PHILLIP NEWBERRY
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 • Tel 561.558.8001 • Cell 716.572.4964 • [Send email
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Accomplished, multi-faceted Information Technology Executive with more than a
decade of broad-based leadership experience in IT Sales, Network Administration,
and Network Management, and expertise in SOX and HIPAA compliance. Directs
cross-functional projects and teams in network development initiatives; leads the
planning, architecture, deployment, and management while analyzing, documenting,
and re-engineering development processes. Proven track record of leading
top-performing teams toward meeting objectives and exceeding customer
expectations. Achieves breakthrough results through solid analytical and
communication skills. Mentors junior associates through complex projects to aid
in their professional development, grooming them into fully qualified
contributors ready to function.
• Improves the availability and functionality of essential applications
resulting in enhanced user experiences.
• Expert analyst for business processes and new software integration
initiatives.
• Ability to successfully remotely direct high-level network administration and
support.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• Communications
• Customer Service
• Expense Control
• Infrastructure Design
• Internet/Intranet
• IT Security/Strategy
• Leadership
• Needs Assessment
• Network Administration
• Network Design
• Network Management
• Outsourcing
• Procedure Development
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Requirements Identification
• Research
• Staff Management
• Strategic Planning
• System Analysis
• System Design
• System Improvement
• Training & Development
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
NETWORK ENGINEER ― Zotos International Inc, Darien, CT 2008 – 2009
A professional beauty industry leader that manufactures and markets a full range
of hair care, texture service and hair color options.
Directed the activities of all network communications for an estimated 1,000
employees. Substantially improved network systems performance through meticulous
testing and troubleshooting. Analyzed and implemented innovative business
processes and new software. Promotion and encouragement of team collaboration and
morale building. Monitored Active Directory, Group Policies and Scripting;
planned for company-wide VOIP integration.
• Designed/deployed a successful QOS across corporate network, leading to
significantly enhanced performance.
• Restructured essential applications to improve availability and application
functionality.
• Dramatically improved process flows through expertise in custom applications.
• Delivered a successful nationwide switches upgrade.
• Streamlined wireless infrastructure for key departments that led to a
nationwide implementation.
• Installed and configured an enterprise-wide Network Observer, ensuring
continuous analysis of network packets and T1 connection performance.
NETWORK ENGINEER/CONSULTANT ― Miles Consulting Corporation, CA/NY 2007 –
2008
A specialist firm of software developers, designers, and project managers who
work for a diverse client base. Primary focus is Microsoft and Cisco technologies
and how it applies to Enterprise size companies.
Provided full-time consultant-based network administration and support for
approximately 1,000 employees of NorthEast Industries (subsidiary of JP
Morgan-Sequoia Insurance), with locations in New York, Florida and Texas. Handled
all system administration, network design and software installation and
integration. Successfully redesigned NOC, CO-LO, Active Directory and related
security. Supported legacy email applications (Rockcliffe) while creating and
implementing effective
migration plan Exchange. Ensured SOX compliance by replacing legacy Symantec
backup system with improved EMC Legato solution across entire Enterprise
infrastructure.
• Maximized Restore options through the overhaul and redesign of the Exchange
cluster.
• Developed a highly successful new SAN environment utilizing complex Equallogic
hardware solution.
• Directed multiple high level network projects, including; complete design and
implementation of Cisco Core Closet switch environment for 250 node WAN,
deployment of APC Symemtra solution (resulting in maximum uptime and power
protection) and execution of Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007
solution.
• Led a successful company-wide CAT6 wiring upgrade.
• Improved security, failover, and uptime in two locations through expert
maintenance of NOC and Co-Los.
• Ensured solid support for entire Enterprise infrastructure, including redesign
of routing and switches, replacement of existing Checkpoint firewall with Cisco
ASA solution, reconfiguration of firewall failover and replacement of legacy
servers, resulting in increased redundancy and improved guaranteed uptime.
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR, NETWORK ENGINEER ― Vitec Solutions, Buffalo, NY 2005
– 2007
A premier technology solutions provider to leading businesses, universities, and
government agencies.
Ensured SOX compliance while managing the integrity of network functions,
software installation and integration for several companies, including group
polices, scripting and user account management. Directed backups, security
measures, internal assistance tickets and all relevant documentation. Provided
superior support, design implementation and troubleshooting expertise for
multiple Novell and Microsoft networks (GroupWise, Exchange and more). Deployed
extensive Cisco switch upgrade.
• Regularly sought after by Tier One clients as on-site System Administrator.
• Conceived and designed new mail identification and tracking system (Julian
Date) for US Postal Service.
• Actively supported Microsoft Exchange (server and client), Linux-based
firewalls and Novell Border Manager.
• Ensured the smooth integration of Novell (NDS) and Microsoft (Active
Directory) networks.
• Designed a new coding system for USPS working for as a consultant with
renowned stamp maker, Ashton Potter.
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR, NETWORK ENGINEER ― The PCA Group Inc., Buffalo,
NY 1999 – 2005
Private consultancy providing software, networking, internet, telephony and VOIP
solutions.
Directed all network project planning and implementation, while performing
network administration, management, software integration, and SOX compliance
requirements. Established beneficial business relationships with key clients.
• Designed and implemented multiple Novell (NDS) and Microsoft (Active
Directory) networks, including troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Deployed and supported all versions of Microsoft Exchange and Novell
GroupWise.
• Redesigned core systems for many health care providers and law firms,
successfully aligning IT objectives with their businesses processes while
maintaining SOX and HIPAA compliancy.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Board Secretary, Woodrose Coop (1992 – 1996)
CEO, Primerica Consulting (1988 – 1996)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
MCITP-EA MCSE 2000 (with training security class for SOX compliance), Tech-State
Computer Training Center, Buffalo, NY
CNA, MCSE, Internet (CNE course), Caricom Institute of Technology, St.
Catharines, Ontario
Degree: Electrical Engineering Technician/Technologist/Computer Engineering
Technology
Niagara College of Applied Arts & Technology
Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
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