Keithan Dear
CLARKSDALE,Mississippi
Summary
Experienced Information Technology Manager well-versed in infrastructure, security planning and daily operations management. Forward-thinking and strategic leader with 20 years of experience in technology. Recognized for cost-effective system improvements, operational streamlining and positive leadership style.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Technology
Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School
2022.06 - Current
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
- Communicated regularly with leadership concerning data exchange and technology integration.
- Led and assisted technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Analyzed network security and current infrastructure to assess areas in need of improvement and develop solutions.
Network Specialist
Coahoma County Schools
2012.06 - 2022.07
- Maintained thorough understanding of local area and wide area networking and components.
- Troubleshot and maintained networking devices and infrastructure across enterprise.
- Performed configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco & Arista routing/switching platforms.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
- Upgraded and expanded network systems and components.
- Implemented and maintained firewalls, series switches and security appliances.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
Field Technician
Pitney Bowes, Inc
2008.03 - 2011.06
- Communicated with customers to provide updates, gather information and resolve issues.
- Communicated with supervisor to report progress, discuss issues and seek guidance.
- Collaborated with other field technicians to resolve complex technical issues.
- Delivered high-quality work by diligently following standard operating procedures.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
Education
Master of Science - Geographical Information Systems
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute - Memphis
Memphis, TN03.2006
Skills
- Disaster Recovery
- Client Relationship Management
- Produce Development Roadmap Design
- IT Service Management
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Network Architecture
- Cloud Computing
- IT Infrastructure
- Project Leadership
Timeline
Director of Technology
Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School
2022.06 - Current
Network Specialist
Coahoma County Schools
2012.06 - 2022.07
Field Technician
Pitney Bowes, Inc
2008.03 - 2011.06
Master of Science - Geographical Information Systems
Delta State University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute - Memphis
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