Alan Plechaty

Alan Plechaty has extensive work experience in the field of Information Technology. Alan started their career as a Desktop Support Supervisor at McDonald Investments in 1999, where they supervised a team of PC hardware technicians. In 1999, they also worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at KeyBank, where they were part of a team responsible for determining hardware and software standards.

Alan then joined Cleveland Metroparks in 2001 as a Systems Administration Technician. Alan provided system administration and user support, ensuring efficient use of computer technology and maintaining data integrity and security. During their time at Cleveland Metroparks, they also analyzed system requirements for software and maintained high levels of service for technology equipment.

In 2013, Alan joined JTEKT North America as a Systems Administrator, where they contributed their knowledge and experience in providing system solutions. Alan worked independently or in group settings, translating customer needs into effective solutions.

In 2018, Alan joined Quadax, Inc. as a Systems Administrator. Alan brought their expertise to provide computer/server support and solutions in various environments. Alan worked well independently and in group settings, demonstrating strong organizational skills and self-motivation.

Aside from their IT career, Alan has been actively involved in the martial arts community. Since 2001, they have been a GrandMaster Instructor at Korean American Martial Arts and achieved an 8th degree Black Belt in Chun Moo Hapkido in 2018. Alan also founded Sil Yong Mu Do in 2011 and is the First Generation GrandMaster and Founder of Sil Yong Mu Do.

Alan Plechaty has a background in the military, specifically in the United States Marine Corps and United States Navy. From 1995 to 1999, they served in the Marine Corps as a Small Computers Systems Specialist. Prior to that, from 1988 to 1992, they were a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy.

In addition to their military service, Plechaty has obtained several certifications from LinkedIn. Alan completed training in various aspects of Windows Server 2022, including Essential Training, Implementing Group Policy, Install and Configure Active Directory, Installation and Configuration, and Manage, Monitor, and Maintain Servers. Alan has also gained certifications in Azure Administration, covering topics such as virtual networking, compute resources, load balancers and application gateways, monitoring and backup, app configuration, and more. Furthermore, they have certifications in Azure Active Directory, identities and governance, storage, security concepts, and deploying and managing virtual machines.

Overall, Alan Plechaty's education history includes military experience in the Marine Corps and Navy, and they have obtained several certifications related to Windows Server 2022 and Azure Administration from LinkedIn.