Bernard Shifman (773) 391-0595

 

OBJECTIVE:  I.T. Director, Network Administrator, Network Designer, Consultant  

 

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Technical Skills:

 

·  LAN/WAN design, installation, troubleshooting, and administration of all network equipment and software

·  Design and implementation of automated technical support systems

·  Design and implementation of encrypted Virtual Private Networks

·  Extensive experience in deploying and maintaining networked systems at desktop and server level

·  Extensive understanding of business as it relates to information systems issues

·  Wiring of level 5 networks to patch panels, hubs, routers, switches

·  Expert at designing and building customized computers for network and stand alone use

·  Setup of all administration tools in Windows 2000 Advanced Server (NT 4.0 included)  [AD]

·  Setup of all administration tools in Novell Netware 3.12, 4.0, 5.0, and 6.0 [NDS]

·  Setup of all administration tools in various flavors of Linux and Unix 

·  Setup of all network file and print servers

·  Exchange 2000 Server installation and administration (Exchange 5.0-5.5 included) (Outlook Web Access)

·  Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting routers, bridges, gateways, switches, multihomed PC’s

·  TCP/IP Protocol design and setup using Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, or static IP’s

·  Cisco router installation and setup

·  Network migrations of data, users, and applications

·  Setup of IIS, RAS, RRAS, IPX/SPX, NETBuei, TCP/IP, SMTP, PPP and NWLink

·  Experience with Ethernet, ISDN, Frame Relay, Broadband, DSL, T1, T3, Fractional T1, 100baseT

    Ethernet (fast-Ethernet), 10Base T and ATM

·  Installation and administration of WINS, NETBios, DHCP and DNS servers

·  Support and maintenance of many business applications

·  Software development   

·  E-Mail server setup and administration

·  Virus detection and removal

·  Beta testing and reporting

·  PC & server maintenance and repair

·  Managing information services

·  Design and implementation of backup procedures with safeguards at different levels

   (Disaster Recovery)(R.A.I.D Technology)

·  Extensive experience with domains, sites & site links, catalog servers, active directory disaster recovery,

    encryption, policies, profiles, managing data storage and managing processes

·  Training skills

·  Project management

·  Technical support & information help desk

·  Remote access design, implementation, and support

·  Web server setup and support

·  Web site design and development

·  Intranet design and implementation

·  ISO 9000 documentation skills

·  Videoconference design and setup

·  Firewall setup and administration (NT, Novell, UNIX)

·  Network bandwidth analysis / Review and optimization of network configurations

·  Bottleneck detection and elimination

·  E-Commerce design and implementation

·  Database design, development and administration

·  Oracle and Focus database administration (Oracle Developer 2000 and Oracle Forms)

·  SQL*Plus, PL/SQL

 

 

 

 

(2001-Current) – Shifman Consulting / Contract computer consulting for clients listed below.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

Michael Silver & Company                                                                           1998-2000

 

Title: I.T. Director  

 

·  Managed internal I.T. department  

·  Managed computer consulting division for Michael Silver & Co. 

·  Re-designed corporate network to fit the needs of Michael Silver & Co.

·  Responsible for training new technicians

·  Setup remote access for employees of Michael Silver & Co. (via: Broadband, ISDN, DSL, and telephone)

·  Administration of 6 NT servers and 75 workstations

·  Responsible for computer sales and service to the clients of Michael Silver & Co. Computer Consulting Division

·  Responsible for budget related activities, inventory management, business planning, research, shipping and         

    receiving, and all other aspects of a computer consulting business

·  Designed and implemented a remote access solution for server and workstation management for Michael Silver &    

    Co. and several of their clients    

·  Worked with and setup Microsoft Exchange servers

·  Implemented network security policies and I.T. operational policies

·  End user training for network applications

·  Complete network administration and troubleshooting

·  Audited customer networks

·  Designed and built customized servers and workstations for network and stand alone use

·  Managed company telephone and voicemail system

·  Managed network conversions along with software & hardware rollouts

·  Configured DSL routers and linked them to switches

·  Planned and completed Y2K projects for Michael Silver & Co. and associated businesses

·  Served on several project teams (both as participant and leader)

·  Managed all tax related software (Go System Tax) and 20+ other tax applications and databases

·  Managed accounting and insurance related databases for Michael Silver & Co. and Robinson Financial    

 

Salary Information:   $64,000 + 10k annual bonus + 10% commission on all income from consulting division

REFERENCES:   President and CEO of Michael Silver & Co.  Earl Holtzman  (847) 982-0333

                                          Managing partner of Michael Silver & Co.    Steve Levinson  (847) 982-0333

 

 

 

 

 

Business Solutions Unlimited, Inc.                                                             1997-1998

 

Title:  Network Consultant

 

·  100% travel to customer sites

·  LAN, WAN, design, installation, troubleshooting, and administration

·  Wiring of Level 5 Networks

·  Designed and built customized servers and workstations for network and stand alone use

·  Hands on experience installing Nortel (Northern Telecom) public branch exchange systems at the

    hardware and software level

·  Setup and configuration of all administration tools in Windows NT 4.0 and NetWare 4.1

·  Setup and configuration of all network file servers and print servers

·  LAN troubleshooting and repair of network computer equipment and software

·  Created users, groups, shared resources, and printers on client networks

·  PC maintenance and repair

·  Ethernet, ISDN, T1 setup

·  Setup of Dumb terminals

 

Salary Information: $34,000

REFERENCES:   President and CEO of Business Solutions Unlimited   Igor Pesahovich  (847) 559-0992

 

 

 

 

 

 

 U.S. Robotics, Inc. (3COM)                                                                      1994-1997

 

 Title: Technical Support Analyst 2 (TSA2)

 

 ·  Designed and implemented an automated technical support system for the USR Palm Pilot Division   

 ·  Designed and implemented an automated support system for the PCD USR Sales Divison

 ·  Trained On-Line Support members with new mail processes

 ·  Kept forums up to date with new files and support documents, and reported any customer or forum issues to                                                                                

     appropriate personnel

 ·  Responsible for system administration of three automated support E-mail systems (UNIX & NT)

 ·  Established links of communication between PCD and Pilot division to update forums with information from all            

     corners of U.S. Robotics

 ·  Improved automated support system for PCD technical support

 ·  Traveled to customer sites up to 30-40% of the time, for installation and/or troubleshooting of customer’s                          

     equipment, customer training on the same, and special assignments such as problem resolution that couldn’t be       

     managed from HQ

 ·  Developed and delivered hands-on training to field engineers and customers  

 ·  Assisted with BBS maintenance, received and answered customer questions, updated known-bug list, loaded 

     software maintenance releases for downloading to customers, maintained TCAP offerings, etc. 

 ·  Participated in rotating 7 day 24 hour standby schedule to support customers

 ·  Escalated to manager any long duration problems at customer sites, problem investigation and resolution so that            

     manager could escalate to other groups (R&D, AE, DQA, etc.) 

 ·  Received, researched, and answered customer inquiries via phone, fax, letter, on-line systems, regarding accounts,                                

     orders, products, rates, services offered, repairs, and all other special projects that may be assigned by the 

     manager

 ·  Assisted in product testing and regular evaluation of product updates along with Application Engineering

 ·  Developed and maintained the Company’s image and corporate philosophy in the community

 ·  Assisted Application Engineering during BETA cycle as well as other special projects

 ·  Advised clients in accurately planning and justifying their computer and communications systems

 ·  Communicated plans and project status verbally and through written progress to associates and the manager

 ·  Monitor, evaluate, and present solutions to potential problem areas

 ·  Planned and participated in presentations to current and potential customers

 ·  Documented all processes for ISO 9000 Certification

 

Salary Information:  $32,000

REFERENCES:   Dan Bell  [U.S. Robotics Director of PCD Support] (3COM)

                                          Jayne Sender  [U.S. Robotics Training] (3COM)

                                          Justin Webb [U.S. Robotics Design Editor] (3COM) (312) 515-3017

                                       

                                          3COM Corporate Headquarters

                                          Phone: (408) 326-5000        Fax:  (408) 326-5001

 

 

 

 
Clients

 


Advanced Arenas, Inc.
Leon Lekai
(630)271-4400
 
American Blending/Filling
Dave Waldron
(847) 623-0900
 
Blisters, Inc.
Kevin Fardoux
(847) 689-8900
 
CBI Corporation
Cliff Bregstone

(847) 303-5555

 
Chuckerman Packaging
Scott Chuckerman
(847) 564-3200

 

DeFrenza & Gruzmark Law
Anthony DeFrenza

(847) 729-2300

 

Delphi Captial
Karolyn

(773) 248-8921

 

Elwood Packaging, Inc.

Andy Deniston

(773) 378-8700

 

Excalibur Pallet Group

Peter Hajjar

(773) 509-9671

Formco Metal Products, Inc.
Joe Milos
(630) 766-4441
 
Greystone Associates, Inc.
Nick Blasevich
(847) 329-7087

 

HealthCare Alliance
Larry Carter
(312) 943-0773
 
H.L. Hinson & Co.
Operations Manager
(312) 787-5300

 

Kaye & Co.
Ken Kaye
(847) 679-5293
 
James Jordan, Inc.
James Jordan
(630) 571-1001
 
Logic Tools, Inc.
Marcus Olsen
(312) 697-4755
 
NetComp, Inc.
Andrew Powell

(773) 728-8434

 
Omni Youth Services
Dave Siegler

(847) 541-0190

Seven Bridges Arena
Mike Bois
(630) 271-4400
 
Spector & Company
Dimitry Spector

(847) 675-5555

 

Stock Gears
Bruce Billmeyer
(847) 827-6100
 
SYSTEMA Corp.
Judy Kay Oliver
(847)-498-9530

 

Robinson Financial Group
Jeff Simon

(847)-679-0700

 

ThirdWave
Steve Jenson

(312) 329-1960

 
Visual Pak Company
Dan Franas
(847) 689-1000
 
WCIU TV Chicago
Fred Weintraub

(312)-705-2673

 

Wexler & Wexler Law Offices
Norman Wexler
(312) 474-1000