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            2281 N. 1430 E.
            Provo, UT 84604
            Voice: 801.228.7730
            Fax: 801.861.5949
            E-mail: career@zhdan.com
Current Address
1445 E. 1300 S.
Provo, UT 84606
Voice: 801.228.7730
Fax: 801.861.5949
E-mail: career@zhdan.com
OBJECTIVE: IT Management / Systems Administration / Managed Security

PROFILE: 

Result driven  IT Manager with MBA background and an outstanding record of delivering complex technology and systems integration projects on time and within budget. Proactive, works closely with business clients and technology personnel. Combines a strong business expertise with the ability to conceive profitable and efficient solution utilizing technology.  Industrious, troubleshooter, thrives on a challenge, works effectively with all levels.

                                              Core Competencies
 
  • Network Planning       
  • Client Cultivation
  • Interdepartmental Coordination
  • Management & Administration
  • Technology Transfer  
  • Project Management   
  • Desktop Support
  • System Integration      
  • Standardization management
  • Employee Benefits Management
  • Office Procedure Development
  • Remote Server Management  
  • Resource Management    
  • Staff Training & Development

Exudes energy, motivation and confidence. Decisive technical leader able to merge disparate personnel into team centered projects. Demonstrated team building, relationship building and communication skills.

2008-Present











2007-2008










2003-2007

 

 

 




 
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2-2005

eDirectory, Identity Manager and Sentinel Engineer Novell
Provo, Utah
  • Selected as Advantage Support  Engineer for AIG
  • Troubleshooted Hight Severity IDM, eDirectory and Sentinel issues
  • Maintained a hight availability and optimal performance environment for premium customers
  • Assisted in making customers recommendations on key business issues, such as stuffing, training, project planning and standardization


Global Mobile Services and GroupWise Administrator Novell
Provo, Utah

  • Supported 4000 Company Enterprise users worldwide
  • Worked with support engineers and management to facilitate resolution for critical issues
  • Managed 5 Blackberry Enterprise and 3 Global Mobile Servers
  • Coordinated and recommended options services: on-site visits, scheduled standby, server health checks, training opportunities
  • Helped to avoid downtime, minimizing cost and disruption to business
IT Systems Administrator BYU
Provo, Utah
  • Conduct Systems planning and Project Rollouts for College Departments
  • Manage GroupWise-Outlook migration projects
  • Train, hire and direct employees
  • Assist in new products deployment
  • Implemented Linux HelpDesk Solution and Tracking system
  •  Design and deliver successful technical training courses
  • Provide support and planning for critical requirements including Vendor Relations
Customer Service Specialist  BigPlanet
Provo, Utah
  • Assist in Customer and Technical Support Service on the phone
  • Resolve issues with applications, database communications and networks
  • Participate in technical testing and troubleshooting of ISP issues
  • Automated business processing to expand business and increase customer base, resulting in increased profits
2001-2004
Product Manager Netwise
Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Developed product strategies for Biometrics and Creative Case Software
  • Consulted business crypto procedures and standardization issues
  • Managed  Security and Finance business  software solutions
  • Assisted in new products deployment
  • Participated in technical conference presentations
  • Led cross-functional team in designing and implementing new support infrastructure
2000-2001
Technical Product Manager Symantec - PowerQuest
Orem, Utah 
  • Managed DataGone product development with $500,000 revenue
  • Assisted in competitive marketing reviews
  • Developed and present business cases for a new product
  • Participated in technical testing of new competitive product
1999-1999
System Administrator     ITP Ltd.
Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Provided computer technical support for NT servers (30,000 users)
  • Acted as a technical contact for company clients
  • Trained and supervised two information specialists
  • Provided remote access connectivity/support
1997-1999
Network Manager BYU-Print Services
Provo, Utah
  • Administered Novell/NT network (27,000 users)
  • Created Company web-site
  • Managed on-site personnel who support university students
  • Supported and Troubleshot 100 email accounts
1995-1996
Lead Trainer Here & Now
Minsk, Belarus
  • Developed and managed recruitment processes
  • Preparing consultants for successful working partnerships with company clients
  • Assessed participant feedback and continuing on-the-job knowledge retention
  • Coached sales and management teams to propel "hit" rates
  • Implemented and administered training records
1997-Present
Certified Interpreter              Translation Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints

Salt Lake City, Utah 

  • Interpreted simultaneously English into Russian for General Conferences
  • Addressed audiences of 5,000 people
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MBA, Marriott School
Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, UT April 2001
Emphasis: Information Systems                                                   

BS, Belarusian State University, Minsk, Belarus June 1998
Majors: Psychology, English, Social Work                                               

                                                                                     
Associate Diploma, School of Education
Stockholm State University, Sweden October 1995                    
                                                   
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1993-1994
Student President 
Minsk, Belarus
  • Directed over 150 representatives to implement various strategies to help students
  • Worked collaboratively with all members of the University community to initiate a dynamic strategic plan for community services
  • Learned time-management, cultural tolerance, dedication to commitment
LANGUAGE ABILITIES:

• English         •  Russian       •  Belarusian             • Ukrainian             • Polish          • Czech ( learning )      


COMPUTER SKILLS:

SLES, SLED, openSUSE, NetWare, Unix, Windows, OS X, Identity Manager, Sentinel, Log Manager, Audit,  DSfW, Workload Management, PlateSpin, ZenWorks, Xen, SUSE Studio, GroupWise, BlackBerry Server, Remedy, Illuminate, Network Security, Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Jboss, PHP, Apache, Samba, SAP, TCP/IP, Systems Imaging, Security & Identity, VoIP, Data Recovery 


INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS:    

 

  Novell     


Novell Certified Engineer (NCE) - 2009

Novell Certified Administrator Enterprise Services (NCA) - 2009

Novell Certified Administrator (NCA) - 2008

Novell Certified Linux Desktop Administrator (NCLDA) - 2008

Dell Certified Specialist  (DELL) - 2003

Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) - 2001

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) - 2000


    
         

MY OPEN SOURCE PROJECTS :

MY VIDEO TRAINING PROJECT:

  • Video Demo how to backup and restore eDirectory on Linux 
  • Installation Video Guide for IDM 3.6.1  GroupWise Driver
  • Installation Video Guide for IDM 3.6 and FanOut Linux driver 3.64
  • Video Demo Guide installation instruction of UserApplication 3.6.1 on SLES 10 SP2 with mySQL
  • Video Demo Guide installation of UserApplication 3.6.1 on Windows 2003 with MSSQL 2005