JOHN A. KICZEK
Mercerville, NJ 08619
E-Mail Address: *****@*********.***
EDUCATION Thomas Edison State College - BA Degree in Computer Science
Mercer County Community College – A.A.S. Degree in Information Systems
EMPLOYMENT
August 2013 – State of New Jersey
Present Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC)
Chief Information Officer
Responsible for developing, implementing and supporting the agency’s strategic plan in addition to leading all aspects of the agency’s technology development and day-to-day operations. Acts as executive-level contact for the agency’s technology infrastructure and computing operations. Developed, implemented and updated the agency’s security plan. Maintains all databases and applications used within the agency. Ensures future growth and sustainability of all technology investments. Developed, planned, and currently implementing and coordinating the plan to upgrade the agency’s IT infrastructure.
July 2006 – State of New Jersey
August 2013 Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness
Database Administrator/Systems Administrator
Introduced Oracle Enterprise Database Platform and Infrastructure to the Agency. Manage the design and implementation of all databases. Maintain proper functioning of database and application environments contained on local servers. Ensure server and environmental factors are maintained updated and stable. Ensure proper functioning and availability of applications on a 24-hour basis. Develop statements of work and project plans as well as create and update project time lines. Write functional and technical specifications, create test plans for developer and user acceptance, assist in testing, and review results of testing for quality assurance. Assign tasks and projects to staff and complete formal evaluation of assigned staff in established time frame. Develop trusted and reliable sources of data exchange between partner agencies. Ensure that proper cyber security protocols are followed and implemented on all data and servers.
July 2001 – State of New Jersey
July 2006 Division of Criminal Justice
Position: Administrative Analyst 1
Lead programmer assigned to design, analyze and program database, tables and screens based on analysis and specifications created by project manager/analyst. Programming performed in Visual Basic, Oracle, TOAD, Crystal Reports and Access. Responsible for conversion and migration of legacy data from Alpha 4, Access and FORTRAN into Oracle databases. Assisted IT staff with technical support and guidance regarding Body Armor Application, Investigator Tracking Application - World Trade Center Cases, Administration Database, Law Manager, Forfeiture, Case Tracking, etc. Also assisted in development of design specifications including workflow analysis, information and source document flow and process, needs analysis and results analysis. Develop, manage and maintain the New Jersey Medical Examiner Case Management System as well as transfer archival data from previous Case Management System. Performed other related duties as assigned.
Nov. 1994 - A.M. Best Company
July 2001 Oldwick, New Jersey
Position: Computer Programmer (Oct. 2000 – July 2001)
Work as a member of the Data Capture group for A.M. Best Company - a leader in insurance industry publications and rating services. Develop and maintain applications for the processing of company and client data for internal and external use. Interface programs with company databases utilizing Oracle 8i. Update active server pages. Monitor and maintain program documentation. Install and maintain applications on employee computers. Extensive use of Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 with major concentration in Visual Basic 6.0.
Position: Staff Analyst (Nov. 1994 – Oct. 2000)
Research, analyze and evaluate insurance products. Design worksheets and questionnaires for ultimate compilation of product performance data for monthly publication of Best’s Policy Reports. Liaison with insurance companies to maintain and coordinate department’s information database. Regularly contribute articles and performance data to other company publications such as Best’s Review and Best Week.
May 1993 - Ground Round Restaurant
Nov 1994 Flemington, New Jersey
Position: Assistant Manager
Assisted in the overall management of the restaurant which included preparing weekly work schedules, managing staff of 40-50 people, interviewing and hiring applicants as needed, and maintaining food and liquor inventories. Generated daily statistic reports for restaurant which grossed over $875,000 annually.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Security Clearance
TRAINING
Certified Ethical Hacker
Oracle WebLogic Server 11g: Administration Essentials
Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning
Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop I
Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop II
Oracle Application Server 10g R2: Administration 1
Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server
Configuring and Administering Microsoft SharePoint
Installing, Configuring and Troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server
Red Hat Linux Essentials
Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy
Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security 3.0
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Visual Basic 6.0/.Net, C/C++, C#, Java, Oracle, SQL Server, COBOL, HTML, PL/SQL, Microsoft OS, including Access, Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Publisher, Linux, Unix, MS Active Directory, MS SharePoint, Cyber Security and Penetration Testing