DAVID STRONG
Address:
24140 Newhall Ranch Road
# 5106
Valencia, Ca 91355
Mobile:
661.644.3763
Email:
David.Strong@strongittech.com
Career Overview:
Highly motivated results-driven Information Systems / Information Technology Manager /
Administrator with experience in network security at desktop, server and internet levels.
I offer a vast knowledge of Microsoft best practices and security based hands-on skills that are
key in the maintenance of your complex and critical systems from the servers to the end
users.
Core Competencies:
Over all network and end user security
Disaster Recovery and Responsible Back Up Procedures
Vendor Relationships
Total Quality Management
Project Management
Purchasing and Budgeting for IT Dept
Systems Integration
Promoting IT as a valued resource to company and
customers
Long Term and Short Term Strategic Planning
Qualifications:
Expert Knowledge:
Certifications and Training
A+ Certified Help Desk and PC Technician
ITIL Foundation 2011
Microsoft Certified: MCP, MCSE
VM Ware v.5.0-5.1-5.5 version esxi , vsphere
( vm Host, server, migrations, load balancing etc)
VGP Candidate
CCNA 2006
Net App
DELL Equallogic
Blackberry Administration ( BES )
Project Management PMBOK
Six Sigma Green Belt
15 Years IT Experience
9 Years IT Manager Experience
Windows Server and Exchange, Active Directory
Routers. Firewalls, Switches
ERP and CRM expert
Disaster Recovery, SAN Storage and
Cloud Servers
VM Ware v.5.0-5.1-5.5 version esxi , vsphere
( vm Host, server, migrations, load balancing etc)
Web Design Flash, Adobe, Quark,
Macromedia Dreamweaver / Flash
Adobe Creative Cloud and Suites
Media Streaming
Sonic Wall, Cisco Routers VPN
Customer Needs Assessment
VOIP Implementation and Administration
Citrix G2 , Terminal Services, Remote Desktop
Kasaya Monitoring
Expert Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics
Expert Knowledge of ACT CRM
Expert Knowledge of MAX ERP
SAN Administration and Implementation
VM Ware 5.0
REPZIO Mgt and Training
Kantech Building access systems
Work History:
GREAT AMERICAN FINANCIAL: March 2015-Present
05.2015 – Current : IT Manager for Great American
IT Manager for Great American.com
40 VM’S, Exchange, multiple locations
Kasaya Support
Project Mgt
Symantec BU and Co Edition Endpoint
Supervise Staff
Self Employed: March 2014-March 2015
IT Consultant for own Co. STRONG IT TECH.COM
IT Consulting, web design ( word press, html, adobe flash and dreamweaver )
, disaster recovery, SEO , Social Media for local companies in Valencia, Ca
UVDI: March 2000- December 2013
2005- 2013 : Manager of Information Systems and Technology
Managed the Information Systems department for 9 years. Areas of responsibilities covered Systems and Programming,
Operations, Networking
Performance Highlights:
* Implementation of ERP Systems and Live Data Tracking via Max Data Collection
* Developed a disaster recovery plan for IT Dept
* Implemented 7 year Email archiving system
* Assured all IT / IS processes and procedures capable of passing required ISO audits
* Implemented building access policy and badge control system, rights and permissions
* Implemented proper back up procedures
* Introduced Cloud hosting, Cloud servers, Hosted Exchange and Cloud Back Up/ Disaster Recovery
* Management of Co-Location IT and staff
* Management of in-house staff and Consultant Resources
* Implemented state of the art VOIP phone system which resulted in an improvement on user efficiency
when utilizing phone system and Outlook contacts.
* Implemented current critical Virus Protection and SPAM protection
* Less than .002% downtime annually as a result of proper foresight and prevention policies
* Project Management on ERP and Infrastructure Refreshes.
* Instruct Sales team on REPZIO CRM / IPAD .
2000- 2013 : Manager of Information Systems and Technology
Hands on Primary systems administrator responsible for all aspects of network security, stability and reliability.
9 servers, 2 locations, 120 end users,
Performance Highlights:
* Developed Live Data Collection procedures for Warehouse / Shipping personal via Wireless Access Points
and Tracking Devices which resulted in an increase of efficiency
* Mandatory regular password change policy
* SAN device implementation to enable better storage procedures
* Led ERP refresh project and CRM refresh projects
* Installed overhead projection units to laptop in all office meeting areas
* Multiple exchange and server infrastructure refreshes
IT Consultant Team: October 1999- Feb 2000
Team of A+ Computer techs who went around So-Cal and flashed bios’s on PC’s to prepare
for the year 2000.
Franklin Services : Continental 1998=1999 ( non-IT )
Supervised staff for Modifications on asst in terminal aircraft
LOCKHEED, BOEING, NORTHROP : 1981-1998
Top secret security clearance
Low Observables Engineer on B2
References:
Name
Title / Company
Number
Email
Years Known
Mary Scott
Jim Madera
Janie Struyck
Larry Wilson
Exec Assistant UVDI
Acct. Director
Acct Assistant
CEO OnScene Security
661.257.4600
661.257.4625
661.295.8140
661.212.2024
marys@uvdi.com
jimm@uvdi.com
Janie.struyck@uvdi.com
LWilson@On-SceneSecurity.com
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DAVID STRONG
Mobile: 661.644.3763
David.Strong@StrongITTech.com
Please visit my online IT Manager profile @
http://www.itmanagernetwork.com/