CIO/CTO/IT DIRECTOR/SR
Resume:
ADEMIR SOARES
**** ***** ******, ********* * ~ Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-1744
******.******@*****.***
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly accomplished, tenacious, and technically sophisticated professional, with solid academic foundation along with comprehensive experience and visible achievements in all facets of information technology, network, and infrastructure operations, administration, maintenance, and support. Equipped with extensive background in design, implementation, and deployment of LAN/WAN networks. Expert at operating standalone or networked servers with standalone or IP cameras to develop and establish digital surveillance systems. Armed with proven adeptness in installation of basic hardware, such as routers, switches, and hubs; capable of installing and configuring Windows OS 2003/2008 and workstations. Possess strong qualifications in network design, network cabling and installation, patch panel installations, and firewalls installation/configuration. Knowledgeable in Internet protocols, such as TCP/IP and IPX/SPX, sub netting and dynamic routing, complemented with proficiency in Rainbow ISO, Panasonic, Axis CCTV, PTZ, as well as Avers Boards, Cameras and Docu Cameras.
- Exemplify management and leadership distinctions in creating and enforcing information technology initiatives toward attainment of corporate goals and objectives; strongly believe in “Management by Example”.
- Powered with verifiable success in streamlining cost effectiveness, service quality, and business development of the entire organization through implementation of enterprise IT systems
- Skilled at establishing and cultivating quality business partnership with various organizations, such as Microsoft, HP, Adobe, Intuit, Certiport, CompTIA and Google
- Additional qualifications include: strategic planning, acquisition and deployment, and operational management
- Articulate communicator; multilingual in English, Portuguese, and Spanish
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hinsdale Adventist Academy | Hinsdale, IL
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR|2010–PRESENT
- Direct and coordinate the development and implementation of information technology initiatives as well as the overall aspects of the company information technology and systems
- Design, create, and enforce IT departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures.
- Lead the identification of opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources in IT systems and resources to include staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house development
- Meticulously managed the project approval, prioritization, and control along with the project portfolio related to the selection, acquisition, development, and installation of major information systems
- Conduct thorough review to hardware and software acquisition as well as maintenance contracts while completing master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale
- Administer the service level agreements with end users while monitoring IT systems performance to ensure continuous delivery of IT services
- Guarantee consistent adherence of the IT system operation to applicable laws and regulations
- Sustain constant communication with various professionals by advising, counseling, and educating executives and management on their competitive or financial impact.
- Effectively liaise and promote strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external entities such as government, vendors, and partner organizations
- Ensure regular compliance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies through hands-on supervision to recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff
Key Achievements:
- Significantly improved the effectiveness, service quality, and business development of the entire operations through practical planning and implementation of enterprise IT systems in support of business operations in order to improve cost effectiveness, service quality, and business development
- Served a key role as a member of the senior management team; made substantial contribution in the strategic and operational governance processes of the business organization
- Achieved corporate goals and objectives of the IT strategic and operational planning through innovation, IT initiatives prioritization, coordination of evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization
- Identified business and systems requirements for new technology implementations by coordinating and facilitating consultation services with stakeholders
Atlantic Union College | South Lancaster, MA
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER|2007–2010
- Directed and coordinated the deployment of the most audacious, cutting-edge, and important technological program “Internet2” for the Atlantic Union College, where AUC now was part of the selective group of higher education institution where research and scientific collaboration were available through high broadband connectivity at much lower cost
- Make use of incomparable innovative skills in initiating and enforcing a partnership program with Hewlett-Packard to design network infrastructure, server infrastructure, data infrastructure, and other key solutions
- Establish partnership with Intuit; NetApp to collaborate in creating storage infrastructure; Citrix to create VDI, XEN APP, and XEN Desktop, where the students, staff, faculty, alumni, and parents can access applications for home; VMware to institute a VMWare Academy; and Google regarding various Google applications.
Key Achievements:
- Led all initiatives in developing and implementing strong partnership with Microsoft throughout establishment of Microsoft IT Academy (a pioneer among SDA higher education institutions), bringing significant revenue increase for the institution
- Regarded as the driving force in the successful improvement of Atlantic Union College network infrastructure, which allowed the institution to monitor, evaluate, and measure leadership and competitiveness
Telephone System of Nebraska, Inc. | Grand Island, NE
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR / NETWORK CONSULTANT|2004–2005
- Spearheaded timely creation and completion of network infrastructure for a petroleum company in support of its acquisition project of a refinery company
Heureka Center for Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Summerland Enterprises | Sparta, NJ – Krogh’s Restaurant
NETWORK AND SECURITY/SURVEILLANCE CONSULTANT |1999–2002
- Managed, maintained, and supported network systems comprised of PC/LAN Remote controlled through PC Anywhere, as well as installed and configured the Webmaster for Heureka Center in Burlington, New Jersey
- Efficiently carried out network administration duties for the Summerland Enterprises and Krogh’s Restaurant in Sparta, New Jersey
- Functioned as web master for Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Central Nebraska (SDAC-CN) as well as for its churches in Grand Island, Aurora, and Shelton
Key Achievement:
- Innovatively designed and developed a complete network digital surveillance system and standalone digital surveillance system utilizing high-resolution NTSC and or PAL color cameras and network [IP] cameras for various facilities, which included Homeland Security, jail systems, and airports, parking lots, and malls
New Jersey - Garden State Academy | Tranquility, NJ
NETWORK CONSULTANT|1998–2000
- Closely supervised and monitored the campus network systems consisting of PC/LAN as well as remote and controlled networks
- Provided high-quality service in deploying a statewide VPN across the State of New Jersey through Intel LANDesk Suite 6.2, Citrix Winframe 1.7, Windows NT 4.0 and Novell 4.11, Tobit Software (Fax-On-Demand), Microsoft Exchange 5.0, and Microsoft Outlook
- Fulfilled the position of network technology consultant demonstrating in-depth familiarity of Windows NT 4.0 (3 Servers), Novell 5.0 (One Server), Ethernet, and TCP/IP Suite in designing, developing, and implementing network infrastructure campus-wide
- Applied expertise in Microsoft Exchange/Outlook and mail server on the Internet in creating emails on behalf of the entire faculty, staff members, and students
Key Achievements:
- Served as key innovator in the design and configuration of the client-server environment, ensuring security and cost-effectiveness by using 3rd party security management from Watchguard, using Firebox II plus as firewall; led the deployment of Citrix WinFrame to 250 clients
- Vastly contributed in the creation and implementation of a full-featured website
- Planned and led the successful implementation of 32 nodes in a computer laboratory and 25 nodes in the administration building; created a 3-year expansion plan for the entire network campus-wide
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center | Englewood, NJ
SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR|1997–1999
- Assumed full responsibility in managing network systems composed of remote controlled PC/LAN using PC Anywhere
- Implemented and successfully deployed Win95 hospital-wide; provided keen oversight in instituting policies, procedures, and standards in an environment with 1200 desktops, 8 Windows NT servers, as well as 4 Novell 3.12 and 4.11 servers through Novell Client32 as communication interface between Novell and Windows NT platform, along with Win95 workstations using TCP/IP and IPX/SPX protocols
EARLIER EXPERIENCE
NASA (National Aeronautical and Space Administration)/GISS | New York, NY, USA
SENIOR COMPUTER TECHNICIAN-MANAGER / COMPUTERS FARM MANAGER
SHIFT LEADER
SENIOR CONSOLE OPERATOR
- Led, coordinated, and facilitated the workflow on both systems while overseeing the operators’ and peripheral equipment activities
- Assumed responsibility in performing daily accounting routines, weekly, and monthly OS and CMS backups; made sure efficient and accurate operations of both systems (IBM 4381 and AMDAHL 5870)
State Electric Company | Porto Alegre, Brazil
COMPUTER OPERATOR
SUPERVISOR
- Held accountability for overseeing the IBM models such as 1130, 370-145, 148 and IBM 4341 in the Data Processing Center
- Rendered technical support for the HARDWARE: IBM 4341 and 4381, SOFTWARE: DOS/VS; OS/VS; VM/SP MVS, JESII and CICS
EDUCATION
COURSEWORK IN NETWORK ENGINEERING AND DATA COMMUNICATION
The Chubb Institute | North Brunswick, NJ, USA
COURSEWORK IN SYSTEM NETWORK ADMINISTRATION (SNA)
New York University | New York, NY, USA
COURSEWORK IN ACCOUNTING, WITH EMPHASIS IN DATA PROCESSING
Porto Alegre University | RS, Brazil
TECHNICAL SKILLS
NOS - Windows NT 2.51 and 4.0, Windows 2003/2008, Hyper-V, and Windows 7 [32-64bits]
- Windows NT 2.51 and 4.0, Windows 2003/2008, Hyper-V, and Windows 7 [32-64bits]
- Citrix, Winframe, Metaframe, NFuse, Gateway, XenApp, and XenDesktop VDI
Hardware - IBM 4341 and 4381
Software - DOS/VS
- OS/VS
- VM/SP MVS
- JESII and CICS
Others - Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, Internet, and Intranet
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CS5, Web Designer, Flash, and Macromedia
- IBM 4341, 4381 /390, Amdahl 470 & 5870
- Sun Supercomputer and Workstations
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
EDUCAUSE, Internert2, and ACM
ACTIVITY
Owner, COCOCONET-US™
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