BENJAMIN MCCRAE
**** ***** ******* ? Turlock, CA 95382 ? 209-***-**** ?
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TECHNOLOGY & IT Management Professional
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Savvy, versatile and analytical Technology & IT professional with more
than 10 years' experience supporting military and industrial networks.
Proactive and innovative hands-on leader with expert troubleshooting
abilities, analytical skills, and in-depth technical knowledge-heavily
relied on to generate creative solutions. Thrive in team oriented, fast-
paced environments. Adept at effectively communicating with either
business or technology teams. Held Department of Defense Secret Security
Clearance. IEEE member.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Team Installation and Systems Security
Leadership/Management Configuration Cloud computing
Cohesive Team Building Project Management Training and
Strategic Planning Hardware/Software Mentoring
Interfacing
SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Post Foods:
. Co-led engineering change controls management team to increase state
compliance 47 percent and business requirements 60 percent in 2
years.
. Led Accident investigation Safety team to boost business requirements
35 percent and process improvements 52 percent in 2 years.
. Migrated 200 computers to Windows 7 during a 3-day weekend, attaining
99% success and 100% on-time rates.
Computercite (Camp Parks Client):
. Designed and implemented Camp Parks' power management systems
including 24-hour backup system for all three network operations
centers.
. Installed and managed radio-frequency identification (RFID) system
for inventory management that saved more than $500,000 in
unmarked/inventoried assets and resulted in 2-year overall "loss
rate" of 0% on marked items.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Operating Microsoft Windows (Windows CE, XP, Vista, 7 and 8), X32/64-Bit
Systems: Server (2008R2 and 2012), Linux (Ubuntu, SLES), UNIX, Mac OS X and
DOS
Tools/Programs: Solid Works, AutoCAD, Multisim, LabVIEW and MATLAB
Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, WINS, DHCP and SMTP
Software C/C++, Visual C/Basic, Assembly, SQL, Python, PLC (Allen Bradley,
Developing: Siemens) and Windows PE
Databases: SQL, Blackberry Enterprise Server and SharePoint Server
Application Active Directory, Exchange, VMware Vsphere/Virtual Center,
Software: Symantec and VERITAS Backup Exec
Software Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project and
General: Adobe Acrobat Creative Suite
Hardware: Signal Decoding & Equipment, Wireless Satellite Communications,
Fiber Optics, Telecommunications
CERTIFICATIONS
. ITIL V3 (#973881 - 000000001)
. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Routing and Switching)
. CompTIA Network+/Security+/Server+ (pending)
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Communications Engineering (GPA: 3.6),
ITT Tech., Lathrop, CA, 2009
Associate of Science, Computer and Electronics Engineering (GPA: 3.7), ITT
Tech. Lathrop, CA. 2005
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+, CCNA, Information Awareness, Information
Security Awareness, NetScreen Firewall, Information Systems Security
Monitoring, CIO G-6 NETCOM Information Assurance/Security+, Army G-3
Computer Security and Headquarters/Department of the Army, Managing
multiple projects over their lifecycle.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Systems Analyst II, Post Foods, Modesto, CA 2010 - Present
Serve at IT Systems Manager and Engineering Technician for the corporate
office of Post Holdings. Collaborate with IT groups such as network,
security, administration and telecommunications to perform functions and
repair issues, and manage a large user base.
. Function as Engineering Technician for diverse tasks such as
maintaining accurate Active Directory (more than 1,800 employees),
performing maintenance on computerized storage (for example, SAN and
NAS VMware VirtualCenter 2.5) and Programmable Logic Controllers
(for example, SLC500 and Micrologix), and designing intricate
drawings using AutoCAD and Solid Works.
. Lead security on database, camera and gate system initiatives, act
as project lead on Box Enterprise Cloud-based file/utility storage,
and provide leadership on Zscaler Network/Internet Firewall and web
filtering solutions. Co-lead system security initiatives including
Symantec Endpoint Protection management.
Adjunct Instructor of Engineering, ITT Tech., Lathrop, CA 2012 -
Present
Educate students and professionals (using theory and practical labs) in
basic and advanced technology, programming, circuit design and analysis
(such as industrial process controls, telecommunications, data and
computer communications, programmable logic controllers, and solid state
electronics.).
IT Systems Administrator, U.S. Army (Camp Parks Client), Computercite, San
Ramon, CA 2007 - 2009
Provided 24-hour, on-call service to client for the LAN/WAN, network
connectivity, and PC operating systems and hardware. Responded to client
issues promptly, resolving myriad of problems and providing comprehensive
technical assistance with minimal end-user downtime. Managed $100,000
project and equipment budget. Information Security and system security
overseer and response team.
. Maintained Active Directory for more than 200 end-users across 4
Army Garrisons.
. Helped train end-users in understanding the fundamentals of
information systems and ensured they complied with required
principles, policies and rules.
. Directed radio-frequency management for post facilities including
radio equipment installation and maintenance.
. Oversaw AT&T technicians and engineers involved with post-wide
communications and technology projects.
. Managed radio frequency identification (RFID) installation for
inventory management.
. Functioned as Camp Parks' new equipment and technologies expert;
researched and advised executive management regarding proposed new
technology purchases.
Principal Computer Engineer, Haeger Incorporated, Oakdale, CA 2005 -
2007
Developed new techniques for improving robotics fastener products used
with industrial computers and robotically-controlled equipment sold to
the global market.
. Constructed and repaired computers and troubleshot hardware/software
interfaces.
. Co-developed computer hardware that boosted efficiency, decreased
product costs, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
. Acted as Lead IT Support Technician, when necessary, to support
server and network operations for more than 75 employees; rewired
and configured switches. Replaced server room equipment to achieve a
99.97 percent server uptime.
. Set up an SQL-based system for Engineering Department based on
SharePoint.
Geek Squad Representative, Best Buy, Modesto, CA 2003 - 2006
Requested by customers to service and repair their computers. Achieved
high satisfaction levels from customers.
. Installed and maintained operating systems and virus-detection
software.
. Performed backups and recoveries caused by infected computer systems
or failing hard drives.