Chris Burch
Tatum,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable network manager successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Architect / IT Supervisor
Nucor Steel
01.2017 - Current
- Project management and budgeting
- Supervise teammates and assisting with growth
- Maintain wired and wireless networking
- Configure and verify daily backups (Veeam)
- Manage VMWare server environment
- WAN management / VOIP / MPLS
- Manage network devices (switches, firewalls, net appliances)
- Provide maintenance of all desktops and printers
- Accurate documentation of network systems
Manager of Network Services
East Texas Baptist University
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Maintain and install network switches (115)
- Design and implement wireless solution in 18 location
- Manage Hyper-V server environment (80)
- Run new network cabling through walls and ceilings
- Manage firewall & load shapers for student, staff internet
- Supervise 9 staff members (desktop support, audio video)
- Provide accurate documentation of network system
- Provide budgeting guidelines for departments
Network / Data Specialist
Region 7 Education Service Center
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Assist OpenBSD networking replacement for core routing
- Implemented VPN Fingerprint solution for verification in over 70 school districts
- Management of helpdesk staff
- Centralized filtering solution with web based interface of all schools
- Automation of workflow with in-house software solution
- Web Design for school districts by request
- Management 400+ Desktop Systems
- Control and upkeep of internal quality control documents
- Setup of Centralized Media streaming server for online distribution and copyright control
- Management of Network badge system for employees and guest
Network Administrator
Athens ISD
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Network change from Novell to
- Management of Cisco core infrastructure
- Implemented district wide WLAN for 8 locations
- Web based camera system covering all 8 campuses with web based access
- VOIP system management and implementation
- Internal Mail Server Management
Director of Network Services
Karnack ISD
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Switch Network from Novell to
- Implemented cloud based teaching system
- Installed distance-learning equipment at 3 campuses for College credit
- District wide wireless solution
- Apply Annually for E-Rate
Desktop Support
Tatum ISD
01.1999 - 01.2005
- Troubleshoot and repair desktops & laptops
- Implemented wireless solution campus wide
- District wide network change from Novell to Windows Server 2003
- District wide accountability system
- Point to point wireless backhaul
- Centralized badge system
Education
Bachelor of Science - Network and Communication Management
Keller University
2012
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking
Kilgore College
2005
Skills
- Network Architecture and Design
- Deployment Monitoring
- Operational Cost Reductions
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Team Development
- Project LifeCycle Management
Timeline
Network Architect / IT Supervisor
Nucor Steel
01.2017 - Current
Manager of Network Services
East Texas Baptist University
01.2012 - 01.2017
Network / Data Specialist
Region 7 Education Service Center
01.2007 - 01.2012
Network Administrator
Athens ISD
01.2006 - 01.2007
Director of Network Services
Karnack ISD
01.2005 - 01.2006
Desktop Support
Tatum ISD
01.1999 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Network and Communication Management
Keller University
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Networking
Kilgore College