Dave S Thomas

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East Stroudsburg, PA 18302

Home: 570-***-****

Cell: 917-***-****

acxg34@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

After 31 years of employment with the Port Authority of NY & NJ, I am retired as of April 23, 2016. I would love to work near home Full or Part time. Medical not needed. I am very good in Networking, cabling, and anything that is associated with Data Centers. . I have years of experience in problem solving. I also have done part-time project work for temp Agencies that is too much to put on resume. A separate list can be provided on request. Jobs include Refresh deployment for Banks, Social Security Offices for State of PA and NJ and POS equipment for department stores.

Employment History

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Sept 03, 06 – April 23, 2016 The Port Authority of NY & NJ

Computer Operations Support Specialist: D-10

Under the direct supervision of the Principle System Designer, I am responsible for all

Environmental, electrical, mechanical, security, fire protection and facility planning aspects

of the two Data Centers in New York and New Jersey . Duties also include:

- Racking and Stacking IBM, Cisco and other Data center equipment

- Installing Routers, Switches, Servers and wireless Access point devices.

- Punch down, install and troubleshooting copper cable (Cat-5, Cat-6)

- Troubleshoot and punch down circuit lines on 66 Blocks and Patch panels

- Troubleshoot install Fiber for modems and devices. T1, T2, Smart jacks

- Pull and label Cat-5, Cat-6 and Fiber

2004 - 2006 The Port Authority of NY & NJ

Data Processing Supervisor: D-9

Duties include responsibility of all shifts at the Data Computer Center at Teleport-5.

Along with the same duties as a D-8, I am now supervisor of all supervisors in COD.

I am still responsible for the Data Control Center environment, but now I must ensure

that there are no problems or conflicts with productivity amongst all subordinates.

New duties includes helping and working with vendors that:

-Perform Generator Test for Data Control Center

-Print checks on A/P printer on facilities

-All repairs and installations of equipment at the Data Center

2003 – 2004 The Port Authority of NY & NJ

Data Control Section Head: D-8

As the Supervisor, duties included supervision of the day-to-day operation

of the second shift at the Data Computer Center at Teleport-5 in Staten Island.

Specific Duties of tour:

-Supervise seniors and regular Computer Operators of CWA (Local #1177) of their function of data control monitoring and job processing.

-Train and evaluate subordinate on working with large-scale computer and peripheral equipments.

-Staff Scheduling

-Monitoring of Data Control Center environment which include the:

A)Fire detection alarm system

B)Data Center Generator

C)Site Scan alarm system

D)UPS alarm system

E)Liebert A/C units

F)All pump units

G)Maintain security of Data Control Center

1988 - 2002 The Port Authority of NY & NJ

New York, New York

Junior Technical Assistant: D-6

As the senior person in a division of six technicians, I am responsible for the site preparation and installation of peripheral computer equipment throughout all Port Authority facilities. I help plan and maintain the Port Authority Wide Area Network (PAWANET). This includes planning new installations, moves of existing equipment plus wiring, and maintaining the hardware and software level of Network equipment. Specific Functions (Typical Duties):

-Perform site survey with customers on their network needs.

-Work with vendors and oversee the requirements for network connectivity.

-Identify and resolve problems that are call in by end users.

-Upgrade equipment.

-Follow up on all projects from the beginning to the end.

1987 - 1988 The Port Authority of NY & NJ

NY, NY

Computer Operator

Duties included operating peripheral equipment associated with large-scale multiprocessing devices such as terminals, card readers, high-speed printers, and microfiche and CADD equipment. Performed daily and weekly back ups for IBM and DEC systems.

1985 – 1987 The Port Authority of NY & NJ

Toll Collector

Toll collector at all Port Authority of NY & NJ toll bridges and tunnels.

Educational History

2007Learning Tree

Hands-On Visio: Designing & Effective Solutions

2004Global Knowledge

Integrating Wireless Networks

2004 York College - Information System Management: Computer Studies

Graduated with Bachelor of Science Degree

1998 - 1998 Learning Tree

Networking /Certificate

2000 - 2000 Global Knowledge

Cisco Routers and Switches

1999 - 1999 Learning Tree

CCNA /Certificate

1995 - 1995 American Institute

Hands-On PC Troubleshooting and Repair Parts 1 & 2

1992 - 1992 American Institute

Hand-on Local Area Networks

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

-Spearheaded the upgrade of JFK Airport.

-Worked with CISCO vendor for the install of Routers and Switches.

- Provided requirements for power for each location at JFK.

- Installed UPS for each device.

-Total of 35 Routers and Switches were installed for over 1500 users at JFK.

-During the after-math of the WTC Bombing of 93' and the collapse of 2001', I was part of the team that provided computer connectivity for all relocated users. Received Honors

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