Jason L. Cote
18 Merrill Road ■ Goffstown, NH 03045 ■ C: 603-540-2800 ■ jcote1@gmail.com
- IT SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT ■ SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER -
A seasoned IT Professional with over 15 years of results-oriented, budget driven success, with vast
knowledge and experience across the information technology spectrum. Dedicated professional with a
proven track record of leadership and accomplishment through teamwork using advanced troubleshoot-
ing and planning skills to design corporate technology strategies. A strong ability to adapt in critical
situations to increase system reliability, ensure recoverability, improve technology performance and
introduce better system efficiencies under tight budgets and stringent deadlines. Core Competencies:
Proven Track Record in Information Technology, User Based Design and Networking Technologies
Solid Background in Infrastructure Design, Technology Migrations, and Corporate System Refreshing
√ Performance Monitoring and Op miza on
√ Network Design and Implementa on
√ Systems Integra on and Data Migra on
√ Diagnosis, Troubleshoo ng, and Repair
√ Process Design and Training
√ Customer Experience Management
√ Storage Research and Configura on
√ Systems and Network Administrator
√ Telecommunica ons and VoIP Technologies
√ User Training and Implementa on Support
√ LAN/WAN Maintenance and Support
√ Strong and Efficient Problem Solving Abili es
√ Strategic Planning and Forecas ng
√ Scrip ng and Programming
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
√ Eagle Scout
√ ComptTIA Security+ Cer fied
√ Microso1 Cer fied Systems Engineer
√ Treasurer, St. George Cathedral (NH)
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Pla orms: VMWare ESXi 5.0, 5.5; VMWare Horizon View 6; Windows Server (NT-2012)
Networking: Local and Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN), TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Ac ve Directory, Group Policy
So#ware: Unidesk, Microso1 Exchange, Microso1 SQL, ConnectWise, DICOM, Zeiss, Allscripts, Remote
Desktop Services
Hardware: NexGEN and Nimble Storage Appliances, HP Servers, Dell Servers, Cisco/Meraki MX, MS, MR
series equipment, Cisco ASA/PIX Firewalls, Wi-Fi, RAID Configura on, EMC VNXe
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CNS Partners, Salem, NH (Company closing 12/31/15) Sept. 2015—Present
IT Solu ons Architect
Manage technical projects specifically focused on VMWare and Horizon View. Meet with and understand the
needs of customers, plan projects and implement changes. Manage customers’ managed service contracts by
aFending to customer needs and assigning ckets to Tier2 staff.
• Use ConnectWise for customer management
• Write project plans for both management and technical implementa on
• Provide technical support
Jason L. Cote
18 Merrill Road ■ Goffstown, NH 03045 ■ C: 603-540-2800 ■ jcote1@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (con(nued)
Spindel Eye Associates, Derry, NH May 2012—Sept. 2015
IT Manager (also Prac ce Administrator from 5/10 through 5/11)
Manage technical projects, including migra ons from physical server to VMWare ESXi environment, using EMC
Storage technologies. Upgraded network from Windows 2000 base to Windows 2008 R2. Upgraded Forest, and
implemented an upgraded Exchange 2010 environment from Exchange 2000. Upgraded network environment
to a single managed topology, including local management of satellite Network devices. Implemented central-
ized management. In 2012, successfully implemented installa on of NexGEN storage array to increase space for
data recovery and for implementa on of Horizon View. Converted 99% of all desktop computers to Horizon
View, using Unidesk to increase performance and ease of management.
• Manage and implement network infrastructures
• Completed conversion of 100% of servers in office to VMWare
• Completed conversion of 99% of worksta ons in office Hoizon View
• Developed framework for corporate budge ng for appropriate planning
**NOTE: Between April 2013 and April 2014, I also held the responsibility and title of Practice Adminis-
trator, running the day-to-day operations of the practice, including: overseeing approximately 50 em-
ployees, monitoring finances and overall patient experience. I was also concurrently responsible for
managing the IT infrastructure of the entire practice. I helped to drive the expansion of a satellite office
in Londonderry, NH.
Seacoast Pathology/Aurora Diagnos(cs, Exeter, NH January, 2011 – May, 2012
IT Manager
• Manage Regional IT Opera ons consis ng of 5 mul -disciplinary Pathology Laboratories in MA, NY, and NH
• Assess and recommend technologies for beFer and more efficient opera ons
• Provide technical support and assistance to laboratories across the Northeast Region
• Implement efficient IT Help Desk opera ons
Waterline Industries Corpora(on, Seabrook, NH July, 2008 – January, 2011
Director, Informa on Technology
• Manage IT Opera ons for a $30mil construc on company consis ng of approximately 100 employees
• Project Management – Design and implement major infrastructure changes for the Company
• Provide complete technology management for 100+ employees including PCs, cell phones, security
• Work with vendors to obtain equipment, while helping to secure the Company’s “boFom line”
• Assess and plan for future technology and telecommunica ons needs for the Company
State of New Hampshire –Admin. Services (FDM), Concord, NH December, 2006 – July, 2008
Financial Data Specialist II
• Operate the GHRS and IFS Data Warehouse. Including: updates, verifying completeness, general mainte-
nance and customer support
• Maintain Crystal Enterprise 10 environment, planning update to Business Objects Enterprise XIr2
• Assist in building of Security for the new Lawson Financial systems.
• Maintain Administra ve Services Server environment consis ng of 14 servers (Win 2000, 2003)

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  • 1.
    Jason L. Cote 18Merrill Road ■ Goffstown, NH 03045 ■ C: 603-540-2800 ■ jcote1@gmail.com - IT SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT ■ SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER - A seasoned IT Professional with over 15 years of results-oriented, budget driven success, with vast knowledge and experience across the information technology spectrum. Dedicated professional with a proven track record of leadership and accomplishment through teamwork using advanced troubleshoot- ing and planning skills to design corporate technology strategies. A strong ability to adapt in critical situations to increase system reliability, ensure recoverability, improve technology performance and introduce better system efficiencies under tight budgets and stringent deadlines. Core Competencies: Proven Track Record in Information Technology, User Based Design and Networking Technologies Solid Background in Infrastructure Design, Technology Migrations, and Corporate System Refreshing √ Performance Monitoring and Op miza on √ Network Design and Implementa on √ Systems Integra on and Data Migra on √ Diagnosis, Troubleshoo ng, and Repair √ Process Design and Training √ Customer Experience Management √ Storage Research and Configura on √ Systems and Network Administrator √ Telecommunica ons and VoIP Technologies √ User Training and Implementa on Support √ LAN/WAN Maintenance and Support √ Strong and Efficient Problem Solving Abili es √ Strategic Planning and Forecas ng √ Scrip ng and Programming AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS √ Eagle Scout √ ComptTIA Security+ Cer fied √ Microso1 Cer fied Systems Engineer √ Treasurer, St. George Cathedral (NH) TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES Pla orms: VMWare ESXi 5.0, 5.5; VMWare Horizon View 6; Windows Server (NT-2012) Networking: Local and Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN), TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Ac ve Directory, Group Policy So#ware: Unidesk, Microso1 Exchange, Microso1 SQL, ConnectWise, DICOM, Zeiss, Allscripts, Remote Desktop Services Hardware: NexGEN and Nimble Storage Appliances, HP Servers, Dell Servers, Cisco/Meraki MX, MS, MR series equipment, Cisco ASA/PIX Firewalls, Wi-Fi, RAID Configura on, EMC VNXe PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CNS Partners, Salem, NH (Company closing 12/31/15) Sept. 2015—Present IT Solu ons Architect Manage technical projects specifically focused on VMWare and Horizon View. Meet with and understand the needs of customers, plan projects and implement changes. Manage customers’ managed service contracts by aFending to customer needs and assigning ckets to Tier2 staff. • Use ConnectWise for customer management • Write project plans for both management and technical implementa on • Provide technical support
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    Jason L. Cote 18Merrill Road ■ Goffstown, NH 03045 ■ C: 603-540-2800 ■ jcote1@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (con(nued) Spindel Eye Associates, Derry, NH May 2012—Sept. 2015 IT Manager (also Prac ce Administrator from 5/10 through 5/11) Manage technical projects, including migra ons from physical server to VMWare ESXi environment, using EMC Storage technologies. Upgraded network from Windows 2000 base to Windows 2008 R2. Upgraded Forest, and implemented an upgraded Exchange 2010 environment from Exchange 2000. Upgraded network environment to a single managed topology, including local management of satellite Network devices. Implemented central- ized management. In 2012, successfully implemented installa on of NexGEN storage array to increase space for data recovery and for implementa on of Horizon View. Converted 99% of all desktop computers to Horizon View, using Unidesk to increase performance and ease of management. • Manage and implement network infrastructures • Completed conversion of 100% of servers in office to VMWare • Completed conversion of 99% of worksta ons in office Hoizon View • Developed framework for corporate budge ng for appropriate planning **NOTE: Between April 2013 and April 2014, I also held the responsibility and title of Practice Adminis- trator, running the day-to-day operations of the practice, including: overseeing approximately 50 em- ployees, monitoring finances and overall patient experience. I was also concurrently responsible for managing the IT infrastructure of the entire practice. I helped to drive the expansion of a satellite office in Londonderry, NH. Seacoast Pathology/Aurora Diagnos(cs, Exeter, NH January, 2011 – May, 2012 IT Manager • Manage Regional IT Opera ons consis ng of 5 mul -disciplinary Pathology Laboratories in MA, NY, and NH • Assess and recommend technologies for beFer and more efficient opera ons • Provide technical support and assistance to laboratories across the Northeast Region • Implement efficient IT Help Desk opera ons Waterline Industries Corpora(on, Seabrook, NH July, 2008 – January, 2011 Director, Informa on Technology • Manage IT Opera ons for a $30mil construc on company consis ng of approximately 100 employees • Project Management – Design and implement major infrastructure changes for the Company • Provide complete technology management for 100+ employees including PCs, cell phones, security • Work with vendors to obtain equipment, while helping to secure the Company’s “boFom line” • Assess and plan for future technology and telecommunica ons needs for the Company State of New Hampshire –Admin. Services (FDM), Concord, NH December, 2006 – July, 2008 Financial Data Specialist II • Operate the GHRS and IFS Data Warehouse. Including: updates, verifying completeness, general mainte- nance and customer support • Maintain Crystal Enterprise 10 environment, planning update to Business Objects Enterprise XIr2 • Assist in building of Security for the new Lawson Financial systems. • Maintain Administra ve Services Server environment consis ng of 14 servers (Win 2000, 2003)