Louis Algaze
Experience
25+ Years of Experience
Project Management
IT Management
Workstation Management
Application Management
Website Development and Management
Software Selection
Database/Application Development
Systems Analysis
Data Warehouse Development
Technology Training and Support
Networking
Significant Skills
- IT Management: Understand technologies and respect people.
- Project Management: Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
- Business Process Improvement: Develop process and data flow diagrams to baseline and optimize processes. Research, review and identify off the shelf or custom solutions to obtain largest the return on investment.
- Application Development: Web (HTML, CSS, PHP and JSP), Microsoft Access and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Standalone and middleware between and automation of Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Pitney Bowes Ascent and PeopleSoft
- Programming Languages: HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, SQL, XML, RSS, Visual Basic, PL/SQL
- Databases: Microsoft Access, MySQL, Oracle, SOLR, ElasticSearch
- Networking: Management of hardware (routers, switches, NICs), software configuration (DHCP, TCP/IP, VPN), and troubleshooting (ping, tracert, netstat)
- Report Writing: Pentaho Report Designer, ReportSmith, Infomaker, Crystal Reports
- Business Programs: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project
Education
- MS Management and Information Technology (MSMIT)
- California State University Monterey Bay, Monterey, California; May 2005
- BS Mechanical Engineering
- Cornell University, College of Engineering, Ithaca, New York; August 1991
- Project Management
- Project Management Class 40hr, George Washington University Extension; April 2006
- Project Management Institute (PMI) member
Professional Experience
Systems Manager :: September 2020 – Present
Digital NEST Inc, Watsonville, CA
- Set direction for organization-wide systems utilization
- Manage projects for new software service implementations: Password manager, e-signature, CRM
- Manage several technology budgets
- Configure, maintain and improve all in-house IT systems including network, servers and printers
- Manage settings, accounts and vendor coordination for hosted applications; gSuite (Google Workspace), Microsoft, Zoom, Adobe, asset management, accounting system, ISP, etc.
- Track and keep updated pool of company assets; laptops and computer accessories
- Provide technical Assistance to staff
IT Leader, Project Manager and Developer :: May 2015 – September 2020 (5+ years)
ClearingTurn Inc @ Center for Homeland Defense & Security; Monterey, CA
- Worked with CIO to set direction
- Developed and documented project and task visions
- Assisted staff in planning, prioritizing and tracking tasks where needed
- Summarized and reported on individual and group accomplishments
- Managed and motivated 9 programmers, server managers, media developers and support staff
- Sampling of projects initiated, analyzed, managed and contributed to:
- OAuth implementation
- Virtual Reality (VR) development
- Development of innovative course-related software
- Server hardware upgrade/switch-over
- Selection, implementation, customization and maintenance of out-of-the-box software
- Ongoing site analysis and improvements using Google Analytics
- Process analysis and improvements
- Instantiation of public “Help” space
- User hardware selection, imaging, managing and troubleshooting
President/Owner :: October 2005 – Present (14+ years)
L.J. Consulting Inc.; Monterey, California
- Adjunct Faculty at Monterey Peninsula College, Spring 2014
- Adjunct Faculty at California State University Monterey Bay, Fall 2006
- Application development: RSS Slideshow and Flipbook
- Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club Volunteer Webmaster & Technical Consultant
- Setup, upgrades and maintenance of web site/content management system (Joomla) at https://mpyc.org
- Setup, upgrading and troubleshooting computer systems and LANs
- Installation, configuration and support of door lock and security camera systems
- Web site design and content updates using WordPress for:
Learning Systems Manager :: February 2009 – March 2015 (6 years)
L.J. Consulting Inc. @ Naval Postgraduate School; Monterey, California
- Managed, supported and trained all NPS instructors (PHD level), staff and students on the campus-wide learning management system (Sakai) and synchronous meeting tool (Blackboard Collaborate)
- Tracked projects with waterfall and agile methodologies using Jira
- Customized Jira to support business processes
- Documented business processes using Confluence
- Developed tools to assist in migrating course-ware from Blackboard to Sakai
- Provided course design guidance for instructors based on instructional needs
- Analyzed databases and used ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) techniques and Pentaho to develop a reporting database and management reports
Instructional Technologist :: January 2007 – February 2009 (2 years)
General Dynamics Information Technology @ Naval Postgraduate School; Monterey, California
- Sakai, Blackboard and Elluminate Live! training and support for Distance Learning Instructors
- SharePoint Academic Affairs site administrator and developer
- Enterprise Web Content Management System project leader
- Technology group lead
- Institutional Repository Project technical contributor
- Departmental property database development and management
Project Manager and Data Analyst :: November 2005 – January 2007 (1 year)
SRA International @ DMDC; Seaside, California
- Analysis, definition and management of project to transfer fingerprints from one Department of Defense organization to another for person authentication at time of Common Access Card (CAC) issuance
- Analyzed, maintained and improved Defense Travel System Archive (DTSA) data and PL/SQL web based system to ensure accurate reporting
Community Involvement
- Board Chairperson, Member and Technologist for ITN Monterey County
- Monterey Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Volunteer
- In-boat instructor for Monterey Peninsula College Sailing Program
- Team Captain for several volleyball leagues
- Beta Theta Pi Social Fraternity
- Guest Speaker and Net-Day Volunteer at Pacific Grove Middle School
Testimonials
“Louis’ leadership and project management on several group projects ultimately led the team to successful outcomes in our department.”
Dainen Sobelman
IT Specialist @ Naval Postgraduate School“Louis has always stayed well informed on emerging technologies and was able to provide effective analysis in assessing the pros and cons of new technologies and software programs.”
Dianna
Instructional Designer @ Naval Postgraduate School“Fast and effective with both easy issues or complicated requests, whichever the case.”