I'M Ian Olsen

Freelance Web Developer

Self, Texas

WordPress Development

Expert in building fully customizable, SEO-friendly websites using WordPress. Skilled in theme and plugin customization, responsive design, and site optimization for an enhanced user experience and easy client management.

MERN Stack Development

Proficient in developing full-stack web applications using MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js. Strong focus on building dynamic, secure, and high-performance websites tailored to client-specific requirements.

Responsive Design

Adept at creating mobile-friendly and responsive websites, ensuring consistent performance across all devices.

Client Collaboration

Excellent communication and project management skills, delivering projects on time and within scope.

SEO & Performance

Implement best practices for SEO, site speed, and user engagement to maximize online presence and business growth.

System Administrator

Root Managed Services, Texas

Managed IT Services Transition

Transitioned clients from break-fix models to fully managed IT services, with a focus on cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and continuous server and network optimization.

Network Migrations to Cloud Environments

Led successful network migrations from legacy hardware to cloud-based environments (AWS), ensuring minimal downtime and seamless integration of existing applications.

Enterprise Security & Vulnerability Management

Secured enterprise environments by configuring Cisco ASA firewalls, managing encryption protocols, and conducting regular vulnerability assessments with OpenVAS and Nessus, safeguarding sensitive data from cyber threats.

Windows Server Configuration & Management

Configured and maintained Windows Servers, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy management for efficient and secure domain administration.

Multi-Site Active Directory Administration

Designed and maintained multi-site Active Directory environments, ensuring the redundancy of domain controllers and implementing best practices for load balancing and failover across distributed server clusters.

Network Analyst (State Employee Help Desk)

Health & Human Services Commission, Austin

Incident and Work Order Management

Managed incident and work order processes using BMC Helix, ensuring efficient tracking and resolution of IT work orders and incident tickets.

Technical Issue Resolution

Resolved a wide array of technical issues encompassing Active Directory, Group Policy, TCP/IP, and Office 365, providing reliable support to maintain network integrity.

Team Guidance

Guided junior staff in efficacy and operating procedures, significantly improving team performance and project success rates through effective mentorship.

Process Automation

Increased team productivity by automating repetitive administrative tasks through the development of PowerShell scripts, streamlining workflow and reducing operational downtime.