1. GERALD CAMERON 15 Westminister Crescent, Kingston 10
gcameron@flowja.com • 382-8282
Summary
I.T. Professional with over 13 years of experience in the computer industry as a WAN and LAN technical
specialist, data communications analyst, and support representative. Background includes user support,
systems installation, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, problem resolution, installation of structured
wiring systems, and purchasing new equipment. Proven record of success reducing down time and project
time, increasing controls, and eliminating errors. Expertise in PBX and DVR security systems. Trained Novel
Master CNE, Microsoft MCSE and CISCO CCNA.
Information Technology (IT) consultancy experience, including coordination, direction, and management
oversight of practice consulting engagements, as well as sales and marketing of consulting services and
solutions. Emphasis on providing direction and technical leadership for the planning, management, and
implementation of infrastructure solutions for mission-critical environments. Background includes experience
with computer hardware, software, and services companies.
Areas of Expertise
Connected remote sites to central network system to allow direct transfer of production and sales data.
Designed fault tolerant disks for clients in case of hard drive failure. Minimized non-productive time due to
equipment failure by 75%.
h Implemented wide-area network to increase availability of field data at corporate headquarters and
improve communications with field technicians.
h Designed and implemented network cabling to industry standards during renovation projects at various
companies.
h Assigned user accounts and granted permissions to shared resources. Assured senior management of
data protection by demonstrating permission settings.
h Researched, negotiated, and instituted standard server configuration for remote sites, achieving cost
savings while establishing a corporate-wide server standard.
h Supported mainframe (IBM AS/400) to PC connectivity and data transfer (using terminal services
technology), enabling expert users to employ desktop software to analyze mainframe data.
h Implemented firm's first-ever disaster recovery plan to ensure minimal productivity loss.
h Administered enterprise networks. Supported fiber optic backbones, Novell-based LANs, Windows file
servers, Workstation PCs, Terminal services, shared printers and WAN remote sites.
Performed impromptu security checks of servers and networks to verify adequate virus protection and
compliance with corporate procedures. Installed, configured, and updated server-based applications,
including accounting systems and records database.
Experience Summary
GC Technologies, 15 Westminister Crescent 2009 to Present
IT Consultant
h IT consultancy to select companies including designing and implementing PBX and DVR security
systems.
h Licensed electrical consultant
h ICD - Replaced entire building with energy saving devices including electronics ballasts and occupancy
sensors.
2. h Providing IT and systems support to the following companies:
h Board of Examiners (Licensing of Electricians)
h Caribbean Turf Service Ltd.
h Central Medical Labs Ltd.
h Chelsea Jerk Centre Ltd.
h Chetolah Park Primary School
h CN Industrial Services Ltd.
h Comfort Air Engineering Ltd.
h Cope Foundation Ltd.
h Debra McDonald (AttoGoldcup Coffee Co. Ltd.
h ICD Group
h INC Limited
h Kingston Restoration Company Ltd.
h St. Andrew High School
h National Road Safety Council
h Productive Business Solutions Ltd.
h White Marl Primary & Junior High School
h WIHCON Properties Ltd.
h Provided IT support to the following companies:
h Airports Authority of Jamaica
h Appliance Traders Ltd.
h BM Coffee Processors Ltd.
h Diversey Jamaica Ltd.
h ELARC Welding Products Ltd.
h Hampden Estates Ltd.
h Henkel Jamaica Limited.
h Image Plus Consultants Ltd.
h Ideal Betting Co. Ltd.
h Jamaica Private Power Company
h Markham Betting Co. Ltd.
h Montego Bay Investments Ltd.
h Niche Financing Ltd.
h Technology Plus Co. Ltd.
3. Data Link Corporation Ltd., 40 Sunrise Drive, Kgn 10 1995 to 2009
Technical Director
Concentrated on delivering network systems management, distributed data architectures and Internet
solutions to contracted customers. Assisted in the strategic implementation of several Dos/Windows
migrations to Windows NT and Server 2003. Completed several IT infrastructure relocations, as well as
special projects. Assisted with planning, implementing, and testing systems. Assembled, configured, and
maintained computers. Analyzed and repaired hardware. Administered network monitoring tools. Designed
and implemented local and wide area networks. Designed and taught computer classes for 3 years.
Supervised staff of 8 field technicians.
h Provided hardware and software recommendations to customers
h Solved software and hardware technical problems
h Solved communication problems and maximized local network performance
h Resolved critical server and telecommunications issues
h Researched, tested, installed, and maintained all technology systems equipment
h Assisted with planning, implementing, and testing systems
h Developed and implemented information systems security technology
h Airports Authority of Jamaica - Implemented Wireless LAN at Sangster International Airport Site
h Magellan Communications of UK - Implemented Fibre Optics backbone for airlines at Norman Manley
International Airport
h Planning Institute of Jamaica - Designed and implemented three-floor copper cabling infrastructure
h Kingston Restoration Company - Analysed, designed and upgraded Information Technology systems
Provided IT support and/or system upgrades to the following companies:
Airports Auth. Of Ja.
Courtleigh Hotel Ltd.
Delta Supply Co. Ltd.
DiverseyLever Ja. Ltd.
Dunn Cox
EAL/ERI Cogeneration
Ja. Private Power Co.
Key Insurance Co. Ltd.
Kingston Restoration Co.
Livingston, Alex & Levy
Motor Sales & Serv. Co.
Planning Inst. Of Ja.
U.N.D.P.
U.W.I. - ICENS Dept.
Education and Training
Sylvan Training Institute, Miami, Florida 2006
Certification, CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate training course (six weeks)
Drake Training Institute, Miami, Florida 2001
Certification, CCA
Citrix Certified Administrator training course
Sylvan Training Institute, Miami, Florida 2000
Certification, MCSE
Microsoft Certified System Engineer training
4. Panduit Institute, Miami, Florida 1998
Certification, Panduit Structural Cabling Integrator
Panduit structural cabling integration training
Novell Training Institute, Miami, Florida 1997
Certification, Master CNE
Novell Master Certified Networking Engineer upgrade course from CNE
SouthHills DataComm Trg. Institute, Miami, Florida 1995
Certification, Fibre Optics Termination
3 Day Fibre optics termination and testing certification course
Novell Training Institute, Miami, Florida 1992
Certification, Certified Novell Engineer
One month Novell CNE certification course
Xerox International Center for Training and Management Development,
Leesburg, Virginia
1991
Certification, Instructional Methods
Training methods course at XICTMD (Xerox University) for 1 month
C.A.S.T., 237 Old Hope Road 1976
Diploma, Elect. Eng.
Technical Expertise
h Platforms: Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7, Novell Netware, Windows Server 2003, Linux,
VMWare
h Windows networking, Structured cabling, Wireless networking (WiFi), System backup solutions and
NAS configurations
h Applications: Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 & 2010, Microsoft Project 2007, Peachtree
Accounting, select diagnostic software tools, select CAD tools, LINUX
h Electricians' Licence; security camera installations, configuration and maintenance; PBX and VOIP
installations, configuration and maintenance; sundry electronic equipment repair to component level
h Electrical installations. UPS sizing and installations.
Licenses
Electricians' Licence, Board of Examiners - Licensing of Electricians, Kingston, JAMAICA, 1978 to 2013.
Electricians licence