SUMMARY:

• Certified and highly educated professional with over 13 years experience in the computer industry.
• Background includes hands - on experience with Windows and Linux Server Administration, Storage Area Networks, Active Directory, VMware, and Cloud environments.

SKILL:

• Windows Server 2000/2003/2008/2012- R2
• MS Exchange 2003/2007/2010
• VMware vSphere
• Backup Systems
• SAN
• Windows Server Clustering
• Blade Chassis/Servers
• DNS, DHCP, WINS, and TCP/IP
• Firewalls and SSL Devices
• Group Policy
• Project Management
• Active Directory, LDAP, CIFS
• Networking
• PowerShell, VBScript

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Windows and Linux Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Built the Production environment in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud.
• Administered the Linux environment used for preparing then pushing movies and TV content to the airport sites.
• Administered a two forest Active Directory infrastructure including trusts with other domains in the Thales Infrastructure
• Worked on application configurations and deployments with development teams for both Windows and Linux
• Performed a number of cloud functions in the AWS EC2 environment including Security Groups, Network ACLs, and DNS (Route 53).
• Architecting the new Active Directory infrastructure for Thales Production Systems.

Sr. Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Engineered backup solution utilizing Commvault Simpana 10.
• Upgraded Microsoft Exchange environment from 2003 to 2010 also implemented the Barracuda Spam and Virus firewall.
• Implemented NetApp storage solution integrated with existing IBM SAN for mixed storage solution.
• Designed and upgraded SAN fabric for storage presentation.
• Upgraded VMware environment from 5.0 to 5.5.
• Primary administrator for Windows Server infrastructure (2003-2012 R2).
• Designed and implemented DFS for file namespace and replication.
• Design and management of Active Directory infrastructure.
• Setup server monitoring (Solarwinds), Active Directory monitoring (Active Administrator), and email monitoring (Mailscape).
• Started working on Linux Server administration.

Sr. Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Project lead for building new 2010 Microsoft Exchange server and migrated users from both Exchange 2003 and 2007 to that server.
• Project lead for seting up Load Balanced Terminal Servers to help with application issues and remote users.
• Project lead for local site SAN implementation project/SAN Admin (EMC VNX)
• Technical Lead on Active Directory Consolidation Project for the Enterprise using Quest Migration Manager software.
• Worked with Microsoft Clustering for primary SQL database servers
• Recovered Titusville,Florida site same day from secondary Data Center fire using Symantec System Recovery, Backup Exec and VMWare.
• Made necessary changes to correct issues in Group Policy (printing, documents redirection, mapped drives, IE settings, Admin rights, migration policies, +more)
• Modified and corrected settings in Active Directory (ADSI Edit)
• Built and administered new virtual machines utilizing VMware ESXi 4.1, vSphere, VCenter Server 5.0, Clusering, HA, DRS, and VMotion.
• Provide Enterprise support (5 companies, 24x7)

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Member of North America IT for Philips supporting thousands of users.
• Directly supported the daily network operations of 2 sites including Active Directory, Backup Administration, Virtual Servers, and Group Policy.
• Increased efficiency and eliminated errors in the backup of company data by redesigning the backup process for the Melbourne, FL office and also redesigned the backup process for the Orlando, FL Datacenter.
• Researched, recommended, and implemented SSL and Terminal server solution for remote user issues.
• Member of team that created the Disaster Recovery plan to restore company data for Melbourne, FL to a live offsite location so the company can remain viable in case of a hurricane. Also Worked on a Disaster Recovery plan for the Orlando Datacenter.
• Implemented and wrote the procedure for the SSH Tectia product which is used for the secure transfer of data between Philips Facilities.
• Setup and maintain over 150 site-to-site VPN tunnels from the local Sonicwall firewall to customer sites for our Support department.
• Began working with VMWare 3.0

Help Desk Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Assisted local and remote office personnel with hardware and software problems, provided troubleshooting, and escalated network-wide troubles to Lead Technician.
• Performed maintenance of personal computers and peripheral equipment, identifying problems and providing appropriate solutions.
• Installed operating systems and applications and conducted technical training demonstrations.
• Built, maintained, and repaired computer systems to improve speed, reliability, and efficiency of operation.
• Prototyped system upgrades to identify potential problems and learned to operate and troubleshoot new systems.
• Demonstrated high quality, results-driven, prompt, and professional customer service and support to instill confidence in technical advice and directions.

Services Technician/Geek Squad

Responsibilities:

• Built, maintained, and repaired computer systems to improve speed, reliability, and efficiency of operation.
• Strived to always promote high quality, results-driven, prompt, and professional customer service and support.
• Assisted customers with hardware and software problems, performed troubleshooting, and resolved a wide variety of performance problems.
• Performed troubleshooting of personal computers and peripheral equipment, identifying problems and providing solutions.
• Installed and gave technical training/demonstrations on working with Windows XP/2000/98 and accessing the Internet.
• Repaired, serviced, and replaced parts, boards, and equipment for several different PC manufacturers including Dell, HP, Compaq, and eMachines computers.