Michael Stanclift

Information Technology professional with a background in Windows network systems administration in small businesses, enterprise and educational environments. Interested in server management and security.

Michael Stanclift’s Specialties:

Desktop Virtualization, Windows Server, Networking, VMWare ESX, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Windows Desktop, Endpoint Security, Thin Clients, Microsoft

Michael Stanclift’s Experience

Network Analyst

Rockhurst University

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

May 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)

Project Manager for Rockhurst's VMWare Virtual Desktop Infrastructure deployment, which rolled out 230 VDI enabled thin clients to 18 campus computer labs.

This project has been featured in multiple publications including the Kansas City Star and Inside Higher Education. It also won a 2009 Computerworld Honors Program Laureate Award for using information technology to benefit society. The project has also been the subject of numerous case studies and has attracted world wide attention.

Currently leading migration of anti-virus providers for 800 systems from McAfee Enterprise Anti-Virus to Microsoft Forefront Client Security. Develops methodologies and policies for optimum deployment.

Assisted in upgrade of Faculty/Staff email infrastructure from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007, as well as the migration of student email from locally hosted Exchange to externally hosted Microsoft Exchange Labs (now called Outlook Live.)

Responsible for: administrating campus wide enterprise anti-virus system powered by McAfee Enterprise ePolicy Orchestrator; monitoring server backup operations with across Windows, Linux and VMS operating systems; managing Cisco NAC requirements for students as well as residence hall network switches and wireless access points. Manages Active Directory and Group Policy settings for 800+ endpoints, ranging from desktop to mobile as well as thin client systems. Assists network administrator in maintenance of campus servers and networking equipment.

Deployed and maintains department website at http://help.rockhurst.edu running on open source technologies such as Drupal, PHP and Ubuntu Linux.
Managing Editor

Neowin.net

(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

December 2002 — June 2009 (6 years 7 months)

Helped lead the growth and development of one of the "Top 1000 domains on the Internet" (according to Netcraft.com) and one of the "Top 1000 blogs on the Internet" (according to Technoroti)

Since taking over as editor, increase has helped to double unique traffic to the site each day. Currently Neowin receives nearly 350,000 unique visitors daily.

Manages as news staff of 20 reporters. Works to facilitate better inter-staff and staff-to-member communication, as well as act as the public relations representatives for Neowin to other websites and businesses. Focused to help make sure Neowin is an enjoyable and unique site for members and visitors.
Desktop Support Technician

Rockhurst University

(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

June 2006 — May 2007 (1 year )

Provided assistance to campus staff and faculty on Windows computer systems. Assisted in the administration of an 800+ workstation computer network. Repaired systems, performed CAT5e network wiring installations and built computer labs.
IT Manager

Overland Tool, Inc

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Machinery industry)

March 2006 — June 2006 (4 months)

Maintained and administered Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, SharePoint and Windows Terminal Servers. Managed 3Com VoIP phone system and an assortment of laptop, desktop and Wyse terminals. Supported local & remote users with VPN connection and RDP connection issues, problems, etc.
IT/Pricing Coordinator

Hillcrest Foods, Inc.

(Supermarkets industry)

February 2004 — March 2006 (2 years 2 months)

Directly assisted Store Director in the management and daily operations of a 50,000 square foot warehouse style grocery store with approximately 125 employees.

Coordinated retail cost & pricing of over 40,000 items. Insured better than 2% scanning accuracy at point of sale registers. Supervised DSD receiving operations.

Maintained store computer network comprised of Windows 2000/XP workstations. Provided consultation to company management on new computer purchases. Managed company websites and email systems.

Optimized store item databases, cutting excess items by nearly 70% which resulted in better performance and decreased waste.

Designed network architecture behind expansion store and new company headquarters.
Supervisor

Target #0531

(Public Company; TGT; Retail industry)

November 2000 — February 2004 (3 years 4 months)

Supervised front end department operations. Recruited and trained a "Target Brand" team. Reported to department and store management on progress and issues with team.
Web Editor

Baker University, The Baker Orange

(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)

May 2002 — January 2003 (9 months)

Redesigned newspaper website and provided regular updates. Trained other staff members in use of content management software. Worked with Editor in Chief and other members of the team to provide daily updates to website for weekly newspaper.

Michael Stanclift’s Education

Rockhurst University

Organizational Leadership Studies 2009
Baker University

Journalism

Activities and Societies:

The Baker Orange (School Newspaper)
Johnson County Community College

Information Technology