THOMAS L. WEEMS, JR
7071 Primm PL, North Port, FL 34287
Cell: [Send email to request phone number] 25-2583 Home: [Send email to request phone number] 44-7665
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Networking
12+ years in maintaining LAN/WAN Infrastructure. Installation of (CISCO)
firewalls, routers, and switches. Installation of wireless networks.
Troubleshooting routing and TCP/IP connections with local networks, frame relays,
point-to-point, VPN, and Internet. Experience with DNS, DHCP, Static IP and
subnetting. Installation and troubleshooting of fiber and cat5 cabling.
Network & Server Monitoring
12+ years in monitoring servers and network devices using various Network
Monitoring Systems (NMS) such as Argent, What’s Up Gold, Nagios, and others.
Extensive experience in in SNMP and MIBs, parsing windows system and application
log files, and application specific log files for events to tiger alerts.
Monitoring configurations including escalation alerts, alert tigers, corrective
action functions, and implementing across multiple WAN environments. Performance
measurements for disk and processor usage. SQL Performance. Data Storage.
Administration
12+ years in server installation and maintenance. User and group administration.
Active Directory Configuration and Group Polices. File/Data resource management.
Anti-Virus and security. Data backup and disaster recovery. Database and
application administration and support. Preventative maintenance.
Architecture & Design
12+ years in Design network/software solutions for upgrades, refits, or new
installations. Analyze business processes to meet the need of software/hardware
applications. Flow charting. LAN and WAN design. Data Room Design.
Project Management
20+ years Product discovery & analysis. Vendor relations. Technical
specifications and request for bids/proposals. Application/hardware
implementation. Application/hardware user end training.
Management
17+ years in developing and managing annual operating budgets. Strategic
planning for short and long range goals and objectives. Infrastructure analysis
and asset management. Operational proficiency and total cost of ownership.
Supervise personnel and projects.
Application Management/Implementation
15+ years in implementing new software applications such as Customer
Relationship Management (CRM), Help Desk/Support Ticketing Systems, Financial
Systems, Specific Industry Operational Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP), Material Requirements Planning (MRP). Extensive work in Government
applications for Public Utilities, Engineering, Building Permits, and Recreation,
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Network Manager/ IT Director
Discount Telecommunications, Inc. Sarasota, Florida
Dec 2009 – Present
Management of the Computer Network Division of Discount Telecom that provides a
full service operation specializing in the supply, configuration and installation
of PC's, servers, computer accessories and network infrastructure. DTI provides
to small to medium sized businesses and organizations with Local Area Networks
(LAN's) to medium sized organizations with multiple branches and complex Wide
Area Networks (WAN).
Service Center Operations Manager/ IT Engineer
Wireless Technology Equipment Co. Sarasota, Florida
Feb 2009 – Dec 2009
Authorized Motorola Service Stations (MSS) providing high quality, affordable
wireless communication systems, products and services that include two-way
radios, private mobile data, global positioning satellites (GPS), automatic
vehicle location (AVL), in-building wireless coverage (BDA), wireless networks,
emergency call boxes, wireless gate security, and digital voice recorders.
Service Center Operations Manager
Management of in a Motorola Service Station including: Customer Service,
Business Administration, Technical Service Operations, & Facility Maintenance,
etc. Directing all the activities in a large or two or more small WTEC
facilities. Always maintaining customer satisfaction, while meeting or exceeding
budget goals. Supervision system technologists and administrative staff.
IT Engineer
Responsible for all enterprise technology and telecommunications including
Desktop Support, Computer Repair, Server Management, Backup Management, and
procurement. Also install, maintain, modify and repair computer equipment, LAN,
WAN and printers in at service centers or at a customer sites.
Senior Field Engineer
Argent Software, Inc. North Port, Florida
May 2008 – October 2008
Argent Software is one of the world's leading systems management software
companies. Argent's primary product lines include monitoring and alerting, data
consolidation, batch job scheduling, and web site analysis solutions.
Pre-Sales Product demonstrations, Analysis and infrastructure assessment,
Implementation Project Manager, Post-sales configuration and support. User
training.
Network Engineer
Softrim Corporation Estero, Florida
August 2007 – March - 2008
Softrim offers a comprehensive range of solutions in all areas of computer
networking. We design, install, service and maintain all Windows, Novell, Unix
and hybrid networks and provide support across a wide range of software
applications.
Network and telecommunication systems support for medium to large sized
business. Implemented new server and network/firewalls systems. Existing customer
support and maintenance.
Information Technology Manager
City of North Port North Port, Florida
January 2006 – August 2007
North Port is a city in Sarasota County, Florida with a population of 54,308.In
the past decade the city of North Port has transformed from a small bedroom
community in south Sarasota County into the fastest-growing area in the region as
Florida’s 4th fastest growing city and 4th largest in land area.
Responsible for the management of the City’s Technology Department including
systems management, network management, GIS management, and telecommunications.
Supervision of 15 staff members.
Vice President/General Manager
Florida Scrap Metals, Inc. Port Charlotte, Florida
November 2004 – January 2006
Florida Scrap Metal Company is a benchmark organization providing comprehensive
recycling solutions to Florida industry and the general public. Our services
include scrap metal recycling (both ferrous and non-ferrous materials),
demolition, construction debris collection and recycling, roll-off container
service, and more. We are dedicated to protecting our natural resources by
recycling and reusing valuable commodities. We are committed to providing
superior service and value in order to effectively handle the enormous growth of
South Florida.
Maintain and establish customer relations and oversee the processing of material
while ensuring profitability. Also responsible for quality of product and timely
shipments to meet consumer's specifications. Supervision of 15 Yard Employees
and staff members.
Network Engineer/IT Projects Manager
City of Fort Myers Fort Myers, Florida
October 2000 – November 2004
The City of Fort Myers, Florida called the City of Palms is located in Lee
County with a population of roughly 67,000.
Municipal network administration. Hardware and software project management.
Website administration. Operational supervision of 6 member network management
team.
CEO & Systems Administrator
Afcon Communications, Inc. Port Charlotte, Florida
July 1997 – October 2000
Afcon is a leading Internet Technology firm focused on investing in existing
enterprises in several core areas: Fixed Wireless Broadband, Traditional Internet
Service Providers, Dedicated Server Providers, Network Security Consultants, and
Web Hosting Providers.
Management of a 5000 plus user Internet Service Provider (ISP) network.
Webmaster. Supervision of 5 staff members.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
The Academy Miami, Florida
2008 MCSES - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Security
Southwest Florida College Fort Myers, Florida
2002 - 2004 Microsoft Network Engineer and SQL Database Administrator
Training Options Fort Myers, Florida
2004 Managing Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Technical Education Center Fort Myers, Florida
2000 Microsoft Certified Professional
CompTIA Fort Myers, Florida
2000 Network+ Certified Network Engineer
CompMaster Fort Myers, Florida
1998 A+ Troubleshooting, Maintaining, and upgrading PC’s
CERTIFICATIONS
MCSE 2003 #2261477
Network+ #COMP10373612
Security+ # COMP10373612
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Electronic Technicians Association (ETA)
International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians
International Webmasters Association
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Networking
Firewalls: CISCO PIX 501/506, CISCO ASA 5505, Watchguard SOHO and Firebox,
Astero, Symantec, SonicWall.
Routers & Switches: CISCO Routers 1600-3800 CISCO Catalyst/Switches 3600, HP
Procurve, 3COM, Netgear, Linksys, Portmasters, Digiboards, Multiplexers.
Wireless Routers: CISCO Aironet 2800, Linksys, Dlink, Daystar. Access Points,
Point to Point. Public Wifi
IOS: CISCO, Lucent, 3COM.
Administration
Servers: Intel, Dell, HP, Compaq, IBM I5.
OS: Windows Novell, Unix, Linux, Windows NT4 - 2003, AS/400.
Management: Novell NetAdmin, Windows Active Directory, AS/400 User /Groups,
Linux Users.
Mail: GroupWise, POP3, SMTP, IMAP, Web Outlook, Exchange 5.5 - 2003.
Anti-Virus/Security: Symantec/Norton, Zone Alarm, McAfee, Kapersky, Trend Micro,
ISA server.
Backup Systems: ArcServ, BackupExec, Alchemy
Virtual Management
Implementation, configuration, and management of Virtual server environments
with VMware ESX, Microsoft Virtual Server, and Citrix Zen Works.
Software Management
Industry Applications: Point of Sale (POS), Club Membership, Financial, Asset
Management, Manufacturing, LAW, Medical Records, CAD, ArcGIS, Time & Billing.
Government Applications: Permitting, Utilities, Museum Ticketing & Events,
Public Records, Golf.
Databases & Programming: MS SQL, MYSQL, Sybase, FoxPro, Dbase, SQL, AS/400
Query, Visual Basic.
Internet Hosting & Web Design Systems
Windows IIS, Apache Web Server, Front Page, SharePoint Designer, Dream Weaver,
Cold Fusion, HTML.
Desktop Support
OS: Windows Dos-Vista, RedHat Linux, Novell Client, AS/400 Client.
Office: Lotus Notes, Office 97- 2007 including Word, Excel, Access, Publisher,
PowerPoint, Word Perfect Suite, Open Office, QuickBooks, Peachtree, Visio
Drawing, MS Project, SharePoint, Adobe PDF, PageMaker, Page Mill, Photoshop.
Internet Explorer and other web applications.
Training
Basic Desktop User, Industry Applications, Office Production, Internet/Email.
One-On-One, Small Groups/Classroom, Seminars /Public Presentations.
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