Richard E. Larsen
Homer Glen, IL 60491
708-***-**** (H)
708-***-**** (C)
Dear Hiring agent,
I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself for your consideration for the position posted. I think that if you review my resume you will see that my 30+ years of experience will stand out. Through those years I have seen the computer industry grow from a curiosity to a serious business necessity and have been exposed to so many technologies that it is difficult to list them all in a resume’ without it tuning into long list.
Because of this exposure I rapidly progressed from computer operations staff to the “guru” of the office to the guy with the solution. The majority of my career has been focusing on IT consulting, working for smaller consulting firms where personal attention is mandatory. For every client I was more than just
“the computer guy”, but more considered as member of their staff. My current salary is around $73,000. With my extensive experience in the field, your company would not need to rely on outside consulting for more difficult tasks because I come from that field. I am used to being the guy that everyone turns to, to get the job done. Again thank you for the opportunity and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Richard Larsen
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Richard E. Larsen
13762 Deer Valley Drive, Homer Glen IL, 60491
708-***-**** (H)
708-***-**** (C)
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Objective
Seeking an IT Management position where I can utilize and expand my experiences with developing, constructing, and maintaining computer systems connectivity with Local and Wide Area Networks and the Internet. With over 30+ years in the IT my qualifications are many and varied. Experience
08/13 to Present
AJ Technology Consulting – Homer Glen, IL
Technical Consultant
Took a position with a start-up consulting company. Worked more in a MSP environment.
• Extended knowledge with 3CX IPPBX phone systems (Certified Engineer).
• Microsoft Server 2012
• Microsoft HyperV virtualization and RemoteApp
• Shadow Protect Backup Solutions
• pfSense Open BSD firewall deployments
• Unifi Wireless System
• Ubiquity IP Camera systems
• Labtech Certified
• Connectwise
08/12 to 8/13
Computer Bits, Inc. - Orland Park, IL
Technical Consultant / Senior Network Engineer
Returned to Computer Bits to continue working in a consultant capacity. Duties remain the same as previous employment with Computer Bits.
• Added experience with VMWare ESXi.
• Exchange 2010
• Acronis and Backup Exec 2010 and 2012 Backup Software
• System hard drive imaging with Microsoft ImageX
06/10 – 08/12
Medical Reimbursement Specialists
Information Technology Manager
Position transferred from Associated Urological Specialists
• Completed Implementation of 3CX IPPBX phone system
• Implemented Comcast fiber optic network interconnecting all clinics in the company
• Designed, worked with contractors and implemented new IT Center facility.
• Orchestration of in house hosting of Allscripts Practice management system and completion of data transfer to new systems.
• Coordinated deployment of in-house hosting of InPracSys EHR system servers
• Installed and Maintained Microsoft Server 2008, Microsoft Small Business Server, IIS 7, Exchange 2008, Sharepoint 2010, Terminal Services Server and Windows Hyper-V Virtual Server.
• Converted AVG antivirus to ESET on all workstations. 9/08 – 6/10
Associated Urological Specialists - Orland Park, IL Information Technology Manager
• Worked with 10 business units of the corporation with various aspects of IT consultation and problem resolution.
• Worked on updating all offices to Cable HSI and worked toward implementation of an IPPBX Phone system and servers.
• Worked with staff and developers toward implementation of InPracSys EHR.
• Maintained corporate Web site and deployed corporate Sharepoint site.
• Installed Corporate AVG antivirus management server.
• Installed, optimized and maintained Server backup solutions for each server in corporation.
• Deployed new server for Medical Reimbursement Specialists. 12/97 to 9/08
Computer Bits, Inc. - Orland Park, IL
Technical Consultant / Senior Network Engineer
• Assist Clients with problem resolution of computer systems and networks. Clientele consist of Government, Legal, Medical, Accounting, Retail, Wholesale, and Industrial areas.
• Designed, configured and installed all aspects of over 50 local area networks using Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 95, and Windows 2000 Server (Standard, Advanced, Small Business), Windows 2003 Server
(Standard, Small Business, Small Business Premium), Netware 4.11 and Netware 5.
• Developed, installed, and maintained Computer Bits’ home network, consisting of Web services, FTP services, DHCP, DNS, VPN and E-mail servers.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of wireless networking design, site survey, and implementation, utilizing Wireless Access Points, Routers, Repeaters, Range extenders, Bridges, Print Servers, WEP, WAP, and RADIUS implementation.
• Upgrade and conversions of Windows and Novell Networks, including data and application transfers as well as workstation reconfiguration.
• Research and suggest new products (hardware and software) to clients and implement same.
• Installed and configured DSL, T1, Cable HSI and ISDN service to the Internet for clients and Computer Bits.
• Expert trouble shooting and configuring DOS, Windows 3.1x, 95, 98, NT, 2000,XP, Server 2000, Server 2003. Complex hardware trouble shooting and resolution in all levels of systems from Z80 to Pentium IV.
• Supported Computer Bits’ Technical Support Staff.
• Windows NT MSCE trained.
• Protocols utilized : TCP/IP, NetBEUI, IPX/SPX, 802.11x
• Software utilized : Microsoft Office 95, 97, 2000, XP, 2003, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft IIS, Microsoft Terminal Services, Merak Mail Server, Novell Groupwise, Lotus Suite, Word Perfect Suite, Netscape, Timeslips, CarpeDiem, Quicken, Quickbooks, CSI accounting applications, Comps 2000 Real Estate software, and many others.
9/92 to 12/97
Cook County Department of Corrections - Chicago, IL Assistant Director of MIS
• Supervised and managed staff of 18 computer operators.
• Responsible for the configuration and procedure development of two Hewlett Packard 3000 Supermini computer systems running MPE. These systems were connected with an Ethernet and fiber optic NS/3000 network and to a state wide X.25 Wide Area Network.
• Designed and maintained wiring for over 170 asynchronous connections to DOS based “client” computers.
• Designed and coordinated the move of the computer room to a new facility.
• Developed and installed Novell 3.12 and Windows 3.11 Local Area Networks.
• Participated in various technical committees within the Sheriff’s Department which included Data and software standardization and communication, Electronic Finger Printing System, and County Wide data standardization and communication.
• Developed, implemented and maintained custom designed personnel tracking system 4/82 – 9/92
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority - Chicago, IL Telecommunications Systems Analyst
• Troubleshooting specialist for the data/telecom network and computer system.
• Developed and maintained a state wide data communications network to link the ever expanding PIMS, RAPS, and CIMIS applications which comprise the CJISII system.
• Responsible for the design, implementation and support of the fourteen Hewlett Packard 3000 systems.
• Provided technical assistance to participating agencies and support personnel
• Coordinated and installed terminals, printers, PCs, Multiplexors and DSUs at remote sites.
• Extensive experience with complex fault isolation, resolution and prevention utilizing data monitors, Network analyzers, and other diagnostic systems.
• Trained operations staff on network problem diagnosis and resolution. Education
• Moraine Valley Community College
• Computer Operations Certificate, June 1980
• Mini / Micro Basic Programming Certificate, June 1981 Professional Training
• ConnectWise Certifiation
• 3CX IPPBX Certification
• LabTech Certification
• Microsoft Windows MSCE Class 2003 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 MSCE Class 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows NT MSCE Class NT 4.0 Server
• Microsoft Windows NT MSCE Class : NT 4.0 Workstation
• Microsoft Windows MSCE Class : Networking Essentials
• ESoft Instagate Internet Appliance Certified Engineer
• LAN Protocol and Analysis
• SNA Protocol Analysis
• X.25 the PSN Connection
• Data Communications Testing and Protocol Analysis
• Taking the Mystery out of Protocol Analysis
Interests: Gourmet Cooking, Camping
References: Furnished upon request