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Gregory Rachocki

Erie,USA

Summary

Innovative technology professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Manager/Network/Database Administrator

Erie Press Systems - AJAX/CECO/Erie Press
09.2004 - 03.2025
  • Maintenance of a Windows Servers and a Sun Server
  • MS Exchange maintenance, MS 365 Maintenance.
  • Maintenance of an Ingres database running Finesse, an ERP system, all installed on a Sun server.
  • Responsible for network security, AV endpoints.
  • Responsible for the backups of the Windows and Sun systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair desktop PCs.
  • Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
  • Oversaw IT department operations and training.
  • Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
  • Developed and implemented measures and procedures to protect IT systems from cyber threats and data breaches.
  • Created and terminated user's accounts from start to finish in business applications.
  • Customized and repaired technology based on staff requests.
  • Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
  • Implemented and maintained technology and software budget.

Web Developer

The Center for e-Business and Advanced Information Technology
04.2004 - 09.2004
  • Company Overview: Working through Prequel Solutions and placed at eBizITPA.
  • Maintenance of center’s web site at www.ebizitpa.org.
  • System development using Visual Studio .Net 2003.
  • Working through Prequel Solutions and placed at eBizITPA.

Internship

The City of Erie
01.2004 - 02.2004
  • Develop new web site layout and navigational structure.
  • Post city news articles to current web site using Publicus editing tools.
  • Troubleshoot various network and PC related problems.

Information Systems Manager

Erie Forge & Steel, Inc.
09.2000 - 04.2002
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of computer software and hardware ensuring that all aspects of the network are functioning in accordance with user needs.
  • Train and supervise IS staff.

Network Technician

Rent-Way Inc.
04.2000 - 09.2000
  • Company Overview: Corporate Headquarters
  • Maintenance of a wide area network consisting of over thirty Windows NT servers.
  • User account maintenance
  • Responsible for network backups using ArcServe
  • Responsible for network security, Norton AntiVirus
  • MS Exchange maintenance
  • Reviewed server logs/reports and remote access administration.
  • Additional duties included OS upgrades/patches, server installations, software licensing and maintenance of various software products.
  • Corporate Headquarters

Network Administrator - Programmer /Systems Analyst

Erie Forge & Steel, Inc.
01.1997 - 03.2000
  • Installed and integrated a Windows NT network with a Sun Solaris network
  • Installation and administration of the corporate Internet firewall/proxy server
  • Troubleshoot PC hardware and replace components as needed.
  • Install and upgrade Windows based software on all PCs.
  • Assist users with Microsoft Office 97 applications.
  • Progress database administration on seven Sun servers running Symix, a MRP package.
  • Additional duties as listed below for Programmer/Analyst.

Programmer/Systems Analyst

Erie Forge & Steel, Inc.
12.1994 - 01.1997
  • Maintain and enhance Symix manufacturing software, written in Progress 4GL-database language.
  • Solicit user requirements, design necessary database structures, and write new programs/modules to interface with existing programs.
  • Establish and maintain user accounts and all other aspects of SunOS (Unix) system administration.
  • Maintain all network hardware and assist users as needed.

Education

B.S. - Management Information Systems

Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College
Erie, Pennsylvania
01.1994

Associate in Specialized Business (A.S.B) - Minor in Web Site Development and Management

Tri-State Business Institute
Erie, Pennsylvania
01.2004

Certificate in Computer Operations/Programming - undefined

Tri-State Computer Institute
Erie, Pennsylvania
01.1989

Skills

  • Experienced with Office 365 applications
  • Proficient in managing multiple Windows Server environments
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Windows desktop environments
  • Experience with Barracuda products
  • Skilled in using various AV suites
  • Experience with Meraki solutions
  • Information confidentiality
  • Application support
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Information security
  • Network administration
  • Technical support scheduling

Timeline

IT Manager/Network/Database Administrator

Erie Press Systems - AJAX/CECO/Erie Press
09.2004 - 03.2025

Web Developer

The Center for e-Business and Advanced Information Technology
04.2004 - 09.2004

Internship

The City of Erie
01.2004 - 02.2004

Information Systems Manager

Erie Forge & Steel, Inc.
09.2000 - 04.2002

Network Technician

Rent-Way Inc.
04.2000 - 09.2000

Network Administrator - Programmer /Systems Analyst

Erie Forge & Steel, Inc.
01.1997 - 03.2000

Programmer/Systems Analyst

Erie Forge & Steel, Inc.
12.1994 - 01.1997

B.S. - Management Information Systems

Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College

Certificate in Computer Operations/Programming - undefined

Tri-State Computer Institute

Associate in Specialized Business (A.S.B) - Minor in Web Site Development and Management

Tri-State Business Institute