E. Kevin Thompson is a highly motivated IT professional with over 20 years of experience in network and systems administration, business ownership, real estate, and medical research. He has extensive experience managing projects, budgets, customer service and staff. His technical skills include Cisco networking, Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, antivirus and backup software. He holds CompTIA, Cisco, and Microsoft certifications and has a B.Sc. in Molecular and Microbiology from the University of Central Florida.

1. E. Kevin Thompson
Email: Kevint28@cfl.rr.com Ph: 321-231-4455 Orlando, Fl 32808
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekevinthompson
Network/Systems Administration
A highly motivated and broadly skilled professional with intermediate level IT experience. A former business owner
managing multiple independent contractors, budgetary demands, and all legal/regulatory compliance.
Core Competencies include:
• Project Management
• Budget Creation &
Analysis
• Staff Supervision
• Customer Service
• Diagnosis
• Problem-solving
• Research
• Cisco switches, routers
• TCP/IP, EIGRP,OSPF,
Frame-Relay, FHRP
• IPv4/IPv6
• DNS /DHCP
• Symantec A/V, Backup
Exec
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Windows OS
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Exchange
Professional Experience
Business Owner 2010-present
Operating a Renovation and home repair business since 2010 managing projects from complete kitchen and bath
remodeling to re-flooring entire homes. Work closely with homeowners to customize remodel/repair plans to balance
functionality and enjoyment with budget constraints, as well as maximizing ROI. Manage multiple concurrent
projects, cost estimations and project bids, estimate/purchase/deliver needed materials, problem solving, analyze
and troubleshoot residential systems, researching building codes/regulations, billing and collections, bookkeeping.
Broker/Owner- Convergence Realty/Conveyance Business Brokers 2004-2010
Owned and operated a real estate brokerage, and designed, implemented, and maintained a network including PBX,
firewall, SBS with exchange, desktops, data preservation, and mobile networking. I conducted business valuations
and counseled owners on exit strategies, ensured legal compliance, financial oversight for escrow and deposits,
handled client negotiations with a focus on customer service, and hired agents.
DeArmond Realty 2002-2004
Office manager/System Analyst. Managed day to day operations of the office, monitored and improved data
flow, oversaw compliance with Realtor Assoc. rules, analyzed business practices and led computerization
initiative. Developed competencies in business management and project financial analysis.
Integrated Computer Solutions – Intelliteam Technologies 2000-2002
Progressed from in-house computer tech up to field engineer. Responsible for designing and implementing networks
at small to medium sized businesses.
A.T.T.I. 2001-2002
Instructor, A+, Network+, and MCSE (Windows/Windows Server 2000)
CuraGen Corp.- Lab Mgr/Research Assoc. – Gene Mapping/Full Length Cloning 1998-2000
Using analytical and critical thinking skill I directed experimentation to clone genes, mapped genes as part of the
human genome project, kept detailed records of experimentation/results, became certified in radio-active materials
handling, practiced sterile procedures, became adept at multitasking in a high stress environment, and worked with a
team of research associates in vectoring genes into bacterial hosts for targeted protein production in vitro.
Education
University of Central Florida - Orlando, Fl. B.Sc. Molecular and Microbiology
American Tech Training Inst. - Maitland, Fl. Windows 2000 MCSE
Cisco Systems - Certified CCNA
Military Service
Sgt. USAF Reserves – Medical Specialist Veteran of Desert Storm