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JP Maurer
Lake Zurich, Illinois
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JP Maurer Lake Zurich, Illinois [Contact] |
Summary
An IT innovator with over 19 years experience in a variety of industries. Exceptional skills designing, implementing, and
maintaining network and server hardware along with Microsoft Windows based software. Expertise in production/high availability
networks including wireless and VPN, web-based applications, voice/video over IP, datacenter moves/build outs, data retention,
business continuity and disaster recovery. Not afraid to provide remote or desk side support/training to
end-users. My dynamic personality has proven tangible results in addition to coordinating the efforts of
many and communicating objectives with business owners.
Experience
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People Technology Owner Lake Zurich, IL Started in 1992 |
People Technology Consulting, Inc. primarily helps businesses, as well as
non-profit, educational and medical facilities, and their remote users with all aspects of technology. Able to apply
a wide range of industry experience, not just limited to IT, through unique projects and client interaction. In
addition, I own outright and manage several internal servers, plus customer servers, in an industry standard datacenter;
providing web-hosting, email, filtered DNS, terminal services, and other high availability services. |
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DNS Redirector Owner Lake Zurich, IL Started in 2002 |
DNS Redirector provides Internet access filtering and/or Splash page management. As of
early 2010, the product is used by over 82,000 customers spread across 23 countries. Customers range everywhere from
individual family homes, to auto dealerships, assembly plants, schools and universities, restaurants, airports, city public
WiFi networks, court buildings, to small businesses and large enterprises alike. The product was originally developed
out of need for a family-focused hotel, one of the early adopters to offer free WiFi in and around the property. |
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JPElectron.com Owner Lake Zurich, IL Started in 2004 |
Freeware featured on this site was commonly built out of necessity for consulting
customers. Often a weekend project in order to solve a problem or provide basic functionality, as opposed to buying
an expensive commercial offering - in that same spirit the software is offered for free. Through the popularity gained
by direct downloads, technology bloggers, and shareware site listings I and have made custom versions or released updates based
on customer feedback from around the globe. |
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End of Life Software Owner Lake Zurich, IL Started in 2007 |
End of Life Software provides a secure information release mechanism after a
person's untimely death. Customers include VIPs, executives, children, and IT system administrators. Upon death,
or lack of timely and accurate code entry, pre-determined associates are automatically sent emails with pertinent
information. The software has proved invaluable to high-profile/security conscious people and can be a deterrent or
life-saver in kidnapping situations. Currently in closed beta, a new version will be released to the public in the
later half of 2010. |
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Work history, this list is not exhaustive... |
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Saint Viator High School Consultant Arlington Heights, IL Customer since 2008 |
Upgrade and configuration migration of Firebox firewall. Provide support
to a 3rd party vendor's web-based application as it relates to network and email connectivity. Installation of PRTG for
bandwidth insight and DNS Redirector for filtered Internet access and bandwidth control. Design and installation of
twelve Cisco 3500 series switches with a 1Gbps fiber backbone throughout the building. Replaced Windows 2000 Active
Directory domain controllers with Windows Server 2008 x64. |
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ECD Company Consultant Lincolnshire, IL Customer since 2004 |
Provide application support and upgrades to a proprietary property management database
across a Wide Area Network, including Terminal Server access from branch locations. Server maintenance, upgrades, and Internet
monitoring of backup and system components. Installation and maintenance of a multi-camera and Internet enabled CCTV system and
recording server. |
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Form + Function Internal IS Downers Grove, IL May 2002 to March 2003 |
Implementation of Cisco switches and PIX firewalls for high availability failover
in an eCompany incubator environment. Exposure to SAP involving transports and startup in conjunction with NT and SQL
Server. Re-built the entire IT infrastructure for a 85+ employee consulting company including Windows 2000 Active Directory
and Exchange 2000. Migrated 60+ users from an acquired company on Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000. Implemented
single-sign-on across multiple systems including Great Plains, VPN, web-based resources, SharePoint Portal Server, and Project 2002
Server. Created an IT Support website enabling roaming consultants to find solutions to commonly asked questions
(such as adding a printer) and to submit support tickets. Built and supported a variety of laptop and desktop hardware,
utilizing desktops as servers when necessary for development. Encouraged best practices across consultant implementations
using internal company systems as an example. |
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divine Internal IS Lisle, IL 2001 to May 2002 |
Migrated 2000+ Lotus Notes mailboxes to the divine hosted Exchange 2000 beta
cluster, and later the released version cluster. Created a web-based survey to collect end-user data on required software,
current machine stats, serial number, office location and tentative migration date. Built and rolled out the company-wide
standard image based on four laptop hardware standards and one desktop standard. Scripted build processes for easy
updating and to keep consistency across hardware models. Setup and managed lab environment for image builds, dumps, and
user customization process of new machines. Automated user personalization and swap-out processes. Product experience
includes Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Ghost 6.5, Norton Anti-Virus 7.51, Office XP, and Windows Scripting Host. |
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marchFIRST Internal IS Chicago, IL 2001 |
Provided network administration and support to users on 4 floors of the
Michigan St. office, including development datacenter operations. Developed web-based IT Intranet including how-to articles
and service bulletins for end-users, and administration tools for support staff to use during desk side visits. Built
servers as needed for internal and client projects. Backed up data for projects and users, rollout of Microsoft
Exchange/Outlook, management of wiring closets and VLANs. |
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3 Dog Bakery Consultant Chicago, IL Customer from 2001 |
Setup domain name for website and email hosted on an in-house server behind a
Cisco PIX firewall. Diagnosed malfunctioning tape backup drive, created new daily backup schedule and tape rotation
via Backup Exec. Worked to rectify problems authorizing credit cards when swiped thru point of sale system magnetic
card readers. Provided secure remote administration in case of immediate need. |
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St. Patrick High School Consultant Chicago, IL August 2000 |
Repaired and improved functionality of Novell ZENworks security profiles
downloaded to client machines. Made numerous recommendations toward security and restrictive access in a school
environment with potential malicious users. Created Ghost image for all library computers. Added network
printers for office staff. |
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Fourth Floor Consulting Consultant Chicago, IL August 2000 |
Created Ghost images of Dell laptops on a bootable CD. Supplied users with
an icon to switch local office or ISP outbound mail server before launching Outlook while maintaining SMTP
security. Troubleshoot Ricoh networked copier, setup of additional network printers. Management of home directories
and user accounts on shared NT4 server. Setup ISDN line for Internet access to allow product demo during a hotel
convention. Provided solutions for new office environment with DSL line, mail server, web server, proprietary application
server and networked printers. |
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Graber Orthodontics Consultant Vernon Hills, IL Customer since 2000 |
Repair of Novell to NT migration in conjunction with DOS based dental patient
software. Setup network printers for printing of appointment cards and patient information. Implemented 100Mbps
Ethernet, rewired office with CAT5e to accommodate new computers/printers and repaired existing dead CAT5 runs. Added
in-wall CAT5e network jacks to new PC locations. |
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Kemper National Insurance Help Desk Lake Zurich, IL Summer 1997, 1999 |
Win95/98/NT operating system environments, security, roaming profiles, software
troubleshooting, hotline support, software distribution via media and batch setup, hardware installs, scripted software installs,
hardware/software upgrades and diagnostics, memory upgrades, cabling and network communication setup, wiring closet management,
LAN/WAN and VPN configuration and troubleshooting. |
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Midas International Consultant Chicago, IL Customer from 1996, 1997 |
Win95/NT local security via registry/policy editing to prevent unauthorized program
installation and configuration changes, software troubleshooting, custom hotline support, created software update distribution
media and setup utility, hardware installs, repaired numerous Okidata printers, scripted software installs, hardware/software
upgrades and diagnostics, memory upgrades, cabling and network communication setup. |
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Interests
Working with companies/individuals who have a product or service that contributes positively to society. In addition
I enjoy R/C car racing, Skiing, Teaching, Volunteering, Video editing & production, Live audio,
Multiplayer gaming, Electronics repair & modification, Robotics, and Home/industrial automation.
Technical Competency Hands-on product experience.
Microsoft Windows 7 ·
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (x64, Core, Web, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, SBS) ·
Microsoft Windows Vista ·
Microsoft Windows XP (Home, Pro, MCE, Tablet) ·
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (Web, Standard, Enterprise, Datacenter, SBS) ·
Microsoft Windows 2000 (Pro, Server, Advanced Server, Enterprise, SBS) ·
Microsoft Windows 3.1/95/98/SE/ME/NT4
Microsoft Office suites, Publisher, Works, Visio ·
Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5, 2000, 2003, 2007 ·
Microsoft Outlook/Entourage ·
Lotus Notes ·
Symantec Ghost (Multicast, Walker, Sysprep) ·
Acronis True Image ·
RDP, VNC, KVMoIP, pcAnywhere ·
Microsoft Visual Basic Professional 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 ·
InstallShield ·
MSI Packages ·
Inno Setup ·
nLite, vLite ·
Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) ·
Microsoft FrontPage Server Extensions, SharePoint Team Services ·
Microsoft FrontPage, Expression Web ·
Microsoft Project, Server ·
Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server ·
Microsoft Virtual PC, Virtual Server, Hyper-V ·
VMware ·
Fingerprint/Biometrics Security ·
Barcode Scanning, Creation, Printing
ISDN, Cable Modem, xDSL, T-1, T-3, Fiber Internet Connectivity ·
TCP/IP Protocol, DNS, DHCP/Static IP ·
Cisco ASA, PIX Firewalls, Routers, and Switches (VLANs, Trunking) ·
Proxy Server ·
Data Backup/Disaster Recovery ·
SOHO, Branch Office Connectivity ·
Operating System Standardization, Imaging, Deployment ·
Rack, Power Management ·
10/100/1000 Ethernet ·
Wireless Ethernet; WiFi, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4/5Ghz ·
Fiber & Gigabit Backbone Network Infrastructure ·
Telephony, VoIP ·
Video Conferencing, Video over IP
Computer Hardware (Memory, Motherboards, Drives, etc.) ·
Tape backup, backup to disk ·
SAN ·
RAID 0/1/5/6/10 ·
Hard disk imaging, disk repair ·
Telephone/Network CAT 3/5/6 Wiring ·
Satellite/Cable TV Distribution ·
Home Audio/Theater Installation ·
Home Automation ·
Multimedia, Video Recording/Editing ·
Webcam, CCTV, Video Surveillance
Also see Other Areas of Consulting
Contact Information
JP Maurer
Lake Zurich, IL ...about an hour outside of Chicago
Phone: 847-917-2103 ...Mon-Fri 9am-5pm GMT-6/CST
E-Mail: via Form ...to prevent Spam
Website: jpmaurer.com
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