Steven Schneider

• Implemented Cisco SDA in large automotive manufactures facilities.
• Designed Wireless networks for small and large businesses
• Delivered end-user support by troubleshooting connectivity issues and providing guidance on proper usage of networking equipment.
• Provided network support services for devices such Routers, Switches, and Firewalls.
• Implemented greenfield Cisco ISE deployments

• Prioritize, complete, and oversee projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
• Support/troubleshoot network issues and coordinate with the team for installation of such items as routers and switches
• Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs
• Guided people on Sanford/Sirius team that planed and designed Good Samaritan Society/Sanford network integration
• Provided smooth communications by configuring LAN technology, wireless access points and controllers

• Documented Sanford's BGP processes
• Led Successful implementation of new SolarWinds monitoring
• Managed and executed IT projects, including, hardware acquisition, and project scheduling

Invisimax/MidCo purchased Maple River Communications from Maple River Grain and my job moved from Technology Manager to Network Manager where I continued to manage the Maple River team.

Obtained position following AnyConnect sale to Maple River Grain.

Goals were to clean up an all network infrastructure in order to achieve 99.999% uptime on all systems and build the team needed to grow the customer base.

• Moved all e-mail and specialize systems over to a VMware environment,reducing server clutter, reducing energy consumption and increasing up-time
• Created and managed IT budget for the 15 million dollar company. Documented entire network making problem solving quick and accurate
• Managed the wireless ISP and support staff
• Recruited and developed new IT department team members

• Designed wireless IP network from the ground up
• Negotiated contracts for tower/roof space
• Developed service plans based on customer feedback
• Built customer base of over 500 subscribers

• Managed data center and decommissioning of old systems
• Managed HR Payroll system and necessary upgrades
• Improved reliability through moving Cerner support components into VMware environment
• Developed new disaster recovery plan leveraging the VMware environment
• Managed and documented network systems and operational procedures

• Coordinated outside vendors to develop voice and data wiring infrastructure ensuring that all work was done to specifications
• Served on team with two others to design thecomputer network for a new hospital
• Designed and implemented Citrix Metaframe system to handle over 200thin clients
• Designed and implemented a VMware server farm and migrated all specialtyVM environment eliminatingthe need for over 35 separate server boxes