THOMAS J. DANTONI, JR.

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Pt. Pleasant, NJ 08742 Email: acfaaf@r.postjobfree.com

TECHNICAL ENGINEERING LEADER

Laser focused and motivated systems engineer, able to work both independently and collaboratively in a variety of

settings, conditions and environments. Driven to succeed and contribute, able to take charge of, motivate and mentor

diverse teams, yet lead by example as an individual contributo r. Over 25 years of improving productivity, eliminating

defects, closing process gaps, driving constructive change, and bolstering cost effectiveness within a wide variety of

industries. Widely recognized as a quick learner, solid team builder and articula te communicator with excellent

organizational and relationship building skills. A high-performance team leader and a natural collaborator, thriving in

situations requiring a high-level strategist and a big-picture thinker. Proven technical skills utilized in driving

profitable and cost effective synergies between engineering and critical business functions.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Planning and Initiatives • Emerging Technologies • Program Management • Project Control and Monitoring

Risk Assessment and Mitigation • Process Implementation • Project and Team Leadership • Vendor Relations

Blueprint Interpretation • Cost Optimization • Staff Development • Change Management

PROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE

FUSION ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS, MANALAPAN, NJ 2012 – 2014

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Led design and installation of a variety of electronic systems for large and small clients throughout the New York

City and New Jersey areas like BMW and RXR Property Management.

Developed video surveillance systems and automation systems for commercial customers like Hilton of NYC, Olive

Garden, Red Lobster as well as residential customers requiring key card access.

Installed and repaired custom audio and video systems for Sacks 5th Avenue, Michael Kors and John Varvatos.

Structured wiring solutions for all technical systems for clients throughout coverage area.

NOVACOM TELEPHONE, HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 2011 – 2012

SENIOR TECHNICIAN

Setup and repaired Avaya IP Office, running CAT3 and CAT5 between server closets and new cubicles like Ramada

at Newark Airport.

My background allowed the company to add design and installation of wired and wireless networks to their

business profile while leading them to becoming a business partner with Sonicwall.

MONMOUTH TELECOM, RED BANK, NJ 2011

NETWORK OPERATIONS CENTER TECHNICIAN

Identified and managed all hardware and circuit issues, leading as a liaison between customers and Verizon to

resolve all circuit outages.

OCEAN HOME HEALTH, LAKEWOOD, NJ 2009 – 2010

NETWORK ENGINEER / WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Managed all aspects of ordering, returns and order fulfillment to effectively support network software and

hardware, VOIP phones and user accounts.

Constructed Microsoft Access inventory database prior to implementation into Brightree.

Created historical reports to be used by sales and management teams to effectively grow company from $1.5M to

over $5M within a few months.

COMPUTER SCIENCES CORPORATION, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 2002 – 2003

COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Consulted on the development and customer support for all remote access connectivity for the Dun & Bradstreet

account worth more than $1.4M.

Supported all network issues for D&B and Educational Testing Service, managing database functions for Resource

Management Department.

Generated statistical reports and managed a database of monthly billing for worldwide network ports.

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DUN & BRADSTREET, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 1997 – 2002

NETWORK ENGINEER

Led as the lead Project Manager for VPN platform implementation, migrating more than 3,000 users globally and

saving over $1.5M annually in costs.

Configured and provided troubleshooting for VPN connections into the network, additionally ensuring LAN

connectivity nationwide within all DNB facilities.

Launched global networking intranet site to distribute software and documentation.

Managed all data and voice circuits, remote access services and employee assets with Microsoft databases,

capturing more than $250K in savings.

Provided troubleshooting for network problems and other utilities, in addition to evaluating new software to

monitor critical network hardware.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS, Brick, NJ 2003 – 2009

FOREMAN

AEROTEK INCORPORATED, Parsippany, NJ 1997

SYSTEMS ENGINEER

BELL ATLANTIC NETWORK INTEGRATION, Edison, NJ 1995 – 1996

FIELD TECHNICIAN LEVEL 2

SYNTREX INCORPORATED, New York City, NY 1989 – 1995

NETWORK ENGINEER

BRIDGE INFORMATION SYSTEMS, New York City, NY 1987 – 1989

MARKET DATA TECHNICIAN

E DUCATION & T RAINING

Electronics Technician Diploma, DeVry Technical Institute, Woodbridge, NJ

CERTIFICATIONS

AVAYA, APSS – SME Communications ~ AVAYA, IP Office Implementation

INVACARE, Power Mobility Repair and Basic Programming ~INVACARE, MK6i Electronics Rehab Programming

INVACARE, Power Mobility Selection and Application ~ PRIDE MOBILITY

Quantum Tech, Jazzy Basic and Advanced Service ~ Quantum Tech, Scooter Basic and Advanced Service

Quantum Tech, Lift chair Basic and Advanced Service

SNIFFER TECHNOLOGIES, Gathering Evidence with Sniffer Expert Analysis

CISCO SYSTEM INCORPORATED, Introduction to Cisco Routers

BANYAN SYSTEMS INCORPORATED, Administration / Advanced Administration

BANYAN SYSTEMS INCORPORATED, Gateways

T ECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Platforms: Windows, MAC, Linux

Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Lotus Notes, Remedy

Languages: HTML, MS Access

Audio / Video: Bose, Crestron, DBX, JVC, Polycom, Sharp, Sonos, Sony, Xantech

Security: Digital Watchdog, Honeywell, IC Realtime, Mobotix, Nuvico, Speco, Unitek,

Vanderbilt

Network Analysis Tools: Checkpoint, HP Openview, Hyena, LAN Manager, Optivity, Sniffer, Sonicwall,

Ubiquity, What’sUp Gold

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