Project Manager Management

GEORGE A. MALLICK

*** ******** **** • Waxahachie, TX 75165

214-***-**** • **********@***.***

SENIOR-LEVEL MANAGEMENT: Network Director

Proven IT leader, engineer, and project manager with more than 15 years of experience improving

profitability and slashing operational expenditures. Expertly aligns technical resources with corporate

objectives. Expertise elevating productivity through skillful project management of innovative system

design, implementation, and networking initiatives. Strategically manages human and material resources

to deliver projects on time and within budget. Proven team builder focused on leading technical teams to

exceed strategic goals.

Areas of expertise:

Leadership • Network Technology Design and Implementation • Emerging Technologies

Network Infrastructure • Project Management • System and Network Management

Networking Technologies • Budgets • Change Management • Network Security

Problem Solving • Programming • Cisco Routers/Switches • Databases

Cost Reductions • Firewalls •Team Management • Communication

Employee Development • C-Level Relations • Presentations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, Texas – Director, Network Services (June 2010 –

Present):

• Currently managing team of twenty-two network technicians in the operational and long-term

planning of the voice and data networks.

• Principal writer of RFPs for network electronics, carrier services, wireless, dark fiber, and other

network related technologies.

• Responsible for SolarWinds, CiscoWorks, and HP IMC network management software.

• Recently managed to completion one of the largest fiber installation projects in the country to 273

locations with redundant paths from two data centers

• Recently completed projects upgrading all network electronics at 57 sites and installing

approximately 18.5K wireless access points at 230 locations. Beginning next phase of upgrades

at remaining 163 sites

• Currently implementing Microsoft Lync as the VoIP solution to replace outdated Fujitsu TDM

switches and Cisco VoIP system. This project will consolidate all voice and data traffic over one

common infrastructure, reducing costs and simplifying management

• Recently completed upgrade of all data center network electronics using Hewlett-Packard

routers/switches, F5 load balancers, and Fortinet firewalls

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Full-Time Student and Caregiver 2005-2010

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • 1993-2005

Research and teaching university with 10,000 employees, 25,000 students, and 5 campuses.

Project Manager, Networking (2004-2005): Managed all projects for university data network from

design phase and budget to completion. Oversaw daily tasks, and work of 10 network engineers and staff

on projects including design and installation of wireless networking, network backbone upgrade from

gigabit Ethernet to 10 gigabit Ethernet, and creating telecommunication infrastructure for newly renovated

or constructed campus buildings. Monitored project tasks daily using Microsoft Project, and adjusted

timelines.

Manager of Network Engineering (1996-2004 ): Led team of 10 network engineers and technicians in

all design projects, and day to day operations for extensive production and research data network with

more than 27,000 data ports and 35,000 workstations. Attended daily meetings to oversee research and

implementation of new technologies. Participated on management team that approved all network and IT

changes. Oversaw technologies including security, firewalls, wireless, and all emerging networking

technologies. Performed daily problem resolution and escalation. Familiar with security regulations such

as HIPAA, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Graham Leach Blilely.

Key Accomplishments:

• Improved system security by implementing firewall and security strategy to transform open network

into a secure and safe work environment.

• Implemented new network technologies by creating highly competent team that many industry

insiders considered the best data networking group in western Pennsylvania.

• Met all user requirements by building highly complex network using leading edge technologies, and

overseeing data networking for building renovations and construction.

• Contained expenses by completing many new projects and technology implementations without

exceeding projected budgets.

• Enabled faculty and staff to understand network infrastructure by giving presentations about new

technologies.

• Raised productivity by coordinating connectivity and Internet2 projects with Pittsburgh

Supercomputing Center, and security and connectivity with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Senior Network Engineer (1993-1996): Oversaw and designed all network projects at 4 regional

campuses. Researched new networking technologies. Created project budgets. Resolved all network

issues quickly. Promoted to Manager of Network Engineering.

• Generated new revenue and 50 percent savings by overseeing and standardizing all network

projects and installations at 4 regional campuses to reduce network issues.

• Increased network reliability, and eliminated costs due to pre-existing record keeping and installation

material issues, by taking ownership of installation processes at regional campuses.

• Promoted good relationships between campuses by improving communication, overcoming historical

lack of coordination, and treating all campuses equally.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Student 2005 through 2008, graduated December 2008

• Cisco Router Configuration, Cisco Systems, Mountain View CA.

• Project Management Training, Cornelius and Associates, University of Pittsburgh

• Advanced Project Management Training, Cornelius and Associates, University of

Pittsburgh

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