Timothy Boyden

Contact Information

Timothy Boyden
591 Sixth Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 356-0249
trboyden@gmail.com

Currently Reading

Grails in Action - The Groovy on Rails framework that makes web application development fast and robust.

Flex on Java - Truly rapid application development using Adobe Flex with Java-powered data services.

Linux+ Complete - The CompTIA study guide for the Linux certification exams.

SUMMARY

A senior level Windows and Linux Systems Engineer with additional experience in web application development.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Languages

Proficient in: Java, Groovy, Grails, ActionScript/Flex, PHP, JavaScript, HTML
Familiar with: Power Shell, Visual Basic, BASH shell scripting

Software

Database: MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle
Platforms: Red Hat/CentOS Linux, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh
Applications: VMWare ESX, Microsoft Exchange, Bakbone NetVault, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Visual Studio, AutoDesk AutoCAD, EMC Celerra Manager, NetBeans, Eclipse, Apache, SAP, Oracle Financials, Quickbooks Enterprise

Hardware

Desktops, Laptops, and Servers: Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, Sun, Apple
Network: Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, NetGear, Dell
Storage: EMC, Winchester, Promise

EXPERIENCE

Network Manager 2005 - Present
Valassis Communications, Inc.

The Network Manager position oversees the day-to-day Information Systems operations including data center and desktop systems provisioning, back-ups, and troubleshooting. The Network Manager works with various departments to analyze and create reports that assist with business decision-making processes. The position researches current technology trends, negotiates with vendors, and creates purchase recommendations with business justifications and economic analysis for executive management approval.

Developed Adobe Flex-based application with Java/Grails back-end to manage marketing materials for prospect development.
Virtualization of data center reduced administration overhead and significantly reduced energy costs.
Integrated Linux into IT environment to reduce software-licensing costs and increase security of information systems.
Analyzed print production processes and developed automation scripting that eliminated several manual processes and reduced human error that previously led to a high number of credits for misprints.

Systems Administrator 1999 - 2005
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Systems Administrator position provisions desktop and server systems, responds to technology support requests, and provides software training to small and large groups. It is a high-visibility position interacting with the MIT community and supporting a wide range of clients from janitors to the institution’s President. The position keeps abreast of technology advances and makes purchase recommendations to the MIS Manager.

Researched and created partnerships with major mobile device vendors to develop institute-wide support policy and founded the Mobile Devices support group.
Designed and implemented virtual desktop environment reducing desktop renewal and administrative costs.
Led sub-group to develop project plan to merge two division’s IT support teams and maintain high service levels for 1500+ users.

CAD Operator/Systems Administrator 1994 - 1999
SIGNET Electronic Systems, Inc.

Designed systems integration schematics for low voltage security, network, and audio/visual systems.
Planned and implemented company’s first computer network with e-mail and file sharing.
Worked with system engineers to develop bid packages for public sector projects.

EDUCATION

Kaplan University 2011
Chicago, Illinois

Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems, Mobile Device Development

Kaplan University 2010
Chicago, Illinois