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Greg Buckley

Marietta,OH

Summary

With a proven track record at Magnum Manufacturing, I spearheaded IT strategies, enhancing system efficiency and cybersecurity. My leadership in software development and disaster recovery, coupled with a knack for fostering team collaboration, significantly boosted operational productivity. Skilled in infrastructure management, I consistently deliver innovative solutions that drive organizational success.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Information Officer

Magnum Manufacturing
Marietta, OH
02.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated potential vendors for software and hardware acquisitions to determine best fit for organizational needs.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Reviewed performance metrics regularly in order to track progress towards desired outcomes for IT projects or initiatives.
  • Monitored industry trends in order to stay abreast of emerging technologies that could benefit the organization.
  • Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
  • Customized technology systems to fit company needs.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing on hardware and software purchases while ensuring service level agreements were met.
  • Maintained awareness of cyber security threats and implemented appropriate measures to protect against such threats.

Director of Information Technology

Magnum Magnetics, Inc.
Marietta, Ohio
07.2004 - 02.2021
  • Designed and installed Magnum’s LAN, SAN and WAN networks.
  • Manage a department of five IT personnel that included two programmers, two network engineers and report writer
  • Manage budget and projects for IT department
  • Developed data security and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Examined metrics and prepared IT project progress reports.
  • Analyzed user needs to determine functional specifications for new or modified systems or programs.
  • Procured IT resources for strategic and operational computing requirements.
  • Negotiated service level agreements with vendors for hardware and software purchases.
  • Recruited, trained and supervised IT department staff.
  • Collaborated with management team to create tactical and strategic information systems plans meeting organizational needs.

President/Systems Engineer

Netrix Solutions, Inc.
Beverly, Ohio
10.2001 - 07.2004
  • Created and implemented tailored network solutions for medium to small enterprises, focusing on LAN and WAN systems.
  • Conducted deployment of Unix, NT, and Novell platforms.
  • Implemented point-to-point and frame relay configurations for Cisco routers on WAN.
  • Conduct continuous network support and problem resolution.

Systems Engineer

Eagle Technologies Group, Inc.
Marietta, Ohio
10.1997 - 10.2001
  • Led creation and integration of customized network solutions.
  • Deployed Unix, NT, and Novell systems effectively.
  • Configured Cisco routers within a WAN setup using T1 and 56K technologies.
  • Performed continuous network maintenance tasks.

Service Manager

Poynter’s Business Products
Marietta, Ohio
04.1991 - 10.1997
  • Supervised technicians to maintain efficiency and adherence to guidelines.
  • Maintained customer relations while addressing their technical needs both remotely and on location.
  • Set up streamlined procedures for tracking and controlling parts.
  • Compiled statistical reports for service department evaluation.

Customer Service Representative

Modern Office Methods
Westerville, Ohio
05.1988 - 04.1991
  • Conducted on-site troubleshooting, diagnosed errors, and repaired diverse office technologies.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships in the field.

Customer Service Representative

Xerox Corporation
Columbus, Ohio
01.1985 - 05.1988
  • Delivered on-site assistance, resolving technical issues for office systems.
  • Delivered quality customer service activities during field operations.
  • Initiated parts refurbishing program resulting in cost savings for Xerox.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Information Systems

Boston University
Boston, MA
01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

West Virginia University
Parkersburg, WV
01.1998

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering

West Virginia University
Parkersburg, WV
01.1994

Skills

  • Best practices implementation
  • Software development
  • System implementation
  • Infrastructure management
  • Creative cloud proficiency
  • Disaster recovery
  • Enterprise architecture
  • Cybersecurity management
  • Budget administration
  • Information technology management
  • Agile best practices
  • Employee engagement
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Leadership training
  • Blended learning

Certification

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) -Current
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) - Current
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) - Current
  • Novell CNE 4, 5, and 6 - Expired
  • Citrix Certified Administrator - Expired
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate -Expired
  • Cisco Certified Design Associate -Expired
  • Microsoft Certified Professional -Expired
  • VMWare Certified Professional -Expired
  • GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) -Expired

References

Available upon request

Affiliations

  • Mountain Biking
  • Trail Running
  • Road Running
  • Road Biking

Timeline

Chief Information Officer

Magnum Manufacturing
02.2021 - Current

Director of Information Technology

Magnum Magnetics, Inc.
07.2004 - 02.2021

President/Systems Engineer

Netrix Solutions, Inc.
10.2001 - 07.2004

Systems Engineer

Eagle Technologies Group, Inc.
10.1997 - 10.2001

Service Manager

Poynter’s Business Products
04.1991 - 10.1997

Customer Service Representative

Modern Office Methods
05.1988 - 04.1991

Customer Service Representative

Xerox Corporation
01.1985 - 05.1988

Master of Science - Computer Information Systems

Boston University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

West Virginia University

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering

West Virginia University
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