MICHAEL JOHN O'ROURKE

**** ** ********* **, ******, IA 50023

515-***-****/abhq7k@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

** ***** ** *********** ************** and expertise in:

( Administrating network operating systems and applications,

executing migrations, installations, configurations, system

analyses, upgrades, TCP/IP, DNS, Active Directory, enterprise

messaging and communication, LAN/WAN design and maintenance,

SQL Cluster/iSCSI SAN

( Project Management; including setting goals, making assignments,

developing budgets, and managing deadlines and support staff

( Establishing written policies on proper usage of Internet and e-

mail; network security; business continuity planning,

development of emergency response guidelines, strategic planning

( Managing network engineers, system administrators, consultants,

and help desk

( Interviewing, hiring, managing, and reviewing employees

( Documenting and diagramming networks, maintenance/design of

computer facilities, change management

( Network performance analysis using various industry standard

applications and tools

( Certifications: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003

(MCSE); Microsoft

Certified Systems Administrator 2003 (MCSA + Messaging);

Certified Novell

Administrator (CNA); A+ and Net+ Certified

Technologies:

( Operating systems: Novell NetWare 2 through 5, Microsoft Windows

NT, 2000/2003/2008, 7, Vista, XP, and 9x, Cisco IOS, and

exposure to Sun Solaris and AS400

( Hardware: Sun, Compaq/HP, Dell, Gateway, IBM, Cisco, NetApp

( Security: Cisco PIX/ASA, SonicWall firewalls, Symantec AntiVirus

Enterprise/Endpoint Protection Suite

( Communication/Collaboration Systems: Exchange 5.5/2003/2007,

Novell GroupWise, ActiveSync, Blackberry Enterprise Server,

Cisco Unity/Call Manager/Meeting Place Express, PictureTel and

Polycom Video Conferencing Systems

( Systems Management Software: Cisco Works, Insight Manager, IP

Monitor

( Networking: Ethernet, Token Ring, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, WINS, VPN

( Software: Microsoft Office Suite and Project, Backup Exec, IIS,

Web Trends, Great Plains/Dynamics, Citrix Presentation

Server/ZenApp,

( Network Performance: Fluke LAN Meter Suite, Ethereal, GFI

Languard, Ekahau Site Survey, OpManager Manage Engine, IP

Monitor

( Formal training in Network Security, Cisco Routers, Novell

NetWare, Microsoft Windows NT/2000/2003, UNIX, Disaster

Recovery, leadership and team building dynamics, coaching for

performance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Hawkeye Energy Holdings, Ames, IA

Hawkeye Energy is one of the largest producers of ethanol in the United

States and the largest in Iowa. Hawkeye employs over 300 people.

Information Technology Manager 9/2006-present

. Manage all aspects of Information Technology including business

continuity, strategic planning, enterprise communication

systems, LAN/WAN design, facilities, infrastructure, problem

resolution, customer service, technology implementation, support

contracts, process automation, and proactive maintenance.

Advanced Network Technologies, Des Moines, IA

ANT provides technology partnering and consulting and is a Microsoft Gold

Certified Partner.

Senior Systems Engineer 12/2003 -

9/2006

( Systems design, project management, and network performance

analysis

( Served as the Director of IT for Banker's Trust from 12/2003 -

11/2004 in a

contract position

( Planned and executed Windows 2003/Exchange upgrades and

migrations

ANE, Johnston, IA

ANE provides technology consulting services.

Systems Engineer and Project Manager 03/2003

- 12/2003

( Palisades Network Security Suite installations and

administration

( Project management, system administration

Wahltek, Inc., Des Moines, IA

Wahltek provides dictation and transcription services and solutions.

IT Contractor 12/2002 - 03/2003

( Under a tight deadline, developed a solution for a new business

customer to

provide the best method to allow remote access for up to 30 home-

based medical transcriptionists. This project includes

determining scope, cost, required technologies, and timeframe

for full access

( Setting up Cisco VPN gateway clients and Citrix Metaframe

clients

Octagon Information Services, Des Moines, IA

Octagon offers IT consulting services to a number of local companies.

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Consultant, Tech Refresh Project 9/2002 -

11/2002

( Testing various applications and certified images running on

Windows XP

SRDS (Standard Rate and Data Service), Des Plaines, IL

SRDS is a publishing company and maintains databases of advertising and

marketing rates and data. SRDS employs over 200 people.

Manager of Network Operations 11/1999 -

12/2001

( Planned and executed NetWare and Windows 2000 server migrations.

( Managed IT projects including increasing security through IDS,

rewriting security policies, restructuring of IP address scheme

and DNS, standardizing network infrastructure using all Cisco

equipment, Remote Access Services (RAS), monitoring licensing

requirements, and implementing disaster recovery

( Supported e-commerce environment; including beta testing with

Java developers

and DBAs and monitoring system performance through BMC Patrol

( Managed staff of 10, including UNIX, Windows, and Novell

Engineers, contractors, and vendors

. Installation and configuration of Cisco routers and switches

MFRI, Inc., Niles, IL

MFRI is a middle-manufacturing company involved in industrial process

cooling systems and custom piping. MFRI and its divisions employ over 400

people.

Network Manager 05/1997 - 10/1999

( Planned and executed migration from NetWare 3 to 4

( Managed 3 person IT department, including PC/LAN Administration

and Call

Center, and supervised remote locations

( Projects included installation of Raptor firewall, migration

from cc:Mail to Novell GroupWise, and installation of network

and cabling upgrades

( Initiated and implemented Internet E-mail and Security policies

Pioneer Financial Services, Schaumburg, IL

PFS was a life and health insurance company. At the time Conseco purchased

the company in 1997, PFS employed over 500 people.

LAN Administrator 01/1996 -

04/1997

( Initiated and supervised corporate help desk

( Administered Novell Network, including migration from NetWare 3

to 4

Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL, Systems Administrator 11/1994

- 12/1995

( Designed a new park-wide wireless network using fiber optic

cable and spread spectrum technology

( Administered Novell network and PC Desktops

EDUCATION/MILITARY

( BA Information Technology - Kaplan University

. United States Navy 1988 - 1992

. United States Navy Reserve 2002 - 2007

. Certified Navy Instructor

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

. Iowa Infragard, Cyber sector - InfraGard is a partnership

between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the private

sector. InfraGard is an association of businesses, academic

institutions, state and local law enforcement agencies,

dedicated to sharing information and intelligence to prevent

hostile acts against the United States

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