Project Manager Network

MICHAEL D. DONNELLY

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Senior Information Technology Executive

Infrastructure / Networks /Voice & Data Communications / Internet &

Intranet / Platforms

Technology Director successful in designing and optimizing technologies to

drive business performance. Outstanding strategic planning, organizational

development, team leadership and decision making. Successful in rapidly

changing environments experiencing internal growth and revitalization.

Strong finance and budgeting skills. Proven consensus builder.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aclara RF Systems, Solon, Ohio 2008 - 2013

IT Manager/Project Manager

Directed the activities of the corporate data center and managed the data

communications network.

Responsible for corporate data network including computer infrastructure,

hardware, software and telephony systems.

Setup VPN tunnels between Beechwood site and facilities in Guadalajara

Mexico, Cleveland Ohio and St. Louis Missouri.

Designed VLAN's and Vlan trunking topology to segregate departments across

the network.

Hands on adminstration of Cisco Routers, switches and ASA 5520 Firewalls.

Supported Call Center for 300+ agents

Project manager for the installation of 800 Cisco Wireless AP's at the

University of Akron.

Designed and Installed and managed Cisco Unity VoIP system.

Managed network support and helpdesk support.

Working knowledge of setting up ACL's.

Managed of I.T. Organization staff, procurement, budgeting and capitol

expenditure planning technology equipment.

Planned and managed infrastructure and application upgrade projects.

Implemented Cisco Unix based phone system. Integrated new system corporate

wide resulting in substantial reduction in yearly long distance charges.

New system enabled 4 digit dialing between all Aclara facilities.

Coordinated the move of the company from Beachwood location to a new

facility in Solon. Managed the move while keeping both facility's

operational. Move was accomplished with zero downtime.

Consolidated existing server hardware onto VM ESX servers resulting in

significant cost reduction in server hardware, maintenance, energy

consumption and rack space.

Planned for and implemented the installation of new VM/SAN solution for

both production and development areas using both EquaLogic and EMC Sans.

Negotiated new data and phone communication agreement with Expedient.

Negotiated contract with Verizon reducing cell costs by 50%.

Managed Database Admins, Server Admins and Helpdesk group.

Student Loan Xpress, Cleveland, Ohio 2004 - 2008

Manager of Technical Operations

Reported to the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.

Responsible for startup operations including the planning, installation,

and configuration of all computing facilities for Student Loan Xpress

Cleveland Division as well as support for corporate network data systems in

San Diego, California and Cincinnati Ohio. Manage six-person IT

Department including server engineers, security, help desk, back-up, and

document imaging.

Established and maintained network communications with offices in San Diego

and Cincinnati as well as connections to American Education Network and

Vtek Systems of California.

Planned, installed, and maintained local area network including the

installation of seven IDF closets and 1 MDF closet using Cisco switches

fiber optic cable and CAT 6e network cable to support both data and voice

communications to 400+ call center and administrative offices.

Provided installation support and administration for LAN/WAN and

telecommunications systems. Administered network security monitoring as

well as intrusion detection and prevention.

Supported 400+ call center agents' computers, 30 servers, and 60 printers.

Implemented Quality Control procedures to ensure security and integrity of

all systems.

Evaluated new and existing technology products by establishing end-user

focus groups, designing usability tests and gathering technical and

functional requirements from Business IT Managers and end users.

The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 1984 - 2004

Assistant Director of Network Services

Reported to the VP/CIO, responsible for managing all aspects of data

communications including on-campus and off-campus Internet and network

connectivity for all faculty, staff and students.

Designed and installed a 10 Gigabit Ethernet backbone which support

approximately 10,000 data connections in 88 buildings. Secured financing

and large corporate discount of equipment through Cisco Systems and

KeyBank.

Directed, designed and implemented a campus wide wireless network. Wrote

the RFP, negotiated pricing and performed budgeting. Installed over 800

wireless access points providing wireless coverage for all building and

outdoor areas. Secured acceptance from the campus administration and the

Deans of all colleges.

Designed, installed, and implemented fiber network ring to all schools in

Medina County for Distance Learning purposes. Wrote RFP for fiber path to

all Medina County sites, studied proposals and awarded contract.

Implemented and designed VoIP test bed. Involved ROI strategy, user

acceptance of phone system, training and support.

Monitored network and server activity for performance and reliability, and

working with the networking team to develop viable solutions and long-term

resolutions.

Implemented security initiatives to thwart computer attacks including

firewalls, router access lists, intrusion detection devices, intrusion

prevention devices, tarpits and VPN services.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Technical Education 1987, The University of Akron

Associate of Applied Business 1984, The University of Akron

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