NETWORK AND SYSTEMS ENGINEER Accomplished Network and Systems Engineer MCSE with demonstrated success implementing and maintaining network infrastructure and security. 18+ years experience in the Information Technology Industry providing technical solutions to support business goals. Expert in leading software programs, Information Systems, hardware infrastructure and telecommunication equipment. Experience in diverse industries including Government, Webhosting. Ecommerce and Architecture and Planning.

SKILLS

• Strong knowledge in LAN, WAN, firewall systems security, administration and support.
• Proficiency in multiple OSs, mail servers and virtualization platforms; VMware, Hypervisor, KVM.
• Hybrid environment Systems management, process improvement, support and maintenance.
• Active Directory, LDAP, Web Servers, SAN, NAS Management and Configuration.
• Strong systems integration and operations procedures: PC, Apple, Linux.
• Quality oriented approach to systems operations and IT strategy, Web applications and development.
• Interact and communicate effectively with all levels in an organization.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Franklin, VA March 2011 - Present Network and Systems Engineer

• Responsible for administering 55+ servers and its related IT equipment for the Webhosting of some of Fortune 75 companies.
• Responsible for administering four ESXi VMware vSphere servers, hosting 35+ Virtual Servers.
• Ensuring top performance of VMware Datacenter.
• Maintaining over 50 live Websites powered by ColdFusion and Drupal in a PCI compliant environment.
• Administering a hybrid Active Directory and Linux / UNIX platforms.
• Administering companywide IT support and maintaining database applications: MS SQL & MySQL.
• Administering Cisco, Fortinet Fortigate Firewalls and Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD mail and Plesk servers.
• Providing IT and LAN support and computer repairs for local businesses.
• Responsible for technical support for 200+ external email users accounts.

Major Contributions:

• Designed and implemented the introduction of a new ESXi Server into the existing Datacenter.
• Administered the Websites, servers, email, VMware and firewalls security.
• Migrated from MS SQL Server 2000, 2003 to 2008.
• Installed DVR IP Security System.
• Recorded Company major savings by deploying customized server integration and server virtualization.
• Have revised and re-written all new technical documentation pertaining to Network and Systems Security.
• Tested Openfiler iSCSI SAN enterprise class storage OS.

Confidential, Newport News, VA February 2009 - February 2011 Network Administrator

• Ensured high-availability production servers uptime for a privately held Software Company, in a HA clustered environment (IIS, MS SQL, Exchange).
• Provided companywide IT support for the programmers and the end users and maintained custom database applications and DR replication.
• Completed multiple IT projects and upgrades that improved performance and business functionality.
• Implemented analytical and technical troubleshooting methods to support network security, systems operations, software development and IT administration.

Major Contributions:

• Migrated to Exchange server 2010 from 2000, which included multi-phase planning and lab testing.
• Migrated from Server 2000 to Server 2003 and 2008, including custom Exchange servers hardware integration (design, build, deploy).
• Recorded Company savings by deploying customized server integration and server virtualization.
• Attended Microsoft, NetApp, RedHat, VMware, Symantec seminars in regards to the latest technology.
• Assisted in developing and maintaining of mission critical asp websites (e-Commerce).
• Increased Exchange servers' security, which greatly reduced spam volume: CloudMark.

Confidential, West Point, NYApril 2008 - September 2008 Systems Administrator

• Responsible for IT support for 80-plus employees across multiple locations within the USMA (FMWR) and the remote facilities outside the Academy grounds. Ensured that the soldiers' (and their families) data was kept safe at all times.

Major Contributions:

• Recommended LAN security management solution (FMWR).
• Implemented help-desk management software, including process and metrics (FMWR).
• Attended numerous IA classes and received various Information Assurance Certificates.

Confidential, Norfolk, VA May 2006 - February 2008 Systems Administrator

• Responsible for systems administration and IT support to 100-plus users - LAN, WAN, VPN, for architectural, 3d modeling software and hardware in a hybrid IT environment: PC, Apple, VMware, Citrix.
• Organized and executed technical support for Tandberg video teleconferencing systems and supervised international and national VTC conference meetings to ensure equipment performance maintained top quality standards.

Major Contributions:

• Deployed new architectural, collaborative and financial programs: AutoCAD, Revit, Newforma Project Center, and Deltek. Recorded Company major savings by consolidating licenses and virtualization.
• Deployed VMware and migrated to Exchange and Server 2003.
• Deployed BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES).
• Managed project to upgrade companywide workstations and servers across 3 physical locations.
• Decreased the IT infrastructure costs by negotiating with the hardware and software vendors.

Confidential, Somerset, UK January 2000 - February 2004 IT Technician

• IT Technician in a privately owned computer store. Responsible for custom systems and servers integration, LAN design and administration, repairing, data retrieval, troubleshooting and customer training.

Major contributions:

• Provided network administration and consulting services for small and medium-sized customer networks. Supported real estate, manufacturing, medical, financial, and legal firms. Implemented and enforced security models (firewall, DMZ and content filters) for local businesses.
• Performed integration, systems administration, and migrated numerous local businesses to latest releases of OSs and Exchange servers. Pre-sales and post-sales technical expertise. Provided professional customer support resulting in highest customer satisfaction.
• Transitional staff training and mentoring including various students from UK and France.

Confidential, Avon, UK January 1996 - January 2000

• Self-employed IT Technician provided IT services and custom systems and servers integration, LAN design and management, repairing, data retrieval, troubleshooting and for customer training.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS and EDUCATION Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Microsoft Certified System Engineer Microsoft Certified System Administrator Microsoft Certified Professional CompTIA A+ Certified Professional High School Diploma (Lycee - Baccalaureate Diploma) Technical Education (Electronics and Mechanics)

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE SUMARY

OPERATING SYSTEMS: All MS Windows OSs. Linux: Ubuntu, Red Hat, Suse, CentOS, Openfiler SAN, FreeBSD. All Apple Oss. Novell and UNIX. Microsoft Hyper-V servers. VMware, KVM, Xen Virtualization solutions. Clustered environments. NetApp FAS 2020 FC SAN, XFS, iSCSI. MICROSOFT SOFTWARE: Microsoft Office, Visio, Project , Outlook. All Microsoft Exchange Servers. SharePoint, WSUS, SCOM. All MS SQL. Visual Studio 2010, 2008, 2005. MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS: Adobe CS - all (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Acrobat Pro, Premier, Gimp, Openoffice. Filemaker Pro. Retrospect, Nova Backup. Symantec Ghost Enterprise, Symantec Backup Exec. BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES). Autodesk: AutoCAD 2004, 2005, 2008, Revit 8, 9, Revit 2008, VIZ 2005, 2006, 2008. Especs. Maya, 3D Studio Max, Maxwell and Electric Image. Google Sketchup Pro. Deltek Vision Accounting and Finance applications and Server, Sage Accounting packages. Newforma Project Center Server. Open Source programs such as OpenOffice.org, MySQL, SpiceWorks, and Dameware. Adobe Macromedia Coldfusion, Drupal, Joomla. COMMUNICATIONS: Lotus Notes and Domino. PostFix, Sendmail, Courier, Zimbra. Most Cellular/Mobile Devices and Smart Phones - Blackberry, Treo, Nokia, HTC, Motorola, Apple iPhone, Google G1. Citrix GTM. Tandberg, Polycom VTC (Video Teleconferencing). Avaya, Samsung, Asterix PBX Systems. IP Phone systems. HARDWARE: Designed, integrated and deployed custom Servers and Workstations to fulfill specific roles. Experience with HP and Dell Servers & workstations, Cisco, Check Point, Juniper, Riverbed and Fortinet Routers and Firewalls, Barracuda (Spam & Web). Great spectrum of printers and plotters. Future Certification Goals: 1 exam away from obtaining the MCITP Enterprise Administrator Certification. Currently studying for Cisco CCNA, LPI / UNIX, VMware VCP. I am also planning to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.

REFERENCES Available upon request.