GARY JUDYCKI
Sunrise, FL 33323
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Profile
Dynamic, Information Technology Management Professional with extensive
experience in implementing Technology Infrastructure Solutions and
Strategic Systems Administration for highly visible organizations including
Fortune 500 companies. Demonstrated strengths in System
Operations/Administration, Network Support, Data Management and Internet
Technology. Expert knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and
software development methodologies for assessing best practices, emerging
technologies, and applying them strategically to business
objectives/strategies, upholding the highest IT standards.
Proven record of transforming traditional operations through the infusion
of technological enhancements with expertise in initiating the high-tech
design, development, integration, implementation and operations of leading
edge technology. Strong emphasis on strategy, innovation, and creation of
sophisticated key business process solutions in support of organizational
dynamics and client/corporate business requirements. Bottom-line focused,
utilizing a strong combination of business acumen and hands-on
technological expertise that ensures planning, direction, and design that
fosters financial growth and stability.
Professional Experience
The Sagemont Corporation - Weston, FL
08/2002 -
06/2013
Private preparatory school and forward-thinking, very technologically
advanced organization.
( Director of Information Services
Initially contracted as a consultant to address network security issues and
hired to provide overall strategy for the direction and culture of the
entire IT department. Responsible for the support and delivery of
enterprise infrastructure and IT services for existing and new critical
business applications in support of 1000+ users. Areas of responsibility
encompassed business continuity planning, infrastructure design,
operational support, desktop services, remote access, capital projects,
security systems and disaster recovery. Hired, trained, and mentored
departmental staff and administered annual budget.
> Directed staff in producing exceptional results and exceeding goals by
developing current market, assets, people, and operating plans while
executing business and growth plans consistent with Sagemont's strategy.
> Maintained the organization's awareness of developments in IT
infrastructure systems, security, hardware and software for long/short-
range plans for the acquisition and implementation of new technologies
and services. Spearheaded the implementation of new systems, automated
processes and increased efficiencies.
> Managed IT procurement processes including equipment research, vendor
negotiation, acquisition and deployment of the equipment/software.
> Participated as member of the management team in establishing governance
processes of direction and control to ensure that objectives were
achieved, risks were managed appropriately and company resources were
used responsibly.
> Negotiated contracts with vendors and provided technology services in
support of revenue growth initiatives.
> Utilized high quality systems support tools that fully met or exceeded
user expectations.
> Developed procedures and guidelines for the use of hardware and software
solutions.
> Identified and planned for changing needs of the organization and
positively contributed to the organization's bottom line.
> Utilized a combination of education and business knowledge to develop a
state-of-the-art technology environment at the school including
individual student laptops and curriculum delivery via hybrid and online
coursework.
> Evaluated, designed and built cutting-edge enterprise application support
systems and IT solutions using the latest technologies.
Select Accomplishments:
> Resolved open internet issues which were allowing hackers to penetrate
the institution's insufficiently protected network environment, granting
them access to confidential information, teacher's email accounts and the
ability to alter grades.
> Conducted a risk assessment and implemented a comprehensive layered
security system to protect the data integrity of the organization.
Featured in an industry publication in October 2005 for security
networking done at the school.
> Championed a new initiative and opportunity to gain business efficiencies
by introducing a 600+ student laptop program.
> Created and managed a complex wired and wireless infrastructure to
support educational technology.
> Designed and maintained a disaster recovery infrastructure able to
restore full services at either of two geographically separated campuses
in hours in case of disaster.
> Dramatically reduced costs associated with the imaging of the laptop
fleet during the summer.
> Successfully managed the transition of revamping the wireless
infrastructure from Cisco Airespace to Aruba Wireless.
> Installed VMware ESXi5 and virtualized 36 servers.
> Revamped all switches and installed Cisco 4500 series switch.
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Professional Experience - (continued)
Apotex Corp - Weston, FL
09/1999 - 08/2002
( IT Manager
Responsible for the support and delivery of network enterprise
infrastructure and IT services for existing and new critical business
applications for International Generic Pharmaceutical Division. Set and
executed the strategic direction and effectively managed departmental
staff. Emphasis on being a catalyst for change and a driver of results,
driven to improve processes and operations. Administered annual operating
and capital budgets.
> Administered and developed multi-platform environment throughout US Sales
and Marketing Operations.
> Maintained file and operating systems, performed backup and recovery
planning and configuration and monitored systems applications and
utilities.
> Conducted configuring and management of storage within shared
environment.
> Administered software deployment and asset management.
> Directed a SAP conversion for a Y2K project implementation within a 6
month timeline.
> Built the data center from the ground up to support a larger office for
the newly expanded company.
> Instituted several organizational changes that improved our support
capabilities, removed the dependency on a vendor for critical system
expertise and lowered the cost of operations.
> Consistently achieved all performance goals and objectives and delivered
projects on time, within budget.
Carnival Cruise Lines - Miami, FL
05/1996 - 09/1998
( Information Systems Manager
Managed and maintained all shipboard hardware and software in support of
1500+ users, providing 24/7 support and training for systems, property
management systems, communications, infrastructure and desktop
environments. Areas of accountability encompassed server administration,
network administration, hardware and software support, backup and disaster
recovery.
> As a member of the core shipboard management team, played a key role in
operations while working to enhance the image and visibility of IT.
Conducted training to Korean crew on shipboard systems.
> Maintained communications between ship and home office through Cisco
router and tracking MTN satellite communications between Sun Solaris,
Novell and Windows NT.
> Provided creative and timely solutions in adverse situations as they
arose to ensure the smooth running of shipboard operations.
> Operating systems expertise included Windows 3.1/Novell and Windows 95.
> Supported MS Office, WordPerfect 6.1, cc:Mail v.2.02, Lotus 123 v. 4, and
InfoConnect.
> Spearheaded the implementation of new systems, automated processes and
increased efficiencies.
> Developed in-house database applications Datacard U800.
Technical Summary
Windows Software:
Microsoft Office Suites through Office 2013, Office365, Quicken, Adobe
Master Suite, Live@EDU, Microsoft BPOS, Rediker Administrator's Plus,
Rediker Admissions Plus, Success Maker, Success Maker Plus, Renaissance
Suite of applications
Operating Systems:
Sun Solaris, Windows NT Windows 95/98/2000/XP/7/8, MSDOS 2.1-6.22, DRDOS
6.0, IBM DOS
Networking Systems/Databases:
VMware vSphere 5.0, Solaris, UNIX, Windows NT 3.1-Windows Server 2012,
Microsoft Terminal Server, Citrix Metaframe, Veeam, NComputing, SQL, MySQL
Network Hardware:
Cisco Airespace, Cisco basic routing and switching, HP ProCurve, Aruba
wireless platform, Iboss content filter, M86 content filter, Barracuda
email content filter, Juniper/Netscreen (VPN and firewall), SMNP
Monitoring, EMC SANs/ISCSI
Education
College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY
ITT Technical School