Qualifications Summary
For more than thirty years, Brian Archibald has remained immersed
in the technologies of personal computing, networks, and technical
infrastructure. He has designed, built, and administered the IT/IS
systems and infrastructure for the fastest growing cultural attraction retail
management company in North America. He has consulted for some of the
most prestigious organizations and corporations in the US, providing
professional IT/IS services to effectively forward their missions.
Through these experiences, Brian has developed an intimate understanding of
technology and its role in reaching and surpassing corporate and organizational
goals. Brian offers a wealth of experience in IT systems integration, a
strong set of leadership and communication skills, and an effective,
systems-oriented approach to solution development.
Professional Experience
Vice President, Information Technology
Cultural Attraction Retail Management
2002 to 2011
- Directed, implemented and administered
all aspects of IT in the management of retail operations for 65+
world-class cultural attractions such as zoos, museums, aquariums, science
centers, and botanical gardens across North America
- Administered VMware systems on
Compellent SAN infrastructure with Windows 2008/2003 OS and SQL
2008/2005/2000 DB servers – more than 90 VM’s on multi-host systems with
offsite replication for DR/BC failover
- Installed, configured, and administered
Active Directory and Exchange systems
- Installed, configured, and administered
WinRetail RMS and Tradewind POS systems
- Set and met budgets; negotiated with
vendors; specified and purchased systems and software
- Managed a staff of three IT support
technicians and two.NET/SQL/Access programmers
- Managed contracted field-support
technicians for on-site installations, upgrades, and repairs
- Administered the integration and
operation of custom SQL/.NET software and Web solutions
- Served on Leadership Council, helping
guide global business decisions as well as directing all technical
solutions to advance the company’s financial goals and its greater mission
of supporting not-for-profit organizations
- Key Partners included: American Museum
of Natural History; John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago; Philadelphia Zoo;
Harry Potter Exhibitions; Museum of Science, Boston; Georgia Aquarium;
Longwood Gardens; Sears-Willis Tower; Museum of Science and Industry,
Chicago; and the Royal Ontario Museum
Integration Services Consultant
Digital Video Asset Management Systems
2000 to 2002
- Provided professional integration
services for Windows NT/2K/SQL/IIS digital video asset management systems
- Executed system configuration,
programming, installation, troubleshooting, and support
- Performed Active Server Page (ASP)
programming
- VBScript & JavaScript programming
- SQL & Oracle database integration
- Graphical User Interface (GUI) layout
& design
- Delivered streaming video server
integration and configuration services (Windows Media, Real Media)
- Conducted systems analysis and needs
assessment
- Led technical and project planning
- Performed on-site training &
technical documentation development
- Key clients included: NASA - Johnson
Space Center; National Geographic Television; Disney Studios; KGO-TV San
Francisco; Honeywell FMT
Technological Learning Systems Designer
Creative Learning Systems & Environments
1993 to 1999
- Executed systems design, integration,
and installation of technology-based, interdisciplinary learning
environments for high schools and middle schools across the United States
- Digital audio/video systems, learning
portfolio development & documentation systems, Web and desktop
publishing, control technologies, presentation systems, interactive
hypermedia development, team-building and collaborative systems
- Performed installation and
administration of Windows NT, Macintosh, & Novell NetWare networks
- CAT5 network cabling/termination
- Multi-screen A/V switching and cabling
installation and configuration
- Router and switch configuration
- Windows and Netware OS installation and
configuration
- Multiple application installations and
configurations, including specialized related hardware
- Developed automated, 10-minute client
and server configuration backup and recovery system to allow teachers to
reset their entire computer environments between classes
- Authored, designed, and developed
interactive and printed Learner-centric/Facilitator-assisted content
support materials using ToolBook, HyperCard, HTML and PageMaker software
- Scripted, edited, and produced digital
video content using Adobe Premiere and Sound Edit Pr
- Performed on-site training of middle
& high school teachers on use of custom learning environments
- Served as Director and Presenter of
annual teacher development conferences for 70+ professional educators, as
well as performed demonstrations both in-house and on-site for prospective
clients
- Served as Presenter and Delegate to
industry-related conventions, conferences, and symposiums
Educational Experience
San Diego State University
- Pursued Master of Arts Degree in
Liberal Arts & Sciences (MALAS)
- Concentration in the Philosophy of
Technology
- Departmental Scholarship Recipient
University of California, Santa Barbara
- Conferred Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Philosophy
- Minor studies in Computer Science,
Linguistics, & Psychology
- Co-founder of the Dan Lloyd Memorial Undergraduate
Philosophy Club
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