Engineer Manager
Resume:
Larry Cronin
* ********** ***** ( Amesbury, MA **913 ( 978-***-**** (
********.******@*******.***
IT professional offering 10+ years of experience and an impressive
portfolio of achievements in the development and implementation of high-
performance technology/business solutions. In-depth understanding of both
business and technology issues and how the two interact and complement each
other. Experienced in "wearing several hats" in technology departments
within companies. Responsible for everything from long-range strategic
planning to desktop moves and keyboard replacement. Performed significant
upgrades of networks and email systems, implemented worldwide VPNs, managed
tremendous growth in users and upgraded ERP systems.
Technology Summary:
Platforms: Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows
XP, Windows NT, FreeBSD, Exchange 2000, Exchange 2003, Windows
Vista, VM Server, Ubuntu
Networking: Active Directory, VPN, LAN, WAN, TCPIP, Remote Connectivity, MS
Terminal Server
Software: Microsoft Office 2000, 2003, XP, 2007 SQL 2000, SalesLogix, MAX
Exact, Great Plains Dynamics, Crystal Reports, Veritas BackUp
Exec, Symantec AntiVirus, Macola, MySQL
Certificatio Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer for Microsoft Windows 2000
ns: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security on Microsoft
Windows 2000
Languages: C, C++, Visual Basic, PHP
ERP Systems: Macola, MAX Exact
- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE -
Automated Compliance Solutions - Boston, MA
IT Director/Senior System Administrator (2004 - present)
Working as the IT Director responsible for the design and maintenance of
the ACS corporate network. Sole IT person at this start-up company.
Responsible for all aspects of the IT department, including the design and
implementation of the current network to resolving end-user issues.
Selected Accomplishments:
. Designed and implemented ACS's Windows 2003 network
. Resolved daily network and client issues
. Implemented cost effective solutions using open source products such
as PHP, MySQL, VMServer, Ubuntu
. Built and installed Corporate Firewall using Open Source products
. Established IT departmental budget
. Established departmental and Corporate IT policies and procedures
. Installed Corporate VPN to allow remote access
. Maintained Corporate web site using Macromedia Dreamweaver
. Supported and participated in ACS's product suite demos and proof of
concept pilots
. Worked with our offshore development team and developed a strong
understanding of a global delivery model
. Integrated and trusted member of ACS management team and responsible
for future IT direction and strategy
GE ION TRACK - Wilmington, MA
IT Manager/Senior System Administrator (2000 - 2003)
Initiated and implemented a broad range of technical and client management
activities within IT division, including technical support to 160 users in
5 offices spanning 3 continents. Set and managed budget, staffed and
directed activities of IT team, coordinated vendor relationships as primary
point of contact, ensured daily network reliability/uptime, and worked with
senior management team to discuss strategic plans and issues.
Selected Accomplishments:
. Successfully controlled 1-year increase in network users from 65 to
155 while maintaining network functionality
. Worked with executive staff to explain and recommend new technology
implementations and department direction
. Designed and implemented worldwide VPN using Nortel Contivity
Switches, securely connecting remote offices and remote users
. Built and installed firewalls at central and remote sites using
FreeBSD and IPFilter
. Migrated entire corporate network from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000
Active Directory
. Leveraged Active Directory functionality by creating and implementing
Group Policy to control security, upgrade and install software
. Responsible for the management of 22 servers
. Migrated entire company email system from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange
2000
. Developed email helpdesk process that expedited resolution of client
issues
. Created company Intranet using FreeBSD and Apache
. Created security policy and implemented measures to ensure network
security
. Developed department compliance procedures and policies
L3 COMMUNICATIONS-HENSCHEL - Newburyport, MA
Network Engineer / Manager (1998 - 2000)
Held sole accountability for multiple-domain Windows NT network consisting
of 75 NT/95 clients. Established and managed IT budget; installed,
configured, maintained, and upgraded servers, PCs, and networks.
Selected Accomplishments:
. Solely responsible for Henschel's multiple domain Windows NT 4.0
network consisting of 75 Windows 95 and Windows NT clients
. Migrated local network and Email system to L3 corporate network
. Researched and purchased Nortel PBX for company
. Configured, maintained, and upgraded company's PCs and servers
. Investigated, assessed, and purchased new technology
. Upgraded existing Exchange Server and clients from 5.0 to 5.5
EZE CASTLE INTEGRATION - Boston, MA
Network Engineer (1996 - 1998, 2003)
Performed various network management and maintenance tasks that included
installations, conversions, security enhancements, upgrades, and
troubleshooting for users at over 15 client sites. Created users, assigned
passwords, and managed security rights.
Selected Accomplishments:
. Resolved daily issues for Novell, Windows NT and Windows 95 users at
over 15 client sites
. Planned and implemented Windows NT 3.51 & 4.0 network installations
. Converted multiple networking clients to Windows NT from Novell 3.12 &
4.1
. Acted as in-house, full-time consultant for company's largest client,
Fleet Investment Advisors (FIA)
. Maintained FIA's market trading floor, investment research network,
and real-time stock market feeds
. Managed FIA's 75-user multiple server Windows NT network
- EDUCATION & TRAINING -
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Finance, 1997
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Professional Training Courses
University of Massachusetts, Lowell - Additional Computer Science courses
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