Rick Bloss: (MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCT, NT-2000/3, CCA, CCEA, CCI)
Infopoint is proud to work with an instructor who is highly sought after both in the US and abroad!
Rick has worked with Citrix and VMware since the early 90's and is a certified Citrix and Microsoft instructor, teaching both for over 8 years.
He specializes in delivering and consulting on Citrix installations, migrations and troubleshooting on VMware platforms.
Key Skills
* Citrix Metaframe Deployment (ALL)
* Windows NT/2000/2003/2008 Active Directory
* Hardware/Software Troubleshooting
* Technical Team Management
* Technical Training
* Wireless Networking & Remote Surveillance
* Virtual Server and
VMware Deployments
* Network Security and Administration Certifications
* Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
* Microsoft NT/2000/2003 Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
* Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator and Instructor (CCA, CCEA,CCI)
* UNIX Systems Administrator
* Actively working on several new Certs including VMware and MicrosoftVirtual Server Instructor
* Currently working to finish class work for Cisco CCNA
Professional Experience
2005 - Current
Independent Architect & Consultant: Citrix, Microsoft, VMware, Net/Security
Technical Training / Consultant
Citrix, Microsoft and VMware/Virtual Server Consultant and Trainer. See list of customers.
2003 - 2005 Enhanced Network Solutions Group Fort Wayne, IN
Technical Training / Consultant
* Deliver Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC), Citrix, A+, Net+ classes to corporate IT professionals
* Design and implement Citrix Metaframe Server Farms and Develop Windows NT 4.0 to 2003 migration strategies and manage the implementation
2000 - 2003 Tech Services/Clear View Technology Fort Wayne, IN
Technical Training Manager / Consultant
* Manage local training staff, class schedules, and contract trainers
* Deliver Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC), Citrix, A+, Net+ classes to corporate IT professionals
* Design and implement Active Directory Infrastructures for large Windows 2000 Clients
* Design and implement Citrix MetaFrame Server Farms
* Develop Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 migration strategies and manage the implementation
1995 - 2000 Tokheim Corporation Fort Wayne, IN
Manager of IT Technology for World Wide Training and Customer Support
* Managed and trained several IT / Technical Professionals to Integrate IBM mainframe, Novell, Citrix and Windows platforms
* Set up and maintain LAN, RAS, and PC hardware and software for Windows based PCs
* Set up and maintain bulletin board service
* Staffed, initiated and managed start up of the Fasrlink Cold Fusion website used by over 600 service companies daily for e-commerce ordering, warranty info and call/trouble logging
* Manage technical support team for world wide technical help desk operations that dispatched 1,500 field technicians daily
* Design web pages for online convenience store POS and fuel dispenser support
* Second level convenience store POS phone support
* Remote support of UNIX and Windows-based systems
1982 - 1995 Cash Register Sales & Service, Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI Mishawaka, IN Fort Wayne, IN
Point of Sale Support Engineer and Technician
* Programmed POS systems & computers per customer specifications
* Trained customers & employees on POS systems and Debugged POS systems
* Phone support of POS systems, field service & maintenance and component level repair
Point of Sale Salesperson & Support Engineer
* Started up office in new area. Sold, installed, and supported POS systems