Aram Kailian

   [ (917) 853-9141] [ akailian_NOSPAM_@gmail.com ]

 

 

Objective               

To obtain a permanent project management or technology management position with an emphasis on analysis of information systems, networks, servers, and security.

 

 

Skill Profile        

 

Detail oriented analytical thinker with an extremely strong and adaptable technical skill set, good leadership, team building, management, and documentation skills.  Firm believer of a hands-on management style.  Good analysis and communication skills to enable the resolution of both technical and business views of a problem.  Comfortable with mission-critical planning and implementation for systems, network, security, and support infrastructure.  Advanced knowledge of: LAN, WAN, server, and security design and implementation; Cisco, NT/2000/2003, Exchange, Linux/Unix, and Internet/network technology and application services. 

 

Core skill set includes: Cisco CCIE class knowledge (6y) on Catalyst 1900/2900/5000/6000/6500, and 2600/3600/7100/7200 devices as well as various open source monitoring and management system; Expert Microsoft Windows system administration (7y) of 3.1 through 2003 including enterprise application systems (W2000/2003, SQL, IIS, Exchange 5.5/2K/2003 (5y), .NET); Expert Linux/Unix administration (7y) in Linux (RH 4-8, Debian), FreeBSD (2.2-4.0) including application systems (Bind, Sendmail, Apache…); Expert Network Management and Monitoring utilizing SNMP, Open Source (Telemetry, Netsaint, MRTG, Cricket), Openview NNM, and CiscoWorks 2000; Expert in Network, PC, Server, and Enterprise hardware (7y).  Proficient in HTML, Perl, SH and Batch.

 

 

Experience

2002–Present            PMO Link, Inc. / Independent Consultant                                                            New York, NY

Management of Information Systems and Information Technology Consultant

 

§     Consulted on projects for large and small businesses including: The Regus Group, Synergy Workplaces, Pfizer, DebRA of America, and Interstate Credit and Collection.

§     Provided analysis of existing technology infrastructure, recommendations, and subsequent remediation on systems, procedures, and policies. 

§     Facilitated projects including; Implementation of network connectivity and network security infrastructure, security forensics and emergency remediation of network and server infrastructure, technology cost expenditure reduction, updating and establishing Internet business presence (portal/web/email), customer relationship management system automation, and financial system automation.

§     Provided project management support for technology implementations and migrations utilizing PMI standards of project management.

§     Provided an ongoing technology management and planning role to smaller clients.

§     Provided emergency security services to enterprise clients affecting 318 locations, 250,000 users nationwide, and $1bn in revenue including forensics, vulnerability analysis, billing system protection, firewall design, patch application, and switch design.

§     Provided technology assessment services for business acquisitions including site surveys, process analysis, security assessment, and risk assessment for all technology and telecom infrastructure.

 

2004                   PMO Link, Inc.                                                                                                           New York, NY

Information Technology Consultant

 

§     Consulted for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals on internal portal technology projects.

§     Designed and implemented team portal services for corporate audience of 30,000 using Microsoft technologies to promote communication and team visibility.

§     Provided project management support and expertise utilizing PMI standards.

§     Designed and developed a web based project management process tool to educate project managers and to provide collaboration tools using PMBOK standards via Microsoft and Documentum portal technologies.

1998–2002          HQ Global Workplaces                                                                                              New York, NY

Manager, Enterprise Network and Systems, Senior Network and Systems Engineer

 

§     Designed, implemented, and maintained an Internet access product to carry broadband to 400 locations and 64,000 users ($3M capital investment, built to $20M annual revenue with 32,000 active users).

§     Designed, implemented, and maintained company Internet systems (Exchange Email, DNS, security, broadband, hosting) (400 locations, 3,000 corporate users / 32,000 clients, approx. $2M in capital investments).

§     Designed, implemented, and maintained primary corporate data center, and later migrated systems to a larger AT&T hosting facility.  ($1.2M capital investment).

§     Designed, implemented, and maintained ~100 corporate servers and systems, ~2000 field systems, and infrastructure for all company connectivity and security (Cisco, NT, Linux) ($1M corporate server infrastructure, $4M in field systems, $1.6M operating budget).

§     Merged Internet information systems during Vantas / HQ Merger (Email, file servers, authentication) (Multiple Lotus Notes, Exchange 5.5, OWA, NT, 2000).

§     Designed, implemented, and maintained comprehensive security architecture.

§     Designed and implemented disaster recovery planning and procedures.

§     Formed a system and network maintenance team to manage infrastructure and provide a network support helpdesk.

§     Implemented Open Source network monitoring system for 400 remote sites.

§     Developed IT extranet, organizing information for network support staff and partners.

§     Developed technology budgets and plans for networks and systems.

§     Created and set standards, policies, and operating procedures for use of information systems for all company employees including IT personnel.

§     Organized technical relationships with partner companies, vendors and franchise owners.

§     Developed online training programs and material for IT support staff and end users.

Education             

Simon’s Rock College of Bard                                    A.A., Liberal Arts                                     Great Barrington, MA

References            

 

Jefferson Parke             Development Lead, Advanced Technology Systems, Inc.                            (202) 256-6705

Principal, Codapt, LLC                                                                  

 

Albert Williams              Principal, Network Consulting Solutions, LLC                                            (972) 361-8108

                                    Director of IT, The Regus Group, LLC                

 

Eli Pariser                 Executive Director, MoveOn.org and MoveOn PAC