Shane Thomas

Mills, WY ***** 307-***-****

www.linkedin.com/ckshanethomas acz5rr@r.postjobfree.com

Information Technology Professional

Mac Expert, pc expert and Linux expert. Professional manager with history of achieving cost savings and enhancing system functionality. Proven track record of tackling and solving tough business and technical problems. I am a Strong leader with demonstrated success working effectively with individuals at all levels and in all functional areas. Experienced managing full project life cycle from requirements gathering to final implementation and customer training.

Highlights of Expertise:

I was the Wyoming and Colorado MAC expert for 21 years. Project Management Strategy & Execution, Resource Management, Troubleshooting, Resolution, Key Account Management, Innovative IT, Client Relations, End-user Support. Software development (SAP/Cygnet), JAMF Expert with several deployments and several break/fix – Full CCA and CMA

Technical Proficiencies

Mac Experience: 20 years in osx, 15 years in apple script and development, 10 years in mac server application and large scale ldap and integration, 15 years in vbox/parallels to include windows server and windows 7 on mac, 10 years in mobile device repairs and development from iphone/ipad/ipod, new integration with apple watch and apple tv, 20 years in apple hardware repair and development. One thing to add is that I have all this experience with microsoft and linux-server integration to mac, so I am an expert on smb and afp integration and development. I also have vast experience in remote desktop, smb and afp share and remote software like bomgar and web x.

Visualization and ticketing: I have vast experience in set up and maintenance of visualization software like emc, parallels workstation/desktop/server/virtual desktop, rhino, 2x, oracle vm server/x86/kernal labs/enterprise manager ops, powervm, sandbox, red hat enterprise visualization, vmware fusion/vsphere/player/workstation/thinapp, vbox and xenclient.

I also have set up and maintained ticketing systems like dell case, helpdesk, zendesk, casper, natural insite, inContact, e11, ehelpdesk and several others.

Platforms: Mac osX to 2017 and Apple Server, JAMF CCA/CMA and other MDM, Light-speed, ASA firewall, Sonic Wall up to 2017, Windows 2000-2016 Server and Professional, Windows XP (Pro and Home), Windows Vista (x32/x64), Windows 7 (x32/x64), Windows 8/8.1/10, Dos 6.22, Linux (Ubuto, Mandriva, Gentoo, etc.), Linux server. VPN, tunneling and virtualization from server to vlit client and thin client.

Citrix ICA, MS Exchange 2000, Linux-server application to CentOS, MS Lync 2013-16,, WebOS, Android (gingerbread), Blackberry OS, HP, IBM, Dell, Toshiba, Asus, Acer, MSI, AMD and Intel Based Server and Desktop Platforms, Cisco Switches, RAID (mirrored, strip, sub0-10 and beyond)

All HP Printers, All Toshiba Printers and Copiers, All Canon copiers and MFPs, Toshiba and Sony Laptops, Inter-tel Axxess VOIP Phone System Administrator, Shoretel and Cisco subscriber and publisherSoftwareSAP, MS Office, Visio, Citrix Metaframe XP, Symantec: PC Anywhere, Ghost, Antivirus, Utilities, Win fax, Adobe: Acrobat, Illustrator Photoshop

TCP/IP, Wireless 802.11 a/b/g, DNS, WINS, DHCP, NetApp, SAN, Powershell/VB scripting. HTML and HTML5, Web site development, ACTC certified, CCA, CCMA

Relevant Experience

THOMAS ENTERPRISES, Craig, CO 01/1996 – Present

Owner and CIO

Offered IT and computer repair via consulting services and upgrades of new sales and existing systems. Supervised of several complex networks and provided consulting, strategic planning systems and budgeting.

Facilitated client education by teaching use of programs.

I have done several contracts under this business. It is easier to show a 1099 than to individualize all the contracts. Examples are Shell, Conoco/Phillips 66, ADP and EagleNet, MTI and Smartsource. Every contract was a minimum of 6 months and all were completed on time and under budget.

I have been a Mac Expert since 1996, I have never closed this business.

Contracts for Sr. Apple Consultant have been discussed with large companies -ADP, Shell, Conoco/Philips, Nike and Vanity Fair.

Wyoming and Colorado Mac Expert and Specialist since 1996 and handling jobs thought out the USA and Canada

Lead expert for all Apple technology in the company

Sr. Apple/MAC expert

(Contract through Thomas Enterprises)

Croell Ready Mix, New Hampton IA – IA, WI, SD, ND, WY, NE, TX.

Western IT Project Manager and Lead Network Engineering 03/2016 – 05/2016

Hired as the lead for IT in all aspects for Nebraska, Wyoming, North and South Dakota. As the company grows buying plant sites and different construction companies, my experience in intragating all platforms and technology is instrumental in the growth of this half of the company.

Server, Database and Application Administrator for entire company

Project Manager and budget administrator for Western Region

Network Engineer Lead for entire company

Lead field technician for Western Region

Microsoft product lead in serrver 2008 R2 – 2016. Application and hardware specialist for all PC/Microsoft and all technology Apple and Linux.

AD and Mail server (Exchange) Administrator

Lead expert for all Apple technology in the company

Sr. Apple/MAC expert

DENBURY ONSHORE LLC, Casper, WY 03/2014 – 07/2015

North Region Project Manager and Lead Network Engineer

Lead team for Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. I Developed standard of excellence for all equipment and data management. Remained under budget every month and developed recycle program with “lean” strategies. Provided wireless and microwave communication maintenance and upgrades for over 1388 miles.

Acted as sole IT support, assisting 80+ sites and 20 servers / switch console.

Developed backbones for hubs in 3 of the 4 states, I allowed “lean” process to cancel contracts with local telecommunication and streamline through designated office hubs.

Functioned as project leader on tower projects (over $200K+ investment) by developing lean based IT and IS data solutions.

Citrix application development and implementation.

Lead expert for all Apple technology in the company

Sr. Apple/MAC expert

WYOMING MEDICAL CENTER, Casper, WY 07/013 – 03/2014

CSS Computer Support Specialist, 1.3K devices

Replaced IT Director / Project Manager position. Assumed role in Help Desk while positions were created and consulted on Network and Management.

Established cost savings for software development and email structure via mass upgrade on patient-side computer stations and development of virtual based server for diabetic counseling.

Organized data migration, saving time and money.

Citrix application development and implementation.

Lead expert for all Apple technology in the company

Sr. Apple/MAC expert

MOFFAT COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE: 1, Craig, CO 01/2012-07/2013

IT Director and Technician, 1.5K devices (96% Mac)

Directed IT for 13 campuses, 1 high school, 2 junior high schools, 6 elementary schools, 1 alternative school and 3 administration buildings. Worked as Cisco Liaison and Switch Manager.

Utilized interns and students, creating 7 to 23 person team that fostered a learning environment and drove cost savings.

Governed budget of $15M in Mac-based projects on 5-year lease with yearly rotation, overall costs and implementing new technology annually.

Lead expert for all Apple technology in the company

Sr. Apple/MAC expert

Additional Experience

THE MAC RANCH, Steamboat Springs, CO

PC Expert

Served as Network specialist (wireless expert).

I Attained Mac certification, serving as Mac expert with Server integration. Lead expert for all Apple technology in the company

Sr. Apple/MAC expert

JACKSON'S OFFICE SUPPLY, Craig, CO

Lead expert for all Apple technology in the company

Sr. Apple/MAC expert

Founder IT, Computer Repair Division

COPY SHOP COMPUTER CORNER, Craig, CO

Lead expert for all Apple technology in the company

YAMPA VALLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT, Hayden, CO

Lead expert for all Apple technology in the company

Sr. Apple/MAC expert

ARFF Firefighter (Part Time)

CRAIG RURAL FIRE, Craig, CO

Lead expert for all Apple technology in the company

Sr. Apple/MAC expert

Firefighter / Officer Candidate

Certificates

JAMF CCA and CMA expert, Mac server, Mac technician (ACMT), Toshiba Certified Tech, Cisco trained, A+, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Tech, EMT-B with IV, EDDA, CDA, BA in Education and Foreign Arts, SIDA cleared, ARFF certified, CPR and First Aid, PC awarded expert, Dell Service, Dell Server, HP Service, Lenovo Warranty and Service.

Education and Associations

-NWTKD – BA in Education (2011)

-IT and Computer / Engineering, NJC, Sterling, CO (1995)

-EDDA, EFDA, CA, PA, Front Range, Arvada, CO (1999)

-Endodontic, CU, Denver, CO (2002)

-FFI / FFII / Hazmat, Fire Academy, Craig, CO (2009)

-Fire Academy, Telluride, CO (2009)

-Instructor Training, Instructors Conference, Indianapolis, IN (2010)

-Sp. Transportation Tech, Haz-Mat Technician, Pueblo, CO (2011)

-EMT B, CMC, Steamboat Springs, CO(2010)

-IV Certified, CNCC, Craig, CO (2011)

-SEMO, Moo Sul Kwan(1993)

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