Ian Jelinek

Ian Jelinek is an experienced IT consultant with over 17 years of continuous field service experience in technology planning and technical project management.1 He currently works as an I.T. Consultant at Weebeast Consulting.1

Professional Experience

Ian has assisted numerous companies in their transition towards mixed environments, including cloud-based technologies such as G-Suite and DropBox. His expertise has been sought after by both non-profit and for-profit companies across various industries, including:

• Finance
• Fashion
• The arts
• Legal services
• Food service
• Construction
• Architecture
• Professional talent agencies

Key Skills and Expertise

Ian excels in several areas of IT consulting:

1. Assessment and Planning: He is adept at assessing existing setups, determining needs, planning purchases, and managing implementations.

2. Network Management: Ian specializes in building, configuring, and maintaining both local and wide-area networks.

3. Troubleshooting: He can quickly identify and provide low-cost solutions to technical challenges faced by his clients.

4. Technical Expertise: Ian's skills include:

   • Building and maintaining Windows and Mac servers
   • Managing network attached storage (NAS)
   • Working with SQL-driven applications
   • Setting up local and co-located backup systems
   • Configuring secure networks with managed switches, routers, UTM-devices, and wireless systems
   • Managing hosted email and business applications
   • Assisting with cloud-based services like Dropbox, Amazon Cloud, and Box.com
   • Expert management of the G-Suite platform and migration assistance

Education and Background

Ian holds a degree in Mathematics, Chemistry, Music, and Dance from Bennington College. He has also studied outdoor skills at the National Outdoor Leadership School, reflecting his passion for the outdoors.

Throughout his career, Ian has worked with various organizations, including:

• Weebeast Consulting
• Intersection Co.
• Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
• Fund for the City of New York
• Imagine Festival
• Sens Production

Ian Jelinek's diverse skill set, extensive experience, and ability to work across various industries make him a valuable IT consultant for businesses seeking technology planning and project management expertise.