Michael Kirchner
Summary
Performance-driven Vice President with 10 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Technology & Managed Services
Network Dynamics, LLC
Cleveland, OH
04.2013 - Current
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing budget and payroll operations.
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
- Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objectives.
- Oversaw company's entire network and related policies covering use, maintenance and infrastructure.
- Established and monitored key performance metrics to verify consistent compliance with important networking standards.
- Recommended network security standards and upgrades to management.
- Analyzed existing network and application architectures, presenting findings on possible enhancements and improvements to senior decision-makers.
- Managed purchasing and installation of networking equipment such as core routers and switches.
- Maintained and expanded vendor relationships through amicable and beneficial interactions with network carriers and distribution and vendor partners.
- Built and improved network documentation and training procedures to lead successful team completing high-quality work.
- Planned and implemented effective disaster recovery and business continuity solutions.
- Configured, tested and maintained LAN/WAN components and connections.
- Implemented scalable, efficient and cost-effective network automation framework.
- Installed and configured network security solutions such as VPNs, Firewalls and intrusion detections and mitigation tools.
Aquarist Intern
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Cleveland, OH
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Maintained off-exhibit areas in clean, organized and safe fashion.
- Assisted with development of new exhibits and improved existing exhibits as assigned.
- Applied knowledge of water chemistry and life support to identify and troubleshoot problems.
- Maintained current knowledge of specimens under care as well as husbandry requirements.
- Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
Package Handler
UPS
Cleveland, OH
11.2012 - 12.2012
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Assembled, sealed and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH08.2013
Skills
- Vendor Relations
- Security Improvements
- Problem-Solving
- Maintenance and Repair
- Network Design, wired and wireless
- Network Management and Monitoring
- Application Management and Monitoring
- Visio
- System Administration
- IT Documentation
- Information Security
- Cisco Certified Network Associate, Route and Switch
- Cisco Certified Network Associate, Security
- Aruba Certified Mobility Professional
- Aruba Certified Switching Professional
- Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional
- Aruba Certified Edge Professional
Accomplishments
- Design and implement the wireless network at all new MetroHealth buildings.
- Configure and implement Aruba ClearPass at customers which include Horizon Communications, Koroseal Interior Products, and MetroHealth.
- Design and plan the wireless network for Arhaus’ new warehouses in Boston Hts. and North Carolina.
- Design, deploy, and maintain the network for Group Management Services at their HQ in Richfield, OH as well as their 24 branch locations across the country.
Experienced Vendors
- Aruba Networks/HPE
- Cisco
- Arista Networks
- Microsoft 365
- Rubrik
- Synology
- Verkada
- RingCentral
- Ekahau
Hobbies
In my time out of work, I enjoy spending time with my family. I am currently assistant coaching two travel baseball teams at Premier Baseball in Valley City, ages 13U and 8U. I also spend time in the fall and winter assistant coaching a wrestling club in Cuyahoga Heights.
Timeline
Vice President, Technology & Managed Services
Network Dynamics, LLC
04.2013 - Current
Aquarist Intern
Greater Cleveland Aquarium
01.2013 - 05.2013
Package Handler
UPS
11.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Cleveland State University