Joshua Strayer

Experience

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  Integra Testing Services, LLC

  IT Manager

  Jan 2023 - Present

  Integra Testing Services is a leading provider of HVAC (TAB) certified testing, adjusting, and balancing services, offering complementary testing services such as air exchange and pressure testing for joint commissioning accreditation.

• Self-employed

  CTO\CIO\INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL CONTRACTOR

  Dec 2018 - Jan 2023

  Self Employed is a freelancer offering services in IT consulting, CIO, and CTO roles, focusing on restructuring IT teams and optimizing infrastructure to enhance service delivery.

  • Restructured and optimized IT departments for organizations with user ranges from 500 to 150,000, effectively scaling teams from 15 to over 400 members.
  • Successfully led IT transformations for high-profile companies like Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing.
  • Focused on empowering teams and fostering individual growth in dynamic IT environments.

• Cucamonga Valley Water District

  Information Technology Specialist II

  Apr 2011 - Dec 2018

  Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) provides high-quality, safe, and reliable water and wastewater services, focusing on stewardship of natural and financial resources.

  • Managed and supported help desk for 150 users across corporate and field offices, enhancing customer service and IT support efficiency.
  • Executed server, laptop, and desktop refresh, consolidating CVWD’s server/network infrastructure and virtualized over 80% of the environment.
  • Implemented SharePoint 2016 and facilitated training for departmental power users, improving collaboration and efficiency.
  • Upgraded phone system from Nortel to Avaya and Exchange from 2010 to 2016, incorporating new Kemp proxies for load balancing, saving $200,000 annually with new CMMS system.
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  CareFusion

  Systems Administrator

  Nov 2009 - Apr 2011

  CareFusion, a BD company, provides innovative medical devices and technologies aimed at improving health care cost and safety.

  • Supported local and remote IT issues, ensuring seamless operational functionality and user satisfaction.
  • Maintained and updated network servers and infrastructure, ensuring ongoing IT service and reliability.
  • Resolved a range of IT issues from end-user support to project management, strengthening overall technical support capabilities.

• Lifestream

  IT Specialist

  Sep 2008 - Oct 2009

  Lifestream is a company.

• Cucamonga Valley Water District

  Information Tech

  Mar 2008 - May 2008

• Up and Running Computer Solutions

  Network/Systems Administrator

  Jun 2007 - Mar 2008

  Up and Running Computer Solutions offers IT support services, specializing in server and network hardware troubleshooting and maintenance.

  • Supported enterprise environments with Windows Server 2000/2003, ensuring system reliability and performance.
  • Resolved complex help desk issues, enhancing productivity and user satisfaction.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through maintenance, troubleshooting, and training, contributing to service excellence and client retention.
  • Managed IT projects including medical software implementation, offering tailored solutions for healthcare offices.

• The Empire Companies

  Systems/Network Administrator and IT Manager

  Feb 2005 - Apr 2007

  The Empire Companies is a diversified real estate and construction service company based in California and Arizona.

  • Provided comprehensive hardware and software support to corporate and remote locations, enhancing operational efficiency across 30+ sites.
  • Managed a team of 7 IT professionals, including network administrators and help desk staff, optimizing IT service delivery.
  • Migrated systems to MPLS network, saving over $100,000 annually, and upgraded to efficient copiers, saving $70,000 annually.
  • Led SAN server and Mimosa NearPoint server implementation for Exchange, improving disaster recovery and network performance.