Resume
JANEA DANIELLE TAYLOR
AUSTIN, TEXAS
JTaylor@JaneaTaylor.com
 
     
Professional Profile
Goal-oriented individual who values determination, persistence and integrity. Consistently strives for excellence in all aspirations. Possesses the ability to provide deliverable materials within tight schedules and under given deadlines. Exhibits proven success working in a team environment as well as individually, with little to no supervision and limited resources.
 

Technical Background
Having been in the IT industry for over ten years, I have held a variety of positions ranging from desktop support to network engineer to systems analyst. Much of my experience has been focused on various networking concepts and technologies as well as systems administration; however, I also have extensive experience in the area of programming and development. I graduated Summa Cum Laude in December 2006 with a Bachelor's degree in IT and a concentration in Programming and have had success as a contract programmer since 2007. Over the last several years I have gained hands-on experience using the following technologies:
 

Skill Name Skill Level Experience
  • Programming & Development
    • [X]HTML / Javascript / CSS
    • Visual Basic 6
    • Visual Basic .NET
    • .NET Framework
    • ASP / ASP.NET
    • ADO / ADO.NET
    • XML / XSLT
    • Design / Documentation
    • Debugging / Testing
    • Web Services
    • C#
    • PHP
    • Java / JSP / J2EE
    • Perl / Ruby / scripting
    • MVC Architecture
  • Database Design / Administration
    • MS Access 98 / 2000 / 2003
    • MS SQL Server 7.0 / 2000
    • Relational Database Design
    • MySQL
    • dBase
    • Oracle 9i/10g
  • Network Administration
    • TCP/IP
    • HTTP / FTP
    • Telnet / SSH
    • SMTP / POP3
    • Routing / Switching
    • Firewall / Security
    • VPN / Remote access
  • Server Administration
    • NT4 / Windows 2000 / 2003
    • IIS
    • Redhat Linux Enterprise
    • Apache / Apache Tomcat
  • Graphics & Web Design
    • Photoshop
    • Quark
    • Flash
    • Fireworks
  • Modeling & Application Design
    • Flowcharting
    • Visio
    • UML Modeling
    • Object-Oriented Design
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Work Experience
  2/2007 - Present Contractor Austin, TX.
Software / Web Developer

- Communicate with clients to determine their overall project and technology needs
- Define requirements and scope of software projects based on communication with clients
- Design & develop database systems and determine hosting needs for client applications
- Determine best strategies for implementing software & database systems for clients
- Develop client applications based on determined scope and project requirements

  2/2005 - 2/2007 Oracle Corporation Austin, TX.
Systems Availability Analyst II

- Monitored, analyzed, escalated & resolved network issues in a timely manner
- Troubleshooted complex problems which were server, network or application related
- Configured firewalls, switches and load balancers upon request
- Provided remote access support to highly available applications for OnDemand customers
- Developed and maintained tools to help automate and streamline various processes
- Designed, created and supported applications which serve to automate repetitive tasks
- Worked with other team members in determining ways to increase overall productivity

  4/2002 - 11/2004 Studio RD Austin, TX.
Systems Administrator

- Interface development and maintenance of internal web applications using ASP.NET
- Developed and maintained a library management application using VB.Net & SQL Server
- Managed servers, firewalls, and routers for local and remote offices
- Technical support for board of directors, managers and employees in all departments
- Installation and support of VPN and Linux based firewall technologies
- Maintained Windows 2000 and Linux (RedHat) based web, e-mail and database servers
- Supported user applications such as Goldmine and Norton Anti-Virus Corporate Edition
- Responsible for designing, proposing and implementing innovative technical solutions
- In charge of all purchasing and financial decisions made for the technology department

  11/2001 - 4/2002 Amerx Office Solutions Austin, TX.
Systems Engineer

- Designed & deployed an internal CRM system using Visual Basic 6 and Microsoft Access
- Designed company website and graphics using HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash & Photoshop
- Designed and built a Windows 2000 Active Directory network of 20 nodes
- Managed, maintained and trained users on telecom system
- Managed IIS web and FTP server, SQL Server 2000, and domain login servers
- Installed and managed ISA proxy server / firewall and Exchange Server 2000 server
- Configured a secure RAS system using Virtual Private Connection (VPN) technology
- Designed and implemented daily backup strategy for all clients and servers

  8/2000 - 10/2000 Unisys Corporation Chicago, IL.
Technical Consultant

- Provided help desk support on Novell NetWare based WAN environment of 15,000 users
- Performed hardware and software installs & configuration on Windows 95, 98, NT systems
- Administered Novell NetWare and GroupWise 5.2 on Windows and Macintosh systems
- Printer, PC and Macintosh troubleshooting/repair, installs-moves-adds-changes (IMAC)

  8/1999 - 6/2000 Superior Copies Roselle, IL.
Network Administrator

- Administered Windows NT 4 based network and managed client systems
- Responsible for purchasing, configuration and installation of hardware and software
- Managed security, user adds, user rights administration and system configuration
- Maintained and managed Microsoft Exchange 5.5 and IIS 4.0 server systems
- Provided support for applications such as MS Office, Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator

  2/1999 - 8/1999 Trade Service Publications Roselle, IL.
Junior Network Administrator
- Assisted in the upgrade from a peer to peer to a server based Windows NT 4 network
- Provided file and print management services on PC, Macintosh, Unix, and Xerox systems
- Assisted in development and management of website using HTML, ASP and FrontPage
- Provided technical training for new employees

Education Date School Location
  Bachelor's Degree 12/2006 American InterContinental University Atlanta, GA.
Major: Information Technology - Programming
Graduated with a 4.0 GPA - Summa Cum Laude

  Associate's Degree 4/1999 College of Dupage Glen Ellyn, IL.
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Graphic Arts
 
Certifications
Microsoft
MCP, MCSA, MCSE (NT4 & 2000)
 
Cisco
CCNA 2 (Expired 3/2004)