[Confidential]
Phone: (415) 884-4411
Dear Sir or Madam:
Do your current business intelligence and other process-management tools allow your organization to maintain tight controls in critical areas? Are you confident that your company’s mission-critical systems and irreplaceable data are maintained effectively and securely? Does your current infrastructure provide a rock-solid foundation upon which to build for the future? Do your current information technologies and initiatives truly maximize employee productivity? If you have concerns in any of these areas, you should consider how your company would benefit from the experience and leadership that I’ve developed over the course of eleven years of hands-on experience in IT management and network administration. I specialize in creating and implementing high-performance strategies that directly impact the growth and profitability of an emerging company. I have the experience and attention to detail required to efficiently manage the demanding needs of both manufacturing and software-development environments. In addition, I have exceptional expertise in web-related technologies and architecture as well as extensive experience in website management. The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, combined with a compulsion for organization, are traits that allow me to proactively ensure data-integrity, network security and systems performance. I take pride in presenting a can-do work ethic and believe strongly that a team-oriented approach to problem solving contributes to a positive and productive work environment. Although I am currently employed and happy in my current position, I am always interested in exploring new possibilities and challenges.
My background includes diverse and wide-ranging experience in planning, implementing and managing all aspects of corporate infrastructure and facilities. Currently I serve as IT Manager for [confidential] – a leading provider of turnkey manufacturing solutions for the semiconductor industry. [Confidential] is a rapidly growing company with eight facilities in two states with plans to add additional facilities in the near future. To accommodate this rapid growth, I’ve been presented with a number of interesting challenges that have required both careful planning and creative solutions. Briefly, some of my accomplishments while at [confidential] include:
- Upgraded out-dated corporate ERP system which increases system performance by 400%. In addition, the new system has custom-built, fault-tolerance which guarantees fail-over in the event of primary system failure. I am also responsible for the successful additions of numerous ERP add-on modules and enhancements which have greatly increased our ability to analyze complex and dynamic manufacturing processes.
- Primary architect and project manager for a home-grown data mining and reporting environment. This system greatly simplifies the management and reliability of a report-library comprising hundreds of custom reports.
- Researched and implemented a wireless network within [confidential]’s corporate campus that eliminates the need for costly and recurring T1 charges while increasing network bandwidth by 1200%.
- Migrated 250+ computer network from Window NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 with Active Directory.
- Implemented a Citrix farm which significantly enhances productivity for remote users.
- Additionally, I play a leading role in evaluating and planning all new information technologies.
A sharp business acumen, technical expertise, and confident leadership are qualities that have all contributed to the success of these and numerous other IT-related projects. The enclosed resume outlines my credentials and accomplishments in greater detail. Please consider my talents for an appropriate position within your organization - I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my skills and experience will benefit your firm.
Sincerely,
Brad Bowser
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Resume:
[Confidential]
Phone: (415) 884-4411
Objective:
Seeking a managerial or other senior-level IT position with dynamic possibilities for both career development and personal growth. In particular, I am keenly interested in those opportunities that will allow me to expand my horizons and take my career to a higher level. I thrive in a demanding work environment which allows me to utilize my technical, organizational, and motivational skills.
Career Skills/Knowledge:
- IT / Facilities / Telecom / Operations – vision, planning, architecture, execution, management, support
- ERP (Visual Manufacturing) / Financial systems / CRM / Business Intelligence / Reporting tools
- LAN / WAN / Wi-Fi / VPN / Firewall / NAT / DMZ / Security best-practices / Anti-virus / PBX / Messaging
- Extensive website expertise – HA / Load-balancing / Clustering / SAN / NAS / SSL / Caching / Packet analysis
- Widows 2003 / 2000 / NT / Exchange / SQL / IIS / SMS / SUS / UNIX / Linux / Apache / Mac OS / Citrix
- Active Directory / Terminal Server / DNS / DHCP / WINS / RAS / MSMQ / Kerberos / OU’s / Group Policies
- HTTP / HTTPS / FTP / SMTP / POP / LDAP / NFS / TCP/IP Layers 1-7 / RAID 0-10 / BOOTP / IPSEC / L2TP / PPTP
- C/C++ / Visual Basic / Java / HTML / PERL / Pascal / VAX Assembler / Install Shield / Scripting / Automation
- Dell / Compaq / HP / Cisco / Foundry Networks / EMC / F5 / Nokia / Check Point / PIX / NetScreen / ADIC /KVM
- Equipment procurement / Cost analysis / Asset management / Document management / Disaster recovery
- Project management / Major conversions / QA / Helpdesk / Team development / Training / Staff supervision
Accomplishments:
- Successfully designed and coordinated LAN / WAN / Telecom infrastructures at several companies with both domestic and international offices. Personally responsible for planning and orchestrating several relocations - each requiring extensive remodeling, furnishing, and wiring.
- While at [confidential], I designed and implemented a home-grown data-mining and reporting environment. This system greatly streamlines management and improves reliability of a report library comprising hundreds of custom reports.
- Oversee [confidential]'s ERP system – Visual Manufacturing (Infor Global Solutions) with an installed base of 250 users. I have played a key role in delivering a key enhancement to this system – custom fault-tolerance which guarantees bulletproof reliability and data availability.
- Instrumental in re-architecting, re-deploying, and managing Global Factory’s 36+ server, co-located, high-availability website. This was a significant challenge due to the mission-critical nature of Global Factory’s application – a web-based, supply-chain management tool utilized by several leading semi-conductor manufacturers during wafer fabrication and production.
- Managed TeVeo’s 17-server, co-located, high-availability website, acting as the primary point of contact on 24x7 basis, providing our customers with maximum performance, reliability, and uptime. During my tenure, TeVeo’s site grew to 200,000+ unique monthly-visitors; generating 33+ million hits/month and 14+ million page-views/month.
Employment Synopsis:
[Confidential] 1/03-present
IT Manager
[Confidential] (400 employees/3 shifts daily) provides complete outsourced product-manufacturing solutions, producing complex electromechanical assemblies and integrated modules for a variety of customers and industries. I currently manage a five-person IT Department with responsibility for planning, upgrading, implementing and directing all phases of corporate infrastructure at eight locations. Some of the major accomplishments during my tenure:
- Overhauled entire network and computer environment within a two-year span.
- Implemented major architectural and revision upgrades to corporate ERP system (Visual Manufacturing).
- Migrated 250+ computer network to Windows 2000 platform with Active Directory integration.
- Designed and implemented a wireless network to connect remote buildings within corporate campus.
- Researched, advocated, and delivered a Citrix server farm which greatly enhances productivity.
- Personally responsible for the successful implementation of numerous IT projects.
GlobalFactory.Net, Inc., Santa Clara, CA 5/01-6/02
Operations Manager
Global Factory is an ASP whose web-based application provides a collaborative environment from which an enterprise can more efficiently analyze aggregate data accumulated from disparate systems, throughout its supply base. At Global Factory, I managed a four-person IT team with responsibilities for maintaining all aspects of LAN / WAN infrastructure and corporate facilities. Additionally responsible for hardware design, site roll-out, and maintenance of Global Factory’s large, corporate website. Other accomplishments:
- Hired to replace former IT Director and to resolve serious problems within the department. Department has since been overhauled and now runs efficiently.
- Complex LAN / WAN / web infrastructure has been upgraded to insure a more stable, reliable, secure and easily-reproducible environment.
- Centralized previously decentralized data-storage systems and implemented safe backup / retrieval policies, preventing loss of data on several occasions.
TeVeo, Inc., Mountain View, CA 3/00-3/01
MIS/Facilities Manager
TeVeo is the developer of a proprietary peer-to-peer streaming video technology which allows users to easily share live or captured video online. I directed an IT staff responsible for managing TeVeo’s infrastructure at two locations. Additional accomplishments:
- Coordinated two facility relocations, on schedule, with only a half-day downtime in each case.
- Managed OS, software, and hardware components of TeVeo’s large, high-traffic website.
- Implemented hardware VPN solution between domestic and international offices. Additionally deployed a cost-effective VPN solution, enabling remote users to work efficiently and securely from home offices.
- Found a unique solution to a critical situation when relocation did not allow time for T-1 circuit to be built at new location (adjacent building within same office park). Arranged to extend T-1 demarcation well beyond the recommended limit, providing Internet connectivity while new T-1 circuit was built.
Radius, Inc., Mountain View, CA 8/98-3/00
MIS/Facilities Manager
Radius provides R&D and develops advanced color technologies for Radius’ parent company KDS (a leading provider of computer monitors and consumer electronics). My responsibilities included directing a four-person IT staff and maintaining all facets of corporate facilities and infrastructure at three locations. Additional achievements:
- Managed corporate website.
- Implemented InterTel PBX system shared by northern and southern California offices. Frame-relay allowed both offices to efficiently exchange voice and data, while providing a common set of extensions and reducing costs by eliminating inter-office tolls and employing least-cost routing.
- Designed and deployed 20-system LAN for Radius’ tradeshow booth. Personally coordinated shipping, set-up / breakdown of equipment at all tradeshows (PC Expo, MacWorld, Seybold, and Comdex).
Digital Media Interactive, San Mateo, CA 1/95-8/98
Network Administrator/Developer
Digital Media Interactive are the manufacturers of Lucidity RT - a plug-in for Autodesk’s 3D Studio Max application. Lucidity RT allows artists and architects to develop incredibly realistic, pre-rendered, MPEG video “navigations.” At DMI, I built and maintained both the corporate network and company website. I also assisted in software and content development. Additional accomplishments:
- Implemented and managed 25-server rendering farm.
- Coordinated content creation, acquisition and processing of 3-D environments used to demonstrate interactive, pre-rendered, visualization technology.
- Wrote and maintained Install Shield installation program. Performed build / release management and assisted in QA.
Education:
- B.S. Computer Science San Francisco State University 1998
- A.S. Physical Sciences College of Marin 1994
- A.S. Natural Sciences College of Marin 1994
- A.A. Liberal Arts College of Marin 1994
References:
Available Upon Request
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