JAMES RUST
**** ********** ***** ( Buford, GA ***18
***********@*******.***
770-***-****(h) 678-***-****(c)
Professional Summary
IT professional with a diverse background that includes Project Management,
Network Infrastructure Administration and Management, Server
Administration, Support Center/Help Desk Operations, Internet Connectivity,
WAN Implementation, Hardware/Software Deployment, Facility Build-Outs,
Applications Training, Network Security and the leadership skills to manage
a results-oriented IT department.
Competencies
. Certifications: CompTIA (CTT+, Project+, Security +, Network +, A+),
Microsoft MCDBA, MCSE/A: Security, MCP
. Operating Systems: Windows Server 2000-2003 R2, Windows XP
Professional, Windows 7, Windows 9x, DOS
. Software: Microsoft Office Suite 97-2010, Microsoft SQL Server 2000-
2008 R2, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, DICOM, HL7, Visual Basic,
HTML, IIS 6.5-7.0
Relevant Experience
Technical Implementations Engineer, Cardlytics, Inc.
Atlanta, GA August 2013 - February 2014
. Participate in pre-sales events to discuss the technical requirements
for the solution.
. Participate in post-sales implementation project calls with client and
Professional Services team members.
. Develop company and client technical documentation.
. Configure solution including:
o Microsoft Windows Operating systems
o SQL Server database creation, customization, and optimization
o Web Application implementation/IIS configuration
o SSL Certificate Installation and configuration.
. Provide technical support for existing clients
. Participate in weekly team status update calls.
Technical Services Engineer, SAI Global
Atlanta, GA November 2012 - August 2013
. Participate in pre-sales events to discuss the technical requirements
for the solution.
. Participate in post-sales implementation project calls with client and
Professional Services team members.
. Configure solution including:
o Microsoft Windows Operating systems
o SQL Server database creation, customization, and optimization
o Web Application implementation/IIS configuration
o SSL Certificate Installation and configuration.
. Configuration of application to handle processing of customer EDI
files into the SQL Server Database
. Track project progress in the Professional Services project tracking
application
. Provide technical support for existing clients
. Participate in weekly team status update calls.
Technical Implementation Engineer III, McKesson Enterprise Medical Imaging
Group
Atlanta, GA November 2007 - November 2012
. Work closely with customers to benchmark, design, plan and implement
optimal CIS (Cardiology Information Systems) Solutions.
. Plan, coordinate and develop interfaces in the medical environment
using HL7 and XML standards.
. Resolve technical problems, analyze and evaluate issues that may occur
during implementation.
. Test, benchmark, and verify that the implemented system is error free
and functional prior to delivery to the customer.
. Install and configure IBM, HP, and Dell server hardware.
. Develop and manage project plans for more than 40 hardware and
software upgrades with teams of support, applications, and
implementations specialists.
. Trained to upgrade and certify Schiller Hemo Dynamic Cardiac Catheter
lab equipment.
Technical Support Engineer III, Philips Medical Systems
Atlanta, GA February 2005 - November 2007
. Maintained timely telephone support to customers and field service
personnel on HIT Radiology PACS systems
. Utilized the latest remote access technologies to provide remote
diagnostic support and resolve technical and end user problems
. Expedited processes for communicating urgent customer issues to
management
. Set standards to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction is
maintained for a call volume averaging 110 calls per month
. Consistent participation in accelerated training programs guarantees
up-to-date support of customers and field personnel
Desktop Support Specialist, Ettain Group/Merial LTD.
Duluth, GA July 2004- February 2005
. Contract employ hired to specifically image and configure over 100
IBM ThinkPad laptops; coordinate laptop evaluation and rollout
process; evaluate SQL Server records for corrupted user data
. Provide diagnostics and troubleshooting services through remote
connection to field users' computers
. Provided comprehensive training for users to maximize usage
Microsoft's Contact Management Solution
IT Training Specialist/Desktop Support Specialist, Matria Healthcare, Inc.
Marietta, GA June 2003- July 2004
. Facilitated smooth transition during Lotus Notes to Exchange migration
and MS Project deployment by offering training and support services to
over 200 new and existing employees
. Provided training to sales and clinical users assessing targeted needs
and varying skill levels
. Effective support services for helpdesk and desktop technicians
reduced system downtimes
. Configured and deployed over 70 new laptops to remote users; supported
and resolved remote users' hardware, software, and email issues
. Installed and configured over 100 desktop PCs during company expansion
Network Administrator/Senior Technical Trainer, Global Training
Solutions/ExecuTrain
Atlanta, GA November 2000- February 2003
. Managed branch consisting of 120-computer network and certification
center.
. Provided end user hardware and software support for employees using
problem tracking and resolution procedures and standards
. Assisted the administration of servers, including: troubleshooting
hardware, software, and peripherals; updating documentation of PC/LAN
technologies; and performing backups
. Designed and managed PC utilization and student tracking databases
. Accurately tracked and maintained an inventory of office PC/LAN
equipment
. Troubleshot, resolved and documented network connection issues
. Maintained Network and System Security
. Installed and configured hardware, Microsoft Operating Systems and
software in Desktop and laptop systems
. Managed classroom Exchange 2000 Server and Altiris Image Server
. Researched and provided justifications for selection of new equipment
purchases
Education
Master of Science in Information Systems
Kennesaw State University - Kennesaw, GA 2007
Bachelor of Science, Health Science
Georgia Southern University - Statesboro, GA 1996
Publications
Corporate Management of Computer Forensics Evidence 2006
Association of Computing Machinery - ISBN 1-59593-437-5