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Evans Craig
PO Box 17002
San Diego, CA 92177
Phone: (619) 994-4306
E-mail: evans@evanscraig.com
Web: www.EvansCraig.com
Summary
Have directed, managed, designed and implemented Information Systems by specializing in Project Management for various groups throughout the world. Have been researching and implementing Information Systems technologies (including Next Generation Internet, Internet2) for over 15 years with businesses & higher education institutes. Have accomplished this by working with governmental groups, (i.e. Dept. of Commerce, National Laboratories, Tribal Nations), educational systems, (elementary, middle and high schools, & Higher Education institutes) and businesses (for-profit & non-profits) by directing Marketing & Technology teams to create business & research opportunities and leading business areas into challenging marketing areas through utilization of state-of-the-art Internet Technologies. Have brought infrastructure developments, hardware/software upgrades, and network implementation IT projects from conception to completion by evaluating project feasibility; developing, implementing, and controlling project plans; supporting IT operations; and managing project staff. Have been utilizing Project Management in my endeavors for over 15 years, including utilizing web-based project management for clients' nationwide. To qualify these ambitions, am certified in multiple platforms of LAN Mgt. as well as a BA in MIS & MA qualifications in Teaching & Learning Technologies - Distant Education & Management of Technology. Some of my career highlights include:
Have aligned IT goals with business processes, prioritized new business & technology investments, advocated utilization of technological innovation to achieve business goals by showing the business units how technology can compliment their current processes, as well as training the employees in the use of the technology, for groups throughout the world. Have fully developed and managed business & technology plans which have included 200+ Tribal Nations, 135 schools, 69 businesses & 19 non-profits utilizing online (web) project management techniques. Have managed multiple million-dollar projects to complete business objectives. Have managed large IT budgets, operating/expense budgets and large capital/project budgets. Have managed staff as large as 20 to 50 at multiple locations including International. Used 'fast-track business development methods' to develop the business & technology plans with 4 different small technology startups to generate $50K - $250K in contracts the first year of opening. Designed, coordinated and implemented International, National, & Regional networks and accompanying programs to identify resources, technology, and funding for underdeveloped communities utilizing Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and managed with project management techniques. Designed, implemented, & maintained over 75 business eCommerce websites, 27 Tribal government websites, 12 nonprofit websites and over 35 school websites.
(see www.evanscraig.com/html/my_websites.html for examples) (2004) Started an Online Catalog called Trading-Post-Gifts, providing retail gifts at wholesale prices, right to their doorstep, and aimed at rural customers.
(www.Trading-Post-Gifts.biz) (2003) Started an Internet Café, a WiFi Internet Hotspot as an online business model for Tribes, in Imperial Beach, CA after designing & implementing a couple of American Indian Training programs to train and then hire students for new business development in online digital video production, eCommerce & web design for a $1M grant from the State of California – Office of the Governor.
(www.FirstNationsCafe.com) (2002) Creating business development at an eCommerce Mall part-time by providing “FREE eCommerce webpage’s for Native American artists & FREE eCommerce Web-Makeover for Native business.”
(www.TribalMall.com) (2001) Designed, coordinated & implemented an Online International Community College for the Kumeyaay Nation, which consists of 12 Tribes in the USA & 5 Tribes in Baja California, Mexico.
(www.KumeyaayCommunityCollege.com) (2000) Designed a "High-Speed Statewide Wireless Network" for 19 Pueblo Indian Nations in New Mexico to develop eCommerce opportunities for the Department of Commerce – Department of Economic Development. (1997) Designed, coordinated and implemented the Western Governors University (WGU) online campus-wide information network. The WGU consists of all state higher education institutions in the 19 western states.
(www.WGU.edu) (1995) Designed & implemented the "first" Native American eCommerce Mall, Native CyberTrade, for Tribes. - Have been keynote speaker for various International & National conferences on "Visioning Technology", and "Implementing Technology," all while being a Native American professional role model.
Skill sets
Certificates: Wireless Mgt, Project Management, Unix LAN Mgt., Novell LAN Mgt., Digital LAN Mgt., CAD LAN Mgt., Robotics, Pulse Power Management I & II
Database Administration: Database Design, Database Development (Coding, SQL, T-SQL, etc.) Database Maintenance, Database Entry.
Hardware Setup & Maintenance: PC, Unix & Mac Hardware, IBM, SGI, Sun. Printers, Scanners, Monitors, Keyboards, & Mouse. Hubs, Network Interface Cards (NIC), Routers, Switches, AT&T, Cisco, Digital, Lucent, Microwave, Modems, Repeaters, Routers, Testing, Wireless, Cabling, Lasers, Patch Panels, Data, Digital, Ethernet, ISDN, LAN/WAN, Radio, T1's/T3's, Video & Audio, Wireless, IEEE 802.11
Instruction: Curricula Development via Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methods. Online classes taught - Business Development, Utilizing Internet Systems, Web Design, Business Development, Distance Education Systems (Synchronous & Asynchronous), Online Marketing, Supercomputing Basics, Virtual Reality, Chaos Systems (Mathematics), Word Processing, Graphics Design, Spreadsheet Systems, & Desktop Publishing.
Local Area Network Administration: LAN / WAN Design, Network Management, Security / Firewalls, Microsoft Networks, Unix, DOS, FreeBSD, Linux, Macintosh, OS/2, UNIX, Windows 2003 Server, MS Exchange, MS SQL, Architecture, Graphics / Vision, Inspection, Integration, System Analysis, System Test, System Turn-Up, Topologies.
Marketing: Website Marketing Strategy, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Business Development, Business-to-Business, Communications, Customer Service, Market Research, Marketing, Proposals, Retail, Wholesale, Inventory Management, Mass Market, Public Affairs, Methodology, Product Development, Product Manager, Project Manager, Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Business Systems Integration, Documentation.
Researcher: Instructional Systems, Collaborative Technologies, Global Grid Computing, Grid Computing, Internet2, Next Generation Internet, Integrated Systems, Neural Networking, Expert Systems, Real-Time Systems, Aerodynamics, Linear Systems, Micro Sensors and Actuators, Propulsion, Robotics, Spatial Design, Thermodynamics, Computational Genetics, Documentation, Instrumentation, Research Scientist, Scientist, Technical Writer.
Webmaster: SEO, Portal Developer, eCommerce - Wholesale & Retail business sites, Online Schools - Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) & Online Instructor, Online Databases, Online Web Project Management, Graphic Design, Online Video, Online Audio, VRML. MS Internet Information Server (IIS), MS Exchange Server (Email), SMTP & POP E-mail Servers
Applications
Microsoft: MS Windows 2003 Server, MS Exchange, Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Publisher, Money, & Project.
Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, Premier, Pagemill, & Acrobat (PDF).
Macromedia: Director, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, & HomeSite.
Database: SQL 7.0, MS Access, MySQL, Oracle, Cold Fusion Studio, Ultradev, & MS Visual Suite.
Internet: SEO-Elite, WebCEO, Dreamweaver, NetObjects Fusion, FrontPage, HoTMetaL, Lotus Notes & IBM Domino (WebSphere), SGI WebSpace Author, LiveLink Document Mgt. System, Vignette Content Mgt. System, & MS SharePoint Content Management .
Others: AutoDesk AutoCAD, PeopleSoft, Designers Edge, CASE Tools, Norton Internet Security, AuthorWare, & Attain.
Experience
12/2005-Current Skillstorm , San Diego , CA
IT Administrator – Design & implement SD corporate network to compliment the existing 9 branch office networks throughout the US . Strategize with other branches to identify goals and objectives of corporate networks & websites. Implemented objectives in network server technologies.
- Implemented a Windows 2003 Enterprise Server environment w/ MS Exchange Server, SQL Server, Deltek Accounting Server, QuickBooks Server, & Unanet Server.
- Implemented a VoIP Phone System to be utilized in nation-wide network potentially saving over $248K/year in phone related expenses.
- Implemented a Firewall and VPN for home-based remote access & corporate-wide access.
- Windows 2003 Server, Web Edition: Intranet utilized Dreamweaver w/ Sharepoint Mgt System, Online Help Desk, Exchange Web Access and Unanet Online Timecard System.
10/2003-Current (part-time) Tribal Mall, San Diego, CA
Owner/ eCommerce Marketing Manager & Entrepreneur: Enabling the sale and distribution of products over the Web by establishing a Web strategy, building partnerships with retail and eCommerce vendors and directing online staff. Implementing eCommerce strategies by establishing key objectives and implementing and integrating e-solutions. Online assistance for new online business development & online marketing strategies.
- Online Mall: Selling American Indian Jewelry, Tribal Artifacts, Native Arts & Crafts
- Recruiting Native Artists, Indian owned businesses, and Tribal owned businesses (www.TribalMall.com)
1/2005-6/2005 Volt Technical, San Diego, CA
Currently between assignments. Webmaster: eCommerce or Functional Web Development (i.e. Intranet/Extranet &/or Video/Audio online content)
Previously assigned to Solar Turbines, Inc, a Caterpillar, Inc. owned company as Webmaster - Intranet: Departmental Web Development, Intranet Webmaster (Corp not ready for implementation) Utilized Intranet Business Strategies to create a road map for utilizing an organizational (department) intranet for Solar Turbines, Inc. Worked with 100+ organizations in 2 plants in San Diego, CA who wanted to understand what an intranet can do for their department, how to design one, how to sell an intranet to your organization, and how to get everyone in the department involved. Utilizing both LiveLink - Document Management Systems and Vignette - Content Management Systems in the proposed Intranet design.
- Kearny Mesa Plant: utilizing LiveLink - Document Management Systems in Intranet Design
- Harbor View Plant: utilizing Vignette - Content Management Systems in Intranet Design
3/2003-12/2003 First Nations Internet Café, Imperial Beach, CA
Partner / IT Store Manager & Entrepreneur: Technical Consultant for Wireless Community Technology Center, Shopkeeper, LAN Mgr., Webmaster, Business Developer, Instructional Systems Designer, Online Instructor.
Instructional Designed Served information processing by planning, organizing, and evaluating WiFi IT operations. Enabled the sale and distribution of products in the store & over the Web by establishing a Web strategy, building partnerships with retail and e-commerce vendors and directing staff. Implemented e-commerce business development strategies by establishing core objectives and implementing and integrating e-solutions.
- Internet Café: Housed 6 `virtual businesses'; First Nations Production, WebWorks, Tribal Mall, Am Indian Chamber of Commerce of San Diego, & Am Indian Contractors Assoc.
- WebWorks: Domain Registration, Web Hosting & Design. Designed & implemented education/business networks for 19 American Indian businesses/organizations. (www.FirstNationsCafe.com)
- Advanced Web & Business Development Instructor/Designer. Designed & implemented an online training program. (www.IndianTraining.org)
7/1998-10/2003 University of New Mexico /HPCERC, Albuquerque, NM
Education, Outreach & Training Manager: Telecommuter from CO & CA for 3 years. Assigned to High Performance Computing, Education & Research Ctr. (Albuquerque Supercomputing Center) for the NSF funded National Computational Science Alliance
Maintained educational information technology strategies by managing staff; researching and implementing technological strategic solutions.
- Co-PI on Nat'l Science Foundation (NSF) / Computational Science Alliance grants totaling over $2M.
- Coordinated National Online Training activities for Alliance HPC Centers.
- Designed & Implemented a National Distance Education Community to create a Collaborative Community of Learners to implement HPC tools.
7/2000-3/2003 Internet Technology Service, LLC, Alb, NM & San Diego, CA
Owner / Internet Strategy Consultant & Entrepreneur: Enhanced enterprise operations by recommending, and implementing new technology systems and applications for clients' nation-wide. Implemented business development strategies by identifying core objectives and implementing and integrating IT solutions. Conducted Technology Assessments, Technology Plans, and Network Designs, to create Wholesale & Retail Business Websites & Information System networks. Brought infrastructure developments, hardware/software upgrades, and network implementation IT projects from conception to completion by evaluating project feasibility; developing, implementing, and controlling project plans; supporting IT operations; and managing project staff.
- Brought in over $100K of contracts in the first year.
- Online School: Designed & implemented an International online school at DQ University at Sycuan for 12 Tribes in USA & 5 Tribes in Baja California, Mexico. (www.KumeyaayCommunityCollege.com)
- Collaborative Technologies Consultant & Internet Consultant for 2 statewide Tribal Broadband Networks for 38 Tribes in CA & NM.
- Designed a Statewide Wireless Network for 19 Pueblo Nations via Dept. of Commerce - Economic Development Administration.
- Designed & implemented education/business networks for 9 school systems & 21 Tribal businesses/organizations. (www.InternetTechnologyService.net)
6/1996-6/2000 www.EvansCraig.com, Denver, CO
Owner / Educational Technology Consultant & Entrepreneur: Brought infrastructure developments, hardware/software upgrades, and network implementation IT projects from conception to completion by evaluating project feasibility; developing, implementing, and controlling project plans; supporting IT operations; and managing project staff. Enhanced enterprise operations by recommending, and implementing new educational technology systems and applications for clients' nation-wide. Implemented business development strategies by identifying core objectives and implementing and integrating Educational IT solutions. Conducted Educational Technology Assessments, Educational Technology Plans, and Educational Network Designs, to create online educational Websites & complimentary Educational Information System school networks.
- Brought in over $50K of contracts in the first year.
- Conducted statewide technology assessments for 4 states. (Hawaii, Montana, North Dakota, & Alaska)
- Designed & implemented community-wide education/business networks for 18 school systems & 14 Tribes.
1/1997-7/1998 WICHE / Western Coop for Educational Telecom, Boulder, CO
WGU Catalog Coordinator (Western Governors University): Network Design, Educational Technologies, Technologies Team Coordinator, & Webmaster
Enhanced enterprise operations by recommending, and implementing new technology systems and applications for teams throughout the country. Maintained information technology strategies by coordinating teams, researching and implementing technological strategic solutions.
- Designed & implemented a `virtual' campus-wide information system to connect up Higher Ed institutions in 19 states and 3 territories. (www.wgu.edu)
- Managed 21 technology teams (3-10 persons ea.) across the country.
7/1996-12/1996 Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT), Denver, CO,
Information Technology Specialist: Acting Local Area Network Manager & web designer by maintaining information technology strategies, managing staff and researching & implementing technological strategic solutions.
- Designed an Intranet (for employees)/Extranet (for Tribal members) /Internet (for the general public) website for 54 Tribal Nations, 24 employees, and the general public.
6/1995-6/1996 Advanced Tribal Integrated Information Networks (ATIIN), Inc., Albuquerque, NM
Partner / Vice President - Educational Technologies & Research & Entrepreneur: Network Administration, Network Design & Implementation, Instructional Systems Design, & Webmaster.
Developed information systems strategies, established information systems objectives to be in line with organizational objectives, assessed financial requirements for technology and developed information systems financial strategies. Delivered management information by directing the design, development, testing, and servicing of operating systems, application programs, hardware and software. Supported management information needs by delivering computer systems, operations services and directing staff.
- Brought in over $250K of contracts in the first year.
- Designed & implemented e-commerce websites for over 25 businesses
- Written up in National Internet magazine (WIRED) within 1 year of opening.
- Developed business/education Networks for 3 tribes & 4 school systems.
2/1985-6/1995 Kirk Myer Consulting, Albuquerque, NM
LAN Consultant/CAD Designer: Five two year assignments to Sandia National Laboratories as LAN Manager, Database Administrator, CAD LAN Manager, Configuration Management Project Manager, and CAD Designer
Designed, implemented and maintained information technology strategies by managing staff and researching & deploying technological strategic solutions.
- Held a DOE "Q" Clearance for 10 years
- Managed $1.2M Dept of Energy (DOE) Grant for National Educational Supercomputing Program as Education Outreach Local Area Network (LAN) Mgr.
- Implemented Tracking Database during the "Tiger Team - National OASHA Inspection" and received best overall ES&H rating of all National Laboratories.
- Received 3 awards for project management in "Pulsed Power Division".
1983-1985 Volt Technical, Albuquerque, NM
Technical Draftsman: Assigned to Motorola Ceramics as a Draftsman/Designer
- Designed a mechanical Ceramic mover, via a robotic arm
1981-1983 Candlelight Homes, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Customer Service Manager, Construction Superintendent, & Laborer: Assigned to Ladera Homes, Santa Fe Homes, Tanoan Homes & 4 Hills Homes.
- Completed 3 sub-divisions; one in Santa Fe & two in Albuquerque
1980-1981 Lockheed Engineering & Management, Las Cruces, New Mexico,
Technical Draftsman: Assigned to White Sands Missile Range as a Printed Circuit Board Designer for the US Air Force
- Designed and manufactured printed circuit boards for NASA's Space Shuttle Program (Challenger & Discovery)
1978-1979 Mason & Hanger, Silas, Mason Company, Inc., Amarillo, Texas,
Technical Draftsman: Assigned to Pantex Nuclear Energy Plant
- Designed various mechanical & architectural structures for the Department of Defense (DOD)
Education
9/76-6/78 Two Year Degree, Haskell Indian Nations University (formerly Haskell Indian Jr. College), Lawrence, KS
Major: Pre Engineering - Technical Drafting
9/90-12/93 Bachelor's Degree, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Major: Management Information System (MIS)
Minor: Management of Technology
Completed all requirements. For Senior project, designed & implemented an International Educational Network, networking 56 University/Colleges for the American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)
1/94-6/95 Master's Degree candidate, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Major: Teaching & Learning Technology - Distance Education
Minor: Management of Technology
Completed all requirements, but never received degree. For Thesis project, designed & implemented a Statewide Educational Network, networking the 7 Islands of Hawaiian schools, for the State of Hawaii.
Certificates: Optical Wireless, Unix LAN Mgt., Novell LAN Mgt., Digital LAN Mgt., CAD LAN Mgt., Project Management, Robotics, Pulse Power Management I & II.
Interests & Hobbies
Wireless Technologies, Visualization, Virtual Reality, High Performance Computing, Collaborative Technologies, eCommerce businesses & Navajo Silversmith, Native Flute Music and Golf, golf & more golf..
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