Ashe Husein

acp6yd@r.postjobfree.com

732-***-****

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL

IT & Telecommunications Systems, Leadership, IT Solutions, Networks and Infrastructure

Technology Leader with 15 years experience providing advanced technology operations for large, start up, and high growth organizations. Proficient team builder who delivers user friendly technology resolutions that achieve and exceed expectations and meet business and financial goals. Astute Negotiator who has saved tens of thousands of dollars in technology costs through strategic partnerships, collaboration and technical innovation. Master’s Degrees in diverse disciplines.

MS Windows Server 2000 - 2012 R2 MS SQL Server 2000-2012

MS Active Directory, IIS, DNS, DHCP MS Exchange Server 2003-2013

Microsoft Hyper-V SharePoint

VMware Server, ESX MAC OS

Wireless Networking, VOIP Cisco Switches and Networking

SonicWALL Firewall VBScript, PowerShell

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NJ, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ

Provided leadership designed for IT departments in various Rutgers organizations. Lead with full autonomy for the strategic planning and development of the IT infrastructure and all relevant technologies, networks and telecommunications systems. Direct IT staffing, technology integration, budgeting, and policies. Assisted in various research initiatives through relevant technologies. Anticipate and adopt emerging technology trends that actualize the mission of the organization.

Assistant Director for Information Technology/Instructional Technologists 2004 - Present

School of Management and Labor Relations

As Assistant Director for Information Technology at the School of Management and Labor Relations, I am responsible for every aspect of technology within the school. My key duties included the management of 10 full and part time IT staff providing end-user technical support for faculty, staff, and graduate students (over 300 people), including computer installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Administration of three physical locations interconnected with 130 nodes including their networking hardware including Cisco routers, SonicWall firewalls, SonicWall SSL-VPN, 12 Windows servers and VOIP management. The network implementation includes windows active directory services used mainly to share file and printing resources. The servers among other things run Exchange Server 2010, application for managing large document stores, application for managing the cost of printing. Along with managing all the devices on the network I am also responsible for network troubleshooting and issue resolutions using networking tools. I am also responsible for managing projects necessary for enhancing all technology within the school including wireless access points, instructional technology including video capture, video conferencing and other classroom technology. Communicated with chairs, directors, and departmental administrators to assess technology needs for the school.

As Instructional Technologist I provided leadership related to pedagogical and technology support for instruction and for assessment of student learning. Worked with faculty, program directors, department chairs, deans, and university administrators in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment at the undergraduate and graduate levels. I was charged with helping to assure that the highest standards of instruction are met, that instructional technology and distance learning are used well and appropriately, and help the department conduct rigorous assessment of its curriculum, instruction, and student learning outcomes.

Evaluate new technologies to discover new ways to enhance organizational technology.

Assist faculty in discovering methods of improving their instruction with technology.

Conduct training sessions for faculty and staff how to efficiently use new technologies.

Supervised and developed standards governing the design, installation, maintenance and operation of the frontend, backend systems and network infrastructure.

Lead domain administrator for departmental enterprise, managing and authorizing group policies, security strategies, and software purchases and implementation.

Managed IT Service Desk, creating reports from internal call tracking system, observing call volume.

Built an online FAQ and self-help regarding user serviceable support issues

Provided direction to IT staff and encouraged personal and professional development.

Evaluated cost reduction strategies through innovative technical solutions in support of all administrative and business functions.

Responsible for direction, support, project management, and security for all computers, networks, applications and related systems.

Oversaw and fine-tuned standards governing the design, implementation and maintenance of MS SQL database applications.

Oversaw network architecture, security and planning, security analysis and response, update management, disaster recovery planning, budgeting and purchasing.

Member of multiple university-wide IT steering committees.

Contributing participant in enterprise level software application pilots.

Technical Lead/Manager

Division of Intercollegiate Athletics 2000 – 2004

As Unit Computing Manager I was responsible for engineering and rolling out a complete technology infrastructure for the Rutgers University Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (27 sports programs and their support staff ~ 400 people) across 5 physical locations. Consolidated 28 various servers into 16 by removing redundant software and services. Installed Windows servers and retired Novell servers that were no longer viable for the growing needs of the department. Oversaw the installation and configuration of new Cisco routers for the division including the network build out for the Rutgers Football Stadium and the Rutgers Athletic Center. In this role I was responsible for designing the network infrastructure of 3 new computer labs with 150 Windows PCs for student athletes as well as the management of the computer labs.

•Engineered and implemented MS Windows infrastructure for the Rutgers University Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (27 sports programs and their support staff ~ 400 people) across 5 physical locations. Consolidated 28 various servers into 16 by removing redundant software and services.

•Installed and configured wireless access points for media access at Rutgers Stadium and the Rutgers Athletic Center first large scale roll out of this technology at the University.

•Designed, implemented and staffed 3 Computer labs with over 150 computers for students.

•Documented and planned disaster recovery for systems, including off-site tape storage

•Directed IT staff of seven part time and 5 full time team members to develop and implement all projects including SQL Microsoft databases, Exchange Server, Cisco firewalls, Intranet, network area storage devices, and standardized hardware and software.

•Oversaw network operations and security procedures for the Division over four campus WANs.

•Managed budgets for the division’s network, equipment, and support services.

•Created and enforced computing and related technology policies.

•Rolled out new MS Exchange server and integrated .com domain into a .edu organization (the first of its kind at Rutgers University).

Leadership Achievements

Collaborated with stakeholders and leaders in creating technology and operational solutions.

Established the Instructional Technology leadership.

Provided direction to IT staff and encouraged personal and professional development.

Established various online initiatives and procedures to increase the public profile of departments.

Technological Achievements

Managed the standards governing the design, implementation and maintenance of database applications.

Established new technology infrastructure, virtualized servers, oversaw the roll out of new Content Management System, and managed the VOIP implementation.

Served as technical liaison and built rapport with officials, staff, students, vendors, and media.

Presented new technology processes that simplified tasks that allowed for better overall outcomes.

Researched and piloted technology that was generally overlooked but proved very advantageous.

Financial Achievements

Evaluated technology applicability in reducing costs and providing innovative efficient solutions in support of all administrative and business functions. Moved from physical publications to electronic format and saved multiple programs over $25,000 each per year.

Slashed over $30,000 in annual software costs to department by migrating to site licensing.

Introduced online billing and scheduling system for space management for easier collection rental revenue.

Adjunct Professor School of Management and Labor Relations 2013 Current

Designed and taught a new cutting edge Social Media and Human Resource Management class for undergraduate Rutgers students. The course has provided training on how to use the technology for personal branding and utilizing social media with the realm of Human Resources. Explored different ways to teach students that provides the most benefit to them. I have redesigned the course structure and utilized new material to keep the course relevant to the changing world of Social Media. I have taught this course as a hybrid course that meets once a week and once online, which utilized the "flipped classroom" model where students learn the material on their own and then the instructor reviews and reinforces the learning during face-to-face sessions.

Enterprise Systems Consultant - Freelance (NYC/NJ) 2007 - Current

Working with enterprise customers in corporate, public and healthcare on architecting datacenter solutions including IT project management, virtualization, application server planning, installation and configuration, network infrastructure design and implementation and troubleshooting.

Daibes Enterprises

Re-engineered a neglected IT infrastructure for a multi-million dollar construction firm. Migrated MS Exchange 2003 to MS Exchange 2010. Streamlined hardware servers by virtualizing. Planned, purchased and implemented application servers for managing large document stores (MS Sharepoint), application for managing large construction projects and an application for managing properties across the state. Planned and configured backend and front end infrastructure including firewall and switch configuration.

Recently rehired to engineer and design network infrastructure of a new luxury apartment building with over 300 residential units. Designed the management office network infrastructure including SonicWall firewall, Cisco routers and assisted in VOIP installation with telecom vendor.

Petra Solar

Provided founding technological direction for a green energy start up. Designed and implemented founding technology including VOIP, Windows Servers, MS Exchange, network infrastructure including firewalls and switches. Provided direction for hiring IT staff.

Tempo Networks

Provided leadership for a media and entertainment company. Migrated existing Windows 2003 domain to Windows 2012. Installed and configured media applications for scheduling and editing media content. Migrated onsite Exchange server to cloud based hosted Exchange 2010 service, reducing the overall cost and eliminating downtime for email. Redesigned network configuration including the installation of a new SonicWall firewall, new router, VOIP service and VPN services. Provided training for the staff on the use of services.

Family Dentistry of Edison

As an Enterprise System consultant I designed a network infrastructure to accommodate new medical technology. Upgraded network infrastructure for integration of new medical technology. Assisted in establishing secure HIPAA compliant cloud storage options. Implemented iPad imaging for dental records reducing patient waiting time and allowing the practice the ability to accommodate more clients.

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, Princeton, NJ

Network Administrator– Office of Information Technology

Directed the daily operations of Princeton’s 36 computing facilities including the supervision of 50 student Resident Computing Consultants.

EDUCATION:

Master of Human Resource Management, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 2010

Master of Communication and Information Studies, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 2004

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 1999

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mini MBA: Business Essentials, Center for Management Development, Rutgers University

Mini MBA: Finance Essentials, Center for Management Development, Rutgers University

Mini MBA: Social Media, Center for Management Development, Rutgers University

Dell Certified Systems Expert (DCSE),

SANS GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) Training Course,

SANS GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst) Training Course, Microsoft Security Training, Rutgers University

IT Project Management Course, Rutgers University,

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & DISTINCTION:

Rutgers University Email and Shared Calendaring Services Executive Committee

Rutgers University Software Site Licensing Committee

Rutgers University Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Student Chapter)

Rutgers University Senator, School of Management and Labor Relations

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