Eli Ruggles
Chillicothe,OH
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven IT Professional with a proven track record at Horizon, excelling in troubleshooting and project management Renowned for exceptional problem-solving skills and superb organizational abilities, I led cross-functional teams to successfully merge complex data systems, enhancing operational efficiency and driving innovation in software deployment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Programmer Senior
GloFiber
Chillicothe, OH
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Conducting thorough testing and debugging of applications to ensure high performance standards.
- Key team member of the acquisition/transition team, responsible for merging customer data, software applications, internal processes, and legacy company knowledge from Horizon to GloFiber.
Manager of Application Development
Horizon
Chillicothe, OH
05.2015 - 04.2024
- Led cross-functional teams in developing scalable application solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Directed software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality applications aligned with business objectives.
- Mentored and developed technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.
- System Admin and primary point-of-contact for iVue systems company wide from 2018-2024
Network System Administrator
Horizon
Chillicothe, OH
06.2008 - 05.2015
- Administered network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security across systems.
- Implemented system upgrades and patches, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.
- Coordinated network troubleshooting efforts, reducing downtime through effective problem resolution.
- Developed documentation for network configurations and procedures to streamline processes.
Hostmaster / Linux System Admin
Horizon
Chillicothe, OH
09.2000 - 06.2008
- Administer internet/intranet infrastructure, including components such as Apache, FTP, DHCP, DNS, and email servers.
- Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.
- Work directly with customers to meet technology, website, and email needs, and to solve problems and troubleshoot issues.
Principal / CoFounder
GeekJam LLC / LiveWorship Software
Chillicothe, OH
01.2004 - 09.2017
- Founded a software company to bring LiveWorship, a cross platform presentation toolfor the presentation of song lyrics, slides, and media, to realization.
- Actively participated in software development, marketing, sales, and troubleshooting of LiveWorship software from its inception through the development of a 2.0 version.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Mathematics
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, Ohio06-2001
Skills
- Superb organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills both written and spoken
- Exceptional troubleshooting and problem solving capabilities
Timeline
Programmer Senior
GloFiber
04.2024 - Current
Manager of Application Development
Horizon
05.2015 - 04.2024
Network System Administrator
Horizon
06.2008 - 05.2015
Principal / CoFounder
GeekJam LLC / LiveWorship Software
01.2004 - 09.2017
Hostmaster / Linux System Admin
Horizon
09.2000 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science And Mathematics
University of Rio Grande