Anthony Johnson

CEO and owner of Meta Technology Services, Hamilton, Ohio

Qualifications

Technically-focused, team oriented IT Manager with broad-based experience and hands-on skill in the successful implementation of highly effective computer operations and cost-effective mitigation techniques. Ability to successfully analyze an organization’s critical computer security and technical requirements, identify deficiencies and potential risks, and develop innovative solutions for increasing security and risk management. A broad understanding of networking, including installation, configuration, management, troubleshooting, and support of open source programs and tools to ensure the three key principles that are the basis for computer security; Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability.

Education

Information Systems Management

Cincinnati State Technical College– 2004

Computer Forensics and Network Security

Southwest Florida College – 2007

Technical Skills

SEO · DMZ · SSH · Access Control · Business Continuity · Cryptography · IDS · Firewalls · SOX · HIPAA · IPS · DID · Data Dumps · Risk Mitigation · Access Control · CoreUtils · Linux · Windows  / Server · PHP · Snort · Foundstone · Disaster Recovery · Legal Compliance · Regulations · IIS · UNIX · JSOX · Toyota Scanning System  · EDI  · Zoho  · ManageEngine Desktop Central  · Zoho Service Desk Plus

Professional Experience

Pacific Manufacturing Ohio -Fairfield, Ohio 2014-Current

IT Manager

• Manage a large network of computers and IoT devices
• Manage all routers, switches and servers
• Configured, migrated and maintained Active Directory
• Configured and maintained a SecurityGateway Edge Server and MDaemon
• Implemented a ticketing system that saved over 45K per year
• Virtualized servers to streamline and save money
• Finished a mobile device scanning and tracking system for Toyota Manufacturing

At my current position as an IT Manager for Pacific Manufacturing Ohio I serve as the main contact between the IT Department in Japan and USA. My team manages hundreds of computers at multiple locations. I am responsible for Pacific Manufacturing’s whole network, including setup, user support, maintenance, security and disaster recovery.

Empire Foods -Cincinnati, Ohio 2008 – 2014

IT Manager

• Manage a network of over 1200 computers and more than 4000 devices
• Manage all routers, switches and servers
• Configured, migrated and maintained Active Directory with over 1200 accounts
• Configured and maintained a BlackBerry Enterprise Server
• Implemented a MPLS network that saved over 45K per year
• Virtualized servers to streamline and save money
• Finished a Mobile Device rollout saving the company $100,000.

As the IT Manager for Empire Foods I served as the main contact between the CFO and the IT Department. My team managed over 1200 computers at 26 locations nationwide. I was responsible for Empire’s whole network, including setup, user support, maintenance, security and disaster recovery.

Stream International -Tampa, Florida 2006 – 2007 (www.stream.com)

Dispatch Policy Expert for Dell Small Business

• Monitor dispatches in DellServ queue for accuracy and policy guidance.

Dell Microsoft Vista Expert and Level II Technical Support

• Promoted the streamline of the Microsoft Windows Vista launch.
• Responsible for finding common issues with Microsoft Vista drivers and Dell Small Business.
• Dells main point of contact between business owners and Dell support.

As a Policy Expert for Stream, I audited over 300 L2 techs on Dell’s policies and procedures; suchas password policies for government agencies and mid to large size business’. Educated L2 techs on the verification process to ensure the privacy of Dells customers and to follow Dells privacy policy to keep the integrity of Dells reputation. I provided in-house and level II remote support for small business owners.

Sting Marketing – Palm Harbor, Florida 2005-2007

Webpage Manager – SEO Expert

• Maintain Content Management Systems.
• Basic HTML and PHP editing.
• Manage a remote Linux server.

As a practitioner of Web communications, I managed projects for designing, developing, marketing and maintaining websites on a remote server. Core responsibilities include; coordinating and overseeing the activities of outsourcers through web portals, the regulation and management of access rights of different users of websites and managing secure connections between the Palm Harbor, Florida office and the Linux server in Houston, Texas using OpenSSH. From SEO programming to link building software.

Certifications

• CompTIA – A+, Network+, Linux+
• BrainBench – U.S. Computer Forensics Certified
• BranBench – Network Security Certified