Lance Rupe
Lafayette,LA
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 Management of Information Systems. Recognized for cost-effective system improvements, operational streamlining and positive leadership style.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Active Certifications
1
1
Cisco Networking Certification (Expired)
Work History
Information Technology Manager
Bottom Line Equipment
04.2016 - Current
- Brought previously out-sourced IT support and all other IT functions in-house to keep up with 280 employee, super-fast paced company spanning 11 locations.
- Researched and implemented innovative and automated approaches to routine tasks which significantly increased IT efficiency and productivity.
- Streamlined helpdesk operations, reducing response times from days to minutes and increasing end-user satisfaction levels.
- Managed large-scale IT projects, ensuring on-time completion within budget constraints.
- Built and maintained IT Infrastructure consisting of multi-site hybrid cloud environment.
- Established robust network architecture, resulting in improved connectivity and performance across all locations.
- Developed comprehensive disaster recovery plans, safeguarding critical data and minimizing business disruptions.
Infrastructure Manager
Knight Oil Tools
07.2012 - 02.2016
- Implemented and maintained technology infrastructure for over 65 domestic and international locations.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Developed and effectively managed priorities, timelines and projects.
- Enhanced team performance through coaching, mentoring, and providing professional development opportunities for staff members.
- Implemented virtualization technologies to maximize server utilization and reduce hardware costs.
- Managed complex IT projects for successful deployment of new systems and software applications.
Senior System & Network Engineer
Bruce Foods Corp.
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Implemented SD-WAN appliances connecting 4 locations to datacenter to increase throughput and application availability over low-bandwidth T1 circuits.
- Installed, supported and maintained company hardware and software infrastructure according to best practices.
- Optimized routing protocols to improve data transfer speeds across WAN infrastructure.
- Successfully managed and implemented new hosted VoIP system linking 5 offices and significantly cutting phone expenses.
Information Security Analyst
TraceSecurity
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Performed Internal Penetration test on Multi-Billion dollar Bank and successfully gained full access to core systems which exposed and provided awareness of security vulnerabilities for remediation.
- Executed IT security audits, vulnerability scans, risk assessments, penetration testing and compiled comprehensive reports directly related to customers' specific risk and business plans
- Interfaced directly with customers to meet and exceed security auditing, penetration testing and remediation requirements
- Educated and trained users on information security policies and procedures.
- Reviewed violations of computer security procedures and developed mitigation plans.
- Performed risk analyses to identify appropriate security countermeasures.
President
ProactiveTek, LLC
10.2009 - 12.2010
- Made recommendations and performed upgrades, assisting businesses in technology planning aligned with growth projections.
- Facilitated seamless system migrations with minimal disruption to operations using careful planning, execution strategies, and risk mitigation techniques.
- Led technical upgrade projects for clients by working and coordinating with consultants and developers for integrations.
- Improved reliability of backup systems by implementing disaster recovery protocols that safeguarded critical data during unexpected events.
Information Technology Manager
Tenacity, Inc.
03.2008 - 09.2009
- Coordinated IT operations activities to deliver smooth flow of daily business needs.
- Employed and regularly tested redundant internet connection w/ Site-to-Site VPN from Corporate office to remote Datacenter eliminating company downtime due to ISP failures.
- Implemented automated Help Desk system through existing CRM application which was successfully adopted and led to increased efficiency of Help Desk.
- Managed teams of contractors and 3 full time staff members by coaching, mentoring and driving efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette2004
Skills
- Cisco Networking
- Microsoft Server Services
- Cloud Services
- Project Management
- IT Infrastructure
- Information Security
- IT Strategy
- Vendor Management
- Team Leadership
- Infrastructure Planning
- Virtualization
- IT Budgeting
- IT Automation
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Documentation Management
Accomplishments
- Successfully brought previously out-sourced IT support & all other IT functions in-house for a 280+employee, super-fast growing company spanning 11 locations.
- Planned and successfully executed corporate datacenter migration and network core upgrade to a fully redundant Cisco Nexus 5000 series platform. New datacenter expanded server capacity 3 fold and added APC rack cooling, a full rack UPS, and APC datacenter monitoring.
- Migrated and merged 15 Terabytes of Shared Files located on 6 separate NAS Appliances to Windows Server distributed file replication which significantly increased organizational efficiency and productivity.
- Achieved the Highest award/honor possible while completing the Dale Carnegie Immersion Seminar by demonstrating highly effective communication and management skills.
Certification
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA), Cisco, 12/2007, 01/2015, CSCO11286401
- CompTIA Security+, CompTIA, COMP001005226675
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft, 3686106
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft, 3686106
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Windows Server 2003 (MCSE), Microsoft, 3686106
Honors Awards
Dale Carnegie Golden Book Award, Dale Carnegie Training, 11/2019, Achieved the Highest award/honor possible while completing the Dale Carnegie Immersion Seminar by demonstrating highly effective communication and management skills.
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
Information Technology Manager
Bottom Line Equipment
04.2016 - Current
Infrastructure Manager
Knight Oil Tools
07.2012 - 02.2016
Senior System & Network Engineer
Bruce Foods Corp.
06.2011 - 07.2012
Information Security Analyst
TraceSecurity
10.2010 - 06.2011
President
ProactiveTek, LLC
10.2009 - 12.2010
Information Technology Manager
Tenacity, Inc.
03.2008 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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