John Bade
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
*********@*****.***
605-***-**** Cell
“John is an approachable person who is well liked and respected and also has the analytical and decision-making skills to be an effective manager.” (AVP, Cashier First American Bank & Trust)
“If there were a word beyond ‘cooperation’, it could be used to describe how John works with his fellow employees.” (President, Trust Division – First American Bank & Trust)
Summary of Qualifications
15+ years systems integration and project management career in various industries (Government/Military, Telecommunications and Banking).
Knowledge and working experience with Information Systems security standards and best practices.
Experience with staff management, project management, business process improvement, and Kaizen concepts.
Experience working with and managing business partners and vendors.
Professional Experience
Technology Manager – Great Western Bank 2005 to 2016
Department Manager for a $9 billion regional bank with 160+ offices
Coordinated system installations, upgrades and budget items with business units.
Oversee PC and network and telephony equipment procurement, installation and support.
Install and maintain hardware and peripheral components such as network switches, VPN services, laptops and portable devices and all telephony services.
Responsible for technology policies and disaster recovery planning and testing.
Coordinated PMO led technology projects with Project Management Office
Information Systems Officer - First American Bank & Trust 2001 to 2005
Led all aspects of technology development and support for community
bank with $150 million in assets with 6 offices and 80+ network devices.
Developed and maintained all technology related policies and procedures.
Manage security and integrity of all information assets and systems.
Install and maintain hardware and peripheral components such as servers, network switches, desktop computers, laptops, portable devices, printers and software packages such as operating systems, networking components and office applications.
Provide user training on systems, policies and procedures.
Systems Engineer/Technology Consultant – DataNet / InterTel 1994 to 2001
Key part of engineering and consulting team which designed and installed local and
wide area networks.
Design, plan and install local and wide area networks and associated technologies strategies including MS Windows Server, Novell, GroupWise, MS Exchange, Citrix Presentation Servers, SonicWall firewalls, Voice over IP, Frame Relay and Point to Point WAN technologies and Internet connectivity.
Assist clients with application integration and network integration.
PC and network hardware installation and advanced troubleshooting.
Printer maintenance and repair.
Secure Communications Specialist - SD Air National Guard 1991 to 1997
Installed and maintained computer, communications and specialty equipment for
the 114th Tactical Fighter Wing, SD Air National Guard.
Received Top Secret clearance for training on secure communication and encryption systems.
Participated in all deployment and exercise activities during enlistment.
Maintained MSS II flight and mission planning software and systems.
Supported telecommunications setup and voice/data encryption technologies.
Education and Certifications
University of Sioux Falls
Bachelor of Arts, Management
Dakota State University
Computer Science Major
Community College of the Air Force
Secure Communications and Computer Maintenance Specialties
Professional Certifications:
Certified Community Bank Technology Officer (CCBTO).
References
Mike Strenge
SVP Great Western Bank
Melissa Eich
Ameri Star Realty
Michael Gallagher
Carrier Access