OBJECTIVE:

• A Senior Systems Administrator/Engineer/IT Manager with a progressive background in the implementation and administration of network based infrastructure solutions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Confidential Os/2 2.1, 3.0, Warp, Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95, 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Window7 - Windows Server 3.51, 4.0, 2000, 2003+R2, 2008+R2 (32 & 64 Bit), 2012+R2 (32 & 64 Bit), Apple MAC OSX, VMware, Novell NetWare Ver. 3.x and 4.x.

Network: Microsoft Active Directory Windows 2000, 2003 and 2008, Novell NDS, Routers, Switches and Hubs, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Reflections Emulation for HP3000, Netsoft Elite Emulation Systems for A/S 400, Acronis Server Imaging, GHOST Solutions Suite.

Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX, SPX, DHCP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, STFP, DNS, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, ICA, RDP and VOIP.

Virtualization: VMware ESX Server 3,3.5 and ESXi 3.5, VMware Converter for P2V, VMWare VSphere

Email: MS Outlook, MS Exchange 2000/2003/2007/2010/2013 and OWA (outlook web access), Blackberry enterprise server (BES/RIM), Novell GroupWise, Lotus Notes and Microsoft ACTIVESYNC

Database: MS SQL 2000, 2005, 2008 Server Clustering and MySQL, Admin. ODBC Connectivity.

Storage: HP MSA (Mass Storage Array), Confidential DS4100, DS4800 FastT, FastT 200, DS3100 and DELL NAS, SCSI, iSCSI, SATA and RAID Arrays. Fiber Switches. Zoning and Mappings. Dell/Equallogic PS 5000, 6000 Series ISCSI SAN Arrays. EMC Fiber channel. Dell MD3000i SAN

Domains: AD Forests, DNS, ZONE File, MX Records, A Records, and Sub Domains

Servers: HP DL360, DL380, DL580 G4, and HP Blade Servers BL35p; Confidential XSeries and SystemX x335, x346, x3650, x3950, x225; Dell 2900, 2950 Servers.

Backup: HP Data Protector, Confidential Tivoli Storage, Mozy Pro, Acronis True Image, Veeam

VPN: Checkpoint VPN Client, Sonicwall VPN, MicroSoft VPN, Cisco VPN (hardware)

Firewalls: MicroSoft ISA, Sophos, Cisco Pix, Sonicwall and configuring Standard/EnhancedOS Port forwarding and DMZ rules

Wire/Wireless LAN: Linksys, DLINK, Netgear, Cisco Aironet, 802.11B, G and N, with WireShark scanning and sniffing

Cabling: Cross-Connecting, Punch Down, end to end connectivity testing

Web applications: IIS/FTPs 5/6/7/7.5 Server administration, Website Statistics and SiteScope.

Security: MicroSoft ISA, Symantec Endpoint, MacAfee enterprise virus protection, Card Access 2000 (badgeing system)

Imaging: Acronis True Image Enterprise Server, Symantec Ghost

Virtual Desktop: Microsoft Terminal Services, Citrix MetaFrame, VNC, PCAnywhere, GoToMyPC, Mikigo, LogMeIn

Presentation: MS Visio and MS PowerPoint.

Software: PeopleSoft accounting system, Impact Encore accounting system, Point of Sale system (POS), Ikon DocAccel, dtSearch

Miscellaneous: Card Access server, SIM monitoring server for HP products, Windows Forrest upgrades from 2000 to 2003 to 2008 to 2008R2, WSUS, ISA, SharePoint, SNA/LPR Print servers, Knowledge of wireshark, port scans, sniffers, flukes probes and/or other network testing equipment. ManageEngine/SolarWinds network monitoring tools

Languages: Bilingual (English, Spanish)

Clouds: DropBox, OneDrive, Microsoft SharePoint, AWS, Azsure

Cell Phones: Apple, Android, Microsoft and Blackberry (including RIM servers)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Miami, FL

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage an established network of more than 1900 employees.
• Oversee daily information systems operation and manage the network administration and tech support team.
• Network includes Windows 2003, 2008 R2, 2012 R2 servers, SQL 2008, 2012 Servers, Print Servers, ISA 2006 and TMG Servers, Antivirus server with Norton enterprise and new Microsoft Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Exchange 2010, File Servers, Web Servers, vSphere 5.1, HP Data Protector, HP Systems Insight Manager. Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012, Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.
• Maintain the following applications: Avaya IP Phone system, Skype for Business 2015, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft System Center
• Configuration Manager 2012, Veeam Backup and Replication, Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2012, HP Systems Insight Manager, Microsoft Hyper-V/ VMware/vSphere ESXi 4.1, SQL 2012, Windows 8.1.
• Maintain the following established applications: Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange 2010, File Servers, Web Servers, vSphere 5.5, Sophos Firewall, Barracuda, Voice/VoIP Administration and Card access 2000 Administration
• SQL Migration from SQL 2008 on Windows 2008 to SQL 2012 on Windows 2012 R2
• Integration of Skype for Business 2015 and Lync 2013 client deployment.
• Implemented System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2012 from SMS for deployment, upgrades and windows updates
• Re-designed virtual machine backup and implemented Grandfather-Father-Son (GFS) backup scheme in Veeam
• Implemented Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2012 (DPM) to backup physical servers only.
• Cisco Router upgrades, HP Switch upgrades, Upgraded client PCs from Windows XP directly to Windows 8.1Knowledge of Wireshark, port scanners, sniffers, flukes probes and/or other network testing equipment
• Introduced and implemented Microsoft’s multi-tenant cloud based directory and identity management service, Azure AD
• Maintain and manage an established network of more than 900 employees. Network includes Windows 2003, 2008 R2, 2012 R2 servers, SQL 2008, 2012 Servers, Print Servers, ISA 2006 and TMG Servers, Antivirus server with Norton enterprise and new Microsoft Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Exchange 2010, File Servers, Web Servers, vSphere 5.1, HP Data Protector, HP Systems Insight Manager. Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012, Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.

Confidential, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Senior Systems Engineer/IT Manager/Owner

Responsibilities:

• Rolled out, troubleshot and provided 2nd Level support for proprietary POS system on Partec machines to most cruise lines across the world.
• Provide 2nd Level support for help desk and POS functions including LAN, WAN, hardware, software troubleshooting
• Setup/configure Servers with Windows 2003 with Active Directory, VMware on Server, SANs on LAN (example: Steiner Management - Install SQL server and POS system onboard cruise ships.. Or Setup SBS server with email for attorneys.)
• Maintain Exchange Servers
• Setup/configure T1 with connection to WAN via Cisco and Internet via Wi-Fi
• Setup/configure multiple Users/Workstations/Server
• Setup/configure HelpDesk Software (ManageEngine)
• Plan, Design and Install Wi-Fi, CAT5 cabling
• Trouble shooting day to day PC, LAN, WAN, Servers and Workstation issues

Confidential, Miami, FL

Senior Systems Engineer/IT Manager

Responsibilities:

• Setup and configure Servers with Windows 2000 with Active Directory and hardware Raid-5
• Maintain Exchange Server with over 50 users (E-mail)
• Setup and configure T1 with connection to WAN via Cisco and Internet via Linksys
• Setup and configure multiple Dell and Confidential Users Workstations
• Setup and configure Satellite communication (Software and hardware)
• Plan, Design and Install CAT5 cabling
• Trouble shooting day to day LAN, WAN, Servers and Workstation issues

Confidential, Miami Lakes, FL

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Set up and configure servers, RAID drive arrays, redundant power supplies and tape back-up systems
• Install and configure multiple network operating systems including Microsoft NT Server 4.0 and Microsoft NT Server Enterprise Edition with SMS, Proxy Server and Exchange
• Install and configure multiple workstation operating systems including Windows 95, 98 and NT 4.0 Workstation
• Install and configure desktop applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Standard and Professional Editions), WordPerfect, Reflections Emulation Systems for HP3000, Exchange Email and scheduling, Microsoft Outlook (97 and 2000), Impact Encore, Norton Antivirus, Internet browsers and others
• Set up and configure desktop workstation and Laptops with multiple protocols
• Set up and configure Network Printers (via JetAdmin)
• Provide support for general help desk functions including hardware and software troubleshooting
• Configure server level applications including SQL Server on Microsoft NT, SMS and MS IIS systems
• Network support including documentation, standards implementation, systems inventory, Y2K compliance auditing, user maintenance, troubleshooting and support

Confidential, Miami, FL

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supported 350 users
• Set up and configure servers with Xeon processors, RAID drive arrays, redundant power supplies and tape back-up systems
• Install and configure multiple network operating systems including Novell Netware 4.11, Microsoft NT Server 4.0 and Microsoft NT Server Enterprise Edition
• Install and configure multiple workstation operating systems including Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0
• Install and configure desktop applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Netsoft Elite Emulation Systems for A/S 400, Novell GroupWise Email and scheduling, Microsoft Outlook, PeopleTools, Norton Antivirus, Internet browsers and others
• Set up client/server systems for PeopleSoft accounting system on NT network operating systems
• Set up and configure desktop workstation hardware including workstations and Laptops, Printer
• Set up and configure Network Printers (via JetAdmin)
• Configure systems with multiple protocols including IPX, TCP/IP, Microsoft and NetBEUI
• Provide support for general help desk functions including hardware and software troubleshooting
• Configure server level applications including SQL Server on Microsoft NT, GroupWise messaging on Novell Netware as well as SMS and MS IIS systems
• Network support including documentation, standards implementation, systems inventory, Y2K compliance auditing, user maintenance, troubleshooting and support

Confidential, Miami, FL

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supported 100 users
• Network setup, installation.
• Support and connectivity (Novell 4.11, Wfw 3.11).
• Server/PC troubleshooting and repairs.
• Onsite end user training.
• Inventory Control.

Confidential, Boca Raton, FL

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supported 200 over users
• Network setup, installation
• Support, connectivity via phone support (Windows NT 4.0 server and workstation).
• Server/PC troubleshooting and repairs.
• Inventory control.

Confidential, Weston, FL

Systems/Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Supported 2 servers and 200 users
• Network setup, installation
• Server/PC troubleshooting and repairs
• Implementation, support and training of Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0.
• WFW 3.11, Microsoft SQL Server 6.0 on a LAN/WAN for a Point of Sale system.