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Dennis Bray
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with MIS encompassing the following industry certifications and skills:
Master Certified Novell Engineer- Internet, NT Integration, Connectivity, Management
Master Certified Novell Instructor
Certified Directory Engineer
Certified Novell Engineer 4,5 & 6
Certified Novell Instructor
GroupWise 5 Certified Novell Administrator
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Microsoft Certified Trainer
Master Certified Internet Webmaster
Certified Internet Webmaster
Certified Internet Architect
Novell TCP/IP Technical Specialist
Certified Novell Salesperson
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
5/2001 ~ Enterprise Networking Solutions, Inc.; Sacramento, California
Sr. Consulting Engineer
Engagements with Public and Private organizations including State of California, Department of Mental Health, Napa State Hospital, Health and
Human Services Data Center (Subcontractor for Novell Consulting), California Highway Patrol, EMSource, Sacramento City Unified School District, City of Vallejo.
Primary responsibility for design and/or deployment of client information systems including Novell ZENworks, GroupWise, NetWare, DirXML,
eDirectory, iChain, Novell Portal Services. Directory service education and design and integration with iPlanet Directory, Microsoft Active
Directory and Novell eDirectory. Designed and deployed intranet portal solutions for private sector clients encompassing thousands of users
via local or web-based access. Designed and deployed ZENworks for Servers and ZENworks for Desktops for thousands of users spread over
86 sites. Upgrade of multiple client organizations to NetWare 6 and GroupWise 6. Provide customized training to public and private clients on
NetWare 6, GroupWise 6, Integrating ZENworks for Desktops and ZENworks for Servers.
Lead Novell Technical consultant to the California Highway Patrol for phase one of the XPand Windows 95 to Windows XP Upgrade project.
During this engagement I have had primary responsibility for all Novell components and the customization and deployment of CHP standard
applications including Office XP, Visio 2002, Project 2002 to all 1675 workstations in the headquarters and division offices throughout the state
involved in phase one. I have created ZENworks for Desktops 3.2 objects and configurations required to integrate and manage and maintain
Windows XP in the CHP’s Novell NetWare environment. I have developed training materials for both users and system administrators and have
delivered training to staff at CHP’s headquarters and division offices.
In addition, I have worked closely with CHP staff on server and eDirectory configuration for the upgrade to NetWare 6 and GroupWise 6 at all
headquarters and division offices. I have helped to developed a strategy and created ZENworks objects to support the deployment and
continued maintenance of Windows XP, Office XP, Visio 2002, Project 2002 on laptop computers providing a consistent user experience whether the laptop computer is connected to the CHP network or standalone.
5/97 ~ 4/2001- INFOTEC COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS; Sacramento, California
Technical Instructor (05/97 ~ 05/2001)
Teach Novell and Microsoft Authorized courses as well as provide network and general support for all
systems on-site. Selected by Novell to provide pre and post release reseller partner training on NetWare 5.
Frequent contributor to local Novell “Power Lunch” presentations and local NetWare user groups.
Novell Courses Authorizations:
200- Networking Technologies 216- Fundamentals of Internetworking
350- GroupWise 5 Administration 520- NetWare 4.x Administration
525- NetWare 4.x Advanced Administration 529- NetWare 4.11 to NetWare5 Update
532- NetWare 4.x Design & Implementation 540- Building Intranets with IntranetWare
555- Integrating NetWare and Windows NT 560- NetWare 5 Administration
565- Networking Technologies 570- NetWare 5 Advanced Administration
575- NDS Design & Implementation 580- NetWare5 Service & Support
605- NetWare TCP/IP 606- TCP/IP for Networking Professionals
730- Network Management with ManageWise 2.7 770- Internet Security with BorderManager 3.5 Enterprise Ed.
780- Workstation Management with ZENworks 801- Service & Support
804- IntranetWare Installation & Configuration 910- NDS for NT Professional
956- Managing Netscape Enterprise Server for NetWare 991- Advanced NDS Tools & Diagnostics
995- Directory Technologies
Microsoft Course Authorizations:
685- Installing and Configuring Windows NT Server 4.0 688-Internetworking with TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0
689- Supporting NT Server 4.0- Enterprise Technologies 691- Windows NT Server 4.0: Analysis and Optimization
692- Windows NT Server 4.0: Network Analysis and Optimization 693- Troubleshooting NT Server 4.0 in the Enterprise
770- Installing and Configuring Windows NT Workstation 4.0 798- Supporting Windows 95
803- Administering Windows NT 4.0 836- Secure Web Access Using Microsoft Proxy Server 2.0
865- Implementing Windows NT Server 4.0 Directory Services 922- Supporting Windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies
955- Supporting Windows 98 1533- Migrating from Novell NetWare to Windows NT 4.0
11/87 ~ 7/96 McCLOUD'S PET EMPORIUM; Northern California & South Bay Area
MIS Manager/ Merchandise Supervisor (06/91 ~ 07/96)
Maintained UNIX computer system at Distribution Center and eleven retail store sites throughout Northern
California. Developed and/or modified company wide computer operation procedures. Evaluated, installed
and ensured functionality of all software and hardware modifications or upgrades. Installed and implemented
security measures to ensure data integrity. Worked as liaison with hardware/software vendors. Assured
compliance with POS/Inventory Control systems at store level. Provided training to all system users.
Maintained Point of Sale item file, pricing and UPC coding. Prepared various reports for accounting, owner
and store level management personnel. Primary buyer for chain, working closely with the controller to ensure
stock availability and cash flow continuity. Inventory planning based on sales, projected sales, turn/earn
analysis to determine appropriate inventory levels and optimum product mix. Coordinated shipping/receiving
activity for Distribution Center. Directed Distribution Center staff, including warehouse, drivers and office.
Supervised physical inventories and periodic audits at all locations. Oversaw and implemented uniform
merchandise handling practices.
Store Manager (03/89~06/91) Assistant Manger / Department Manager (11/87~03/89)
Charged with overall operation of retail store. Duties included: Recruiting, Hiring, Training and Reviewing store
employees, Scheduling, Purchasing of livestock & dry goods, Banking & bookkeeping, Troubleshooting store
equipment, Merchandising, Sales. Developed and Implemented systems for monitoring “Fish Room”
maintenance and loss control that were adopted chain-wide.
Davis High Marching Band & Colorguard; Modesto, Ca. (1983-1989, 1993-1994)
Downey High Marching Band & Colorguard; Modesto, Ca. (1989-1990)
Merced High Marching 100; Merced, Ca. (1996-1998)
Instructor/Staff Coordinator/Music Arranger/Drill Designer
Instructing students in both marching and music fundamentals. Designing “half-time” shows. Adapting music
for the marching band. Scheduling of rehearsals, meetings and trips.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Infotec Commercial Systems; Northern California
Continuing Novell training
Continuing Microsoft training in pursuit of MCSE 2000 certification
PACIFIC DATAWARE; Portland Oregon
Certified NetWare Engineer training
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE; Modesto, California
Course work completed in computer science, business administration, management and music
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