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BRYAN K. KREUL
P.O. Box 1552, Tahoe City, California 96145
(530) 448-1704 | bryan@booween.com
MIS Manager | Senior Systems / Network Administrator | LAN/WAN Technician
A results-driven IT professional with over 11 years experience in the engineering, administration and support of information systems. In-depth expertise in the implementation, analysis, optimization, troubleshooting and documentation of LAN/WAN network systems. Strong hands-on technical knowledge of Microsoft products. Proven ability to lead and motivate project teams to ensure success. Track record for diagnosing complex problems and consistently delivering effective solutions.
Technical Expertise
Systems Windows 2003/2000/NT Workstation and Server, Windows desktop (3.11, 95, 98, ME, XP), Novell NetWare 4.11, UNIX (SCO, BSD), Mac OS (7.5.x -10), Micros 8700
Hardware Routers, Switches and Hubs, DSU/CSU, IDS/Firewalls/VPN, Network Load Balancers, RAID, UPS, Disaster Recovery, SAN/NAS
Software Exchange 5.5/2003, SQL 7/2000, IIS 4/6, InterBase, Active Directory, MS Office (4.x-2003), Lotus Suite, Citrix MetaFrame, InoculateIT, HP OpenView, FrontPage, Photoshop, Corel
Networking TCP/IP, DNS, WINS, DHCP, IPX/SPX, SNMP, SMTP, FTP, VPN and Cabling
Professional Experience
Digital Matrix, Inc. Lake Tahoe, California October 2002 - Present
Owner
DMI is a full-service computer consulting and solutions provider for the Lake Tahoe and Truckee area. We have preformed a broad range of hardware and software installations and upgrades, including:
· Windows NT and 2000 Server and network installations, upgrades and extensions.
· Workstation, software and office equipment repairs, upgrades and installations.
Quantum Loyalty Systems, Inc. Lake Tahoe, Nevada September 2003 Present
Manager, Information Technology Department
IS/IT Department Manager. Oversee the daily operations of computer operations, networks and security.
· Replaced and upgraded network and server infrastructure..
· Provided systems integration of a new database management system (CMS/CRM).
Benchmark Hospitality, Inc. Lake Tahoe, California June 2000 August 2002
Manager, Information Technology Department
Managed the IT department for the Resort at Squaw Creek, a 400-room full-service resort in Olympic Valley, California. Maintained schedules and evaluations of employees, system management, proposals and budgets for upgrades and maintenance plans.
· Designed and implemented a Corporate Intranet for departmental information and data exchange.
· Initiated a web-based shipping system for enhanced package sending, receiving and tracking.
· Lead the upgrade and conversion of sales and catering systems, accounting, payroll and HR software.
· Installed file and print services for 140 users, additionally repairing network and system faults.
· Upgraded Windows NT 4 servers to 2000 with Active Directory, increasing availability and security.
· Nominated for Leader of the Quarter, Q4 2001.
Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. San Diego, California June 1999 April 2000
Network/Systems Administrator
Second Tier Support for a 400+ user base. Preformed a broad range of functions relative to all network services within a distributed computing environment. Integration of third-party applications particular to specialized functions of fiduciary operations.
· Analyzed and recommended repairs of faulty networks using management and sniffer utilities.
· Implemented a system-wide fault-tolerant power backup schema, decreasing data loss by 40%.
· Develop and documented RFCs and SOPs for cohesive internal operations.
American Digital Networks San Diego, California April 1999 June 1999
Systems Administrator: Commerce Services
Responsible for implementing and maintaining all aspects of Internet commerce capabilities. This includes, but is not limited to, web and database server clusters, online payment processing systems, and their underlying network infrastructure.
· Contributed in the installation of Network Load Balancing, increasing system availability by 35%.
· Proactively monitored systems via pager for events that affect system availability and functionality.
· Provided input into network design decisions for both in-house and customer networks.
Litton/PRC, Inc. San Diego, California June 1997 April 1999
Sr. Systems Administrator
Administered internal network support systems, email services, helpdesk and Intranet sites. Local and off-site support for 300+ internal clients with 14 remote access clients. Performed 1 year of on-site deployment and administration support for the Naval School of Health Sciences at Balboa Naval Medical Center.
· Lead the conversion of 260 Windows 3.11 clients to Windows NT 4.0 Workstation; Office 4.x to 97.
· Conducted training classes to train 110 users on Windows NT 4.0 and related applications.
· Upgraded network infrastructure from 10MB independent hubs to 100MB/1GB chassis switches.
· Upgraded email server from Post.Office 3.1 to Exchange 5.5, upgraded clients to Outlook 98.
DataTech San Juan Capistrano, California April 1997 June 1997
Wide Area Network Field Technician
Contractual San Diego regional field support technician for WAN systems integration. Responsibilities included network design, implementation and maintenance of data communications equipment, and workgroup/domain configurations and installations from application to physical layers.
· Implemented Frame Relay WANs for Salvation Army corporate to satellite offices.
· Maintained and upgraded (F)T-1 and 56K connectivity services for multiple independent companies.
Accomplishments / Training
· DeVry Technical Institute, Phoenix, Arizona; worked towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering, minor in Computer Information Systems.
· Palomar Community College, San Diego, California; worked towards an Associate of Arts degree.
· U.S. Air Force; honorably discharged following a four-year term. Maintained a Secret security clearance.
· Member of the North Lake Tahoe Technical/Computing Club.
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
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