SUMMARY

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Systems Engineer / Architect April 2010 – Present
Confidential,Brooklyn, New York

Confidential,Systems Architect
Managed the AWS environment of a web-based application for the Logan Square Neighborhood Association which enables residents to report abandoned properties and their condition back to the LSNA. I worked with one back-end developer and one front end developer. My role consisted of designing, administering and automating (PowerShell, Batch, Bash)the back-end systems (Win2k8 OS, AD, backups, IIS, Apache, SMTP, load balancing, and documentation using Word and Visio) using the AWS API with PowerShell scripts.


Confidential,Systems Architect
Managed the AWS environment of a web-based application for Watershedapp.com – an expense sharing application targeting roommates who share assets and expenses. I worked with one back-end developer and one front end developer. My role consisted of designing, administering andautomating (PowerShell, Batch, Bash)the back-end systems (Win2k8 OS, AD, backups, IIS, Apache, SMTP, load balancing, and documentation using Word and Visio) using the AWS API with PowerShell scripts.

Confidential,
Lead Exchange Engineer: Responsible for building, documenting, and troubleshooting 35+ Exchange 2007 and 2010 clusters with SAN storage (not shared), CCR, and SCR (for DR standby) with PowerShell scripts. Reported progress and issues on weekly project meetings.

Active Directory Project Lead: Managed Active Directory domain refresh project which entailed replacing physical servers with VMware virtual servers based on my recommendation, out of warranty physical servers with new HP servers, and upgrading domains in a multi-domain forest. Worked with network team to correct any site/subnet issues in AD.

In addition to the above roles, I provided 3rd level support for Exchange, general SMTP flow, Active Directory, IIS, Group Policy, Windows Server (2003, 2008), and SCCM/SCOM as well as 1st and 2nd level support for VMware (ESX, ESXi v4.0 and 4.1).

Confidential,
Provide enterprise-wide server installation (physical and virtual) and 3rd level support for over 2000+ servers around the globe. Engineering team lead; responsible for training the team as well as final point of escalation. Responsibilities include building / tuning / RCA of Windows 2003, 2008 (R2), AD/GPO, Exchange, SCCM/SCOM Linux, VMware, IIS, Apache, Clustering, Backup Exec, NetBackup, scripting (PowerShell, Batch, Bash), and Symantec Endpoint Protection. Also responsible for Group Policy troubleshooting / consolidation as well as creating and documenting the support and escalation processes / procedures for all the above technologies as Fox transitions their IT operations support to Indian company, HCL Technologies.

Confidential,Responsible for Active Directory, Exchange hosting, IIS, Apache, SQL Server and VMware. Also responsible for Cisco switching, Linux, MySQL, NetScaler load balancing and SSL offloading, Fortinet Firewalls, and SAN (EqualLogic) storage. In addition to supporting the above technologies, I was also responsible for the design and implementation of them.

Sr. Systems Engineer / Project Leader August 2005 – April 2010
Confidential,Chicago, Illinois

Lead Windows, Linux, and Network engineer, responsible for automation and efficiency of OS deployments,design and implementationof the network, Active Directory, IIS,Group Policy design and t-shooting, automationscripting (PowerShell, Batch), PKI, SQL, Tomcat, and Exchange in all environments (Operations, Staging, Production, and Disaster Recovery) as well as all Cisco equipment (routers/switches) and server hardware (HP). Implemented a project management process for the IT department and created/lead project teams. Projects I lead included server room build out/migration, SharePoint rollout, Windows 7 rollout, desktop standards, VMware migration, VOIP Upgrade, WAN upgrade, Disaster Recovery build out, SAN migrations, and Production Upgrades. Worked closely with our security manager and development team to implement security requirements from our clients. Other responsibilities included creating, modifying, and documenting processes and procedures.

Sr. Systems Engineer/Architect August 1999 – August 2005
Confidential,Chicago, Illinois

Lead engineer as well as team leader for the Engineering department (Windows Server, AD/Exchange, and Cisco Switching). Responsibilities included creating and automating unattended server installations, scripted deployment of anti-virus software to Windows and Exchange servers.Design and implementation of Exchange andActive Directory for enterprise network with over 4000 servers in hundreds of sites across the United States.Group Policy Objects cleanup including GPO consolidation, OU redesign, and GPO inheritance management. Mergers and acquisitions were a very common occurrence; as a result, I was responsible for leading several Active Directory, Exchange, and web site migrations for the enterprise as well as documentation of all the aforementioned projects.

Systems Administrator June 1999 – August1999
Confidential,Hinsdale, Illinois

As a temporary consultant, I performed software installations, NT Workstation, NT Server operating system and Exchange Serveradministration and troubleshooting. Also responsible for supporting the handful of Linux servers (DNS, DHCP). Created and maintained web-based tutorials for Microsoft Office, technical documentation for IT staff, and was the primary training/lead resource.

Desktop/LAN Administrator May 1998 – June 1999
Confidential,Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Rolled out NT 4 Workstation to over 300 desktops (upgraded from NT 3.5.1), created and supported Citrix remote access accounts & SecurID, wrote documentation for application installations and configuration. Also responsible for managing firmware and patch updates for all Windows-based [Compaq] servers.

Helpdesk Coordinator November 1997 – May 1998
Confidential,Skokie, Illinois

Application and infrastructure support for all 3Com employees in the Skokie, IL office. Some of my responsibilities included troubleshooting remote access (RAS, Radius, and SecurID); troubleshoot print queues, terminal emulation support, and Windows Domain account administration.

Senior Computer Technician July 1994 – September 1997
Confidential,Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Responsible for taking computer rental phone/fax orders, building and supporting Macintosh, DOS or Windows (unattended, scripted installs) machines according to the order, and delivering and installing them to the client site or trade show. Also responsible for technical training of sales staff.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts, Ethics

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE 4 & 2K)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Hardware

Dell

IBM

HP

Cisco

NetScaler

EqualLogic

Fortinet

EMC

Software

Active Directory/GPO

Blackberry (BES)

Exchange Server

MS Clustering

IIS / Apache

SQL Server / MySQL

Visio

ISA Server

Git

Operating Systems

Windows Server

Windows 7, 8, etc.

Apple MAC OS X

Linux

VMware

Cisco IOS

Programming

PowerShell

Bash

PHP

HTML / CSS

ASP

.NET FW

SQL

Ruby on Rails

Protocols

DNS

DHCP

iSCSI

Fibrechannel

SMTP

IMAP

VLAN / VTP

FTP

Management

Change Control

Project Management

MS Project

MS Office

Documentation

Remedy