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Scott P. Miller

8670 Camino Colegio #147 - Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Phone: (email for info) - Mobile/Pager: (email for info) - E-mail: scott at spmiller dot org

NOTE THIS RESUME IS OUT OF DATE, CONTACT ME FOR A NEW ONE UNTIL I HAVE A CHANCE TO POST REVISED. REGARDS. S. MILLER

Profile

The Network Administrator who understands PEOPLE, not just electronic tools.  Dynamic, success motivated, team player with an excellent track record managing organizing and working on computers, networks and office technology. I permanently solve problems, streamline operations, and MAKE THINGS HAPPEN.

Qualifications

§         Management and staff worker who understands both disciplines and brings both perspectives to the job and tasks at hand.  Not just someone who manages and thinks about the work, but someone who effectively does the work.

§         User focused network administrator.  I work with people to solve problems and make technology work for them.

§         Software experience includes: Windows 9.x, NT, 2000 (workstation and server) Linux, Mac OS, Novell Netware, MS  Office; Outlook, Netscape, Eudora, Seagate Backupexec, Arcserve, Retrospect, Firewall, remote administration, real-time monitoring, E-mail, FTP, Web browsers, Proxies, Sendmail, Adobe and Macromedia development software, Fourth Shift MRP.

§         Hardware Experience: PC, Macintosh, laptops, projectors, plasma screens, workgroup and enterprise printing, fax, hubs, Switches, Routers, Firewalls / Gateways, all manner of computer peripherals.

§         Expertise in computer network architecture, diagramming and setup.

§         Experience with telephony – Nortel, Lucent, POTS, voice mail.

§         Project Management experience with network architecture, deployment, upgrades, troubleshooting

§         Extensive knowledge of facilities issues – construction, maintenance and relocation.

§         Web site and Internet hosting expertise – IIS/Apache/Sendmail.

§         Easily able to relate to and work with all manner of people – creative, technical, financial – cheerfully, efficiently and successfully.

§         Wan connectivity: ISDN, DSL, T-1, Dial Up, VPN, RAS

§         Network infrastructure: Cat5, Cat5e, Fiber, Telco (Cat 3)

§         Asset management

§         Network security

 

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Employment

August 1999 – Present.

Xxxxx, LLC Public Relations, MARCOM, Advertising and Interactive Firm, San Jose – San Francisco, Ca

Director, Interactive Services

§         Enterprise IT manager for 65 user wan with 3 sites and 10 telecommuters.  Including e-mail, web, application and file and print servers, laptops/remote users, interactive conference center, software and asset management.

§         Successfully relocated interactive department and corporate IT resources for 15 people without lost time to department or company (twice) and consolidated departments locations.

§         Maintained NT based Lan with Windows and Macintosh Clients, printers, shared resources.

§         Provide desktop and enterprise support for hardware and software applications to all users.

§         Evaluate, recommend and purchase new software, licensing agreements and contracts.

§         Upgraded and maintain Linux based mail, web and monitoring servers.

§         Personally build basic Web sites and intranet.

§         Build and maintain Web servers for client Web sites.

§         Build and maintain network architecture with Routers, Switches, hubs.

§         Designed, installed and maintain Nortel phone switch and voice mail.

§         Manage special projects as necessary, including facilities, purchasing, and telecommunications.

§         Build and maintain remote access polices and procedures for 25 telecommuters.  Go onsite to review and setup telecommuter stations.

§         Responsible for managing interactive division production of Web sites, Multi-Media CD’s, PowerPoint Presentations and Video projects – from initial client contact and project strategy and definition through to delivery.

 

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March 1998 – August 1999

Anjalu Technology Corporation Computer/Web Consulting, San Francisco, Scotts Valley, Santa Clara, Ca

Technical Services, Customer Service and Inside Sales Manager

§         Build upon extensive networking and computer troubleshooting experience to Manage and grow a company providing the same to small and medium size business with all manner of computers and network topology.

§         Proactively managed client base of small and medium size companies to maximize satisfaction and build business.

§         Scheduled sales and service appointments, balanced client requirements with limited resources to solve problems and keep clients happy.

§         Personally performed on site sales and computer support calls.

§         Researched new technologies, including Remote Support and Linux, to develop support strategies and implement as business tools.

§         Followed-up on sales and service appointments to ensure completion of tasks.

§         Hands-on management of purchasing/shipping/receiving and inventory to cut delivery times, reduce costs, and increase inventory rolls.

§          Researched, prepared and presented quotes for clients and negotiated sales contracts and deliveries.

§         Motivated and managed the telesales team and Accounting department.

§         Prioritized, delegated, and coordinated the daily operations of the company.

§         Managed projects for clients, meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations.

§         Maintained internal 25 user network and research lab.

 

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May 1996- March 1998

Euphonix, Inc. Professional, High End Audio Equipment, Palo Alto, Ca

Network Administrator, Buyer, Project Coordinator

§         Coordinated new products team producing Digital Audio Workstation products for a newly acquired subsidiary. Including customer order management, procurement, inventory management, production, testing, shipping and design review.

§         Cleaned up poorly installed Lucent Merlin telephone system and maintained, optimizing feature usage.

§         Built Novell 4.10 network and bridged it with existing NT 3.5, Novell 4.0 and Unix networks to join production, accounting, purchasing and engineering departments and improve the sharing of information.

§         Implemented and maintained corporate wide integrated MRP software/hardware systems (Fourth Shift MRP) and Novell 4.10 Networks for two different locations.

§         As a buyer and coordinator, reduced costs, procured difficult and leading-edge technologies (ASICS, SMT, BGA, FPGA, and other Semiconductors), while greatly improving supplier efficiency through improved projections and scheduling, better contracts, and duplicate sourcing.

 

Education

Humanities Honors Program Graduate, Spring 1994; San Jose State University, 2 year program

University courses in Computers, Management, Engineering and English (1992 – 1997)

High School Diploma with focus on Foreign Language, Electronics and Sciences (1992)

Spanish Honor Society Graduate (1992)

Formal Management Training  (1992 – 1994)

Ongoing career development courses and seminars in Technology (1996 – present)

 

Other Relevant Skills

§         Experience with Marketing, Advertising and Accounting principals

§         Video Production management experience, from Shooting to post production and duplication

§         Bilingual, Spanish / English

 

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