Matthew N. Bostdorff
433 South Maple
(419) 350-8639
Objective:
To secure a position that would
allow me to utilize my experience, talents, and skills relative to technology
engineering, management, service, implementation, or use.
Experience:
8/03
to Present
Van Buren Local Schools
Network Administrator
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Manage every aspect of a network consisting of
900 netbooks, 300 PC’s, 18 Servers (physical and virtual), 30 laser
printers, 1100 users, web hosting, course management server (extensive Moodle
experience) and campus wide managed Wi-Fi.
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Research, design, and installation of campus wide
VOIP phone system. ROI expected to
be less than 4 years based local and long distance savings alone.
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Brought on board to take advantage of private
sector network engineering experience and apply it to public school system.
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Initial
Challenge: Bring technological
stability to the district and use technology to streamline processes,
communication, and opportunities to educate.
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Designed domain infrastructure based on
district’s wish to push for more Web and network based applications.
Major Accomplishments:
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2010 – Installation of Campus managed wireless
solution to support
District 1:1 initiative
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2005 Ohio SchoolNet Technology Coordinator
of the Year Finalist.
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Complete
Domain Renovation, including migration to Microsoft Exchange as the primary
e-mail platform. This
implementation allows global web access to mail, calendaring, and contact
information.
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Since hire date, no network outages to date and
servers remain stable.
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Moodle implementation, district wide calendar
implementation, student e-mail implementation, maintenance trouble ticket
trafficking – all implemented at no cost
to the district using open source software packages and database engines.
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Manage installation and district wide security
and keyless entry system.
4/03
to 8/03
Buehrer Group, Inc,
Technology Designer
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Hired to exploit Network Engineering experience
and bring technical expertise “in house” vs. contracted.
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Construct detailed network layouts for new,
renovated, and existing educational facilities based on Ohio School Facilities
Commission specifications.
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Work with district Superintendents and Technology
Coordinators to provide a seamless solution and better communicate the
construction processes.
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Provide expert technical support, in any regard,
making technical customer service a true value-add.
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Provide Senior Level network support and advice
to existing Buehrer Group Desktop Support Technician.
to 3/03
Pomeroy IT Solutions
Senior Engineer
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Contracted through Pomeroy IT Solutions.
Placed at Owens
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Engaged
at OI to provide on–site technical expertise to IT/IS staff.
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Specific
talents targeted: Migration Experience in Windows 2000 Server environment from
Metaframe 1.8 to Metaframe XP.
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IBM
RS6000 End of Lease consolidation and return solution.
Solution implemented saved OI at least $750,000/year in equipment leasing
costs.
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IBM
Windows 2000 Cluster configuration at Levis Development Facility.
Power and incorrect UPS configuration caused system failure and data
loss. Solution implemented included
RAID share/cluster rebuild and data recovery.
Full recovery from disaster, to original state, in 16 hours.
Follow up includes hot swap SCSI drive configuration, UPS configuration
and testing, and complete documentation.
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Expected
Project: Nationwide Owens Plant Server Refresh.
Upgrade all existing Backup Domain Controllers to Windows 2000 Server to
increase stability of WAN and centralized security.
12/00
to 9/02
Guardian Industries
Network Engineer
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Provide
Science and
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Provide
70 users and 8 servers with reliable, hands-on, personal support as well as
24-hour telephone support.
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Network
Monitoring and Administration of primarily Windows 2000 Advanced Server
environment with Active Directory.
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Responsible for System Backup and Disaster Recovery.
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Coordinate purchasing and budget reporting for all IT equipment and software.
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Implement IT hardware and software inventory system.
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Site
Lotus Notes administrator. Attended
Level 2 Lotus Administration Training.
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License
Compliancy and Upgrade Implementation.
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PBX and
Voicemail administration.
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Administrate Corporate Expense and Procurement Systems running in a Novell
Environment.
Major Accomplishments:
Build and install new Primary Domain Controller with 3 Backup Controllers all
running Active Directory to alleviate network hiccups and reorganize data
infrastructure. Begin multimedia
based MCSE training. Upgrade from
Citrix Metaframe v1.8 to XP to enable that server to integrate into Windows 2000
domain.
3/00
IBM Corporation
to 12/00
RS6000 Web Server Sales Specialist
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Incorporate technical background with customer
service skills to provide IT hardware and software solutions in the UNIX/AIX
arena.
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Configure Web and related servers in the IBM
RS6000 product line to provide flawless technological integration with customers
and/or existing equipment or software.
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Exploit hard work ethic to drive sales and
continue technology education to customers and peers.
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Apply team-oriented mindset to assist others and
complete virtual IBM matrix.
8/99
Hancock-Wood Electric
to 1/00
Information and Communication Specialist
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Responsible for multiple aspects of computer and
network administration,
consultation, purchasing, and service.
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Accountable for Novell Network Administration
including password, user profile, and e-mail management.
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Attend to any user issues including hardware and
software solutions. Facilitate end
user to maintain productivity.
Educate all employees of new software implementations that might impact their
work environment.
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Maintain and service all network hardware
including HPUX server, Dell NT servers, modems, routers, hubs, tape backup,
desktop machines, printers, and scanners.
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Accountable for administration of newly installed
Lucent Phone Network.
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Received on job training concerning Access
Database Administration and Lucent Definity PBX, Intuity AUDIX and Lucent Phone
Vectoring.
5/99
CYRIX Corporation (Full Time)
Richardson, Texas
to 8/99
UNIX System Administrator and Technician
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Primarily involved with creation and termination
of user accounts and user home directory maintenance in a Sun/Solaris UNIX
environment.
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Coordinated employee office relocation in regards
to IT equipment allocation and inventory.
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Spearheaded extensive reorganization of network
facilities to allow for faster and more efficient changes in IT infrastructure.
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Worked closely with IT management and end users
to provide efficient hardware support including internal component repair and
maintenance on over 250 desktop machines.
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Adversely affected by company wide downsizing.
5/98
CYRIX Corporation (Co-op While in School)
Richardson, Texas
to 8/98
Assistant UNIX System
Administrator and Technician
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Responsible for addition and termination of user
accounts, primarily for e-mail system.
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Duties included back up and recovery of user
files.
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Impeccable organizational skills applied to
network facilities.
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Hardware installation, repair of system machines,
and system inventory.
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Group facilitated network containing over 250
machines and 130+ users.
9/98
Staples Office Supply (Part Time
While in School)
to 5/99
Computer Upgrade and Sales Technician
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Brought onboard to assist new store gain
profitability in
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Responsible for all customer upgrades on PC's
including modem, Ethernet, disk drive, memory, and software manipulation.
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Consulted with customers to provide information
regarding decisions being made to their system,
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Supported phone-in customer needs concerning
hardware, software, and Internet configuration.
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Worked closely with other associates to provide
input to customers and technical integrations.
9/97
Pemtronics (Part Time While in School)
to 3/98
Electronic Senior Technician
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Troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of
various types of electronic equipment.
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Diagnostics performed on any of the following
equipment either in shop or via telephone: PC’s, VCR's, stereos, CD players, and
more.
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Component level repair of any AC or DC powered
device.
6/96
Marathon Oil Company (Co-op While in School)
to 8/97
Electronic Technician
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Responsible for
the repair, modification, testing, and cleaning of any number of electronic
devices and components used by Emro supplied service stations (
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Supported service
station employees via telephone regarding data transmission for inventory
reordering.
Bachelor of Science in Technology
1994 - 1999
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Bachelor Degree of Science in Technology received
in May, 1999.
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Relevant coursework included: Electrical Systems,
Electronic Circuits, Electronic Devices, Electronic Machine Controls, Electronic
Measurement, Digital Electronics.
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Design, Manufacturing, and Computer Sciences
including C++ and Pascal.
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Designed PLC program utilized in BGSU's Electric
Falcon racecar.
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Earned a 3.29 grade point average while working
part-time and being involved in coaching and community activities.
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Member of ISA. (Instrument Society of America) -
Recipient 1998 ISA Scholarship.
Hardware Experience:
Includes but is not limited to the following:
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PC and RS6000/AIX
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3-Com/Cisco data switches, fiber switches, Cisco
routers
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Servers - Compaq, HP, IBM, Dell
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All Personal computers, brand or scratch built.
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NCD
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APC UPS Systems
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Adic and Breece Hill Tape Libraries
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Lucent Definity PBX and Intuity Audix
Software Experience:
Includes but is not limited to the following:
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Microsoft Virtual Server and Hyper-V
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Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2000, 2003, 2008,
2012 (Advanced Server and Professional) including Active Directory, NT, 98, 95
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MSDOS
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Microsoft Office 2000-2010 Suites including
Access
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IBM ServeRAID Cluster Tools and Cluster
administration
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Citrix Metaframe
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Novell Networking, Server and Client including
Groupwise
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Lotus Notes 4.5, 5.0 Client and Domino Server
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ArcServe Enterprise Backup Solutions
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UNIX, and some LINUX/UNIX based Software (Red
Hat, Ubuntu, Solaris, and SunOS) including Legato Networker
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Microsoft IIS
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MySql, PHP scripting
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Norton Enterprise Antivirus, Ghost Cloning
Packages
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FOG enterprise cloning and imaging solution
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3CX VOIP Phone System, SIP trunking solutions