Brad Schwarz

SUMMARY

Hands-on IT Manager with four years of experience in improving business processes through IT solutions.

Expertise in network design and administration. Accustomed to long hours in pursuit of company goals.

TECHNICAL PROFILE

* Strong IT management background includes strategic planning, network design/administration/security, contracts and procurement, vendor relations, helpdesk support and customer training.

* Brought firm to new level of IT capabilities, supporting current needs and providing for future growth.

* Excellent communication skills. Experienced at presenting to senior management. Able to effectively translate technical information and procedures to non-technical users.

* Server Software: Windows NT/2000/2003, Novell NetWare, UNIX, Citrix MetaFrame, Norton Ghost, Veritas BackupExec, Symantec AntiVirus Enterprise, ScriptLogic, Prism Suite, ZenWorks and WhatsUpGold.

* Desktop Applications: Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP, Mac OS, MS Office Suite, FrontPage, Publisher, Visio, Filemaker Pro, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop.

* Hardware: Routers, switches, wireless access points, wireless bridges and PC configuration.

EXPERIENCE

Head of Technology, Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty, LLP, New York, NY (2003-present).

Direct all technology services and provide hands-on IT and telephony support for this 90+ person law firm.

* Develop, research and propose IT projects to best support business needs with most current technologies.

* Manage network servers, switches and routers. Provide network security and protection from viruses, Spyware and Adware. Provide desktop, laptop, remote access and PDA support to all users.

* Saved $35,000 annually, while improving response capabilities, by implementing in-house monitoring of all servers, switches and routers.

* Eliminated $30,000 in expenses annually by replacing outside service contractors.

* Added remote access capability for 90+ users by planning and implementing Citrix MetaFrame server.

* Upgraded desktop operating systems from Windows NT4 to Windows XP. Developed custom Norton Ghost images and re-imaged 100+ PCs.

* Transitioned entire network from Netware 5.5 to Windows Server 2003.

* Configured and deployed Nortel Networks Telephone System with Integrated Conference Bridge.

* Developed application and policy packages for Novell ZenWorks using Novell ConsoleOne.

* Converted and migrated firm-wide calendars and contact lists from Lotus Organizer to MS Outlook.

* Migrated e-mail system to MS Exchange. Converted users from Netscape Messenger to MS Outlook 2000.

PC/Network/Web Site Support Consultant, Westfield, NJ (2002-2003).

Provided design and budget recommendations to small businesses regarding Internet-related technologies.

* Designed and maintained web sites for several small business clients.

* Installed and upgraded PCs and networks. Provided ongoing PC and network support services.

EDUCATION

BS, Computer Systems Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA (2002).

INTERESTS

Ice hockey, inline hockey, Jeeps, snowboarding, wakeboarding, sailing, golf and custom computer construction.