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Timothy W. Spencer

Summary
After seventeen years in the concrete industry I retrained and successfully moved into the IT industry. During my employment I’ve acquired skills in Network, Desktop, Server Systems and Server Software support as well as proving myself to be reliable and an asset to my employer in many different roles.
Experience
Jun. 2008 to Nov. 2008 GDH Consulting Inc. Tulsa, OK.
Business Analyst
Completed Contract for Bank of Oklahoma providing support handling day to day production issues for multiple software packages for all branches. Resolve then document software issues and resolutions to provide a reference to assist Analysts in quickly resolving daily production issues. Maintain the accuracy of critical Branch and Corporate SQL Server and Access databases for supported applications.
Oct. 2001 to Mar. 2008 Cadillac Jack Inc. Duluth, Ga.
Senior Field Tech/Engineering Support/Software Development
Originally hired as Senior Field Service Technician installing and configuring servers, supporting approximately 60 sites across the United States and Mexico. After three years I was promoted to the Corporate Software Engineering Group providing on-site and remote issue evaluation across the U.S. Multi-platform Quality Assurance for both Software Engineering Groups (Server and Linux Client) testing all builds and kits including new install, upgrade and service packs. Investigate, recreate and document customer reported software issues in “Bug Tracker” tracking software. Live Production Support of SQL Server for approx 60 sites for Accounting, Reporting and Game Play issues. Develop, test and provide support for all Data Backup and Recovery Procedures on a site by site basis. Develop, test and document for System Wide Upgrade to SQL Server 2005 with Fully Automated and Manual Failover procedures. Light programming in C#, ASP.Net, VB.Net under VS 2003 and 2005 integrated in Visual Source Safe, debugging and adding warning messages in C and C++.
Feb. 2001 to Oct. 2001 CDI Tulsa, OK.
Consultant
• Contracted with Williams Communications, Distributed all Tier II Desktop Support trouble tickets to Technicians and provided hardware and software support for all computer assets outside the Tulsa area.
Sept. 1999 to Feb. 2001 Tek Systems Tulsa, OK.
Consultant
Sabre Inc. – Prescreened all applicants to the Hardware Helpdesk, increased the number of qualified interviewees.
Clover Technologies – Installed Distance Learning Classrooms in two State Colleges using Ethernet networking and audio and video conferencing packages.
MCI WorldCom – Frame and Telephone Service Issue Troubleshooting using various software packages.
Mar. 1999 to Sept. 1999 Worldlink Gaming Inc. Tulsa, OK.
Installation/Field Service
Installed multiple Casino Gaming Networks including Servers, CSU/DSU, routers, and hubs. Performed client setup and configuration.Over the road Service and Maintenance of more than 20 individual Casino Gaming LAN Networks. Service and Upgrade Corporate PC equipment and daily hard drive imaging.
Dec. 1983 to Mar. 1999 CSR Hydro Conduit Tulsa, OK.
Coordinator / Co-Supervisor
Developed and Implemented ISO 9000 program including developing and documenting work procedures, timelines and critical paths. Managed Corporate Quality Assurance program, trained employees weekly in Corporate Safety Program. Developed, Negotiated and Managed Oklahoma Dept of Transportation Self-Certification QA Program.
Education
1989 to 2001 Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK.
CIS Technology Education, emphasis on Networking and Internet.
Completed programming in COBOL, RPG, JCL, JAVA, Visual Basic 5, Intermediate and Advanced Visual Basic 6 and HTML. Completed NT Server Administration, Network Design and Troubleshooting, Novel Netware 3.x, DOS, UNIX, PC Configuration and Set-up, Access and MCSE Prep for Win2K Server and Win2K Pro. Named to President’s or Dean’s Honor Roll each semester.
1978 to 2001 Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK.
Basic Electronics AC and DC 1997
Automotive Technology 1979
1977 to 1979 East Central High School Tulsa, OK.
High School Diploma 1979
Skills
WinNT Server and Workstation 4.0 – 5.0, SharePoint 2000, Netware 3.x, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft FrontPage, Office 97 - 2002 (Word, Excel, Access), Lotus SmartSuite, Computer Troubleshooting, Ethernet Networking, Microsoft Visual Studio 3.0, 4.0, 2003 and 2005 Professional, SQL Server 2000 and 2005. Member of Tulsa .NET User Group approximately 1 1/2 Years. Maintained a Personal Website in various formats since November 1999.
Certificates
Trained and Certified, in Programming and Troubleshooting, Skako Control Systems, San Diego, CA.
Trained and Certified, in Programming, Crestron Control Systems, Cresskill, NJ. and Dallas, TX.
Microsoft Course 1594, Installing and Configuring Windows 2000 as a File and Print Server.
Timothy W. Spencer Updated Jan 23, 2009 Owasso, OK.