Kenn Anderson, Jr.

Hello, I am Kenn Anderson, Jr. and I am the Director of Managed Services for Ethixa Solutions, LLC.

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Kenn Anderson, Jr.  has a diverse background and following a tour of duty in the Navy, has held various positions related to computers and networking. With over 20 years experience with technology, he is highly skilled in troubleshooting, computer hardware maintenance, networking, web design, and more. Kenn is passionate about technology and shares his enthusiasm through this blog: technothaurity.com As en elder in his local church, Kenn is dedicated to helping others in his personal life as well as those he does business with. He reflects on his personal life through this blog: sojournaler.net Kenn Anderson, Jr. holds an AA in Engineering from Keystone and has attained the following certifications: MCP, MCP+I, MCSE, MCTS

Assistant Systems Operation Manager at South Canaan Telephone Company

2007 - 2009

Technology and Design Facilitator at Lamplighter Publishing

2005 - 2007

Maintained and upgraded network and hardware infrastructure in a mixed PC and Mac environment as well maintained and updated the web storefront and backend mail-order system. Maintained all computer and network hardware in a small office environment including routers, switches, Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP desktops, and Macintosh OS X clients. Maintained and designed the website and associated storefront for lamplighterpublishing.com including the associated backend database running on Mail Order Manager software. Performed the layout and graphics design work on numerous publications including books, postcards, flyers, and magazine advertisements through the use of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Indesign.

Network Engineer at Laminations Inc.

January 2000 - January 2004

Designed, installed, and maintained a multi-site network and performed systems upgrades from Netware to Windows NT and Windows NT to Windows 2000. Designed and performed a migration from Novell Netware 4.1 to Windows NT 4.0 while implementing a FrontStep Syteline ERP system. Solely responsible for implementing and maintaining a cohesive multi-site network with sites in Scranton, Archbald, and Florida utilizing a wide variety of LAN and WAN technologies including Compaq servers, NAS devices, backup libraries, CAT5, Fiber, routing, and switching. Developed and successfully implemented a complete Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 migration across all sites and servers in the network. Developed operation procedures and systems strategies for economically maintaining a multi-site from a single location while maintaining a high level of systems availability.

MCSE Instructor/Adjunct Instructor at Keystone College

1998 - 2001

Taught undergraduate accredited courses in Operation Systems, Network Systems, and Operating Systems, and the Microsoft MCSE curriculum. Provided real-world insight and a practical perspective to the MCSE classes including NT Workstation, NT Server, IIS 4.0, TCP/IP, and Server Enterprise courses. Counseled students in academic and career decisions, providing confidence and direction in choosing successful academic and vocational paths.

Systems Administrator, Configuration Manager at National Institute for Environmental Renewal

1998 - 2000

Upgraded and maintained network infrastructure for a nonprofit government environmental technologies organization. Controlled software and hardware configuration management for development teams. Configured, maintained, and upgraded an elaborate network system including Intel servers and workstations, Sun Sparc, SGI Indigo, SNMP managed hubs, fiber optic backbone, ATM switching, and microwave link. Managed software including Windows 95, NT server, NT workstation, Exchange Server, SQL Server, IIS, SMS, Solaris UNIX, and SGI Irix; Responsible for budgeting, purchasing, and maintaining climate and access control systems, PBX telecommunications systems, and video conferencing. Maintained control over the software and hardware configuration management process for systems development groups relating to intelligent transportation systems. Developed embedded systems hardware for hazardous material tracking applications using PC/104, differential GPS, and Windows CD technologies. Administered theater video production, satellite video feeds, and technology classroom setups including multi-lingual theater presentations and live two-way video conferences between a 300+ person audience and Senator McDade.

Computer Systems Resource Manager, CAD Drafter at Frederick C. Spott and Associates

1996 - 1998

Repaired and upgraded computer hardware, implemented an Ethernet network, and created CAD drawings. Constructed, repaired, and upgraded PC based hardware for use as CAD platforms. Installed and maintained an Ethernet network using Microsoft Windows technologies including TCP/IP and netBEUI protocols. Upgraded, installed, and maintained DOS, Windows 3.11, Windows 95, Windows NT, and AutoCAD software.; Created and updated CAD drawings used in the civil engineering field including those for PennDOT and various municipalities for public works projects.

Aviation Ordnanceman at United States Navy

1993 - 1996

Aviation Ordnanceman E5 station at VX-9 in China Lake, CA Held a top secret clearance.

Director of Managed Services at Ethixa Solutions, LLC

September 2009

Keystone Junior College

1990 – 1992

AA

Lackawanna Trail

1987 – 1991

Technology, movies, christianity