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Yehoshua Israel

IT Director
Chicago,IL

Summary

Experienced Information Technology Manager well-versed in infrastructure, security planning and daily operations management. Forward-thinking and strategic leader with 25 years of experience in IT and telecommunications. Recognized for cost-effective system improvements, operational streamlining and positive leadership style.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

IT Director

Aperion Care
Lincolnwood, IL
01.2008 - Current
  • Oversee IT and telecom operations for 40+ sites and 1000+ users.
  • Moved entire company from PC based system to cloud based system.
  • Confer with executives to advise and plan for short-term and long-term IT system upgrade needs.
  • Created procedures to build, repair and install computer-related hardware.
  • Interact and negotiate with vendors, cloud providers, and contractors to secure products and services.
  • Oversee daily performance of computer systems and immediately responded to issues to keep all systems up and running.
  • Cultivated highly-regarded technology department that sustained culture of respect, collective pride and individual and group professional development

Director of IS/IT

Spertus Institute
Chicago, IL
08.2001 - 01.2008
  • Managed 80 users with daily IT and telecom operations to foster increased productivity.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects

Technical Support Specialist

Integrated DNA Technologies
Skokie, IL
08.1998 - 08.2001
  • Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
  • Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
  • Walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Touro College
New York, NY
01.1990 - 08.1994

Skills

    Project lifecycle management

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Timeline

IT Director

Aperion Care
01.2008 - Current

Director of IS/IT

Spertus Institute
08.2001 - 01.2008

Technical Support Specialist

Integrated DNA Technologies
08.1998 - 08.2001

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Touro College
01.1990 - 08.1994
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