Karl Gustaf Hallsby

2213 Big Woods Drive	Batavia, IL 60510
+1 (630) 815-7827	Karl@Hallsby.com	karl-hallsby-99a315157/

SUMMARY
A highly dependable and results-oriented professional with progressive information systems experience. Special expertise in applications development, telecommunications, project management, and system security. An affable, tenacious, and knowledgeable manager with proven analytical, design, resource management, and technical skills. Major strengths include systems analysis, design and implementation. Able to provide innovative solutions to complex technical issues.  
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Hardware 		AS/400, IBM Midrange, Siemens’ Hi-Com 
	Languages 	COBOL, PL1, AS400 Control Language (CL), AS400 RPG (on-line/sub file processing and batch), AS400 Query Language
	Software 	AS400 DFU (Data File Utility), AS400 SEU (Source Entry Utility), LC-Win, Business View Composer, Infinium, Cognos, Harris Data, Premenos, TL Ashford 
	Database 
	Management	AS400 database 
	Operating Systems	DOS, OS/400 
	Operations	AS400 operating System and PTF installs, AS400 operations management, including setting up backup and restore procedure on AS400, Siemens’ Hi-Com and Phonemail operations.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Languages: 		Java, MC68k, MIPS
Software:		MS Office, LaTeX
Hardware:		Oscilloscope

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COMPANY, City, State	Year - Year
Position Held (Year - Year)
Reporting to the CFO, manage the corporation’s telecommunications, system security, and disaster recovery activities. Prepare IT Department budget. Act as the corporation’s Security Officer, Y2K Coordinator, and Disaster Recovery Committee Chair.  
•	Led the corporate-wide Y2K project and personally directed all system software and hardware upgrades and audits that resulted in full and timely compliance with no interruption of service. 
•	Managed the effort to replace antiquated phone equipment, including installing new wiring, switches, and software that enabled enhanced customer service and productivity. 
•	Developed, coordinated the implementation of, and annually tested a comprehensive Disaster Recovery plan to safeguard the company’s assets. 
Starbucks, Geneva, IL	2015-2017
Barista (2015-2017)
Reporting to the CFO, manage the corporation’s telecommunications, system security, and disaster recovery activities. Prepare IT Department budget. Act as the corporation’s Security Officer, Y2K Coordinator, and Disaster Recovery Committee Chair.  
•	Led the corporate-wide Y2K project and personally directed all system software and hardware upgrades and audits that resulted in full and timely compliance with no interruption of service. 
•	Managed the effort to replace antiquated phone equipment, including installing new wiring, switches, and software that enabled enhanced customer service and productivity. 
•	Developed, coordinated the implementation of, and annually tested a comprehensive Disaster Recovery plan to safeguard the company’s assets. 

COURSE WORK
Computer Architecture	Advanced Microprocessor System	Operating System	
VLSI Architecture	Digital Signal Processing	Stochastic Processes	
Signal and Communication	Advanced Digital Design	Process Integration	
Software Engineering	Object Oriented Analysis/Design	Analog I/O Design	
Distributed Object Computing			

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•	Led the team responsible for upgrading the AS/400 system, including transitioning from a CICS to a RISC model, which reduced costs and facilitated future growth requirements.
•	Reduced annual hardware maintenance contract costs 40% by consolidating multiple contracts and negotiating a single, unified plan. 
•	Initiated and implemented a change management system that eliminated program duplication and that provided a clear audit trail of all program modifications.
•	Relocated the company to a new facility and that limited IT downtime to one weekend and minimized customer inconvenience. 
Position Held (Year - Year)
Manage a six-person staff, equipment, and software to support the company’s data processing requirements. Prepare and administer a $1 million operating budget. 
•	Developed comprehensive back-up procedures, provided for limited and restricted access to the computer facilities, and implemented a system of rotating passwords to eliminate serious lapses in computer security.
•	Spearheaded multi-year effort to replace proprietary software with a purchased package that was more aligned with and that facilitated the company’s growth objectives.
•	Redesigned computer room layout to accommodate equipment enhancements and to create a more efficient and productive work environment.
•	Evaluated and purchased a software package, wrote the general ledger interfaces and then installed the system that enabled accurate and better control of the company’s fixed assets. 
•	Installed bar coding software and hardware to significantly improve inventory control. 
Position Held (Year - Year)
Acted as main programmer on IBM System 36, responsible for all maintenance and upgrades to computer and in-house software.
EDUCATION / RELEVANT COURSEWORK
BS, Mathematics, University, City, State
Telecommunication Fundamentals I and II, Global Knowledge
Infinium Software Training, Infinium Corporation
Disaster Recovery Training