JAMES FISHER
Westminster,CO
Summary
With over two decades at North Metro Fire Rescue District, I spearheaded IT strategic planning, significantly enhancing disaster preparedness by 50%. A pioneer in cybersecurity and VMware systems, my leadership in technology upgrades and keen analytical skills have driven substantial improvements in infrastructure and security. My collaborative approach and expertise in network design underscore my commitment to excellence and innovation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
NORTH METRO FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT
Broomfield, Colorado
01.2003 - 01.2023
- Worked closely with management teams to plan and develop strategic planning in support of the District's vision
- Developed, tracked and controlled information technology operating budgets, cost-benefit analysis, and 10-year capital budget projections of $2M for IT spending initiatives
- Improved disaster preparedness by 50% by Implementing policies, testing disaster recovery plans, cybersecurity Incident Response plans, managing VMware systems, and on-site/off-site backup systems including air-gapped solutions
- Led and managed 100% of all the District's technical upgrade projects for software, hardware, servers, mobile, and infrastructure
- Analyzed network and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement, develop solutions, and propose recommendations to Chief Staff
- Provided all Cybersecurity Officer Duties, attended monthly region 8 NCR Cybersecurity committee meetings, and annual NCSR assessment, implemented and monitored District employee Security Awareness Training, Network audits, and testing of infrastructure including applications
- Worked with third-party vendors for annual network assessments
- Provided all ongoing network design, reevaluation, and optimization to keep pace with the District's growth
- 2021: Founding group member of the Colorado Locals CrowdStrike Working Group
- 2019: Participated in the HSAC Cybersecurity Strategic Planning
- 2016: Part of the founding group for the NCR Cybersecurity Committee
- 2004-2022: Played a key role in seven facility construction projects
- 1998-2002: Chief architect for On-Lineoffice.com, Colorado's first application service provider a web-based Microsoft Office applications, Exchange Email, and SQL Database service provider
LEAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
NORTH STAR BUSINESS SYSTEMS
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
01.1994 - 01.2003
Education
ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE - INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
DENVER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CIVIL Engineering, general course study
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Skills
- VMware
- ESXi
- Cybersecurity
- TeleStaff Workforce Hosted
- TeleStaff Workforce on-premise
- NetMotion
- Card Access
- Video Surveillance
- CrowdStrike
- CROTEX XDR
- PowerShell
- CradlePoint
- NetCloud
- Meraki
- CISCO
- HPE layer 3 networking
- VLANs
- Wireless Networking
- Fiber Optics
- Point-to-Point Microwave Networks
- Network Infrastructure
- Office 365
- On-premise Exchange hybrid
- O356 MFA
- Teams
- PowerAutomate
- Intune
- AADConnect
- AADprovisioning
- Self-service-Sign on
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking and other outdoor interests
- Sports
- Art and Performing Arts
- Motor Sports
- Wood Working
- Family
Systemknowledge
- VMware, ESXi
- Cybersecurity
- TeleStaff Workforce Hosted and on-premise
- NetMotion
- Card Access/Video Surveillance
- CrowdStrike
- CROTEX XDR
- PowerShell
- CradlePoint/NetCloud
- Meraki
- CISCO/HPE layer 3 networking, VLANs
- Wireless Networking
- Fiber Optics single-mode and multi-mode
- Point-to-Point Microwave Networks
- Network Infrastructure
- Office 365, on-premise Exchange hybrid
- O356 MFA
- Teams, PowerAutomate, and customization
- Intune device and user auto-enrolment, Autopilot, Windows Ring updates, and Windows Feature updates
- AADConnect, AAD provisioning
- Self-service-Sign on
Timeline
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
NORTH METRO FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT
01.2003 - 01.2023
LEAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
NORTH STAR BUSINESS SYSTEMS
01.1994 - 01.2003
ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE - INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS
DENVER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
CIVIL Engineering, general course study
ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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