Type Of Business:
Information technology company
Expertise:
Microsoft infrastructures, including Citrix technologies; Virtualization and subordinate complimenting technologies typically involved with industry standard network landscapes such as firewall solutions, anti-virus, email, remote access and websites
Major Product/SVS:
Information technology consulting, design and implementation; Web and application development; Application and server hosting; Off-site backup services; Managed services; Hardware and software sales
Hobbies/Sports:
Performing with the Chicago Festival Ballet; Playing the piano
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science; Associate Degree in Computer Science, Moraine Valley Community College
Charity:
Local Animal Shelters; ASPCA; Defenders of Wildlife
Number Of Years In Profession:
24
Number Of Years In Current Position:
14
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, integrity, customer service skills, and the support she receives from her family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her educational background.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Trefil is the president and senior engineer of Trefil Consulting, Inc., which provides end-to-end solutions tailored to meet today's technology demands. The company's strategic areas of expertise are: traditional IT consulting, design, implementation, support, application/server hosting, off-site backup service, managed services, security, and hardware/software sales. Ms. Trefil's team provides management with effective, cost-efficient and simple execution, as well as with powerful values and continually guided decision-making.
Ms. Trefil personally specializes in a variety of technologies, including Microsoft and Citrix. She is proficient with the configurations of various hardware systems, as well as multiple software systems. Ms. Trefil is also a retired musician, and the author of the first third-party technical administration book for Citrix Systems, Inc., which was published by McGraw-Hill in 1998.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Preparing customer estimates and quotations; Offering remote customer support; Resolving hardware and software issues; Managing employees; Overseeing the sales team; Meeting with new customers
Education Certifications:
Citrix Certified Administrator; Citrix Certified Enterprise Administrator; Citrix Certified Integration Architect; Microsoft Certified Professional; Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer; Master Certified NetWare Engineer
Awards/Honors:
Three-Time Recipient, Best of Bolingbrook Award, Business Services Category, U.S. Commerce Association, Trefil Consulting, Inc. (2009-2011)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Trefil hopes to expand her company and hire more employees.