Forrest M. Shenny
Microsoft Certified Technology Professional
Accomplished IT professional with over 15 years of experience in technical
environments, solving problems and disasters other could not.
Currently focusing on SharePoint.
Effectively analyze technology and business needs of clients to create business
processes which cut costs and expenses, and increase productivity. Train users
to adapt to applications, increasing competitive edge. Manage complex
initiatives within strict time and budget constraints. Demonstrate unique
combination of business and technical savvy. Thrive in challenging,
deadline-driven environments. Multi-lingual:Turkish, Hebrew, Greek, French in
addition to English. Core competencies:
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCP/MCTS)
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM
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Cloud Computing
Business Productivity Suite (BPOS)
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SharePoint upgrades and tailoring
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Microsoft SQL Server
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MySql
Microsoft Windows Server
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Microsoft Office
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Microsoft Exchange
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Microsoft Visual Basic
Cisco (CCNA) trained
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Sage MAS 90/200
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Crystal Reports
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Project Management
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Website Management
Disaster Recovery
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Network Design/Administration
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Systems Integration
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Systems Architecture
Research
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Training & Development
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Needs Assessment
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Regulatory Compliance
Technical Business Development
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Account Management
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Deployment/Implementation
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Vendor Relations
Professional Profile
TruBambu.com
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NJ 2010 – Present – Provider of Microsoft Cloud Computing, CRM, SharePoint, and
Website Services
Partner
Technical lead providing consulting and implementation to small through
mid-sized business in Microsoft Cloud Computing (BPOS,) Sharepoint, CRM, Website
Management, Wordpress, PHP, MySql, plus all other services listed below. Analyze
client situation to reduce costs and overhead, increase security, productivity
and stability.
Clients and Accomplishments:
Newrent:
Designed, deployed, implemented and trained Microsoft Business Productivity
Online Suite (BPOS) integrated with Microsoft Dynamics CRM and SharePoint hosted
solution for trailer rental company resulting in the company having virtual
access to their information regardless of location or devise being used. CRM
hosted solution running virtually allows client to maintain inventory with
visuals on the web for potential customer base.
Alamo Insurance:
Designed, deployed, implemented and trained Microsoft Business Productivity
Online Suite (BPOS) and integrated with SharePoint. facilitating access to data
from any location or devise including faxing technologies. Retired their in
house servers saving thousands from their IT budget.
Vincent Cioffi Architecture:
Customized and Implemented SharePoint site
Upgraded LAN of this architectural firm resulting in dramatic increase in
productivity, easy and efficient access to all data files, no downtime,
redundancy, and reliable backup.
Infinite Visions:
Currently migrating connectivity infrastructure which will save client
approximately $10,000 per year. Engaged in setup for migrating old EDI program
to upgraded Sage application which will potentially save client over one
$100,000 per year.
Corporate Internet Services, Inc./CorpInet, LLC
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NJ/NY
1995-2009; Provider of ISP consulting
services.
Owner
Provide technical consulting expertise to clients and analyze clients’
technology needs. Manage Linux virtual
server hosted by Verio Corporation to administer and maintain POP3 e-mail
services, simple web hosting, domain registration, hosting services. Execute
deployment of ERP systems. Lead various C++ and .NET programming initiatives.
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Recovered data from failed Dell server after Dell and Microsoft technicians were
unable to, for trailer rental company with 2,500 vehicles; executed solution
within 4 days to get financial operations back on track. Eliminated downtime and
installed and trained client on new software.
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Directed building of 400-node data and voice network at Times Square
construction site; conducted low-voltage wiring and built data networking
infrastructure during construction process. Designed and installed IDF MDF main
data facilities while managing crew charged with implementing wiring. Championed
project completion within strict 3-month deadline.
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Negotiated contract with New York Electrical Union to allow non-union
technicians to work at major construction site in Queens.
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Consulting Engagements:
Community Blood Services (CBS)
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1999-2008
Senior Consultant for CBS’s ERP. Implemented networked requisitioning
application to allow 20 departments to submit requisitions. Established
reoccurring billing in MAS200 AR module. Provided primary helpdesk support for
4+ years. Developed import path to MAS 200 from hospital billing systems,
ensuring updated billing. Composed Crystal Reports for AR. Developed Microsoft
FRX customized balance sheets, income statements per CFO specifications;
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Streamlined organization and accounting processes by conducting analysis and
developing technical solution.
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Increased financials, improved accountability and accuracy, and streamlined
operations by implementing new reacquisition system; enhanced financial
reporting and facilitated cross-organization flow of information.
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Realized full control over hundreds of requisitions through establishing
appropriate database application.
Newrent, Inc.
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2002-Present
Administer maintenance of systems on Firewall, network-based anti-virus, Spam
stoppage, and back-up verification. Direct industry-specific software
application, Automatic Rental Management (ARM), and server administration.
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Performed major data loss recovery, recuperating all data with industry Standard
Stellar drive recovery utility.
Evco Mechanical Corp.
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2008
Created and managed LANs with Internet inbound and outbound access, facilitating
full camera view of mechanical rooms and allowing for portable LAN cameras for
roof.
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Facilitated network access to Computrol CPUs (energy monitoring application) so
statistics could be viewed remotely and internally. Completed all aspects of
initiative, including projects for 6 buildings, successfully.
Principal Financial Investment Group
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2000-2008
Championed IT department requirements, functioning as their IT group for
emergency service calls throughout New York. Served branch for over 7 years;
supervised Junior Tech.
Peggy Karr Glass Company
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2000-2008
Replaced antiquated Checkpoint VPN1 with
Sonic Wall appliance, revamping access rules and filtering and
establishing DMZ for e-commerce application. Led relocation of IT department,
including data wiring, setting up IT room,
and managing 2 networking professionals to deploy Checkpoint VPN1 and
several servers. Recruited and trained
database programmer to create several
web-based Crystal Reports queries, gathering information from MAS 200
application.
PDG Consultants
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2008-2009
Spearheaded complete rollout of 2008 domain controller, Terminal Services, MS
SQL 2008 installation, and Dynamic CRM installation. Led rollout and building of
new small Microsoft Domain network, MS Server 2008, DHCP, active directories,
DNS, Join VISTA 64 bit business workstations to Domain, Terminal Services, Wi-Fi
64-bit encryption set up, wireless network printer, and Netgear Network storage
and backup. Configured small Netgear router for network.
Joe Lewis Construction, Inc.
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2004
Designed and directed the building of a 400-node data and voice network at a
Times Square construction site; conducted low-voltage wiring and built data
networking wires during the construction process. Designed and installed IDF MDF
main data facilities while managing the crew. Championed completion within a
strict 3-month deadline.
Touro College
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2001
Manage and execute installation of 500 low-voltage wires in new construction of
academic institution. Installed over 150 multi-mode fiber-optic lines and 350
100/1,000 base-T lines. Executed project under schedule and budget.
Skandia Asset Management
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1997-2001
Headed development of investment/asset tracking database for Reinsurance
Company. Managed relocation, supervising staff to set up network and IT room.
Led team of programmers to create database to track millions of dollars
investments. Facilitated improved market research, financial management, and
analysis.
Professional Development
Microsoft Certified Techology Specialist (MCP/MCTS) in CRM
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Microsoft Certified BPOS Provider
Microsoft Sharepoint Certification (in progress)
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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Training
MAS 90/200 Certified Consultant
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Project Management Professional (PMP) (in progress)