Paul Ruffin
The founder of ECI Networks has a history of creating IT solutions to meet business needs.
In 1980 he was the designer, technical engineer and marketing innovator of the current mortgage reporting and tracking systems used today to publish comparison charts on the daily activity of the primary and secondary markets of real estate finance, streamlining financial information for public use.
From 1983 thru 1991 he also pioneered innovations in database management and application systems by engineering function based infrastructures and processes for business management and business development for industries involved in international trade, medical, shipping, construction, manufacturing and the non-profit sectors.
In 1992, Earthwind Companies, Inc. was formed as an IT solutions company, providing web-based solutions and the development of applications over the internet and on premise, with full service hardware support which included telecommunications systems and telephony services.
In 2000, ECI pioneered virtual computing environments, including cloud computing and virtual private networks in one of the nation’s first data centers completely powered by solar, wind, and geothermal energy. ECI set out to bring IT to a level of functionality previously experienced only from utility companies: reliability, security, high availability and performance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Jerry Byrd
Mr Byrd brings to the ECI group over 30 years of networking and systems design. Certified by Cisco and trained in multiple areas of network infrastructure design, communications and topology. Along with the technical expertise Mr Byrd also brings 20yrs of marketing and sales expertise and operates in his capacity as marketing director and VP of Sales. Mr Byrd has been responsible for several major migrations and roll-outs that involed several thousand nodes and users.
He has also been used to help our national security and safety by DOD, DOT and other federal agencies because of his knowledge and project management skills. Mr Byrd brings a unique magic to ECI with his knowledge and ability to make everyone and everything communicate with each other. This is what we term in ECI as “synergistic” networking because it is inclusive and adaptive.
Leland Brady
Leland Brady functions as chief systems designer and architect for ECI and E3 Technologies. Lee’s background includes over 36 years of designing and architect of IT circuit structures and systems. His accomplishments include his contributions to national security in his construct and systems. Mr Brady also brings to ECI a background in networking, communications, operations and security procedures.
In 2009, Lee joined ECI to pioneer the “Next IT Company Business Model” conceived and initiated within the ECI ThinkTank called BL2OC (Business Leverage To Organize Communities) and the “ECI E3 Web 5.0 Initiative” which includes the development of industry standards and regulations.
Scott Provost
At 15yrs old Scott was already learning and working in TV broadcast systems. His knowledge of IT spans over 40+ years. As an innovator and designer among his accomplishments include the 1st Denver cable system, 1st wireless company in MN, Small Business Innovation Center TX and much more. Mr Provost brings to ECI a background in education, IT, and Digital Science.
Mr Provost functions as the VP of all engineering and certified systems developed by ECI. His function as chief scientist is used to determine best methods for data center operations with an emphasis on continuing process improvements, high quality and cost optimazation. In the 40 years of his experience Mr Provost has built and managed over 20 successful data centers, including several global networks consisting of mail, database, file and application servers.
Mr Provost also brings to ECI a substantial background in computer forensics, big data, Virtualization and VR. He has an excellent understanding of LAN’s, concepts and definitions, topologies, and transmission, access controls, network design, implementation and management models to ECI’s core set of enterprise skills.
Demetra Glaze
Ms Glaze function as our GM for Quality Assurance and compliance. Her background as a systems engineer and successful programmer allows her to bring to ECI capabilities with broad systems experience in identifying, analyzing, and providing effective corrective action solutions to engineering and procurement issues. Over 20 years experienced in software testing, software validation, functional, automated, and performance testing. Ms Glaze is team player and individual contributor with strong analytical and effective interpersonal communications skills emphasizing clarity and quality.
Company Skills Summary
Include Systems Engineering, Network Security, Classroom Instruction, Data Security, Corporate LAN/WAN/GAN, Security Policies, Expertise, ERP/CRM/HRM/EMR/CMS/LMS Implementations, LAN/WAN/GAN topology and implementation, Functional/Technical Solution Designs, Business Process Re-engineering and Data Modeling
Build out and maintenance of data centers including HVAC, electric, UPS, permits and network operations. Championed efforts to produce cost-effective, fully redundant operating environment that came in under budget and exceeded predetermined systems requirements. Developed and managed operations IBM, DELL, HP, DEC, Enterprise Unix, Linux, Windows messaging and DMZ web hosting environments.
Developed disaster recovery and business continuity plan with a 99.99 SLA. Established redundant, fault tolerant Cisco based network with high-bandwidth multicast streams (IGMP), high availability Checkpoint Firewalls, VPN, Development Network, and middleware
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Internet Protocols & Networking Skills:
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NETBEUI, RAS, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, limited BGP and IS-IS, Secured Data Communications, DNS and WINS implementation, WAN maintenance and providing Internet access to entire network design, implementing network security, implement fault tolerance and various backup methods, implementing wireless networks, limited Frame Relay, VPN, VNC, Private Networks,
Ability to develop specifications for security equipment, software, and procedures necessary to ensure data security. Liaison and contact regarding the security of data networks and central computing facilities, which includes coordinating activities with users and network/security managers. Proficient in evaluating future security requirements and developing/recommending technical and operational procedures accordingly.
Broad functional experience in Order Management (OM), Advance Pricing (QP), General Ledger (GL), Purchasing (PO), Inventory (INV), Bill of Material (BOM), Work in Process (WIP), Engineering (ENG), Cost Management (Cost Mgmt.), Service Contracts, Install Base, and MultiOrg, Business Workflow, and the functional/technical design for custom interfaces. Data modeling, data migration, and code development.
Certifications include
CISSP Professional – Security +, Network +, and Linux +, Novell, IBM, Digital Research, A+, CISSP, CCSP, CCDP, CCNP, CCDA, CCNA, MCSE, and BISCI. Strong combination of technology and management skills. Twenty years as a company, building and maintaining file and messaging environments. Expertise in data center design, project management, systems infrastructure design, operations management, process re-engineering, network engineering.·Extensive experience in IT budgeting, technology sales, venture capital negotiation. ·Expertise in Unix and Linux Operating Systems
Security:
Develop and oversee corporate security policies and standards, network security design which incorporates various access controls, as well as hardware/software encryption, firewall and Network and Host IDS policy design and implementation and OS installations in accordance in with security baselinesGood working knowledge of server Technology (Operating systems, hardware, external storage, tape backup drives, and other peripherals). Good working knowledge of NT and Novell Netware Operating systems, Good working knowledge of networking protocols (i.e., TCP/IP, IPX). Working knowledge of LAN / WAN technology (data transport, token ring, Ethernet). Working knowledge of Digital VAX operating system and all types of Personnel Computers and workstations.
Hardware/Networks: Hardware:Install,
maintain and repair: Ascend pipeline routers, Netgear routers, Cisco 804, 1004, 1600, 2500, and 2600 series routers, Cisco 1900 and 2900, 3500, 5000 switches, PIX 506/515 Firewalls, IDE, SCSI hard drives, Network Interface cards (NIC), MultiMedia Devices, LS120 Super Floppy drives, DAT drives, CDRW drives, power supplies and battery backups, video cards and optimization of the overall hardware performance
Premise wiring & /Patch Panels/Cabling/Installed & maintained IP Server/ server support/ DHCP-WINS-DNS/ TCP/IP/ Windows Clients, Linux Desktop Clients, installs & fixes, Network Printers; CC:Mail; Capacity Planning; Documentation-infrastructure planning; Hands on implementation-roll-Out; Network Administration; Installation or T1 and PBX lines and boxes; vulnerability testing and Planning, system staging, I/O and cabling Interfaces, and off-the-shelf and custom software implementation; Vendor qualifications and relations; hiring and setting Standards for contractors and training users;
Hardware/Networks: Hardware:Install, – cont
Support procurement and Documentation and server hands on implementation w/ problem solving. 10BaseT; Channel Extenders/Switches; Data Communication Products, Data General; DEC; DEC, workstations; Extensive peripheral exposure and tape libraries; Hewlett-Packard & other third party products; IBM and Compatible Mainframes, IBM PC/AI and Compatibles; IBM / DEC / HP servers; Mainframes, Memory; Mini-Computers; Wide Area Networking Support Systems and desktop and laptop repair Specialist.
Software/Operating Systems/Databases/Utilities –
ERP, CRM, SaaS, NodeJS, HRM, EMR, COBOL;DOS Multi-Mate; MVS Operations; OS2, Windows NT/98/2000, UNIX, MVS/ESA , SQL, PL/SQL, PRO*C, C, SQR, PowerBuilder, C++, HTML5, PL/SQL, COBOL, Java, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2, MySQL, Informix, NoSQL, Postgres, Pascal, Assembly, Fortran 77, Python, Java, PHP, MVS, CICS TSO/ISPF, EASYTRIEVE, OS/JCL, VSAM, IDMS/DB, ADSG, ADS/O, IDD, ADS/Alive, IMS DB/DC, DL/1, COBOL2, FLOWCharting, Words, Excel, SAP/ABAP4, VTV, VOIP, Open Source and closed source such as LibraOffice, Microsoft Office , Cheyenne Software (Proprietary), Accounting Software (Proprietary), Policy Editor, other registry editing software Enterprise Operating Systems VMS, AIX., Spark, Apache Hadoop Stack, Berkeley Big Data Stack BDAS, MlBase, SparkSQL