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Dongwei Diao

Independence,OH

Summary

Established IT director with a strong background in security of finance business. Over-two-decade experience in the I.T. with extensive management talent. Exceptional ability to direct complex projects with supervisory skills to assure success.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IT Director, Project Manager, System Administrator

Ahola Corporation
05.2012 - 12.2023
  • Direct, evaluate and make decision on company’s technical affairs, including system architecture design, computer operations, technical support, cybersecurity, systems analysis, database management, training and remote technology
  • Supervise I.T department on routine system administration tasks, including configuring, maintaining and monitoring organization's computer environment, along with system performance, security, and disaster recovery strategy
  • Direct I.T department and contractors on projects of developing applications to support company’s core business
  • Complete definitions, implementations and maintenance of corporate cybersecurity policy and procedures
  • Major project completed:

a. Designed, deployed, maintained and upgraded a windows-AD-based company computer environment

b. Created an exchange-based email system, upgraded to Office 365 cloud system, with Azure AD

c. Completed company network and firewall upgrade project, from Cisco PIX to Sonicwall, and Cisco-based wireless network

d. Finished in-house PBX phone system upgrade and migration project, from Mitel to Ring Central

e. Completed company’s cybersecurity architecture design, construction, configuration, VUL/PEN test and evaluation

f. Managed the project of the migration of company CRM system from Salesforce to HubSpot platform

e. Supervised an AI-based project to bring artificial intelligence to company payroll processing process for full automation goal.

System/network Consultant, Cybersecurity Consultant

Bizpoint LLC Consulting Group
05.1998 - 02.2012
  • Collaborating with clients to build and maintain network infrastructures that meet business needs
  • Helped clients to support, manage, and plan their IT infrastructure and application environment
  • Optimizing intranet performance and creating internet domains for clients
  • Worked as cybersecurity consultant, focus on risk prevention, detection, and response
  • Maximizing efficiency in system protection, networks, data, software, and information systems to guard against potential attacks.
  • Assisted in development of disaster recovery plans, ensuring minimal impact on business continuity during unforeseen events.

Team Leader of Application Development Department

Ladder Multimedia Software Corporation
07.1994 - 08.1996
  • Supervise one team of 15 developers in Application Development department
  • Participate in design and supervise development of company’s software products
  • Direct system administration, database and network maintenance tasks.

Education

Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
01.1998

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Zhejiang University
Zhejiang, China
01.1996

Skills

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • CompTIA Security
  • CCNA
  • Extensive, comprehensive experience in cybersecurity
  • Highly experienced in system design, network structure design and database construction
  • Windows server, AD & Azure, Exchange & Office 365, SQL server, Sonicwall & Cisco PIX firewall
  • Deep knowledge and experience on Microsoft Azure AI Studio with OpenAI for automation

State

OH

City

Independence

Activities

Marathon runner

Personal Information

Title: Director of IT Services | Project Management | Cybersecurity Expert

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CCNA

Marathon runner

Long time marathon runner, run Boston in 2022, and Chicago 2023.

Heading to New York soon.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

IT Director, Project Manager, System Administrator

Ahola Corporation
05.2012 - 12.2023

System/network Consultant, Cybersecurity Consultant

Bizpoint LLC Consulting Group
05.1998 - 02.2012

Team Leader of Application Development Department

Ladder Multimedia Software Corporation
07.1994 - 08.1996

Master of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Cleveland State University

Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Sciences

Zhejiang University
Dongwei Diao