SUMMARY:

• Solutions - oriented Senior Systems Engineer with notable success directing a broad range of corporate IT initiatives while participating in planning and implementation of information-security / technology solutions in direct support of business objectives.
• Track record of increasing responsibility in secure network design, systems analysis and development, and full lifecycle project management. Demonstrated capacity to implement innovative security / technology programs that drive awareness, decrease exposure, and strengthen organizations.
• Hands-on experience leading all stages of system development efforts, including requirements definition, design, architecture, testing, and support.
• Adept at developing effective security policies and procedures, project documentation and milestones, and technical/business specifications.
• Implemented core business systems and practices for WAN connectivity across multiple remote sites.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Platforms: HP Lefthand SAN s, Citrix Xenapp / XenDesktop, VMWare ESXi 4/5, iPrism Internet Firewalls, Sonicwall NSA / SRA devices, Microsoft Windows operating systems from 95 on, Linux (Red Hat,Knoppix)Mac OS, Exchange 2003 - 2013, Cisco switches, routers, PIX, VPN Concentrators, Linux based Firewalls,, Windows Terminal Server, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL Server, SharePoint Services, Microsoft HyperV, Citrix Xenserver*

Networking: TCP/IP, Novell, IPX/SPX, SNA, SMS/SQL, Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI, VPN, SSH, IPSEC.

Tools: Various AV packages, Wireshark, WhatsUpGold, Snort, Microsoft Office System (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook ), Microsoft Project, and Microsoft FrontPage and Visio, Event Sentry, BackupExec, Commvault.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Systems Engineer

• Systems BOM creation for project
• Due Diligence visit to client site(s)
• Migration Cookbook creation for project
• Onsite migration of customer IT assets and implementation of Trimble IT Policies in a 7 day time frame or more depending on site scope.
• Use Dell / Quest Migration tool for users / computers / servers, and other IT assets.
• Document and train end users post migration.
• Assist end user with server migration and planning for co-existence with Trimble assets and IT policies.
• Provide support for multi domain / multi forest AD changes.
• Typical integration includes:
• Arrive on site / initial visit to ensure no changes.
• Rack and stack new network / server gear with UPS in Trimble rack.
• Perform network cutover or ensure joint network operations - this will include a re-IP of all networks onsite.
• Installation of TIBS (Trimble In a Box Server) that is a VMware 5.5 ESXi Host running 3 VM’s required by Trimble along with configuration of iDRAC / UPS SNMP cards.
• Migration of users / computers / servers / printers / phones to Trimble.
• Perform troubleshooting / cleanup.
• Train users on Monday and remain onsite for issue resolution

Confidential

Network Engineer

• Implemented iSCSI SAN storage / VMWare ESXi 5.1 for HIWT Welding Institute
• Project Lead for Data Center overall done over Thanksgiving holiday 2008
• Project Lead for Citrix XenApp upgrade from MetaFrame / Nfuse for remote clients
• Project Lead for IP Scheme Migration for all Hobart Networks
• Project Lead for Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007 migration at remote site
• Project Lead for Citrix Xenserver migration 2009 to VMware 5.5
• Project Lead for Exchange 2010 migration for HIWT Welding Institute
• Project Lead for Exchange 2007 to Exchange 2013 migration for 1500 users
• Project Team for multi domain integration to single domain forest
• Implemented Cisco switches across all campus locations
• Responsible for over 130 VM’s in 4 VMware Clusters / Datacenters
• Responsible for Dell Compellant SAN’s at 3 locations

Confidential

Network Engineer

• Implemented iSCSI SAN for all critical data operations.
• Implemented VoIP phone system to replace key system.
• Implemented SIP trunk to replace T-1 for voice circuits.
• Implemented VMWare infrastructure to replace aging server fleet.
• Contracted with Time Warner Telecomm to replace existing Time Warner Business Class Cable connection to decrease cost and increase performance.

Confidential

Senior Network Administrator

• Implemented IPSEC VPN for all remote users and site connectivity.
• Designed physical cable plant for new 60,000 sq. ft. expansion
• Implemented Single Mode Fiber installation to replace 5.8GHz WAN connectivity.
• Created company policies and procedures governing corporate security, email and Internet usage, access control, and incident response.
• Installed PFSense, Linux firewalls with Snort for cost effective IDS solution to protect several websites run at corporate location.
• Researched and chaired project to replace aging MICS systems with Asterisk VoIP PBX.
• Migrated NT 4.0 domain to Windows 2000 AD domain to Windows 2003 AD domain for multiple sites.
• Manage 1 remote site in Alabama and direct onsite personnel in IT operations.

Confidential, Louisville, KY

Network Administrator

• Authored numerous ISO 9000 procedures and security policies in support of IT operations, participating in regular audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Managed WAN based product technical troubleshooting network for Gateway Corp for FRU and component level repair.
• Implemented and supported Oracle based call center software for Compaq call center.
• Responsible for badge reader security system and daily operations.
• Orchestrated facility move to a 2.1 million sq. ft. facility and provided T-1 connection between main facility and remote for Novell IPX Network for daily operations.
• Participated migration from Novel 4.11 to Novell 5 NDS tree across 8 locations nationwide.
• Managed 2 person Tier 1 support team for Production Floor network troubleshooting.