Director of Technology

Lucian Micu

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SKILLS SUMMARY

IT DIRECTOR with extensive experience in providing strategic and operational leadership for

technology solutions that aligns with organizational goals. Skilled in overseeing and leading IT teams

through all phases of technology roll out. Possess knowledge of HIPAA Security regulations and

compliance, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity planning and school reporting mandates (NJ

Smart, DOE).

EDUCATION

B.A. Social Sciences 1993, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

Diploma in Paralegal Studies 1996, New York University, NY

Certificate in Management of Technology – current, NJIT (diploma due December 2013)

CERTIFICATIONS

• CompTIA Network+ CompTIA i Net+ CompTIA Security+

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist MCTS – Windows 7

TECHNICAL TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Implement Windows 2000 Server (2002)

• Administer Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (2008)

• Implement and Administer Exchange 2007 (2009)

• Installing and Configuring Windows 7 Client (2010)

• Principles of Information Systems (2011)

• Knowledge Management (2012)

• Managing Technology & Organizational Change (2012)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Windows 2000/2003/2008 Server Backup Exec

Exchange 5.5/2000/2003/2007 Mac OS X/iOS

SonicWall Firewall & CDP Linux Ubuntu/Mint/SUSE

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8 LibreOffice/OpenOffice

Microsoft Office 2007/2010/2013 Google Apps

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Branchburg Board of Education – Branchburg, NJ February 2012 Present

Supervisor of Technology

• Manage the Technology Department for a K 8 School District with more than 1,700 students

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Technology Department

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Supervise staff of 3 technicians and a P/T webmaster

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Support Instructional Services and Technology Integration into Curriculum across the District

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Responsible for the accurate and on time submission of various State and Federal reports

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Use PowerSchool, NJ Smart, PARCC TRT to assure District compliance with reporting mandates

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Review, benchmark, analyze performance of IT systems to determine improvements and upgrade

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needs to improve learning and facilitate technology integration with the curriculum

Introduce iMac, Chromebook, iPad, Linux in the District

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Upgrade PCs to Windows 7 & 8 and Office 2010/2013

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Spearhead the project of migrating the District website to a new hosting company

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Restructure network design to improve security, eliminate bottlenecks and comply with CIPA

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Initiate project of infrastructure update to support current and future technology initiatives

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Spearhead and oversee the implementation of the first wireless infrastructure in the District

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Negotiate and oversee the replacement of the old phone system with a new ShoreTel system

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Chair the Technology Committee and create the 3 year Technology Plan for the District

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Run workshops for faculty on all new technology (Win 7, Office 2010, Mac, Chromebook, iPad)

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Run classes on Cyber Security for the Middle School students

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Saddle River Day School – Saddle River, NJ November 2008 – February

2012

Director of Technology

• Provide hands on technical assistance to faculty, staff and students on both PC and Mac

• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues, setup/troubleshoot printers

• Setup and configure VPN

• Implement NAS (Network Attached Storage) to leverage school’s storage needs and growth

• Setup and deploy Sonicpoint G/Ni Wireless Access Points throughout the campus

• Restructure the backup strategy to improve response time and assure failover by switching to

CDP (Continuous Data Protection) technology

• Administer Sonicwall Firewall and SonicWall CDP and Barracuda Web Filter

• Introduce measures and protocols to improve systems security and comply with CIPA

• Manage and administered DHCP, DNS and Active Directory (group policy, OUs, accounts, etc.)

• Administration of Google Mail Accounts (Users and Groups)

• Installed and configured Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to automate system updates

• Image and deploy Windows 7 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard

• Manage IT staffing (Technology Integrator and PC Technician) including recruitment,

supervision, evaluation and disciplinary actions

• Initiate and oversee project to upgrade the wiring infrastructure throughout the campus

• Administration of Telephone System (3Com NBX)

• Develop and manage the Annual IT Budget

• Participate in IT Committee meetings and help develop the Strategic Technology Plan

• Maintained the Hardware and Software inventory, licensing and other technology assets

• Write and update the Business Continuity Plan

• Create, maintain and develop business relationships with vendors and service providers

• Teach classes in Computer Security and Internet Technologies (to students and faculty)

Metropolitan Research Associates – New York, NY September 2008 – November 2008

Senior Network Administrator/Helpdesk Team Lead

• Oversee the daily operations of the Helpdesk

• Administer the Blackberry Server and Live Communication Server

• Provide desktop support to local and remote users (including phone support)

• Administer AD, troubleshoot connectivity and access to shares

• Responsible for creating and maintaining the IT Standard Operations Procedures and the Disaster

Recovery/Business Continuity Plan

The Center for Family Support – New York, NY December 2004 – September 2008

Information Systems& HIPAA Security Officer/Manager of IT Department

• Upgrade and built the network from the ground up for this non profit Human Services Agency

• Hands on management of Windows 2003 Server architecture, including all aspects of Active

Directory administration, account creation, GPOs, DNS, DHCP, IIS, Exchange 2003

• Maintain and update the Agency web site

• Supervise and mentor the IT team and lead it in the implementation and maintenance of various

infrastructure and other technical projects

• Review performance of IT systems to determine operating costs, productivity levels and

determine upgrade requirements.

• Redesign network architecture and upgrade servers (Windows 2008) and desktops (Vista) to

achieve better security, improve productivity and reduce service calls

• Provide user support for all network, application, hardware and peripheral issues

• Implement point to point VPN connectivity between sites to facilitate connectivity, collaboration

and access to shared resources and reduce operational costs

• Secured the Email with MX Logic mail filter and reduced Spam almost completely

• Deployed and configured desktops, printers and wireless access points at various locations

• Implemented and maintained SQL Server 2005 in support of iVantage HR management system

• Installed and configured Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to automate system updates

• Installed and configured FTP server to facilitate file access and sharing

• Improved backup procedures by implementing an Autoloader system for faster data recovery

• Created, maintained and developed relations with vendors (Dell, CDW G, PCMall)

• Developed the yearly IT Operating Budget and consult with Department Directors to identify

areas in which IT can provide technical solutions to Operational problems

• Performed Risk Analysis, authored Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity Plan and implemented

strategy for achieving compliance with HIPAA Security Regulations

• Attended periodic meetings with State agencies to keep up to date with HIPAA regulations

• Initiated and conducted technical training and reviews for users, kept up to date with latest in

technology

Jacques Moret, Inc. – New York, NY December 2001 – October 2004

Network Administrator

• Managed mixed network environment comprised of Windows 2000 Server and Mac OS X Server

• Led the migration from Windows NT to Windows 2000 Active Directory and from Exchange 5.5

to Exchange 2000 and implemented Blackberry server

• Hands on administration of Windows 2000 Server, Active Directory and Exchange 2000

• Hands on user support for Windows 98/2000/XP desktops and Mac OS 9/X desktops, laptops,

printers, staff PDAs and various applications.

• Installed, configured and maintained WatchGuard Firewall, Symantec Anti Virus and Baracuda

Anti Spam mail gateway

• Provide VPN access for remote users and sales staff and troubleshoot remote connectivity issues

• Coordinated the systems merger of two off site branches into the main office infrastructure

resulting in a more efficient use of resources, cost cuttings and better network management

• Authored and enforced the company’s “Computer and Internet Usage Policy”

• Determine software and hardware requirements, created and maintained accounts with IT

vendors

J.M.S. CPAs – Staten Island, NY December 1996 – December 2001

Auditor & In House Tech Support

• Conducted payroll and benefits compliance audits on behalf of Local Unions Benefit Trust Funds

• Performed thorough investigation of payroll, tax, job costs, contributions, invoices and internal

books and records, prepared adequate Audit Reconciliation Reports to the Local Funds Trustees

and other relevant parties

• Professed thorough understanding of the legal specifications of each company’s Collective

Bargaining Agreement when analyzing its compliance requirements and exercised independent

judgment, initiative and discretion when dealing with various companies and industries

• Effectively relay audit needs and findings to various professionals – lawyers, Funds management,

companies officers and employees, accountants

• Manage and troubleshoot workgroup peer to peer network including desktop and printer support,

installed and configured Windows 2003 Server to replace peer to peer network, provided

technical consultancy and advised on upgrade projects such as installing wireless network,

implementing Small Business Server and remote connectivity

Additional Skills

Wrote the curriculum for “The World Wide Web” and “Internet and Security” courses

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Presented the courses at the East Brunswick Adult & Community Education Program

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Trained in basics of HIPAA Security regulations

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Teach classes in Cyber Security and Cyber Ethics for 6th, 7th and 8th grades

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Fluent in Romanian & Hebrew, proficient in Spanish and good knowledge of French

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