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JACK JOSEPH KALYOUSSEF

CLIFTON,NJ

Summary

Strategic and experienced Information Technology Professional seeking a challenging opportunity where growth and continued learning would be valuable assets. To combine my diverse experience as a hands-on professional and further my education in a position that fosters intense creativity, leadership, skill development and challenges within this field. Skilled in guiding navigation of modern technology. Accustomed to driving efficiency and effectiveness by developing, delivering and supporting strategic plans. Demonstrated skill in translating technical requirements to business solutions. Successful 18-year record of building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Information Technology Manager

RWJBH
01.2021 - 04.2023

To maintain five regions/locations at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health IT support/field services. Manage team of technical analysts to support over 40,000 end users. Providing assistance, support, and addressing requests in all aspects related to end user, making the organization a more sustainable and efficient environment.

  • Incident Management, identifying, analyzing, and resolving incidents of all levels/priorities
  • Utilized ticket system (Service Now) used to prioritize daily requests/incidents/projects.
  • O365 support /configuration / installation / updates
    Improved SLA adherence, reducing response times, resolving service issues, and implementing process improvements that positively impacted service levels.
    • Directed technological research by accessing organization goals, strategies, practices, and projects.
    • Possess strong knowledge of the asset management and IT product design lifecycle.
    • Delivering leading edge solutions that consistently meet complex business/organization requirements.
    • Adept in building strong relationships with IT staff, end users, clients, vendors and third party contractors.
    • Reduced costs 20% by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation of vendor services
    • Implemented Virtualization reducing costs by 18% on hardware, software, licensing- improving overall efficiency
    • Monthly rounds with executives and dept heads to set goals/advise concerns.
    • Maintained quality service by providing 24/7 support and assistance in all aspects related to the organization.
    • Developed procedures, standardization and guidelines for multiple platforms.
    • Hire/guide IT personnel to develop, implement, operate, and administer hardware, software, prioritize incidents
    • Projects short/long term, utilizing ITSM tools/ITIL4 strategies researching/implementing technological solutions
    • Office/Department relocation/migration
    • Collaborate with the organization and executives to discuss requirements, on/off boarding, budgets and timelines.

Information Technology Manager

Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2013 - 01.2019

Manage a team of technicians to support over 15,000 end users by providing help, support, and assistance in all aspects related to the end user, this made the Hospital a more stable and efficient environment

  • Ticket system (Service Now/Jira/Remedy/Footprints/Track-IT) used to prioritize daily requests/solutions
  • Project Management/Migrated MS Exchange to O365, maintained/supported/educated users
  • Adept in building strong relationships with IT staff, customers, vendors and third party contractors
  • Constantly providing help, support, and assistance in all aspects making the Hospital stable and efficient
  • Monthly rounds with executives and dept heads to set goals/advise concerns
  • Attended rounds with physicians and nurses to set goals/advise concerns
  • Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
  • Develop security standards, procedures, and guidelines for multiple platforms
  • Hire/manage IT personnel to develop, implement, operate and administer computer software, networks and information systems
  • Office/Department relocation / migration (utilizing ITSM tools)
  • Interact with all users, management and executives to discuss requirements, specifications, budgets and timelines.

Network Administrator/Desktop Support Tech III

Bay Ridge Automotive Mgmt
01.2005 - 01.2013
  • Day-to-Day operations include analysis, installation, maintenance and modification of storage, LAN/WAN and computing systems
  • Responsible for providing help, support, and assistance in all aspects related to the functionality of the company
  • Created, configured, and maintained over 2000 user accounts throughout 26 locations
  • Maintained every day responsibilities, made sure software/hardware always updated
  • Remote support to users with access, troubleshooting errors of any kind
  • Support for both, Windows and Mac, software/hardware
  • Use ticketing system (BMC TRACK-IT) to prioritize issues throughout the company
  • Travel to certain locations to troubleshoot/resolve open incidents, after hours support when needed
  • Implemented printers, scanners, and copiers using the WAN to share data through multiple locations
  • Analyze LAN/WAN integrity and make load changes to effectively cut down on bottlenecking
  • Interact with all users and management to hear suggestions and produce solid solutions.

Desktop Support Tech II

FSR Inc
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Responsible in assisting and taking lead on projects for a global audio visual company
  • Maintained cost-effective strategies and reduced shipping delays to international vendors
  • Assisted lead developers in all aspects of beta-testing applications
  • Resolve open incidents and support requests
  • Maintained corporate database for parts inventory
  • Reviewed design for electronic proto-types.

Desktop Support

2K4Health Inc
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Effectively supported / maintained a rising health care company concentrated on revolutionizing electronic patient health records
  • Solely tested all screens for end-user interface
  • Resolve all open incidents and requests
  • Deploy, replace, repair and end of life hardware
  • Administered / repaired any and all issues relating to the installation and general permission
  • Aided in developing the corporate website utilizing my knowledge in graphic design.

Education

Computer Science

Montclair State University Information
Montclair, NJ
2005

Skills

    Connectivity & Hardware:

  • Basic TCP/IP and other broadband networks Wan / Lan / San / Nas, TCP/IP, FTP, HTTP, VPN, DHCP / SMTP / DNS Routers & Switches Server Administration, Internet Security, Firewalls, Sonicwall & Antivirus, Network Cards, Wireless Networks, Cable Modems & Routers, network Topologies, Ethernet Architectures, Hubs, Repeaters, Bridges, Cisco DX, MX
  • OS & Enterprise Apps:

  • Microsoft Office (MS 365)
  • 2000-19, O365, Windows 95-11, Server 2000-12, NT, Microsoft Azure, SCCM, LANDesk, Mac OS, Adobe Suite/CC, HyperV, N-Computing, V-Space, VMWare ADP, Epic, Dragon, Remedy, SharePoint, EBC, Razors Edge, Image Now, Razi, Dentrix, Syngo, Vocera, Natus, Visio, Crystal Reports, CRM, Air Watch/WorkSpace, Acronis, Norton’s Endpoint, OBIX, HUGS, Service Now, Foot Prints, Jamf, Apple MDM, Jira, AWS, Zoom, MS Teams, WebEX
  • Programming & Database :

  • HTML/XHTML, UNIX, CSS, PHP, ASP NET, JavaScript, Content Management System, Web Standards, IIS
  • Desktop Technologies

Additional Information

  • Strong leadership skills, adept at building and managing high-performing teams to achieve business objectives
  • Extensive experience in IT management, spanning 10 years, with a proven track record of success
  • Executive / C-Suite White glove service support – including legal and financial departments
  • Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, capable of resolving technical/non-technical issues.
  • Ability to transfer skills and knowledge to other team members
  • Ability to effectively plan realistic and achievable short term/long term activities and projects.
  • Leadership with strong character and able to influence others to achieve their potential
  • Demonstrate operational outsourcing and service management experience, ability to provide high quality solutions in a realistic timeframe
  • Interpersonal skills - ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written/oral communications
  • Ability to develop and direct various projects through completion knowledge
  • Ability to rapidly assimilate technical knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills -Ability to effectively interact with people at all levels
  • Fluent English language skills
  • Hands-on, dedicated professional with over 18 years of experience in IT

Timeline

Regional Information Technology Manager

RWJBH
01.2021 - 04.2023

Information Technology Manager

Hackensack Meridian Health
01.2013 - 01.2019

Network Administrator/Desktop Support Tech III

Bay Ridge Automotive Mgmt
01.2005 - 01.2013

Desktop Support Tech II

FSR Inc
01.2001 - 01.2005

Desktop Support

2K4Health Inc
01.2000 - 01.2001

Computer Science

Montclair State University Information
JACK JOSEPH KALYOUSSEF