1. 1. GERALD CAMERON 15 Westminister Crescent, Kingston 10 gcameron@flowja.com 382-8282 Summary I.T. Professional with over 13 years of experience in the computer industry as a WAN and LAN technical specialist, data communications analyst, and support representative. Background includes user support, systems installation, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, problem resolution, installation of structured wiring systems, and purchasing new equipment. Proven record of success reducing down time and project time, increasing controls, and eliminating errors. Expertise in PBX and DVR security systems. Trained Novel Master CNE, Microsoft MCSE and CISCO CCNA. Information Technology (IT) consultancy experience, including coordination, direction, and management oversight of practice consulting engagements, as well as sales and marketing of consulting services and solutions. Emphasis on providing direction and technical leadership for the planning, management, and implementation of infrastructure solutions for mission-critical environments. Background includes experience with computer hardware, software, and services companies. Areas of Expertise Connected remote sites to central network system to allow direct transfer of production and sales data. Designed fault tolerant disks for clients in case of hard drive failure. Minimized non-productive time due to equipment failure by 75%. h Implemented wide-area network to increase availability of field data at corporate headquarters and improve communications with field technicians. h Designed and implemented network cabling to industry standards during renovation projects at various companies. h Assigned user accounts and granted permissions to shared resources. Assured senior management of data protection by demonstrating permission settings. h Researched, negotiated, and instituted standard server configuration for remote sites, achieving cost savings while establishing a corporate-wide server standard. h Supported mainframe (IBM AS/400) to PC connectivity and data transfer (using terminal services technology), enabling expert users to employ desktop software to analyze mainframe data. h Implemented firm's first-ever disaster recovery plan to ensure minimal productivity loss. h Administered enterprise networks. Supported fiber optic backbones, Novell-based LANs, Windows file servers, Workstation PCs, Terminal services, shared printers and WAN remote sites. Performed impromptu security checks of servers and networks to verify adequate virus protection and compliance with corporate procedures. Installed, configured, and updated server-based applications, including accounting systems and records database. Experience Summary GC Technologies, 15 Westminister Crescent 2009 to Present IT Consultant h IT consultancy to select companies including designing and implementing PBX and DVR security systems. h Licensed electrical consultant h ICD - Replaced entire building with energy saving devices including electronics ballasts and occupancy sensors.
2. 2. h Providing IT and systems support to the following companies: h Board of Examiners (Licensing of Electricians) h Caribbean Turf Service Ltd. h Central Medical Labs Ltd. h Chelsea Jerk Centre Ltd. h Chetolah Park Primary School h CN Industrial Services Ltd. h Comfort Air Engineering Ltd. h Cope Foundation Ltd. h Debra McDonald (AttoGoldcup Coffee Co. Ltd. h ICD Group h INC Limited h Kingston Restoration Company Ltd. h St. Andrew High School h National Road Safety Council h Productive Business Solutions Ltd. h White Marl Primary & Junior High School h WIHCON Properties Ltd. h Provided IT support to the following companies: h Airports Authority of Jamaica h Appliance Traders Ltd. h BM Coffee Processors Ltd. h Diversey Jamaica Ltd. h ELARC Welding Products Ltd. h Hampden Estates Ltd. h Henkel Jamaica Limited. h Image Plus Consultants Ltd. h Ideal Betting Co. Ltd. h Jamaica Private Power Company h Markham Betting Co. Ltd. h Montego Bay Investments Ltd. h Niche Financing Ltd. h Technology Plus Co. Ltd.
3. 3. Data Link Corporation Ltd., 40 Sunrise Drive, Kgn 10 1995 to 2009 Technical Director Concentrated on delivering network systems management, distributed data architectures and Internet solutions to contracted customers. Assisted in the strategic implementation of several Dos/Windows migrations to Windows NT and Server 2003. Completed several IT infrastructure relocations, as well as special projects. Assisted with planning, implementing, and testing systems. Assembled, configured, and maintained computers. Analyzed and repaired hardware. Administered network monitoring tools. Designed and implemented local and wide area networks. Designed and taught computer classes for 3 years. Supervised staff of 8 field technicians. h Provided hardware and software recommendations to customers h Solved software and hardware technical problems h Solved communication problems and maximized local network performance h Resolved critical server and telecommunications issues h Researched, tested, installed, and maintained all technology systems equipment h Assisted with planning, implementing, and testing systems h Developed and implemented information systems security technology h Airports Authority of Jamaica - Implemented Wireless LAN at Sangster International Airport Site h Magellan Communications of UK - Implemented Fibre Optics backbone for airlines at Norman Manley International Airport h Planning Institute of Jamaica - Designed and implemented three-floor copper cabling infrastructure h Kingston Restoration Company - Analysed, designed and upgraded Information Technology systems Provided IT support and/or system upgrades to the following companies: Airports Auth. Of Ja. Courtleigh Hotel Ltd. Delta Supply Co. Ltd. DiverseyLever Ja. Ltd. Dunn Cox EAL/ERI Cogeneration Ja. Private Power Co. Key Insurance Co. Ltd. Kingston Restoration Co. Livingston, Alex & Levy Motor Sales & Serv. Co. Planning Inst. Of Ja. U.N.D.P. U.W.I. - ICENS Dept. Education and Training Sylvan Training Institute, Miami, Florida 2006 Certification, CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate training course (six weeks) Drake Training Institute, Miami, Florida 2001 Certification, CCA Citrix Certified Administrator training course Sylvan Training Institute, Miami, Florida 2000 Certification, MCSE Microsoft Certified System Engineer training
4. 4. Panduit Institute, Miami, Florida 1998 Certification, Panduit Structural Cabling Integrator Panduit structural cabling integration training Novell Training Institute, Miami, Florida 1997 Certification, Master CNE Novell Master Certified Networking Engineer upgrade course from CNE SouthHills DataComm Trg. Institute, Miami, Florida 1995 Certification, Fibre Optics Termination 3 Day Fibre optics termination and testing certification course Novell Training Institute, Miami, Florida 1992 Certification, Certified Novell Engineer One month Novell CNE certification course Xerox International Center for Training and Management Development, Leesburg, Virginia 1991 Certification, Instructional Methods Training methods course at XICTMD (Xerox University) for 1 month C.A.S.T., 237 Old Hope Road 1976 Diploma, Elect. Eng. Technical Expertise h Platforms: Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7, Novell Netware, Windows Server 2003, Linux, VMWare h Windows networking, Structured cabling, Wireless networking (WiFi), System backup solutions and NAS configurations h Applications: Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 & 2010, Microsoft Project 2007, Peachtree Accounting, select diagnostic software tools, select CAD tools, LINUX h Electricians' Licence; security camera installations, configuration and maintenance; PBX and VOIP installations, configuration and maintenance; sundry electronic equipment repair to component level h Electrical installations. UPS sizing and installations. Licenses Electricians' Licence, Board of Examiners - Licensing of Electricians, Kingston, JAMAICA, 1978 to 2013. Electricians licence