Charles Socci IT and Stuff

Experience

Network Manager

Large International NGO

(Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; NGO)

May 2006 – Present (2 years)

As Network Manager, I directly manage several dozen physical and virtual servers, a domestic WAN infrastructure, a messaging system, internal network infrastructure, security, databases, a storage area network, a virtual network cluster, a disaster recovery NOC and am currently playing a key role in integrating messaging and systems globally.

Senior Network Engineer

Linear Technologies, Inc

(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

October 2005 – February 2006 ( 5 months)

Linear Technologies, Inc. is a technology services firm.

Linear specializes in providing the design, project management and installation of data networks, voice/data cable infrastructure, telephone and security systems, and complete technology relocation services.

As a senior network engineer, I met with prospective clients, made systems evaluations, and put bids together in addition to providing direct high level support.

Director of IT

TransPerfect Translations

March 2000 – July 2005 (5 years 5 months)

TransPerfect is a family of companies providing global business services in over 100 languages. TransPerfect is headquartered in New York City and maintains over 50 offices on 4 continents.

TransPerfect provides a full range of language and business services including translation, interpretation, website globalization, subtitling/voiceovers, multicultural marketing, diversity and inclusion consulting, deposition services, and litigation support to multinational companies.

As Director of IT I managed an IT department including help desk personnel and systems administrators. I designed and built much of the infrastructure during my five year tenure.

Network Administrator

Essex Credit Corporation

June 1999 – February 2000 ( 9 months)

Essex Credit Corporation is one of the nation’s leading financial services firms focused exclusively on the pleasure boating and recreational vehicle market. Founded in Essex, Connecticut in 1981 and headquartered today in Walnut Creek, California. Essex Credit originates boat and RV loans in all 50 states.

As Network Administrator I managed several NT 4.0 servers, including Exchange and SQL. My duties included hands-on user support, backup, and vendor relationships.

PC/LAN Technician

TSSI

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

August 1998 – June 1999 ( 11 months)

I began my IT career working for NTWKS, a division of TSSI of Ossining, NY.

As a technician I provided on site support to clients includuing several Connecticut public libraries and commercial businesses. Technologies I supported included Novell servers and firewalls, Microsoft servers and workstations, and Cisco routers.

Freelance performer and educator

Freelance Musician and Teacher (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Music industry)

June 1988 – May 1999 (11 years)

Saxophonist and woodwind doubler. Private teaching and community music schools. Musical theater tours. Cruise ship musician. Jazz recording artist. Norwegian Cruise Line. Crystal Cruise Line. Thames Valley Music School, Community Music School, Artists Collective. Brownstone Records. Jerry Kravat Entertainment. Daedalus Entertainment. National tours of Dreamgirls and 42nd Street. Performances throughout the US, Canada, and Israel. Studies with Jackie McLean, Kenneth Radnofsky, Phil DeLibro, Bob Berg, Ralph Lalama. New England Jazz Ensemble. Steve Lord Big Band. Compact Discs “The Visit” on Brownstone, and “For Joey”.

Education

Porter Chester Tech

Diploma, Computer Science and Electronics, 1997 – 1998

Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus

Certificate, Paralegal Studies, 1990 – 1990

University of Hartford

BMus., Music Major Hartt School of Music, 1984 – 1988

Additional academic course work in english, psychology, math, physics and computer science.

Hartt School of Music

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Hartt School of Music.

Valley Regional High School

Diploma, teenage angst, 1980 – 1984