Manager, Technical Services at U.S. Central Federal Credit Union
Kansas City, Missouri Area
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- Manager, Technical Services at U.S. CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
- Information Systems Supervisor at AIR NATIONAL GUARD
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- Senior Systems Engineer at U.S. CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
- Systems Engineering Consultant at TEKSYSTEMS
- Senior Systems Engineer - Assistant IT Manager at APPLIED CARD SYSTEMS
- Information Technologies Instructor at ACADEMY OF CAREERS AND TECHNOLOGY
- Field Systems Engineer at COMPUTER CARE, INC.
- Systems Administrator at U.S. AIR FORCE
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- MIDAMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
- CENTRIQ UNIVERSITY
- IBM PC INSTITUTE
- MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITY
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
- AIR FORCE PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
- MIDLAND TRAIL
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Roderick Meadows, MCSE, CCEA, CISSP’s Summary
Certified and skilled Technology Professional with eighteen years experience in the technology field; those eighteen years have been in the financial industry and with the military. Background includes system integration, network security, team management, project management, and implementation of new technologies in a LAN/WAN environment as well as designing, installing, documenting, and maintaining multi-protocol and multi-domain networks. Possesses superior communication and leadership skills and easily interacts with management and staff.
Roderick Meadows, MCSE, CCEA, CISSP’s Specialties:
* IAT3: DoD Information Assurance Technical Level 3 Certified
* CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
* MCSE: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
* MCSA: Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
* MCSAM: Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Messaging
* MCP: Microsoft Certified Professional
* CCEA: Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator
* CCA: Citrix Certified Administrator
* A+: Comptia Certified Computer Technician
Roderick Meadows, MCSE, CCEA, CISSP’s Experience
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Manager, Technical Services
U.S. CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Financial Services industry)
October 2007 — Present (1 year 10 months)
Manages a team of engineers and technicians in the Technical Services department that designs complex server networks; installs, configures, conducts troubleshooting, and maintains server and workstation based components of existing/new networks and associated assemblies; facilitates the successful completion of all projects executed by the department; the Technical Services department leads advanced enterprise projects and perform associated research; the department maintains and designs complex e-mail systems, Citrix farms, VMware ESX clusters and storage area networks.
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Information Systems Supervisor
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
December 1998 — Present (10 years 8 months)
Supervises a team of engineers that designs and maintains fixed and remote computer network systems; performs activities such as configuring, troubleshooting and monitoring network servers and associated hardware. Handles client/server multi-user system support including network management and network administration; performs microcomputer fault isolation and restoration actions; and provides support and training for micro and multi-user computer systems.
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Senior Systems Engineer
U.S. CENTRAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Financial Services industry)
August 2003 — October 2007 (4 years 3 months)
Designs complex server networks; install, configure, conduct troubleshooting, and maintain server based components of existing/new networks and associated assemblies; facilitate the successful completion of all projects executed by the department; lead advanced enterprise projects and perform associated research; maintain and design complex e-mail systems, Citrix farms, VMware ESX clusters and storage area networks.
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Systems Engineering Consultant
TEKSYSTEMS
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2003 — August 2003 (3 months)
Worked with U.S. Central’s Systems and Security Engineering departments to evaluate and solve technical problems; produced detailed documentation on systems, processes, and software; evaluated and recommended software tools and utilities to assist engineers with system and security administration; performed server installation and configuration; installed and performed tests on server security applications.
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Senior Systems Engineer - Assistant IT Manager
APPLIED CARD SYSTEMS
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Banking industry)
October 2000 — April 2003 (2 years 7 months)
Designed complex server networks; installed, configured, conducted troubleshooting, and maintained server based components of existing/new networks and associated assemblies; facilitated the successful completion of all projects executed by the department; led advanced enterprise projects and performed associated research; assisted the department manager in supervising, mentoring and training associates; and served as the primary point of contact for Information Security on advanced enterprise-wide projects and investigations.
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Information Technologies Instructor
ACADEMY OF CAREERS AND TECHNOLOGY
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 1999 — June 2001 (1 year 10 months)
Conducted technical training programs; determined training objectives; wrote training programs, including outline, text, handouts, and tests; designed laboratory exercises; lectured class on safety, installation, maintenance, and repair of computers and network equipment; administered written and practical exams; and wrote performance reports to evaluate trainees' performance.
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Field Systems Engineer
COMPUTER CARE, INC.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1999 — October 2000 (1 year 10 months)
Installed, analyzed, and serviced systems and network equipment; maintained relations between the customer and the organization on all network and system engineering matters; determined and recommended the products or services that best fit the customers' needs; identified areas for product improvement or new product development; and prepared product specifications.
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Systems Administrator
U.S. AIR FORCE
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
April 1990 — November 1998 (8 years 8 months)
Installed new software releases and system upgrades; installed patches and resolved software related problems; provided technical support and training to network clients; maintained network systems; managed user accounts; implemented security procedures and policies; and conducted inventories and inspections.
Roderick Meadows, MCSE, CCEA, CISSP’s Education
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MIDAMERICA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
BA , Management , 2007 — 2008
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CENTRIQ UNIVERSITY
Citrix XP - 4.5 Enterprise Administration, Troubleshooting Exchange 2003 and IT Project Management 2005 — 2007
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IBM PC INSTITUTE
DS4000 Fibre Storage (SAN) Hands on Training 2007
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MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Organizational Leadership 2002 — 2003
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
AS , Information Systems Technology , 2000 — 2002
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
AS , Mechanical and Electrical Technology , 1996 — 1998
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AIR FORCE PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION
Leadership 1996
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MIDLAND TRAIL
Diploma , High School , 1986 — 1989
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Roderick Meadows, MCSE, CCEA, CISSP’s Interests:
Family, Technology, Martial Arts, Boxing, MMA, Reading, Golf, Action Movies
Roderick Meadows, MCSE, CCEA, CISSP’s Honors:
* Top Secret (SCI) Security Clearance, Current
* Two Air Force Achievement Medals
* Two National Defense Service Medals
* One Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
* Three Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards
* Three Air Force Good Conduct Medals
* Four Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medals
* One Humanitarian Service Medal
* Two Air Force Longevity Service Ribbons
* One Armed Forces Reserve Medal
* One Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon
* One Air Force Training Ribbon
* One Distinguished Unit Award
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