TIMOTHY J. FARMER, C.P.A.

RESUME

 

QUICK SUMMARY

¨       Twenty (20) years experience in information technology including application delivery, desktop integration, network administration, hardware/software support, troubleshooting, project management, system, deployment/conversion and system management capacities.

¨       Industry experience includes consulting, accounting, human resources, management, marketing, retail, insurance, engineering, real estate, medical, association and banking.

¨       Understanding of Windows XP/2000/NT Server and Workstation including TCP/IP, WINS, DHCP, IIS, FTP, user manager, server manager, active directory, group policy, registry, resource kit utilities, installation and configuration.

¨       Experience working with users in a technical support role including officers and high-level management.

¨       Most important qualities are troubleshooting abilities, enthusiasm, persistence, patience, inventiveness, a commitment to quality, use of resources, perfectionism, ability to quickly grasp new ideas and learn new skills, and ability to work with others and be a team player.

 

TECHNICAL ENVIRONMENT

¨       Operating Systems: Windows 3.1, 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, Windows Server 2000, Windows Terminal Server 2000, Citrix Metaframe 1.8, Novell NetWare 3, 4 & 5, MS-DOS.

¨       Networking: LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, WINS, DHCP, DNS, IPX, Active Directory, DSL, Cable, LinkSys routers, Ethernet, Token Ring, Wireless.

¨       Security: Group Policy, file & directory, shares, registry & application lockdown.

¨       Network Application Software: Exchange 5.5, Microsoft SMS.

¨       Desktop Application Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook), Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Abobe Photoshop, WRQ Reflection, PC Anywhere, WinFax, Word Perfect, Lotus Notes, VMWare, Microsoft Virtual PC, ADP Shoplink, ADP Stellix, CCC Pathways, Pictometry.

¨       Web: IIS 5.0, HTML, FTP, Microsoft FrontPage.

¨       Programming Languages/Utilities: Microsoft SMS Installer, Wise Installer, Citrix Installation Manager, Ghost, Partition Magic, PQ Drive Image, batch scripting.

¨       Hardware: IBM, Dell, HP, Compaq, LinkSys.

 

EMPLOYMENT

Allstate Insurance Company, Inc., Northbrook, Illinois

                        Network Professional – Lead Environment Manager Analyst; 1999-2006

 

            Taylor Management Systems, Inc. (Computer Consulting Firm), Des Plaines, Illinois

                        Senior Staff Consultant; 1996-1999

 

            Hi-Tech Solutions, Inc. (Computer Consulting Firm), Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

                        Senior Consultant; 1998-1999

 

            Timothy J. Farmer, C.P.A., Mount Prospect, Illinois

                        Self-Employed Public Accountant & Computer Consultant; 1985-1996

 

            Randolph Shaw & Company, P.C. (Public Accounting Firm), West Dundee, Illinois

                        Senior Accounting Manager & Computer Systems Administrator; 1989-1994

 

EXPERIENCE

¨       Held a lead position that combined skills in system analyst, project management and business analyst roles. Managed project workload for team. Worked closely with management, senior leadership, vendors, and various other entities throughout the enterprise.

¨       Experience working with approximately 20,000 desktop/laptop users in a software delivery and technical support role including officers and high-level management.

¨       Desktop design, deployment and support within a large enterprise.

¨       Application integration, packaging, testing, troubleshooting and support in a highly visible unit for a Fortune 500 company.

¨       Accustomed to providing support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in an environment where decisions that have the potential of costing a company significant financial impact must be made quickly and accurately.

¨       Network administration - using Windows 2000/NT Server and Novell Netware.  This includes physical cabling (both Ethernet and Token Ring), network cards, security, passwords, user setup, printer management, file allocation, drive mapping, server monitoring, and hardware setup on Compaq Proliant servers with RAID 5 configuration and hot swappable drives.

¨       Internet/intranet experience including HTML programming.

¨       Consulted small to medium size businesses on network setup and creation.  This included software and hardware selection, feasibility studies, RFP’s to vendors, network design and documentation, system and application setup, loss prevention strategies, and user training.

¨       A more detailed Technical Resume is Available Upon Request

 

EDUCATION

            Rockford College, Rockford, Illinois

                        Bachelor of Science Degree

                                    Major: Accounting         Minors: Business Administration, Economics

                                                Graduated Magna Cum Laude -- May 1989

 

            McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, Illinois

                        Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting Technology

                                                Graduated High Honors -- May 1987

 

            Certification:  Certified Public Accountant - March 1990

                                       

ACTIVITIES & HONORS

            Treasurer, Membership Coordinator, Committee Chairman Pro Tem and Den Leader

                     Cub Scout Pack 156, Crystal Lake, Illinois 1991-1995

            Member Phi Theta Kappa (Honors Fraternity) 1987

            Member Omicron Delta Epsilon (Honors Society in Economics) 1989

            Rockford College's Distinguished Scholars List 1988 & 1989

     

REFERENCES

            Available Upon Request

 


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