Ralph Andersen
Chico,CA
Summary
Seasoned IT Executive known for exceptional productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in cybersecurity risk management, hyper-converged virtualization, and IT project leadership. Excel in critical thinking, communication, and team collaboration, ensuring successful technology solutions that align with organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Information Technology
Andersen and Sons Shelling Inc
Vina, CA
04.2008 - Current
- Managed the end-to-end process of designing, developing, and implementing enterprise-wide systems.
- Developed policies, procedures and standards related to system security and data integrity.
- Ensured compliance with applicable legal requirements, regulations, and industry benchmarks.
- Managed coordination of disaster recovery initiatives in the event of system downtime or unexpected occurrences.
- Controlled IT budget and expenditures in accordance with department parameters.
- Recruited, trained and supervised IT department staff.
Director of Information Technology
JT-Power
El Cajon, CA
02.2002 - 04.2008
- Implemented and maintained network hardware and software installations.
- Conducted thorough analysis of user needs to define precise functional specifications for systems or programs.
- Streamlined related activities by creating efficient processes for system access, usage, security, backup and recovery.
- Collaborated closely with vendors to establish service level agreements, optimizing the acquisition process for hardware and software.
- Maintained detailed records of all IT environment updates, such as hardware and software enhancements or alterations.
- Provided necessary guidance and solutions for technical queries.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
DeVry University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Virtualization
- Information Security
- Disaster Recovery
- Infrastructure Management
- Network Administration
- IT service management
- Technical solution development
- 5S Organization Method / Lean
Affiliations
- Avid space fan, rarely miss live viewing Space-X launches.
- Be it wheels or wings, if it goes fast I'm interested.
- Craft beer enthusiast long before it was fashionable
Certification
- Arctic Wolf Managed Security Awareness
- Comptia A+ with my current IT team
- Palo Alto Firewall Advanced Troubleshooting
- VMware Install, Manage, Troubleshoot
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice President of Information Technology
Andersen and Sons Shelling Inc
04.2008 - Current
Director of Information Technology
JT-Power
02.2002 - 04.2008
Some College (No Degree) -
DeVry University
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