Michael O'Brien is the Computer Systems Manager for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Running an NT/Linux network with over 100 users, he has vast experience in networking, administration, and Web site development. In this position, his accomplishments include:

• Replaced 100 486 PCs running Windows 3.1 with Pentium II 300s running Windows 98. Entire operation took five days with almost no interruption.
• Replaced 128k Frame Relay circuit, with T1. Current configuration splits the T1 between voice and data, saving the Endowment thousands of dollars each year.
• Brought Web site in-house, providing much more flexibility -- including direct update capability by different divisions.
• Setup a RealVideo/RealAudio server to broadcast Endowment events.
• Upgraded entire e-mail system, which now uses LDAP (an industry standard directory protocol) for the employee directory, and IMAP (that provides a central location for all messages so that they are available from the office and home).
• Implemented an Endowment-wide database, merging eight existing databases into one. Database allows for seamless blast-fax and blast e-mail.
• Increased internal network speeds by replacing three servers, and changing four hubs to 100 MBS switches.
• Developed Intranet for CEIP, where employees can download forms, accounting information, etc.

Before working for the Carnegie Endowment, Mr. O'Brien worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this position, he developed and maintained the Rural Development Intranet. The Intranet has 24 different Web applications including on-line forms, threaded discussion groups, document libraries, site-licensed software downloads and on-line training.

O'Brien Consulting Services is run as a side-business. First started in 1996, OCS was founded to broaden Mr. O'Brien's experience with Web development. Since then, OCS has shown considerable growth each year. Working with partners as large as CNN, and clients such as the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, OCS has experience with all size companies and organizations.

Mr. O'Brien holds a B.A. in Political Science from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas.

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