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Michael James

Allegan

Summary

Dynamic IT professional with nearly 8 years of experience in internal IT support, IT consulting, and the managed service provider (MSP) sector, dedicated to helping organizations harness the power of information technologies. Passion for technology extends beyond the workplace, demonstrated through active involvement in amateur radio operations, storm spotting, and outdoor activities. Expertise in blending personal interests with technical skills includes utilizing HF radio for global communication without internet reliance, and developing innovative LoRa-enabled IoT projects. Committed to driving technological advancements that enhance operational efficiency and foster connectivity.

Overview

1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Reserve Deputy

Allegan County Sheriff's Office
02.2025 - Current

• Performs security and traffic patrols, assisting deputy sheriffs with various matters

• Prepares a variety of reports to include daily logs, tow sheets, theft reports, vehicle impoundment

forms, and traffic hazard reports

• Carries out duties in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances

• Obtained LEIN Field Services operator certificate (section 1)

Director of Infrastructure

MA-ITPro
11.2023 - 01.2026

• Designs, develops, supports, and maintains internal IT infrastructure, including server virtualization,

storage, and networking technologies

• Performs internal security audits in preparation for cybersecurity assessments, such as NIST 800-53

• Works with remote clients to design, plan, and implement customized IT solutions, to include cloud

migrations, platform upgrades, and Identity Access Management (IAM)

• Implemented and maintains Wazuh SIEM tool for internal and external client environments, collecting

security metrics for endpoints, servers, and network devices

• Generates standard operating procedures for clients

• Assigns tasks and supervises student intern

Technical Support Analyst

Nora Systems / Interface Inc.
05.2019 - 04.2023
  • Provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 help desk support for approximately 55 local users and 65 remote users
  • Executed the migration from an AT&T Megacom PRI/T1.5 to AT&T BVoIP and FelxIP services
  • Headed the migration from an on-premises Mitel PBX to a Mitel VoIP cloud-based solution
  • Facilitated the transition of office workers to remote users during the COVID-19 outbreak
  • Documented all current and historical information technology in use at Nora System US office to create a runbook of all applications, systems, network topologies, and user guides
  • Helps with current migration of service desk platform, EasyVista Phosphorus, to Oxygen

Technical Engineer

Merrimack River Technologies
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 help desk support for clients in dental, retail, manufacturing, and construction industries
  • Designed and implemented physical network infrastructure
  • Analyzed wireless networks and proposed solutions to increase coverage, maximize performance, and reduce security risks
  • Generated and edited SOPs for internal use and client processes

Dynamics CRM Administrator

Plus Consulting, LLC.
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Provided Tier 1 help desk support for the CRM system
  • Provided end user training on system use
  • Created custom reports, views, and workflows
  • Cleared backlog of system upgrade requests
  • De-duplicated accounts, contacts, and leads using Paribus Discovery

Infrastructure Engineer

Plus Consulting, LLC.
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Provided Tier 2 help desk support
  • Administered Microsoft systems and services, such as Server 2008r2, Server 2012r2, Server 2016r2, Active Directory, Azure AD, MS MFA, and Office 365
  • Assisted in Platform Team management by allocating team resources, scheduling meetings, and troubleshooting client projects
  • Automated tasks with PowerShell scripts for Active Directory, O365, and Exchange On-Premises
  • Reviewed and edited documents, such as scopes of work, contracts, etc.

Platform Services Intern

Plus Consulting, LLC.
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Provided Tier 1 help desk support
  • Trained in PowerShell use and scripting

Network Technology Volunteer Consultant

Senior Monongalians Senior Services Center
08.2015 - 10.2017
  • Monitored network security through use of Windows domain control
  • Installed and updated Windows Server 2012 Active Directory
  • Provided basic computer and software training for employees
  • Configured and deployed desktop computers

Lead Student Cadet

West Virginia University Police Department
08.2014 - 02.2017
  • Patrolled university campus to ensure student safety and wellbeing
  • Responded to and mitigated emergency response
  • Coordinated cadet schedules by utilizing spreadsheet software
  • Advised and conducted interviews for cadet recruitment

Operations Manager

Guitar Center, Inc.
05.2001 - 08.2012
  • Maintained $2.2 million inventory using ongoing cycle counts to meet 0.25% shrink goal
  • Implemented and trained personnel in corporate asset protection planning
  • Managed daily deposit, payroll, and expenses for $6 million/year store location
  • Provided point-of-sale system technical support for sales staff
  • Accolades:
  • Guitar Center Outstanding Service Award for 2003
  • Ten-time recipient of Guitar Center Top Performer Shrink Management Award

Professional Lighting and Audio Engineer

Self-Employed
06.2009 - 07.2012
  • Designed professional audio sound systems for installation
  • Trained end-users in stage lighting control software
  • Produced live entertainment events

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management Information Systems

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05-2017

Associate Degree in Applied Science - Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
06-2013

Skills

  • Able to design and implement structured cable systems that provide the physical layer of data networks
  • Skilled in network architecture, including subnetting, vLANs, and routing protocols (RIP and OSPF) and network services such as DHCP, DNS, DNSSEC, NTP, IPv6
  • Comfortable in configuring network equipment including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and VoIP devices, utilizing both command line and web interfaces
  • Experienced with products from Cisco, HP, Ubiquiti, Mitel/ShoreTel
  • Proficient with Linux, macOS, Windows Server, and Windows Desktop operating systems
  • Competent with operating system virtualization to include the use of Microsoft Hypervisor, VMware ESXi, VirtualBox, Citrix Xen Server / XCP-NG, and Parallels
  • Familiar with cloud-based solutions, such as Amazon AWS and Digital Ocean
  • Well-versed in Microsoft cloud infrastructure including Azure, Azure Active Directory (AAD), Endpoint Manager (Intune), Microsoft 365 Defender, and Microsoft Office 365
  • Practiced in various scripting and automation platform administration technologies: Microsoft PowerShell scripting, Ansible, and Terraform
  • Trained in database management systems such as MongoDB, MS SQL Server, and MySQL
  • Adept in advanced Excel and Google spreadsheet development

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • Microsoft MVA - Advanced Tools & Scripting with PowerShell 3.0 Jump Start
  • Microsoft MVA - Azure Networking Fundamentals for IT Pros
  • Onboarding for Veeam Data Platform

Accomplishments

Cybersecurity (Certificate Program) University of Kansas-Lawrence, KS December 2023

Interests

Licensed Ham amateur radio operator, Electrical circuit design and physical circuit construction, Arduino and Raspberry Pi-based IoT projects, Home Automation, Orchid horticulture

Timeline

Reserve Deputy

Allegan County Sheriff's Office
02.2025 - Current

Director of Infrastructure

MA-ITPro
11.2023 - 01.2026

Technical Support Analyst

Nora Systems / Interface Inc.
05.2019 - 04.2023

Technical Engineer

Merrimack River Technologies
10.2018 - 05.2019

Dynamics CRM Administrator

Plus Consulting, LLC.
06.2018 - 09.2018

Infrastructure Engineer

Plus Consulting, LLC.
11.2017 - 06.2018

Platform Services Intern

Plus Consulting, LLC.
01.2017 - 11.2017

Network Technology Volunteer Consultant

Senior Monongalians Senior Services Center
08.2015 - 10.2017

Lead Student Cadet

West Virginia University Police Department
08.2014 - 02.2017

Professional Lighting and Audio Engineer

Self-Employed
06.2009 - 07.2012

Operations Manager

Guitar Center, Inc.
05.2001 - 08.2012

Associate Degree in Applied Science - Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

Oakland Community College

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management Information Systems

West Virginia University
Michael James