SUMMARY:

• Extensive Windows Server experience including 2016, 2016 Core, 2012/2012R2, 2008/2008R2, 2003, and 2000.
• Installed, configured, and maintained multiple HA VMWare and Hyper - V clusters.
• Maintained and configured various Cisco switches, routers, ASA’s. Also maintained Nexus 2k core.
• Experienced in AWS and Office365.
• High degree of responsibility reflected through handling accounting applications and sensitive financial data for large-scale clients.
• Extensive IT project management, planning and support experience in high priority customer settings, quickly resolving complex issues with innovative solutions and masterful guidance and dependability.
• Microsoft Dynamics ERP Professional Certification, Installation and Deployment.
• Over 500 installations & upgrades of Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft SQL
• Exchange, CRM and SharePoint installation and configuration experience.
• Multiple Active Directory upgrades and installations.
• VOIP and Telephony.
• Considerable training and presentation projects, requiring written and oral presentations.
• Experience creating policy, procedure and project documentation throughout project lifecycle.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Senior Network Engineer

Confidential, Portland, OR

Responsibilities:

• Installed, configured and maintained HA VMWare cluster.
• Responsible for the conversion and maintenance of 150 server installations.
• Migration of physical servers to virtualized Data center environment. Migration of Data center to Cloud services.
• Multiple migrations to new domains for applications and infrastructure, including Domain migrations,
• Install and configure WAN Wifi.
• Considerable P2V and V2V experience moving systems around enterprise.
• PRTG monitoring software and ManageEngine Service Desk.
• Responsible for deployment of Dell VRTX Hyper-V platforms across WAN.
• Domain Admin for 5000+ user multiple domain.
• Responsible for PCI scanning and compliance of infrastructure.
• Extensive Windows 2016 and 2016 Core experience. Additional Windows 2012/2008/2003/2000 support as well as Linux.
• Amazon Web Services experience.
• Wan, MPLS, and Telephony support.

Senior Network Engineer

Confidential, Portland, OR

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing multiple networking and installation projects for major clients, designing and implementing topology for client networks, including traditional, high availability and hosted.
• Regularly installing and configuring High Availability Hyper-V clusters, also migration from VMWare to Hyper-V.
• Extensive experience working at a co-location facility.
• Deploying networks with up to 30 server nodes and 10 WAN locations.
• Microsoft Certified Professional Installation & Configuration for Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Senior SQL DBA, responsible for the installation and configuration of SQL, SQL Reporting Services and Business Intelligence for Dynamics ERP products. MCITP Database Administrator SQL 2005, SQL 2008, and SQL 2012.
• Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, and 2012.
• MCTS Windows Server Virtualization, Configuration.
• Certified for Enterprise Administrator and CRM 4.0 Installation.
• Configuring and implementing hosted environment at co-location facility for multiple clients.
• Migrating clients from traditional to hosted virtual environments, including physical-to-virtual conversions.

Network Administrator

Confidential, Kansas City, MO

Responsibilities:

• Network Administrator managing 25 mixed 2000/2003 Domain, Active Directory, SQL, IIS, DFS, OWA, Application, and Exchange Servers.
• Migrations from SQL 2000 to SQL and 64 Bit), as well as implementing fault tolerance and failover protection.
• Migrated legacy applications from server to a mixed 32&64-bit environment and numerous financial applications to new servers and new database servers. Upgraded numerous applications and application servers.
• Installed new application servers into an upgraded architecture, redesigning the network to be fault tolerant.
• Installed new Web servers in the DMZ, including firewall configuration, SSL certificates & hardening. Maintained 5 web servers for internal & client use to access various reports and input claims. Started incorporating fault tolerance into web architecture.
• Managed Front-end/Back-end Exchange 2003 environment with OWA. Used 3rd party Spam filtering software.
• Maintained Norton Corporate Anti-Virus environment, with centralized updates and monitoring.
• Implemented and maintained WSUS server for updates and patches.
• Implemented and maintained Spector monitoring software to track employees. Maintained Citrix server for remote access.
• Implemented & maintained Terminal Services for remote Server access. Maintained Terminal Service clients for employees to access remote customer applications.
• Started re-build of server room to increase AC power and maximize cooling to meet the needs of the new servers.
• Upgraded the LAN to fully switched 100/1000 Mbps architecture. Documented network topology, as well as procedures & policies for LAN/WAN operations.
• Backup Help Desk person, tier 2&3 Help Desk troubleshooter. Supported approximately100 desktops and laptops.
• Worked towards a goal of zero downtime infrastructure, upgrading applications in all departments to be fault tolerant.

Network Administrator/Operations

Confidential, Gahanna, OH

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for mixed 2000/2003 Domain, Active Directory, SQL, IIS, Project, and Exchange Servers.
• Maintained day-to-day operations on Custom SQL database, including fault tolerance and replication. Less than 8 hours of accumulated SQL related downtime in 5 years. Less than 2 days of accumulated overall LAN/WAN downtime in 5 years.
• Migrated from SQL 7.0 to SQL 2000.
• Responsible for SLA’s related to bank operations. Main backup to VP of operations.
• Project participant for design, development, testing and implementation of web based system for over 150 financial institutions.
• Primary help desk contact for over 150 financial Institutions. Responsible for all technical aspects of clearing transactions.
• Responsible for new product deployment to core system conversions, as well as alterations of custom database applications.
• Worked closely with multiple vendors and suppliers to implement and maintain various new systems. Primary troubleshooter for financial applications package.
• Developed, reviewed and updated policies and procedures to facilitate operations and compliance.
• Designed, deployed and maintained LAN and WAN.
• Maintained, modified and updated Cisco 170x routers and PIX firewalls.
• EAUS and LSA, fully conversant in FED WEB and FED Advantage, as well as Treasury web sites for financial institutions and unique aspects of Correspondent Banking.
• Responsible for Telephone Switch and multiple T1 and POTS lines.
• Familiar with implanting Check 21 solutions, including electronic debit and credit cash letters for banks.
• Familiar with Lending Tools front-end & back-end systems for Correspondent Banks & electronic presentment customers.

Technical Consultant

Confidential, Columbus, OH

Responsibilities:

• Installed, maintained, and repaired computer systems for multiple businesses, including Windows, Novell, and Linux servers.
• Installed and supported financial applications, including PeachTree, Great Plains and Quick Books.
• Instructed users on how to maintain their computer systems, developing written procedures.

Network Administrator

Confidential, Columbus, OH

Responsibilities:

• Supervised the IT/Telco aspects of building a science museum, including design and construction of infrastructure.
• Developed and maintained systems for distance education using ISDN, T1 and IP protocols.
• Designed, installed, and deployed new Novell and Microsoft servers.
• Migrated entire organization from Windows 3.11/95 to NT Domain.
• Project manager for Exhibits, Theaters, Concessions, Credit Cards, Point of Sales, as well as other divisions.
• Engaged in team effort to provide Help Desk support for 250 users.

Director of Distance Learning

Confidential, Columbus, OH

Responsibilities:

• Designed a distance education program for an MBA series given abroad.
• Supervised 8 employees, overseeing the technical aspects of the educational series.
• Managed Video/Audio production services and edited analog and digital for output to media.
• Designed and maintained the LAN and WAN, installed & deployed Windows NT and Novel 4.0 Servers.
• Developed and presented lectures and seminars on Distance Education.

Research Engineer

Confidential, Columbus, OH

Responsibilities:

• Production supervisor for 50 employees, responsible for 70% of total billable production for 2 years.
• Upgraded RF distribution equipment, repair procedures for digital satellite equipment, reverse engineering computer control systems and cable TV boxes, and maintaining the LAN/WAN, desktop computers, test equipment and production benches.
• Worked closely with purchasing and parts departments to deliver orders while still maintaining margins.
• Set up and maintained QA department.