04/2009 - present
• Manage the IT department and the Design Center
• Sys admin at large, keep the servers running, make new servers, develop applications (java, php, mysql and VB), webmaster the site, manage the intranet and oversee the helpdesk.
• Manage the Designers, develop new services, oversee the art production
11/2003–2009
• Maintenance and support for the email, file, print and web servers at LaForce & Stevens
• Creation and management of storage system including a NAS, DFS, policies and structure
• Creation and management of Backup systems and policies for all servers
• Design and programming of various applications and databases for LaForce & Stevens such as the image archive, contacts database and dropbox.
• Setup and administration of Remote Office including networking between the two cities (including VPN and DFS)
• Support and helpdesk for LaForce & Stevens, a PR company (90 PC units).
• Webmaster for the Kevorkian center at NYU: (http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/program/neareast/index.html)
07/2002–06/2003
• Brought on board to define and implement the collaboration between the King Juan Carlos Center and P.S. 75.
• Researched users and needs and used this to create programs to respond to the Dual Language needs of the teachers and students.
• Designed and created web based solutions for content delivery aimed at the teachers.
• Allocated the NYU budget for resources in P.S. 75.
11/2001–06/2002
• HTML, Javascript and ASP QA for the Spanish version of 32bjfund.com (espanol.seiu32bj.com).
• Created a web-based phone directory using ASP, SQL and Access.
10/1999 –11/2001
Project Manager and Graphic/Web Specialist
• Led the Presentation Production Process project team. This project produced recommendations that when implemented resulted in clear process and service improvements (faster production times with better quality).
• Led the Teamwork project team. Researched current working environment, developed a project plan, defined goals and objectives, specified tasks, resources, defined and allocated budgets, and implemented the plan with evaluation milestones to ensure quality. This project resulted in strengthening of the relationships and teamwork between Consultants and Support Staff (The evaluation criteria indicated improvements of a minimum of 25% more satisfaction with the working environment).
• Special Projects Management. Led small teams of creative personnel for the development of special graphic and web projects. Worked with the clients to develop initial concepts. Developed and managed timelines and budgets. Set goals, deliverables and evaluation criteria for these and followed up on the quality of the design.
• HTML, Javascript and design QA for various Firm intranets (functionality, usability and Firm standards adherence.) Executed the testing and followed through to maintain top quality and company standards.
• Created graphic material for client and firm presentations.
• Trained users on HTML, Dreamweaver, Flash, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and PhotoShop.
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Guillermo Acevedo was born in Providence RI and moved at an early age to Bogotá, Colombia. In 1992 he received a BA in Philosophy from the Universidad del Rosario. In Colombia he worked as a Programmer, Journalist, Editor, School Teacher and Service Manager. In 2001 he moves to New York City to attend New York University where he receives a Masters degree from ITP in the Tisch School of the Arts. As a digital artist he is interested in exploring interactivity as a way of intersecting art and technology to create new forms of thinking that will radically alter the intellectual landscape of our times.
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