GECORIOUS KINARD

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Goal-oriented and collaborative IT professional with 8+ years of experience applying hardware and software design, installation, administration, and configuration. Proven analytic and problem-solving skills with the keen ability to assess needs, define requirements, develop value-added solutions, and execute technical solutions that streamline and improve operating efficiencies. Adept in communicating with technical and non-technical audiences. Develop system documentation and create policies to meet the needs of dynamic and continuously changing environments.

EXPERIENCE

Michelin SE NDC, Woodruff, South Carolina

Information Technology Manager II, Feb 2016 - Present

•Develop security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms.

•Ensure accurate integration of SAP data and that end users are prepared to meet GLOBE data requirements to support business processes

•Analyze and resolve multi-functional data issues, across SAP modules and between SAP and other applications

•Support business reporting and advanced analytics which includes Green Graph, Daily Dashboards, Supply Trackers and Microsoft Excel or other

•Testing, troubleshooting, and modifying information systems so that they operate effectively.

•Recommend information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes, identifying problems, and anticipating organizational requirements

•Support GLOBE program management of all required analysis, testing phases, and cycles. Update/build standards

•Overseeing the annual IT budget and ensuring cost effectiveness

•Manage all aspects of the implementation and operation of information and functional systems for the organization, including software applications, network, phone systems and end-user computers

•Manage team of engineers, programmers, developers, and analysts

Nestle USA, Gaffney, SC

Senior Systems Administrator, Apr 2014 - Jan 2016

•Develop computer information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic computing, and disaster recovery.

•Developed new system and application implementation plans, custom scripts and testing procedures to ensure operational reliability. Train technical staff in how to use new software and hardware developed and/or acquired

•Manage the data center and computer host systems including hardware, software and equipment such as air-conditioning system, UPS (uninterrupted power system) and fire protection system

•Completed system tasks such as File, Mail, and Modem server maintenance, data backups and restores, disaster recovery, system analysis, and system security.

•Developed PowerShell scripts for remote configuring network setting and aggregating info from remote Windows based computers

•Architect, implement, and oversee maintenance of Windows Server environment including Active Directory, Exchange, Citrix, SQL, BES, and IIS Web servers

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, Spartanburg, SC

Systems Administrator, Aug 2012 - May 2014

•Identify the causes of networking problems, using diagnostic testing software and equipment.

•Install and configure wireless networking equipment.

•Install network software, including security or firewall software.

•Install new hardware or software systems or components, ensuring integration with existing network systems.

•Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment.

•Troubleshoot network or connectivity problems for users or user groups.

•Test computer software or hardware, using standard diagnostic testing equipment and procedures.

•Document help desk requests and resolutions.

•Test repaired items to ensure proper operation.

•Train users in procedures related to network applications software or related systems.

EDUCATION

AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

CHARLES TOWN, WA

Master of Science Cyber Security Candidate (Expected graduation Dec 2020)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COLUMBIA, SC

Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Computer Science (May 2018)

SPARTANBURG TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Spartanburg, SC

Associate in Science (A.S.) Computer Technology (Dec 2015)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

•Cisco

•VMware

•AWS (EC2, ELB, RDS, S3, Cloud watch)

•Windows PowerShell

•Microsoft Office

•Linux

CERTIFICATIONS

•AWS Certified Solutions Architect

•Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician

•Cisco Certified Network Associate

•Linux+ CompTIA

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