Robert A. Law

3 Delaware Road
Hewitt, N.J.
07421
PHONE: 973·853·8236 FAX: 973·853·8235
EMAIL: [email protected]

Summary of Skills

With a vast amount of exposure to various implementations of the major Network Operating Systems, utilizing numerous Topologies and mixed Protocols, Deployment of thousands of Desktops, Migration of Thousands of NetWare 3.2 to 4.11 users, Server Integration and consolidation project management, and a well rooted "in the trenches" background of second and third tier support and management, I will bring to your environment a diverse and savvy background that will serve as a solid foundation for growth.

Work Experience

TEKSYSTEMS,Inc.

Senior Network Engineer 1998 - present

• Client Sites:
• Liz Claiborne; LAN Administrator in charge of NetWare 3.x to 4.11 migration of 3700 users, NDS Partitioning and replication, Time Synchronization, Script creation and modifications, problem resolution for all migration issues. Developed and delivered Technical training for all Help Desk personnel.
• American Home Products; Team Leader for Token-Ring to Ethernet conversion of 600 Windows 95 and Windows NT workstations.

The Chubb Institute, Parsippany, N.J.

Senior Network Engineering Instructor 1996 - 1998

• Instructional training in the Network Engineering & Data Communications, and Data Center Support Curriculums. CNA & CNE 3.X/4.X, MCSE 4.0 oriented.
• Curriculum Development, Internetwork Design, TCP/IP, Interoperability Labs.
• Multiple Site Network Design, Budgeting, and Deployment.

Vanstar Inc. Metro Park, N.J.

Senior System Engineer 1994 - 1996

• Responsible for all Network Equipment, Software, and personnel at various clients sites. Planning, Implementing, Designing, and Consulting, for Upgrades and Migrations.
• Client Sites:
• BMW of North America; Senior on-site, 3 to 10 staff, NetWare 3.x Administration, Windows 3.1 to 95 Migration, Hardware upgrades and roll outs, Office 4.3 Roll out. Humming Bird X-Windows Roll out with TCP/IP Implementation. Token Ring Ethernet Conversions, Gateway Maintenance and Trouble Shooting.
• Lucent Technologies; Legal Department Windows NT Roll Out with TCP/IP deployment across 17 U.S. sites. Multiple Master Domain Design and Configuration. Trained Lucent IT staff.
• Lipton; Installed and configured a Compaq 4500 Rack Mount Server with Windows NT Server in a NetWare 3.12 environment to function as a Middle-Ware Platform for a Lotus Notes Dial-In-Gateway.
• American Cyanamid; Installed and configured 4 Compaq 4500 Rack Mount Server with Windows NT Server in a NetWare 3.12 environment to function as a Middle-Ware Platform for a Lotus Notes Dial-In-Gateway.
• Ernst and Young; Senior on-site, 3 to 10 staff, Installed and configured 6 Compaq 4500 Rack Mount Server with Windows NT Server for a Lotus Notes Dial-In-Gateway with each server supporting 64 Dial-In connections. This was a coordinated National Deployment of 7 identical Server Farms. N.J. coordinator for 22,000 Lap Top deployment with Data Migration (Mac/95) for National Field Staff.

Simon & Schuster Old Tappan, N.J.

LAN Administrator 1992 - 1994

• Responsible for the Infrastructure and 16 NetWare 3.x Servers, OS/2 and DOS/Windows 3.1 Work Stations at multiple sites.
• Managed Mainframe security for a 12,000-user environment using CA-TOP SECRET.
• Wrote COBOL programs to hook CA-TOP SECRET and automate redundant tasks. Maintained Programmers test Bed for Micro Focus and XDB using REXX to accomplish daily updates from the Mainframe to Servers.
• Designed, Implemented and Maintained a Training Network which included a classroom and CBT distribution across WAN links.
• Implemented and Managed cc:Mail Dial-in, AtachMate 3270 and 5250 Gateways.

Genisis Construction Co., Inc. Kearny, N.J.

CEO/Owner 1980- 1992

• Staff of 43 employees at 3 sites.
• $5,400,000 in Gross Sales.
• Projects:
• La Mer At Sayerville, N.J.; 180 Town Houses.
• Regents Square At South Brunswick, N.J.; 120 Town Houses. Largest National Residential Project to incorporate Steel Frames in a residential project.

Chemical Industry

Lab Technician / Chemist 1973 - 1980

• Recruited as a Lab Technician by National Lead while a student at F.D.U. Achieved chemist status prior to degree completion.
• Other Companies: American Cyanamid, Randolph Products, Custom Chemicals Corp.

Education

The Chubb Institute

Parsippany, N.J.

• 1992 Diploma - Computer Programming
• COBOL, JCL, Assembler, MVS, DOS

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Rutherford, N.J.

• 1973 - 1976 - 69 credits
• Chemical Engineering

Rutherford High School

Rutherford, N.J.

• 1969 - 1973 - Diploma
• College Pre

Awards

North East Regional Employee of the Quarter (4Th Qtr. 1994)

National Victory Circle Award (1995)

• This award was given by Vanstar Corp.each year.The award is presented to 50 System Engineers Nation Wide, one from each state, and is the highest honour achievable for the year.

Certifications

• Microsoft 3.51 MCSE

• Novell 3.11 CNA & CNE

• 3COM 3Wizard Product Specialist

• Cisco Internetworking Fundamental Design Course

• Compaq ASE Training

• CA Top Secret MVS BASICS 4.3

Activities and Interests

• Skiing, Hikeing, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Reading.

Self Studies in Progress

• Novell NetWare CNE 5.X Upgrade

• Microsoft MCSE 4.0 Update with Internet

• HTML, CGI, PEARL, and UNIX

References

• AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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