Network Administrator at Van Buren Schools and Owner, Frontrunner Solutions
Toledo, Ohio Area
- Current
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- Network Administrator at Van Buren Schools
- Owner at Frontrunner Solutions
- Past
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- Network Engineer at Guardian Industries
- Web Server Sales Specialist at IBM
- Information and Communication Specialist at Hancock Wood Electric
- Unix Administrator at Cyrix
- Education
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- Bowling Green State University
- Eastwood High School
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Matthew Bostdorff’s Summary
I'm currently the network administrator for Van Buren Schools. Helping build an ultra-successful technology program in a local school district has been very rewarding. I believe my talents lie in "seeing the big picture." Identifying a potentially large technological problem and setting goals to resolve the issue and transform the environment into something that is more efficient, cost effective, and delivers greater value.
In a nutshell, I like taking trash and turning it into treasure.
I've utilized my skills in very large corporate settings as well as very small non-profit settings. The environment isn't really the issue. Communicating with the customers, end users, owners, or investors - at a level that they can understand - is the key. I've been described as a "computer nerd, minoring in sales." Technical problems are normally easy to fix by replacing a broken part, upgrading some software, or introducing a new application. The real challenge is helping the key players understand the need and value behind the solution and what will ultimately be their return on investment.
Matthew Bostdorff’s Specialties:
Web hosting, E-mail hosting, PC sales and service, server config, network consultation, you name it......
Matthew Bostdorff’s Experience
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Network Administrator
Van Buren Schools
(Computer Hardware industry)
January 2003 — Present (6 years)
Brought on board to take private sector Network Engineering experience and apply it to public school system.
Initial Challenge: Convert loosely knit Novell Network of 300+ desktops with static IP addresses to a Windows 2000 Active Directory Domain utilizing DHCP.
Design domain infrastructure based on district’s wish to push for more Web based applications and offerings.
Continue to push district to new levels of technical awareness. Bring cost effective solutions to the Staff and Students to enhance both education and productivity.
Major Accomplishments:
2005 Ohio SchoolNet Technology Coordinator of the Year Finalist. Complete Domain Renovation, including migration to Microsoft Exchange Server as the primary e-mail platform. This implementation allows global web access to mail, calendaring, and contact information. Prior to hire, servers were down and rebooted almost daily. Since hire date, no network outages and servers remain stable. -
Owner
Frontrunner Solutions
(Computer Hardware industry)
2002 — Present (6 years)
Frontrunner Solutions is a technology services organization dedicated to helping small and medium business.
The goal of the organization is to address the complex IT issues of businesses, organizations, and even homeowners with simplified solutions that provide the same class of service that would be expected at the enterprise level. -
Network Engineer
Guardian Industries
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Glass, Ceramics & Concrete industry)
December 2000 — September 2002 (1 year 10 months)
At the time, I was employed at the Science and Technology Center which developed coatings and different glass types. I provided direct support for all users and servers.
Provide Science and Technology Center with no fail support regarding all LAN and WAN related activity, hardware, and software.
Provide 70+ users and 8+ servers with reliable, hands-on, personal support as well as 24-hour telephone support.
Network Monitoring and Administration of primarily Windows 2000 Advanced Server environment with Active Directory.
Responsible for System Backup and Disaster Recovery.
Coordinate purchasing and budget reporting for all IT equipment and software.
Implement IT hardware and software inventory system.
Site Lotus Notes administrator. Attended Level 2 Lotus Administration Training.
License Compliancy and Upgrade Implementation.
PBX and Voicemail administration.
Administrate Corporate Expense and Procurement Systems running in a Novell Environment. -
Web Server Sales Specialist
IBM
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry)
March 2000 — December 2000 (10 months)
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Information and Communication Specialist
Hancock Wood Electric
(Utilities industry)
August 1999 — January 2000 (6 months)
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Unix Administrator
Cyrix
(Public Company; Computer Hardware industry)
1998 — 1999 (1 year)
Matthew Bostdorff’s Education
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Bowling Green State University
1994 — 1999
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Eastwood High School
HS, College Prep, 1990 — 1994
Additional Information
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Matthew Bostdorff’s Interests:
Computer applications, hardware, open source web applications, helping small and medium business gain a web presence, riding my Harley, landscaping, running, fast cars, chics that like computer nerds with fast cars and like running and Harley's etc. :)
Matthew Bostdorff’s Honors:
2005 State Finalist for Technology Coordinator of the Year, Ohio
Matthew Bostdorff’s Contact Settings
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