

New technology, latest and greatest cell phones, traveling, and photography

Michael Batal’s Groups:

-Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
-CompTIA A+ Certified, GLSEN

•    The Greater IBM Connection: IBM's alumni program for past and present IBM employees
•    WaMulians Networking
•    Chase Alumni Association
•    JPMorgan Technology

Michael Batal’s Honors:

-Crystal Eagle Award from IBM for completing a year-long technology-related community service assignment
-New York State Regents Scholarship

Michael Batal’s Contact Settings

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