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Dennis T. Pinney
CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREES LISTED BELOW
2233 Booth Avenue • Marysville, CA 95901 • (530) 713-3329 • [email protected]
A highly experienced, certified, and degreed IT professional with a strong background
managing all information technology needs for medium to large size companies
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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Extensive experience in establishing plans and administering overall policies and goals in support of
company’s information technology infrastructure, as well as all equipment, and related contracts.
Adept in estimating and project management with great emphasis on high network security.
Successfully developed and implemented Cisco switched and network wide projects.
Superior research and analytical skills to establish priorities for developing new and/or modifying
existing information processing systems.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of system design, network technologies, and Microsoft
operating systems, and legacy systems.
Highly skilled in maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of operating systems and proprietary
applications.
High degree of integrity with a strong work ethic. Multi-task oriented and results driven.
Enjoy challenges and problem solving and work well in a fast-paced technical environment.
Passionate about technology. Committed to staying abreast of latest advances in computer systems,
networks, and security.
Excel in a leadership role to effectively train, motivate, and direct staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft Certified Professional #937942
Certified Novell Engineer
Currently studying Cisco Technology towards certification
COMPUTER SKILLS
Fluent in PC and Macintosh Hardware and Software Systems, as well as Microsoft Suite 4.0 up to and
including Office XP Pro, PowerPoint, Project 2002, Visio 2002, WordPerfect, dBase III and IV, Lotus,
dental software such as Dentrix and EagleSoft, printing/graphics software, and DOS. Experienced with
Crystal Reports up to and including 8.5 Developer. Novell and Microsoft network design,
implementation and administration, computer applications, multiple protocol and intranet works.
Cisco switchgear and network security methodologies. Personally constructed over 3,000 PC’s and
300 Novell, Microsoft, and Linux servers. Knowledgeable in TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AD, DNS, WINS,
Windows Terminal Server, WYSE 1200LS Terminal systems, MetaFrame ThinClient, and AppleTalk
protocol.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
University of Phoenix, On-Line Campus, 2004 (3.78 GPA)
MBA/TM – Technology Management
University of Phoenix, 2001 (3.81 GPA)
BS/BIS - Business Information Systems
Yuba College, Marysville, CA, 1993
Accounting Certification
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Drake/Prometric Testing, Sacramento, CA, 1996
MCSE (Microsoft Certification)
Yuba College, Marysville, CA, 1992 (3.98 GPA)
AA – Business Computers
Drake Testing, Sacramento, CA, 1995
CNE (Novell Network Certification)
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
CNP DBA Paradise Post – MNG Subsidiary, Paradise, CA
12/99 - Present
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR
 Primary responsibilities
o Communicate and meet the needs of every on site employee in the use of the provided
computerized systems to accomplish their job
 Direct interaction
 Partnered interaction with IT team
 Request team to perform support
o Router configuration and support
 To include, but not be limited to, on-going analysis of security infrastructure,
computer virus and/or worm attacks, or potential attacks, and configuration
analysis of the internal access-list firewall system of the current internal
operating system (IOS)
o Switch configuration and support
o Network infrastructure design, implementation, and support
 Provide information in regards to improvements or concerns
 Develop plan of action for proposals
 Develop capital expenditures for necessary assigned tasks
 Analyze and assess risks
o Logic ERP/MRP II system administration, to include but not be limited to
 Installation
 Support to include, but not be limited to, any necessary requests from HR and/or
printing
 Maintenance
 Contact Logic support as required or directed
o Logic job ticket development and deployment
o Support and stand-in for Logic job costing batching and input when necessary including
all related actions required to be successful in that support
o Support the Excel based ABC report for circulation
o Support the Excel based facing slip form for Bindery
o Application support as requested or assigned
o Help desk response as requested from company staff
o Printing division Pre-schedule ticket ongoing development & support
o Prism labeling system support and Operating system level configuration
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Yellow page server management in the form of
 Managing database administrator in the support and upgrade needs of the system
 Develop, design, build, and support the Linux operating system for general
system support
o Constant upgrading of knowledge and/or proactive research into areas which can help
support my primary responsibilities
 Personal continuing education paid by self
 Attend training recommended and paid for self or company
 Seek outside expert help, mentoring, and/or guidance
o Support and help with any requested telecommunication needs
 Support the current hardware and operating system used for our Private Branch
Exchange (PBX)
 Work with Executone on switchboard issues
o Continually monitor network system for changes made (use of software such as, but not
limited to, SolarWinds)
 Attempt to document any changes not communicated
o Requested documentation for any simple interim support for items I have primary
responsibility over which do not require an extensive manual or manuscript
 Secondary responsibilities
o Windows workstation / server deployment as needed
o Operating system and application software installation
o Manage NT 4.0, 2000, & 2003 Servers to include Active Directory and full Domain
Naming services
o Manage Exchange Server
o TimeClocks basic support
o Manage the FTP servers using ServU-FTP software
o Very basic Synaptic support
o Backup and restore of system
o Printer and copier support
o Purchasing and supply maintenance
o Windows workstation / Server infrastructure and deployment
o Software Licensing and Management – Software Deployment
o Purchasing and Supplies Maintenance
 Tertiary accomplishments
o Manage and direct IT operations and services for network infrastructure supporting
Paradise site, SCO UNIX server ERP system, PC & Macintosh workstations, while
coordinating site support and strategic planning for MNG IT teams covering eleven states
and 200 buildings
o Provide support and conduct investigative research relative to costing systems, server
solutions, network security, and program development.
o Devised and deployed integrated programs for the costing system and trained staff in
application and usage.
o Wrote ERP integrated programs in Visual Basic for monitoring costing program.
o Established and implemented a software compliance methodology for the company and
design redundancy into existing server environment.
o Developed teams to provide solutions for supporting the system remotely, as well as a
process for providing company wide technical support for 24/7 operation.
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Created upgrade path from Novell to Windows NT 3.51, Windows NT 4.0, Windows
2000, & 2003 servers and Windows 3.1, 95, 98, 2000, to XP workstations, Windows
Server clustering configuration, Windows Exchange Server, DNS/WINS, FTP, IIS, &
DHCP.
Constructed the Linux server for the Yellow page database system as well as the
PostgreSQL back-end and MS Access front-end design.
Quick recognition to the Nimda virus attack resulted in total network down time of 20
minutes and helped provide information to McAfee to expediently develop industry-wide
patch.
Advance Information Technology Consulting (AITC), Marysville, CA
6/95 – Present
SYSTEMS DESIGN CONSULTANT
 Installed network systems including Windows Server 2003 w/ Native and mixed mode AD,
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Novell, NT 4.0, NT SBS, Windows 2000 server, and peer to peer, as
well as workstations to include Windows XP Professional, Windows Exchange Server 2000 & 5.5,
Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows 95, Macintosh 8.1-9.3 and
OS/2 Warp 3.0 Connect. Installation and configuration of Cisco switches and routers for recent
HIPAA project. Three years experience in HIPAA disaster recovery and resumption recovery
planning, documentation, training, and testing.
 Trained office personnel in various software usages.
 Completed programming of client software used within business environment.
 Developing cost effective proposals to match technology wit business needs using business
terminology
ThermoGenesis Corporation, Rancho Cordova, CA
6/96 – 5/98
IT DIRECTOR
 Supervised IT Department operations, supported a Novell 4.11 Network, and trained staff in usage
of Microsoft Suite.
 Maintained software license and provided telephone system support.
 Developed document revision tracking solution for ISO 9000 project.
 Mentored team in the research, development, and implementation of software solutions for
accounting and MRP/MRP-II requirements for company.
 Supported Silicon Graphics, Inc. server and workstations (UNIX system) for Engineering
Department, including ProE (Professional Engineering System) support.
Yuba Community College, Marysville, CA
1/93 – 6/96
BUSINESS IA AND NETWORK SUPPORT/COMMUNITY EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR
 Instructed classes in application usage and hardware upgrades, and assisted with classroom
instruction for software courses in BCA and Accounting within the continuing education division.
 Maintained the Token Ring – Novell network within the Business division.
 Developed method of implementing new systems while directing staff in upgrade from Zenith
8088’s to the new 486 IBM models.
 Maintained IBM AIX server support for entrance system.
Application Software competencies
 Adobe Acrobat
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Adobe Photoshop
Black’s Law
Dental Imaging Software (Dentrix and Eaglesoft)
Dentrix Dental Software
Dissomaster
EagleSoft Dental Software
Great Plains Dynamics ERP
MAS90
Microsoft Office XP
Microsoft Office 97
Microsoft Office 2000
Microsoft Project (several versions to include 2002)
Microsoft Visio (several versions to include 2002)
Print Café Logic/EFI ERP
QuarkXpress
TimeClocks Plus
Yellow Magic Phone Book Publication System
OS/NOS Software competencies
 Microsoft Windows Server 2003
 Microsoft Windows Server 2000
 Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
 Microsoft Exchange 2000
 Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
 Microsoft Windows XP Pro
 Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro
 Microsoft Windows NT (Server & Workstation)
 Microsoft Windows 98
 Microsoft Windows 95
 Microsoft Windows 3.11
 Microsoft Windows 3.1
 Macintosh Operating Systems 7.0.1 thru OS X
 Linux
 IBM OS/2 3 Warp Connect
 IBM OS/2 2.1
 MS DOS v 3.1 – v 7
 PC DOS v 7
 Novell 4.11
 Novell 4.1
 Novell 3.12
 Novell 3.1
 Novell 2.2
Management Software
 Cisco IOS CLU
 EtherPeek
 Legato Cluster Software
 Microsoft Management software to include AD, IIS, DNS, and CLU
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NeoTrace
Solar Winds
Symantec Ghost
Syslogd
Veritas Backup Exec versions 8 & 9
Switchgear competencies
 Cisco routers (IOS up to 12.2)
 Cisco managed switches (IOS and Catalyst systems)
 3Com switchgear
Hardware competencies
 PC systems from 0286 thru PIV
 Mac 512 to G4
 Advance Servers
Managed projects
 Upgrade the Linux Phonebook system to Yellow Magic
 Complete electronic data collection ERP system for printing
 Development of electronic job ticket
 Develop, create, and deploy Phonebook production system in Linux environment
 Complete MRP/MRPII project for cryogenics environment
 Analysis and creation of cost effective server cluster system for disaster prevention and recovery
 Davis DMV
 Davis City Hall remodel
 Grass Valley Waste Water Treatment Plant
 Rideout Hospital Radiology Expansion
 Enloe Hospital Radiology Expansion
 Peachtree Mall Expansion
Memberships and Affiliations
 IEEE Computer Society
 HTML Writers Guild