Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Computer Systems Manager.
5/98 - Present

Developed Intranet for CEIP, allowing employees to fill out on-line forms, download accounting information, view current budgets, view the latest conference center schedules, watch short ScreenCam training sessions, etc.

Improved Web content and timeliness by bringing Web hosting in-house and allowing direct updates by each division. Also set up a RealVideo/RealAudio Linux server to broadcast Endowment conferences.

Am team leader for Carnegie's Web site re-design team. The Carnegie Endowment is in the process of overhauling the entire site, moving to a database-driven design. The new look will make the site much more dynamic, easy to navigate, and easier to update. All pages will be branded with new Carnegie logo.

Saved the Endowment thousands of dollars a year, while at the same time, tripling Internet Bandwidth. By combining Internet and phone over a full T1 line, the Carnegie Endowment sharply reduced telecommunications rates.

Reduced trouble calls by 75% by deploying 100 new PCs to all staff (replacing old 486 PCs). Total deployment took five days, with minimal interruption. Raised nearly $10,000 by selling old PCs.

Dramatically increased the use of e-mail by replacing old system. This has led to a more responsive organization and has increased communication on all levels. The new system allows people to check their mail from home or travel, access all messages (not just the in-box), and allows for a central employee directory (while using a generic e-mail client). Also created the ability for users to access network drives over the Internet.

Transformed several paper processes to digital processes. Developed a conference room reservation system that automatically generates contracts and bills to send to our customers. Developed a resume tracking program that allows HR to easily print rejection post cards, as well as track applicant statistics.

Increased computer proficiency by developing training classes for Netscape Messenger, Lotus Organizer, Symantec Act, Advanced Word, and Internet Search Engines. I wrote a manual for each class.

Greatly increased network speeds by updating entire internal network, including a new file server, network switches, etc

Significantly improved the Endowment's ability to communicate by implementing a new central database. This involved merging eight database programs into one central database with seamless blast e-mail and blast-fax capability (while allowing for personalized messages for each fax or e-mail).

Eliminated meeting conflicts by implementing a centralized calendar program.

O'Brien Consulting Services, Founder. Only work on weeknights and weekends, does not conflict with current full-time job in any way. http://www.OBrienConsulting.com
07/96 - Present

Developed the Woodrow Wilson Center's Environmental Change and Security Project (ECSP) Web database (http://ecsp.si.edu). This database-driven site allows users sort and search all past Report issues. A custom form allows all ECSP employees to post information directly to the Web with no knowledge of HTML.

Developed the Cold War International History Project (CWIHP) LAN and Web site (http://cwihp.si.edu). This Web site hosts hundreds of documents related to the Cold War as well as a discussion group. This site has been awarded the CNN/Time ALLPOLITICS Site of the Day, History Channel Recommended Site, and Political Site of the Day. It is also a featured site on CNN's Cold War series' Web site.

Provide wide range of consulting including LAN design, telecommunications support, graphic design, web site creation, hardware/software troubleshooting, configuration and implementation.

U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Rural Development. Management Services Division (MSD). Computer Specialist.
12/94 - 5/98

Developed and implemented USDA's first Intranet. The Intranet has 24 different applications including on-line forms, threaded discussion groups, document libraries, site-licensed software downloads and on-line training. This site is accesses by over 2,000 people a day.

Presented with cash award for successfully developing division-wide Local Area Network using Windows NT Server. This state-of-the-art LAN is compatible with agency's legacy systems and reduces project completion times by an average of 25%. MSD is recognized as having the most advanced LAN in Rural Development, and one of the most advanced in USDA.

Awarded Quality Step Increase for developing a highly effective office automation environment. This environment has allowed MSD to double office efficiency while reducing staff by 20%.

U.S. Department Of Agriculture, Farmers Home Administration. Applications Management Division (AMD). Computer Specialist.
5/90 - 12/94

Developed relational database for the Management Services Division to track all computer equipment purchases. This database application reduced the average procurement from seven months to two weeks.

Developed an Oracle database to track training taken by Agency employees. This database could be accessed by different divisions to add their updated information. Statistics could be calculated and printed by management.