Jamie Karlin
Technologist
Eden Prairie,MN
Summary
Dynamic technology manager with extensive experience in system and network administration for businesses of all sizes. Proven track record of managing IT solutions and fostering strong client relationships. Adept at strategic decision-making to drive success and deliver tailored and effective technology solutions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Technologist
LocalAdmin LLC
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
07.2021 - Current
- Consulted and provided technical support for 16-20 small to medium-sized businesses, managing all technology needs.
- Identified new growth opportunities for business expansion.
- Reviewed and ensured compliance with legal documents for business operations.
- Managed budgets and financial strategies to optimize company metrics for performance.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to enhance organizational efficiency.
Field Technician
Foundation Technologies
Minneapolis, Minnesota
12.2013 - 06.2020
- Served as the primary consultant, system administrator and support provider for 20-30 clients, ranging from small businesses to Mac-centric, enterprise marketing departments.
Software Project Manager
Nerdery
Minneapolis, Minnesota
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Concurrently managed all aspects of (up to) 10 interactive development projects, from small business websites to custom Enterprise solutions.
Technology Manager
Little
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01.2006 - 03.2013
- Managed all aspects of technology management from budgeting and planning to system administration and end-user support.
Production Artist/Apple Server Administrator
Semmer Group
Minneapolis, Minnesota
03.2003 - 01.2006
- Administered the macOS file server as well as performing software updates, managing software licenses, and providing end-user technical support for all levels of the company.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05-1996
Skills
- Business consulting
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Client relationship management
- Compliance standards
- Policy writing
- IT solutions development
- Project management
- System administration
- Network management
Technical Proficiencies
- Security Gateways & Services: Ubiquiti Unifi, Cisco Meraki, WatchGuard, working knowledge of Cisco ASA, SonicWall, Fortinet, and Barracuda SPAM Appliances
- Backup Technologies: VEEAM, BackBlaze, CrashPlan, Carbonite, working knowledge of Barracuda Backup Appliances & Cloud Storage
- Network: Ubiquiti Unifi, Cisco Meraki, NetGear, Xsan 2, qLogic SAN, working knowledge of Cisco and Dell hardware, and SolarWinds
- Servers & Storage: Dell PowerEdge, VMWare VSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Windows Server through 2016, Microsoft Exchange Server through 2016, Active Directory, Promise Technologies vTrak & Pegasus, Apple XRAID, Open Directory, working knowledge of SuperMicro and Dell hardware running Red Hat and CentOS Linux
- Platforms, Services, & Databases: Microsoft 365 standalone & hybrid environments, Microsoft Entra, Google Workspace, Dropbox, Egnyte, SSL Certificates, VPN, FTP, AFP, CIFS/SMB, NFS, Global & Local DNS, Zoom Conferencing, working knowledge of MySQL, and Dovecot
- Asset Management: Addigy MDM, Ninja MDM, JAMF, working knowledge of Microsoft Intune
- Operating Systems & Desktop Software: macOS, Windows, Linux, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Extensis Universal Type Server & Connect, VMWare Fusion, Parallels Desktop, Oracle VirtualBox
Timeline
Owner/Technologist
LocalAdmin LLC
07.2021 - Current
Field Technician
Foundation Technologies
12.2013 - 06.2020
Software Project Manager
Nerdery
04.2013 - 11.2013
Technology Manager
Little
01.2006 - 03.2013
Production Artist/Apple Server Administrator
Semmer Group
03.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
Fort Hays State University
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