Jason Marc Dessel MBA BSEE

Los Angeles, California
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Online Resume: http://www.JasonsWeb.com/resume
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OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a leadership position in server engineering or client support. I have extensive experience as a technical lead in a high pressure environment for the last eight years and am ready to move into a more senior position. The combination of an engineering background along with an MBA gives me a unique perspective on both the technical and political aspects of this business.

EDUCATION:
College of Engineering
B.S. in Electrical Engineering with Computer Engineering concentration, May 1993
Minor in Philosophy with concentration in Logic
Graduated Magna Cum-Laude: high honors

Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), July 2004
Graduated with honors

TRAINING:
Current Certifications:

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Novell Master Certified NetWare Engineer (MCNE)
Completed Citrix Training
Windows Scripting Host
Windows 2000 Active Directory

EMPLOYMENT:

Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, California
Senior Server Engineer and Technical Lead, September 1996- Present

Designed and Implemented VMWare Virtual Center environment
Appointed one of two "Subject Matter Experts" on Active Directory
Participated in migration of NT 4 to Active Directory using the Aelita Migration Tool
Created the script used worldwide to migrate to new IP address scheme
Automated reporting of AntiVirus definitions through a custom website
Created scripts to including daily System State Backups for all servers,
   real-time monitoring of security group changes, backup report generation through
   through a custom website, and time-synchronization of all servers prior to AD
Wrote and managed logon scripts and policies for user desktops
Implemented and managed PatchLink software used to patch all servers worldwide
Responsible for configuration and maintenance of Server monitoring tools
Team Lead for the NT Engineering Committee.  Responsible for planning, implementation and enforcement of domain structure and related issues.
Performed final edit of server build documents
Instrumental role in the migration of over 20 NetWare servers to six Windows 2000 cluster servers including complete responsibility for scripting the logon process.
Primary contact for all server issues affecting Executive Management 
Member of the Virus SWAT team for emergency virus outbreaks
Initiated agreement with vendor for corporate-wide licensing of desktop software which saved company $500,000+
Creative projects include: Designing and implementing distribution system for Anti-Virus updates, Server Backup report generator, Emergency Repair Disk nightly automation tool, many other automation-related projects 
Conducted technical interviews for perspective new employees

Sec-Com Incorporated of New Jersey, Cedar Knolls, New Jersey
Client Support Manager, July 1993-August 1996
Member of 24-hour emergency response team for clients requiring off-hours support
Researched information and created corporate knowledgebase information system
Trained new employees of Sec-Com for positions with other clients
Interviewed prospective new employees
Filled long-term, full-time positions at Major Fortune 100 companies including:

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  Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health Care Division, Parsippany, New Jersey
  LAN Administrator

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  Warner Lambert Company, World Headquarters, Morris Plains, New Jersey
  Parke-Davis, Ann Arbor, Michigan
  LAN Administrator/Help Desk Coordinator

• Morristown Memorial Hospital, Regional Trauma Center , Morristown, New Jersey
  LAN Administrator/Help Desk

  Responsibilities at these sites include:

  Analysis, recommendation, and implementation of system and networking standards, procedures, and solutions (Novell 3.x, 4.x: Multi-server, Multi-site, Multiple topologies)
  Implemented first Windows NT server put into production
  Administering multiple Windows NT servers, including shares and network printers
  Full-time help desk support of hardware and software for 500+ desktops
  Organizing and conducting training sessions based on corporate needs and user feedback
  Researching, evaluating, and purchasing new equipment and software
  Developing and implementing desktop and network server standardizations
  Diagnosing and repairing a variety of PC hardware-related problems

EMPLOYMENT DURING COLLEGE:

Corporation of America, Montvale, New Jersey
Project Engineer, May 1992 - August 1993 and January 1993 (Summer Internship)
Developed and independently coded entire user interface for PC-based
   cellular phone emulator using C++ bit-level programming
This user interface was submitted to the U.S. Government and has a patent pending

Rutgers University Computing Services, New Brunswick, New Jersey
User Consultant, October 1991 - May 1993

C.B. Distributors: Distributor of Stella D'oro Products, Old Bridge, New Jersey
Computer Consultant, July 1990 - February 1991
Individually developed and applied custom inventory and billing maintenance application
Copyrighted as a stand-alone industrial application
Sold program and provided support to other distributors on a national level

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
Published article on assembly language in a national computer periodical
Dean's List all four years, Member of Golden Key and Tau Beta Pi national honor societies
Earned "Most Valuable Team Member" award for a six-month period in 2004Published an article on a philosophical interpretation of a particular area quantum physics written for senior thesis

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