JASON ZAMET

**** ******** **** • Prairie Grove, IL 60012 • Tel 815. 451.7897 • email: acf0mz@r.postjobfree.com

TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

Technology manager with expertise in implementing and maintaining solutions to meet Technology needs, and conducting complex

analysis and development for various functions to develop and maintain strategic information systems. Practiced in successful

development and management of business critical information systems, telecommunications, networks, and peripheral components. Self-

motivated and capable to work independently or in a team with demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks to accomplish maximum results,

timely completion of projects, and ability to address organizational problems with innovative solutions.

A REAS OF EXPERTISE

Organization and Time Management Hands-On Manager Microsoft Windows Server

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Virtualization Projects Active Directory Cisco / Sonicwall Equipment

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VMWare & Hyper-V VoIP Systems TCP/IP

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Network Management LAN/WAN Exchange Server

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Best Practice Identification and Vendor Negotiations / Management Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery

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Application Helpdesk and Data Center Management Policy and Procedure Development

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Budget Development & Management

• Infrastructure Design & Implementation Staff Development & Management

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Change Management

• IT Operations Management Project Management

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Help Desk Software

• Remote Monitoring & Management SAP R/3

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P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

December 2013-June 2014

Operations Manager

Blue Star Tec, LLC., Bloomingdale, IL

Provide technical leadership to IT staff

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Manage IT staff, prioritizing daily tasks, projects, and end user issues.

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Manage and lowered budgets and IT purchases

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Project management including research, planning, and implementation

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Manage all aspects of the infrastructure, which includes the technical and daily operation support for all systems.

Recommend and manage the implementation of information technology strategies and directions.

Configure and maintain systems, ensure network connectivity, Active Directory, Exchange Server, user accounts, volume usage

and security.

Install and configure servers, workstations, firewalls, routers, and switches.

Maintain all corporate mainframe IT systems and ensures they are operational at all times.

Perform regular backup and updates of all data on servers.

Regularly performs system and security reviews.

Maintain phone systems along with the related hardware and software.

Maintain operating system security per company policy.

Provide system review and analysis for ongoing growth and updates as well as cost projections and estimates.

Perform related operational and administrative assignments.

Ensure the full utilization and training of employees as required.

September 2009-December 2013

Manager of IT Operations

2iAmerica, LLC., Rolling Meadows, IL

Provide management oversight for 2iAmerica

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Manage technical team, partner, and vendor relationships.

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Assign staff to projects

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Provide daily oversight on job progress/success.

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Provide Technical Leadership to IT staff

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Develop and Approve all Technical Specs for New Projects

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Serve as the Senior Technical Advisor to staff and customers

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Provide technical assistance in field as staffing/skills/workload demands

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Manage all aspects of the infrastructure for the Information Technology department, which includes the technical and daily

operation support for all systems.

Recommend and manage the implementation of information technology strategies and directions.

Configure systems, ensure network connectivity, and install and test hardware and software.

Install and configure the Firewalls, Routers, and Switches.

Identify and provide file backup methodology for networks.

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P ROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - C ONTINUED

May 2008 - May 2009

Manager of Infrastructure Services

FMS Investment Corporation, Schaumburg, IL

Managed all aspects of the infrastructure for the Information Technology department, which included the technical and daily

operation support for all systems as well as all phases of the normal operations of all business software for a 24/7 working

environment.

Development of company gap analysis and technology plan. Designed and implemented a new backup solution (DDT) to be

more efficient and to eliminate a $5,000 month expense.

Recommended and managed the implementation of information technology strategies and directions.

Evaluated new technologies for applicability and feasibility for new and existing business systems.

Led design, implementation, and support of the network, to include planning, purchasing, and installation.

Re-engineered the technology infrastructure, which increased company efficiency.

Assisted team and company to compliance with FISMA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27002, and SAS 70.

Cultivated the initiative to eliminate paper through the implementation of a company-wide document imaging solution.

Maintained monthly and yearly budgets for company IS related services and purchased assets.

Negotiated, evaluated, and managed hardware and software contracts and relations with support vendors and developers.

January 2008 – April 2008

Network Consultant

SRV Network, Inc., Chicago, IL

Configured systems, ensured network connectivity, and installed and tested hardware and software.

Setup, maintenance and support of small, medium and large size wired and wireless LANs.

Maintained Active Directory, Exchange Server, user accounts, volume usage and security.

Installed and configured the Firewalls. Configuring DSL/Cable Routers and Modems.

Identified and provided file backup methodology for servers on the network.

1989 – December 2007

IS Manager

MLP U.S.A., Inc., Lincolnshire, IL

Manage the technical and daily operation support for computer systems, telephone systems, office equipment and

hardware/software components, as well as all phases of the normal operations of all business software for a 24/7 working

environment.

Maintain inventory of all IS related items.

Worked on implementation/maintaining of SAP R/3.

Negotiate, evaluate, and manage hardware and software contracts with support vendors and developers.

Review and approve monthly communication invoices & other IS Department related purchases.

Maintain budgets for cost related to technology.

Evaluate the requests for new business systems or changes to existing business systems.

Recommend and manage the implementation of information technology strategies and directions.

Lead the design, implementation, and support of PC networks, which includes the planning, purchasing, installation, and

support of hardware systems, software, utilities, disaster recovery, best security practices, and end user application training

for a variety of computer systems.

Set project priorities, maintenance of a competent staff, and manage the use of information technology to support business

objectives.

EDUCATION

Information Management - University of Phoenix

Business Administration - William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL

Certificate of Material Management, William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL

Microsoft Certification courses – Administering Windows Servers / Supporting Windows Core Technologies / Internetworking

TCP/IP on Windows Severs / Supporting Windows Servers – Enterprise Technologies

Citrix MetaFrame Administration

P ROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Impact Player of the Year Award – December 2008 from FMS Investment Corporation

Employee of the Month – August 2008 from FMS Investment Corporation

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