SALVATORE SALPIETRO

 

64 Redcliffe Gardens, Flat 4, London SW10 9HD

+44 (0) 7765481358                                                                                                                          sal@salpietro.com

 

 

SUPPORT COORDINATOR – PROJECT MANAGEMENT

NETWORK AND SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

Internationally experienced and accomplished, self-motivated Support Coordinator, Project Manager and Team Leader with 10+ years experience in Information Technology with specific expertise in network administration.  Comfortable and excels in international and multicultural settings.  Skilled in directing multiple tasks effectively and mastering innovative software (PC/Mac). Successfully managed numerous IT-related projects including implementation and maintenance of LAN networks, proxy servers, technical support and training.  Holds a degree in Social Sciences with international experience.  Proven ability to effectively lead and work with a talented team, often in, but not limited to, systems repair, maintenance, and firewall administration.  Record of accomplishment for successfully completing projects and increasing customer satisfaction.  In-depth knowledge of web design, technical design, and instruction.  Excellent verbal/oral communication and customer service skills blended with office managerial Skills. Technical familiarity with Visual Basic, Java Script, and C++. U.S. and Italian (EU) Citizenship.

   

Fluent in English & Italian

Conversant in Spanish, French, & German

 

CORE KNOWLEDGE AREAS

 

 

î  Project Development

î  Network Administration

î  Administrative Coordination

î  Web Application and Design

î  Technical Support

î  Conflict Resolution

î  International Expertise

î  Staff Motivation / Training

î  Team Leadership

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Rome, Italy                                                                       2007-2008

IT Specialist / IT Office Administrator

§ IT Support/Network Administrator for an all-Mac administrative environment and Windows PC student resources. Implementation of Mac/Windows Server

§ Serves in a project management capacity by providing oversight to the information technology needs for the University of California study centers in Rome and in Siena.

§ Performs network administration, resource development for student and faculty, development of website, email and database projects, and academic data management.

§ Conducted other general office related tasks such as financial accounting and student and faculty support demonstrating flexibility in meeting the needs of a small staff. 

§ Significantly improved the website to include dynamic registration system and library database.

§ Expanded the WiFi networks campus wide. 

§ Implemented the Online Language Placement system in collaboration with Siena Study Center.

 

PRIVATE IT CONSULTING PRACTICE, Rome, Italy                         2003-Present (Special Projects)

IT Consultant (www.salpietro.com)

§ Recently completed a campus-wide upgrade of all Mac machines for Penn State University of Rome. Project included transfer of user accounts, data/permissions and software configuration.

§ Provides computer support as an English-speaking IT Consultant in Rome. 

§ Performs freelance work including simple laptop servicing, designs and implements wired and wireless networks, and consults with agencies on internet provision needs.

§ Consulted with clients to include Penn State University, Richmond of London, CNN, U.S. Embassy, Australian Embassy, Fulbright Foundation Italy, King Sturge, and many other high-profile businesses and professionals.

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THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ROME, Rome, Italy                                                      2003-2007

Instructional Technology Technician

§ Designed and maintained the Visual Media/Film Lab, comprised of 15 high-end Mac machines with video production hardware and software such as Final Cut Pro and other effects packages

§ Managed, maintained, and supported an in-classroom A/V equipment, and the auditorium technical systems.  Managed the IT and AV budget.

§ Served as second-in-command of all IT, website, support and development needs.

§ Prepared proposals to advance the University’s technology offerings. 

§ Served as the Communications Department Technician, providing service and maintenance of film making equipment, photography darkroom, and Visual Media Lab.

§ Trained students to use high-end video cameras and film editing equipment.

§ Implemented the Upgrade Project to ensure all classrooms received modern instructional equipment.

§ Managed the project to redesign the previous website to become a relevant tool.

§ Provided supervision of IT Technician/Support, Audio/Visual Equipment Support, and Communications Department Technician.

§ Conducted daily interaction and support for a diverse student and faculty providing quick resolution to IT problems. 

§ Implemented innovative systems such as centralized print station systems, and automatic methods for maintaining PC security.

§ Designed, installed, and maintained the deployment and growth of campus Wireless Network systems.

 

BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL, Lakewood, New Jersey                                                           2003

CAD/CAM Programming Engineer

§ Created AutoCAD drawings for customer service and pricing after receiving custom countertop information and job packets from the “Template Division” of a Benchmark Surfacing and Countertop company. 

§ Prepared data for the manufacturing process and arranged parts to fit onto prefabricated sheets to “puzzle” countertops together for fitting and fabrication.

§ Created programs for the CNC machine to cut out parts, utilizing Router CIM Programming, resulting in innovative and unique job packets for each program.

§ Developed creative solutions to enhance and improve department efficiency such as converting a hybrid manual/digital job processing procedure into a fully digital procedure improving accuracy and efficiency.

 

FUTURE OF HEALTH CARE, Barnegat, New Jersey                                                                  2002

Office Assistant/Technical Advisor

§ Primary point of contact for office and clerical work and served as resident Technical Advisor.

§ Repaired computers and serviced the network.

§ Maintained the database system and implemented file formats to share with clientele.

§ Designed multiple company websites and digital resources, LAN, and database layout.

 

BARNEGAT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC., Barnegat, New Jersey                                             2001-2002

On-Site/In-Shop Technician

§ Provided on-site and in-shop network support, PC repairs, and troubleshooting while conducting one-on-one training sessions with business owner, clients, and senior citizens. 

§ Performed software configuration and administration of various operating systems.

§ Conducted IT sales and customer service tasks.

 

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ABBINGTON ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING, Freehold, New Jersey                                 1998-2001

Network Administrator/Computer Support/CAD Drafter

§ Created, implemented, and maintained two Windows NT 4.0 servers, network and PC systems.

§ Supported software and hardware maintenance upgrades.

§ Maintained internet/email server and system, routers, hubs, switches, and large format network plotting/printing systems.

§ Completed Civil Survey Computer Drafting with revisions, mark-ups and plot plans.

§ Provided hardware and software support and repair for over 35 employees including, technical support and private instruction for employees.

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

 

Network & Internet Administration: Internet proxy server and firewall administration. Microsoft Office and Exchange internet/inter-office e-mail services. Set up and maintenance of TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NETBeui, DHCP, peer-to-peer networks, file servers, MS BackOffice/Exchange, Switches, Hubs, DSL/Cable broadband, Data Backup/Recovery, accounts management, network security and virus protection.

 

Software: MS Office 2000-2007, Desktop publishing, HTML, notepad, CSS, XML, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Software (Fireworks, Flash), Web Development software (FrontPage 2000, HomeSite and Dreamweaver), Netscape/Internet Explorer, Visual Basic, AutoCAD

 

Platforms: Windows 3.11/95/NT/2000/XP/Vista, Windows NT-2003 Server and Workstation, MS Dos,  Mac OS, general Unix knowledge

 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

 

THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE, Trenton, NJ

Bachelors Degree in Sociological Sciences / History

 

 

OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE, Tom’s River, NJ

Associates Degree in Computer Science Deans List, 2003

 

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ROME, Italy

Anthropology and Literature Coursework, 2002/2004-2005

 

Participant: HARVARD National Model United Nations Conference, Boston, February 2007

 

CompTIA A+ Certified Computer Technician

CompTIA Network+ Certified Network Technician

CompTIA Internet+ Certified Internet Administrator

 

REFERENCES

 

Jeffrey Goldberg – Rome, Professor: jeffrey_m_goldberg@hotmail.com +39 06.5406160

Bernhard Humpert – Rome, Ex-President, Pfizer Europe: bah.humpert@tiscali.it   +39 335.1226924

Parker Borg – Paris, U.S. Ambassador: borgs_pa@hotmail.com +39 06.85353939

Carey Trevisan – New Jersey, Director of Admissions, Ocean College: +1 732.2550400
Others available on request

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

 

Technology, Guitar, Songwriting, Digital Music Recording, Travel and Foreign Languages/Cultures