My Resume

Winfield Thomas Jr.

INFORMATION & TECHOLOGY SKILLS

  SOFTWARE

Code.Org, SNAP, SCRATCH, Python, Javascript, SQL (Sybase, MS SQL, Oracle), Google Workspace (G-Suite), DSS/BI (Business Objects, Crystal Reports, GQL, Focus),Visio, MS Project Manager, MS Office Suite, Office 365, Email (Groupwise,Outlook,POP,IMAP), MS Windows, Unix/Linux, MS Active Directory (AD), Ms Exchange, Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES), Help Desk Systems (Alloy, Remedy/BMC TrackIT, Heat, CA Service Desk), QuickBooks, AutoCAD Lite, Visual Basic, Java, McAfee/ePolicy Orchestrator, Norton Livestate, Citrix Xenapp, eTERM, GLink, Citrix XenApp, NJ Direct/LDAP. BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS: Student/Learning Management Systems (SIS/LMS) (Banner, SAP, LMS, Blackboard, AAMC, AMCAS, ERAS)Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ETL, ITSM/ITIL, HL7, EDI, Human Resources Systems HRIS (Banner, PR Manager, SAP, Kronos, eCATS),ICF/MR Billing, eCatalogue, A1/U1 Upload, COOP/COG, MBOS,AWS, GOOGLE Workspace/Suite.

HARDWARE

Robotics (Hummingbird, VEX), IBM AS/400, IBM ES9000, Servers (Dell, HP) Sun Sparc-20 Workstation, PC/Desktops, Laptops, Chromebooks, Thin-Clients/Virtual Desktops (Dell/WYSE), Pocket PCs, Tablets, Smart Phones, Printers, Plotters, Scanners, Fax Machines,Muti-Units/All-In-Ones, Routers, Switches, Hubs, WSUS, VOIP.

 PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  Irvington Public Schools, Irvington, New Jersey,                                                         01/2017 - present

TEACHER, COMPUTER SCIENCE

Teacher of Computer Science High School grades 9 – 12.  Teach curriculum of  Programming/Coding, Hardware, Software, Networking, Telecommunications, Internet Communications, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, and Robotics.

·         Instructed Students in the Introduction to Computer Science and Robotics (Engineering)Technology.

·        Students programmed robots using the CODE.ORG, SNAP, SCRATCH, and CREATE LABS software programs.

·         Utilized concepts of automation, problem solving, critical thinking, computer proficiency, and teamwork.

·         Instructed Students in the Introduction To Computers, Topics, and Information Technology.

·         Instructed students in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access).

·         Instructed students in the use of Network Management and Administration concepts and functions.

·         Instructed students utilizing Computer Science competencies.

·         Utilized the Powerschool Student Information System (SIS) for student-faculty instruction and classroom administration, and course management.

·         Developed and provided students a sanctioned NJ State curriculum that follows established course objectives.

·         Organized and prepared regularly revised updates of all course materials.

·         Created Lesson Plans utilizing STEAM concepts.

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York,                                                                  7/2018 – present

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, Entrepreneurship

Syracuse University Project Advance (SUPA) is a conjunction with Irvington Public Schools and Syracuse University in which high school students can earn three (3) college credits in by taking and passing the Entrepreneurship class.

·         Manage the implementation and management of Clinical and Healthcare application systems standards, methods, and control structures.

·         Manage the implementation of ancillary computer applications for Physician Group Practices (Patient Management, ICD-9/CPT lookup, Research, Billing), ensure that plans were in scope, schedule and cost.

Carolina Medical Associates, South Orange, New Jersey,                                                9/2014 – 1/2017

IT PROJECT COORDINATOR

Plan, execute, and monitor hardware, software, clinical and administrative information system projects for stakeholders. IT lead on organizational initiatives for the company, affiliate, and business partners.

·         Manage the implementation and management of Clinical and Healthcare application systems standards, methods, and control structures.

·         Manage the implementation of ancillary computer applications for Physician Group Practices (Patient Management, ICD-9/CPT lookup, Research, Billing), ensure that plans were in scope, schedule and cost.

·         Manage the data migration between the legacy and new Physician Group Practice Management Information Systems.

·         Manage vendor relationships and maintain single and collective associated service level agreements.

·         Utilize cross-functionally to develop optimal solutions across the enterprise and served as the healthcare information technology subject matter expert (SME) on continuous improvement initiatives. 

·         Coordinate with senior management on procurement and project selection activities on make-or-buy decisions.

·         Manage teams in the development, implementation, and sustainability of improvements in processes and outcome matrices.

·         Provide leadership and direction to staff and management for strategy and sustainable levels of improvement.

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Trenton, NJ,            9/2012 – 5/2014

HELP DESK SUPERVISOR

Managed a team of 5 direct reports with the responsibility of business planning, operations and systems management. Directed all activities in support of client facing applications representing over 3,000 users, 6,000 associates. Managed capital assets and infrastructure for 20 divisions and 16 locations.

·         Managed and evaluated the resolution of 1st, 2nd, & 3rd tier issues and problems.

·         Implemented the ITIL/ITSM framework of the Remedy/BMC TrackIt Help Desk application for the resolution of incidents, problems, change management, procurements, and asset management.

·         Planned, procured, executed, and monitored hardware/software (1,000 devices and 10 software packages) for the startup of the Hurricane Sandy Disaster & Recovery division.

·         Reduced equipment deployment times by more than 50% (from 75 to 30 minutes) by contracting with vendors to ship pre-imaged/configured devices from specifications which I provided.

·         Managed the implementation of three (3) high tech conference and multimedia rooms.

·         Led the cross-functional design and implementation of the executive dashboard, using crystal reports, MS Access and MS Excel which enabled proactive decisions and insightful analyses.

·         Managed the Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) porting and exchange of Verizon analog phones with AT&T smart phones.

·         Estimated costs, planned, and monitored the migration from Windows XP to the Windows 7 operating system.

New Jersey Department of Human Services, Clinton, New Jersey,                                       10/2002 - 5/2012

DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (AA1 DP)

Led 18 direct reports across 4 divisions supporting client facing applications, representing over 1,600 end- users, and 400 client/consumers. Led teams of directors, managers, technical professionals and subject matter experts in the development of transformational enterprise solutions. Developed change management plans that aligned with the scope and processes across the organization.

·         Built coalitions with local, state, and federal government, agencies and organizations to achieve common goals.

·         Planned and developed training programs (Federal/State/Hardware/Software) for employees/clients onsite and offsite.

·         Responsible for implementing and monitoring IT specific HIPAA policies and procedures.

·         Planned, budgeted, monitored, and controlled the enterprise network infrastructure upgrade from point-to-point (copper twisted pair & DSL) to fiber optics (2&4 pair) as well as a T1 to T3 (EVPL) leased line for 28 buildings.

·         Planned, budgeted, monitored, and controlled the implementation of the VOIP (Avaya) System and the installation of an additional 50-Strand of wire for the POTS Telephone system expansion.

·         Utilized Project Management (PM) and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies for software application development, testing and deployment for Facility Management, Client/Consumer Management, Clinical Information and EHR/EMR Systems.

·         Estimated costs, planned, and monitored the migration from Windows XP to the Windows 7 operating system.

DeVry University, North Brunswick, New Jersey                                                                          3/2001 – 3/2002

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR, BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Information Technology and Business Systems.

·         Instructed students in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access).

·         Instructed students in the use of Network Management and Administration concepts and functions.

·         Utilized the Blackboard Learning Management Systems for student-faculty instruction and classroom administration, and course management.

·         Developed and provided students with a sanctioned DeVry University syllabus that followed established course objectives using.

·         Organized and prepared regularly revised updates of all course materials.

EDUCATION/ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

*Rutgers University, Newark, NJ                                     *New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

M.S. Health Informatics                                                   AWS-Amazon Web Services (Architecture) Certificate

*Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ                        * New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

B.A. Lib. Studies/Computer Science Concentration Webmaster (Authrng/Devel./Mgrmnt.) Certificate

* BTII Institute, West Orange, NJ                                         *NJ Department of Education

Project Management Professional Program (PMP) NJ Standard Techer Certificate

* New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ         *Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York

CS100 Intro. To Computer Science (using PYTHON)  Introduction To Entrepreneurship