Jonathan Clark
DeKalb,IL
Summary
Highly skilled IT Director with background in managing complex technological systems. Proven strengths include strategic planning, team leadership, and project management. Significant experience in implementing cost-saving measures while increasing operational efficiency. Consistently provide innovative solutions to technical challenges leading to increased productivity and business growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board of Directors Member
VMware User Group
Nashville, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Provided strategic guidance and oversight to the Board of Directors.
- Reviewed financial statements and other documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Attended board meetings, participated in discussions, and voted on important matters.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure their interests are represented in decisions made by the Board of Directors.
- Engaged in regular communication with external partners, such as investors or regulators, regarding company performance and progress towards goals.
Director of IT
Richardson Electronics Ltd
Lafox, IL
06.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented IT policies and procedures.
- Maintained, monitored, and upgraded existing systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Managed a team of IT professionals in the design, development, and implementation of IT projects.
- Designed comprehensive disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
- Implemented security measures to protect data from unauthorized access.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations related to information technology services.
- Negotiated service agreements with vendors for hardware, software, and services procurement.
- Installed new hardware and software components as needed according to established standards.
- Monitored system performance to identify potential problems before they occur.
- Provided training sessions for staff members on the use of various applications or equipment.
Sr IT Manager
Richardson Electronics Ltd
Lafox, IL
01.2017 - 06.2020
IT Specialist
Richardson Electronics Ltd
Lincolnshire, Lincoln
12.2014 - 01.2017
Senior IT Systems Administrator
Kybotech Ltd
Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire
03.2012 - 11.2014
- Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved hardware and system problems.
- Performed data backups and disaster recovery operations.
- Monitored network performance to determine adjustments needed.
- Provided effective resolutions to issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
- Designed, configured and tested computer hardware and operating system software.
- Implemented and provided technical support for voice services and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of parts for emergency repairs.
Field Service Engineer
Global Auto ID
Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, and other components.
- Repaired and maintained production machinery in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Diagnosed problems using advanced diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes.
- Provided technical support to customers over the phone and via email.
- Installed electrical wiring for new installations as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
West Notts College
United Kingdom05-2004
Skills
- Information Security
- IT security policies
- Network Administration
- IT service delivery
- Disaster Recovery
- Virtualization Technologies
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management
- Technical leadership
- Systems integration
- Business continuity planning
- Department management
- Cybersecurity
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- VMware vSphere 7.0
- VMware vSAN 7.0
- Cystal Reports
- Microsoft Windows server 2012R2
- Microsoft Windows 10
Affiliations
I have multiple hobbies that I do in my free time, I like to learn new skills, when something needs repairing or a task carrying out, instead of calling someone, I learn how. These are the activities that I perform in free time.
- 3D CAD modelling
- 3D printing
- Laser cutting
- Wood work
- PC building
- Lego
- Music (Play guitar)
Further Information
I have been invested in Technology since a young age, building my first PC at the age of 8, I have always had a natural talent with electronics and software and am considered amongst my peers and others as highly knowledgeable in regards to technology.
My core strengths have only been built on over the years with the focus of cyber security, in my current role as Director of IT at RELL I have designed and created with my team as solid infrastructure, with multiple layers of redundancy including an Air gapped standalone cluster.
Timeline
Board of Directors Member
VMware User Group
01.2023 - Current
Director of IT
Richardson Electronics Ltd
06.2020 - Current
Sr IT Manager
Richardson Electronics Ltd
01.2017 - 06.2020
IT Specialist
Richardson Electronics Ltd
12.2014 - 01.2017
Senior IT Systems Administrator
Kybotech Ltd
03.2012 - 11.2014
Field Service Engineer
Global Auto ID
05.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
West Notts College