Paul Tucholski
Stow,OH
Summary
Experienced Systems Manager knowledgeable about planning, implementing and maintaining business information systems. Strong technical understanding, project management skills, and attention to detail. Desiring a challenging new role with a proven organization.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Systems Manager
Trimble
11.2021 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listened to concerns and found appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Designed company-wide backup and data retention policies, monitoring ongoing efforts to prevent data loss.
- Drafted change management policies to streamline introductions of new software and systems.
- Communicated with third-party providers and business channel partners to maintain strong commercial alliances.
- Spearheaded cost-saving efforts, transitioning to cloud-based systems and virtualization.
- Administered system controls, databases, and networks.
Information Technology Manager
Trimble Transportation
01.2015 - 11.2021
- Guided implementation of company-wide enterprise security strategy for network and hardware, disaster recovery and endpoint protection.
- Reviewed and assessed architecture design, implementation, testing, and deployment needs to identify project requirements and costs.
- Oversaw IT department operations and training.
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching, and maintenance.
- Guided organizational technology strategy and roadmaps.
- Conferred with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
- Negotiated software support contracts, delivering $2 Million in savings.
Systems Engineer
TMW
03.2002 - 02.2015
- Completed software updates and assessed security patches for optimized computer use.
- Conducted end-user reviews for modified and new systems.
- Verified compliance with applicable performance metrics and compatibility expectations.
- Implemented networking and server changes to meet client budgets and needs.
- Maintained stability, integrity and efficient operation of information systems supporting organizational functions.
- Performed troubleshooting for HP, Cisco, and packet analysis.
- Provided network support services for devices such as hubs, bridges, routers, and other hardware.
- Provided complete end-to-end engineering and installation of route-based IP network solutions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology
University of Akron
Akron, OHSkills
- IT security management
- Computer system rebuilding
- Application support
- Datacenter communication
- Disaster recovery
- Disaster recovery planning
- Systems analysis
- Virtualization technologies
- Change management
- Operations management
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 16 staff members.
- I saved the company $1.7 Million a year and $5.1 Million over three years by implementing a successful software improvement plan.
- Documented and resolved high-level processes, which led to successful project planning.
- Completed 35 projects in 2024, with accuracy and efficiency, with my team members while supporting a company of 16000+ employees.
Certification
- Certified Meraki Network Operator
- Project Management: Principles for Success
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancement401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPaid time offWork-life balancePaid sick leavePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionCompany CultureTimeline
IT Systems Manager
Trimble
11.2021 - Current
Information Technology Manager
Trimble Transportation
01.2015 - 11.2021
Systems Engineer
TMW
03.2002 - 02.2015
- Certified Meraki Network Operator
- Project Management: Principles for Success
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology
University of Akron
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