Years of professional experience
Adrian Sookchan
STEM Education/ Information Technology
Elmont,New York
Summary
Pedagogical
Hardworking and passionate educator with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position in a fast paced and challenging environment. Ready to help achieve organization goals. Versatile educator with 14 years transforming student lives through CTE education. Skilled at analyzing and enhancing systems, strategies and frameworks to accelerate progress toward education goals.
Information Technology
Successful Information Technology Consultant with 10 years designing, developing and implementing widely varied IT systems. Tenacious in acquiring new business by maintaining exemplary historical results. Skilled at creating and fostering strong business relationships to build long-term trust and growing profits.
Overview
15
15
14
14
Years of pedagogical experience
16
16
Certifications
12
12
Information Technology Experience
Work History
Career and Technology Education Lead Teacher
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
New York, NY
09.2015 - Current
- Mentored all new staff since 2016 which ended in all hires being rated as effective or highly effective.
- Served on the instructional cabinet, a committee developed to carry out the principal's CEP goals and school vision, from the lens of instruction
- Serve as Data Specialist, providing the school community with analysis of state exams, credit accumulation and responsible for assisting counselors with ongoing data management and analysis
- Served on the School Leadership Team, met with parents, students, and staff to troubleshoot areas of concern and provide working solutions
- Collaboratively designed challenging and enriching projects and activities that integrate cross-curricular concepts with student interests that align with CCLS and CDOS
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with school goals and objectives
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work and community service projects
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Instructed students in Computer Science, Internetworking and Computer-related technologies
- Instructed students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Developed curricula and course syllabi covering required subject areas and promoting student knowledge.
Director of Career and Technology Education
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
New York, NY
09.2015 - Current
- Developed three Career and Technology Education pathways which became NYSED certified under my leadership
- Acquired and Negotiated articulation agreements with post-secondary institutions which led to students acquiring college credits through their CTE pathway
- Lead professional development seminars to develop departments' understanding of culture and equity
- Manage the continued improvement of teaching through classroom observations, use of data, reflection, feedback, collaborative planning and inquiry and maintain all data relevant to the performance of teachers under my mentorship
- Developed a differentiated model of Professional Development that allows for teachers to select from a menu of teacher-led sessions
- CTE liaison between the Information Technology Commission and the school to provide changes in the industry which are reflected in the job labor market
- CTE advisory board leader, who's objective is to foster relationships with stakeholders to promote a mutually beneficial relationship
- Work-based Learning Coordinator, develop and improve relationships with local business/industry/ an community organizations fostering work-based learning opportunities
- Coordinates a Work-Based learning program and creates business relationships to support the Work-Based-Learning Program.
- Maintained master schedule and set up appointments.
- Entered data, generated reports and produced tracking documents.
Information Technology Coordinator
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
New York, NY
09.2015 - Current
- Serving as an ongoing advisor to the site principal, academic staff, grade level teams, and Professional Learning Communities, in their respective plans for integrating various technologies, internet resources and software to enhance teaching and learning
- Provide technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to computer systems, software, and hardware
- Respond to queries, either in person or over the phone
- Maintain daily performance of computer systems
- Resolve technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and other systems
- Collaborate with citywide based teaching faculty to coordinate their information technology needs pertaining to courses
- Provide strategic decision-making regarding the IT needs for the entire school
- Compile weekly project status reports and other reports as necessary
- Interact with project stakeholders as required
- Oversight and maintenance/troubleshooting of technological devices, such as computers, iPads, Chromebooks, Smart Boards
- Setup of all technology used for assemblies & public events held at each site
- Maintenance of academic data for scholar evaluation by the academic leadership using software programs used schoolwide
- Maintenance of Google education platforms, i.e, Google Classroom, etc
- Developing and implementing staff development activities focused on enabling teachers to utilize a variety of technologies, internet resources and software within their instructional programs
- Experience with Windows OS, Mac OS, Chrome OS and Google Apps
- Strong hardware/software troubleshooting skills with proficient knowledge of hardware components, Windows and Mac Operating systems
- Maintain and monitor the inventory of technology assets, including licenses
- Distribute and collect staff technology related to new hires and terminations
- Manage school-level platforms, systems, services and user accounts while retaining data integrity and security
- Supported 20 teachers in implementing various educational strategies to create conducive learning environment.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT/ PROJECT ENGINEER
KUDO IT- LLC
New York, NY
01.2017 - Current
- Design and Implement networks consisting of multiple VLANs
- Deploy SonicWall devices to permit VPN access to multiple sites
- Deploy and Maintain Active Directory and Exchange servers SBS
- Ability to provide low voltage wiring for various devices, including networking devices
- Experience or involvement with IT projects or large initiatives
- Strong aptitude for logical thinking
- Ability to work with external vendors for services and support
- Design, setup and configure Ubiquiti wireless networking that supports open and secured access and the ability to support voice and video application
- Configuring and installing client and server network software for upgrading and maintaining network and telecommunication system
- Maintaining a multi-site network operations and software application, operating systems and regular maintenance
- Managing assigned projects and programs components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives
- Responding to inquiries from staff, administrator, site personnel and etc
- To provide technical assistant and support
- Troubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software applications, telephones and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore services
- Understanding of IP based networks and security
- Maintain a thorough understanding of Networking basics and it’s working (DNS, IP routing, internet technologies, HTTP, email routing protocols, NAT, along with network security, firewalls, and VPN)
- Experience configuring and managing firewalls and switches, including setup of VLANs, NAT rules, VPN tunnels
- Experience in deploying and maintaining Windows Server 2008+, including AD, GPOs, File, DHCP, etc
- Familiarity with PowerShell scripting and common applications for automating repetitive tasks
- Proficient in maintaining VMware technologies to maintain 100% site reliability
- Proficient in usage of remote access/support tools Kaseya and ScreenConnect
- Utilize ConnectWise manage to keep track of project life cycles
- Highly adept and can master new technologies, and concepts in a very short time
SENIOR TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
ABC Computers
New York, NY
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Installs, operates and maintains computer systems and local area networks (LAN)
- Performs system administration (SA) and maintains computers and servers within the computing environment (CE) and the network environment (NE)
- Performs network administration (NA); installs, configures and maintains network equipment within the LAN
- Provides direct support for Information Dissemination and Content Staging
- Performs Network Operations (NETOPS) Service Desk Management, which includes incident and problem processing, change request processing, availability management and user interaction
- Assists in the planning, configuration, management, and monitoring of the wide area network (WAN)
- Set up VPN and Remote Access Solutions (non-linux)
- Experience with Server 2012/2016 Active Directory / Group Policy Management / WMI Filtering
- Experience with Cisco/Sonicwall Advanced Networking
- Experience in the setup of alarm systems, video & audio digital intercoms, cameras & running cable wires
- Apple mobile phone repair, screen and battery replacement
- Data
INFORMATION SYSTEM ANALYST
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens
Jamaica, NY
02.2009 - 02.2010
- Manage assignment (Projects/Change Requests) based on Business expectations & mitigate risk and/or escalate issues appropriately to project/CRs stake holders
- Design, test, integrate and deploy solutions for current and changing data integration needs
- Maintain and monitor data accuracy and lead efforts to resolve data integrity issues
- Test, maintain, and monitor computer programs and systems
- Coordinate Unit and UAT test cycles
- Translate requirements into new information technology project specifications
- Assist with managing project plan, scope, and control log for the release activities
- Responsible for maintaining, configuring, and upgrading computer systems
- Performs complex computer repairs and coordinates vendor support for more critical repairs
- Work in concert with other members of the IT department to troubleshoot more complex technical problems
- Properly log incidents into the Helpdesk ticketing system and resolve them in a timely manner
- Provide support for custom in-house web applications
- Maintain an accurate inventory list of all IT equipment
- Create and update documentation for current and developed processes
- Build and maintain positive relationships with Team Members and all internal departments to deliver a high level of service
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies in support of security technology enhancements, propose technical solutions to management, to address security weaknesses and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to implement
- Tests security controls and manages the associated remediation of any deficiencies as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Education Leadership
Lehman College School of Continuing Professional Studies
08.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Career and Technology Education
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
11.2009 - 01.2017
Work Base Learning License - Work Base Learning
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY 12.2018 - 07.2019
Skills
Empathetic Leadership
Data Driven
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Conflict Resolution
Highly Effective and well rounded Educator
Computer Skills
Client relationship management
Technical installations
Websites
Certification
License and Certification
Timeline
Work Base Learning License - Work Base Learning
SUNY Buffalo State
12.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Education Leadership
Lehman College School of Continuing Professional Studies
08.2018 - 06.2020
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT/ PROJECT ENGINEER
KUDO IT- LLC
01.2017 - Current
Career and Technology Education Lead Teacher
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
09.2015 - Current
Director of Career and Technology Education
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
09.2015 - Current
Information Technology Coordinator
Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
09.2015 - Current
SENIOR TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
ABC Computers
07.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Career and Technology Education
New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
11.2009 - 01.2017
INFORMATION SYSTEM ANALYST
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens
02.2009 - 02.2010