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MICHAEL YOUNG

Hancock,MI

Summary

Experienced with executive leadership and strategic planning. Utilizes innovative approaches to drive business growth and operational excellence. Track record of effective team collaboration and achieving results.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP/IT Manager

Superior National Bank
09.2021 - Current
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
  • Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
  • Reduced downtime by promptly addressing hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
  • Led a skilled IT team in providing exceptional technical support, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted professional growth.
  • Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.

Systems Administrator

Horner Flooring Company
01.1999 - Current
  • Design, install and maintain a 3 server 20 user system.
  • Support network consisting of multiple segments with multiple VLANS.
  • Troubleshoot computer controlled saw and scanner network/program.
  • Assist in setup and programming of a tally system.
  • Assist in the implementation of a maintenance/inventory control system.

Solutions Architect/Systems Engineer

Compudyne
01.2011 - 09.2021
  • Analyze, design and install multiple IT systems for clients.
  • Design disaster recovery/business continuity plans and work with clients to deploy them.
  • Travel to multiple client sites to perform installations and/or migrations, including clients overseas.
  • In charge of Project Management for large IT deployments.
  • Help clients with IT planning and budgeting.
  • Diagnose and repair advanced server and networking issues.
  • Level 3 resource for other technicians in company.
  • Provide end user training on systems and security.
  • Work with many clients to assess their ability to use cloud resources.
  • Perform vulnerability scans and remediate issues found.
  • Work with clients and vendors to secure private connectivity and internet access.
  • Work with clients and regulators to examine systems and perform remediation.
  • Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software and system management tools.

Systems Administrator

Moyle Inc
10.2006 - 12.2010
  • Maintained IT systems for 18 properties and approximately 150 users.
  • Responsible for all planning and system upgrades.
  • Managed vendors relationships and contracts.
  • Worked on multiple types of systems from hospitality to gravel pit systems.
  • Managed and maintained hotel WiFi systems as well as security camera systems.
  • Responsible for cell phones and land line accounts across all properties.
  • Performed system maintenance and upgrades, including patches, service packs, hot fixes and new security configurations.

Systems Administrator

Somero Enterprises Inc
11.2005 - 11.2006
  • Maintained computer system consisting of 20+ servers and 120+ desktops
  • Managed and completed an NT to 2003 Windows Server upgrade across 3 sites with one in Europe
  • Managed and completed an Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003 upgrade across 3 sites with one in Europe
  • Responsible for both in house computers and remote computers
  • Worked with users in the USA as well as Europe
  • Assisted with IT helpdesk phone and email for computer issues daily

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Team player
  • Self-Motivated
  • Fast Leaner
  • Project Management
  • Budgeting and Finance
  • End-User training
  • Windows Server systems
  • Microsoft Exchange email systems
  • Microsoft Office 365 implementation
  • Network management/design
  • Wireless management/design
  • VMware ESXi management/design
  • VMware VDI management/design

Certification

  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Server 2012R2, (MCSE)
  • VMware Certified Professional Datacenter Virtualization 6 and 6.5, (VCP)
  • VMware Certified Professional 7 Desktop and Mobility (VCP)
  • VMware Certified Advanced Professional - DCV 2019

Timeline

VP/IT Manager

Superior National Bank
09.2021 - Current

Solutions Architect/Systems Engineer

Compudyne
01.2011 - 09.2021

Systems Administrator

Moyle Inc
10.2006 - 12.2010

Systems Administrator

Somero Enterprises Inc
11.2005 - 11.2006

Systems Administrator

Horner Flooring Company
01.1999 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Management Information Systems

Michigan Technological University
MICHAEL YOUNG