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Luc Van Meerbeek has over 15 years of experience managing IT projects and infrastructure for various companies. He has founded two IT solutions companies, most recently WareSales.com in 2014, and has held roles such as Chief Technology Officer providing network security, firewall, and VPN solutions. He has expertise in networks, hardware, Windows and Mac OS, firewalls, routers, and Microsoft Office software.
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- 1. Luc Van Meerbeek 925 Bee Creek Lane, Fort Worth 76120 c. 646.388.2106 • h. 817.886.3765 • e. lvanmeerbeek7@gmail.com in. www.linkedin.com/in/lucvanmeerbeek/ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Held various management positions conceptualizing, managing, and implementing network, Internet and technology projects, helping companies increase their profit margin and reduce overall operating budget. In-depth knowledge of server, network security and desktop technologies, resulting in streamlining complex IT environments and improving workflow. Solid business, presentation, communication and managerial skills. TECHNICAL SKILLS - Network: T1, T3, Frame Relay, Fiber and coaxial connections, IP network addressing (IPv4 and IPv6), DNS, SNMP, VPN, Intrusion Detection System, VLAN, LAN, WAN, routing and network protocols: MPLS, OSPF, SSH, SFTP, BGP. (Network: 15 years of experience) - Hardware: PC and Mac hardware, Windows and Mac OS, Windows servers (HP, IBM, Lenovo, Dell), Apple Xserve, firewalls, routers (Cisco, D-Link, Netgear), switches, SAN and NAS, VoIP, IP-based network security cameras. (VPN: 10 years of experience, Firewall: 8 years of experience) - Software: Excellent knowledge of: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML. EXPERIENCE WareSales.com • Founder & CTO • 7/15 – present Responsibilities: Founded WareSales.com in July 2014, an IT solutions provider offering a wide range of technological and network services to mid-size businesses in the DFW area. Manage and supervise IT projects. Provide network security solutions, firewalls, VPNs and Internet security solutions. Manage implementation and installation of all new technologies including network servers, IP telephony, firewalls and VPNs, routers and switches. MicroSquad, Inc. • Chief Technology Officer • 10/01 – 6/14 Responsibilities: Co-founded MicroSquad, Inc. in October 2001, an IT solutions provider offering a wide range of technological and network services to mid-size businesses in the US and overseas. Oversaw all internal technology infrastructure as well as managed all technological and network projects, identified and evaluated new technologies pertaining to security and networking to improve workflow and operational capabilities of the company’s customers. Supervised technical and programming teams Provided network security solutions using firewalls, packet analyzers, IDP. Worked with security protocols like SNMP, VPN, SSH, SFTP. Wrote and implemented security policy manuals for MicroSquad’s clients. Established protocol and then maintained procedures for capital equipment acquisitions, asset management and licensing of hardware and software. Oversaw implementation of all new technology including network servers, hardware/software implementation, IP telephony, company-wide deployment of virus protection, firewalls and VPNs for MicroSquad’s clients. Produced BOMs and negotiated service contracts with Internet access and Web hosting providers, network, security and cabling vendors. Trained MicroSquad’s technicians and clients in the use of hardware and software systems. Clients: Kelley Drye & Warren, Law Offices of Jay Stuart Dankberg, Della Femina Jeary & Partners, David Carson Design, Addison, MapInfo, Cardiovascular Research Foundation, Curves, Morgan Stanley, Pearson Learning, Babyfair, Clairol, Law Offices of Todd J. Krouner, National Choral Council, CarQuest BWP
- 2. Distributors. Interface: Direct report to CEO. Parham Santana • Director of Information Systems • 10/00 – 6/01 Responsibilities: Improved and expanded existing network and telephony infrastructure. Implemented hardware/software solutions for printing, color management and workflow to drive 200% more business to Parham Santana, specialized in packaging design and marketing. Established protocol and then maintained procedures for capital equipment acquisitions, asset management and licensing of hardware and software. Negotiated service contracts and RFPs with vendors (T1/DSL provider, web hosting company, workflow management vendors). Worked directly with the Web site development team to manage company’s Web site and Intranet. Reviewed and evaluated new technologies and their applications. Trained personnel in the use of new software and systems and created internal Technical and Security Procedures Guide for employees. Interface: Direct report to President. Interfaced daily with Managing Director and Director of Studio Services to assess project requirements and short-term IT goals. TVT Records • MIS Director • 10/99 – 8/00 Responsibilities: Analyzed existing systems to determine efficacy of workflows. Researched, analyzed and evaluated alternative technological solutions and recommended cost effective solutions. Created several in- house training manuals. Responsible for IT department budget of $500K, produced quarterly projections. Handled all purchasing and outsourcing services with vendors. Managed performance and security of all network servers (Novell and Mac), LAN and frame relay networks, bandwidth and email connectivity. Planned and directed rollout of 100 unit desktop/laptop computers in New York and satellite offices in the US and overseas. Converted all users to new conferencing and email. Managed and tracked Help Desk, which provided support/training to Mac and PC users. Created policies for network and computer security. Implemented DLT tape back up system. Technical liaison for company’s ecommerce Web site and Intranet. Interface: Reported directly to President and General Manager. G+J USA Publishing • Senior Support Specialist-IT Department • 10/97 – 10/99 Responsibilities: Researched and selected prepress vendors based on quality and cost savings criteria for all magazines of the G+J publishing group. Maintained FileMaker Pro server-based database of Help Desk calls. Managed network-related activities for the Quark Publishing System and Microsoft Exchange server. Coordinated corporate-wide hardware/software purchases. Responsible for hardware/software systems support and installation for 600 unit cross-platform environment. Trained 600 member staff in Microsoft Exchange and Outlook; conducted group and individual training for Quark Publishing System prepress application. Special Assignments: appointed member of team to define and resolve corporate email and network issues; Y2K publishing industry assessment; resolved cross-platform compatibility issues; point person for company- wide virus containment. Interface: Direct report to Chief Technology Officer and Director of Help Desk. EDUCATION Training in PC hardware, networks and computerized publishing and design. New York University • Masters of Art in Journalism EFAP Paris (France) • Diploma in Communications and Public Relations
- 3. Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium) • Bachelor of Art in Political Science