SUMMARY:

• VMware Certified expert - level Network Server Administrator with more than 20 years of experience in installation, upgradation, configuration, administration and maintenance of Windows systems. Extensive expertise in, Virtual Environment, VMware, Server Troubleshooting, Active Directory Administration, and Windows Server.
• Upgraded firmware for Dell PowerEdge 2950’s and VMware vSphere 5.1 - 5.5
• Experienced in Windows Active Directory infrastructures using Windows 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012 server operating systems
• Built new servers both physical and Virtual using VMware with Windows 2008 R2, and Windows 2012 R2
• Ran capacity planner against 250+ Windows servers to consolidate physical servers to save on electricity, and server refresh costs
• Administrated over 34 enterprise wide servers and services for over 1000 users across 9 WAN branch facilities utilizing NT 4.0 / 2000 / 2003 Active Directory

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• System Administration & Networking
• Windows Server Environment
• VMware Server Environment
• Citrix Environment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Windows System Engineer

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Contracted out to Chevron for an SCCM onboarding project
• Research multiple servers utilizing WAM (Windows Asset Management)
• Check SCCM client for proper working order based on WAM and SCCM report
• Research failed SCCM registrations and remediate per Chevron policy
• Manual patching of numerous servers as needed

Windows Systems Engineer

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Build new servers both physical and Virtual using VMware with Windows 2008 R2, and Windows 2012 R2
• Setup end users and servers in Active Directory GPO’s
• Participated in various projects as assigned and performed Citrix administration
• Responsible for Confidential - FTP administration including creating hosts and tasks
• Repaired various issues utilizing Service Now ticketing system

Windows Systems Engineer

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a Windows 2003 upgrade project
• Build new servers both physical and Virtual using VMware with Windows 2008 R2, and Windows 2012 R2
• Developed end users and servers in Active Directory GPO’s and DNS scavenging in 5 different domains
• Created new servers in WSUS groups
• Installed various other application including but not limited to McAfee OAS
• Setup proper CommVault Backup group using CommCell console
• Updated and created documentation on install procedures

Windows Systems Engineer

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Upgraded Dell firmware for M1000e Chassis with M710 HD blades
• Upgraded firmware for Dell PowerEdge 2950’s and VMware vSphere 5.1 - 5.5
• Installed Nimble 460 iSCSI SAN/storage and upgraded Windows 2012 - 2012 r2
• Involved in P2V several Windows 2003, 2008 servers utilizing VMware Converter standalone
• Upgraded Solarwinds to latest available versions and Hot Fixes

Customer Service Representative

Confidential, Spring, TX

Responsibilities:

• Provided customer assistance on orders, billing, and shipping

Windows Systems Engineer

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for an Active Directory refresh project
• Received assignments from the team leader/owner of the entire project
• Setup Dell iDrac6 & iDrac7 access controllers with proper credentials for domain controller promotions
• Utilized Remedy ITSM Change management system all work is approved before being carried out
• Responsible for decommission Windows 2003 domain controllers following predetermined procedures
• Promoted Windows 2008 R2 servers to become domain controllers following documented procedures
• Set up DNS logging to capture undocumented member servers pointing to decommissioned DC's
• Installed certificates on new DC's where needed for load balancer
• Installed various monitoring applications on a per need basis: Tideway, Intrust, SCOM
• Recorded all updates/changes in several SharePoint and Excel spread sheets

Windows Systems Engineer

Confidential, Houston, TX

Responsibilities:

• Performed as one of several members of a team that takes care of 18+ companies that house their servers in SunGard Data centers all around the world.
• Monitored and worked from a ticketing system to administer some 6000 Windows servers
• Supported Windows XP, Vista, 7; Microsoft Office and Outlook 2003 and 2007
• Utilized various flavors of VMware from 2.5 through vSphere 4

Windows Systems Administrator

Confidential, Maumee, OH

Responsibilities:

• Led responsibility for the VMware environment, recently migrated from ESX 2.5.x to Vi3.5 Infrastructure utilizing vMigrator from Visioncore. A total of 26 Dell 2950 servers were utilized in this migration with approximately 87 Virtual Machines running locally in this environment.
• Ran capacity planner against 250+ Windows servers to consolidate physical servers to save on electricity, and server refresh costs.
• Configured DRS cluster, HA, Vmotion, LUN Discovery, Fiber Channel HBA to SAN connectivity (EMC Clarion)
• Setup and configured Virtual Center 2.x using Microsoft SQL server 2005 - License server runs on same server
• Performed as backup administrator for Citrix Presentation Server 4.5
• Installed ESX 3.x using VMware media - downloaded and burned from VMware
• Created numerous VM’s using Converter Enterprise (P2V) both desktops and servers
• Developed VM’s from OS media, clones, and templates
• Managed all ESX host user accounts
• Remotely managed 35 Host Servers which house 203 Virtual Machines in 4 branch locations utilizing Virtual Center 2.x.
• Patched all ESX servers using vCenter Update Manager default, and manually configured base-lines
• Created alarms as necessary per client requirements
• Documented necessary steps for Disaster Recovery (tested at Confidential )
• Executed VM backups using Vizioncore vRanger Pro.
• Performed Windows 2000 / 2003 administration, AD configuration, group policy, DNS, and DHCP administration
• Involved in migration from Windows 2000 AD to Windows 2003
• Installed and configured SQL 7.x - 2005 in clustered and non-clustered configurations
• Setup maintenance routines for SQL databases - transaction log backups/truncation - database backups
• Responsible for security issues relating to our financial systems utilizing SysTrack 3.5.
• Managed all remote printing using RPM Print Server for our Mexico operations.
• Managed setup and configuration of Symantec Antivirus server and settings for clients resulting in reduced network bandwidth utilization, faster performance of web server applications, and shorter backup window.

Senior Windows Systems Administrator

Confidential, Toledo, OH

Responsibilities:

• Designed, deployed and administered the company’s first true multi-site network utilizing Windows NT 4.0 - 2003 Active Directory Domain consisting of Windows 98, XP clients, Exchange 5.5 - 2003.
• Designed, deployed and administered VMware virtualization project leveraging HP MSA1000 San technology, ESX server 2.5.2 and VMware’s Virtual Center.
• Responsible for management and administration of all enterprise wide e-mail services via Exchange 5.5, and 2003.
• Developed e-mail policies and procedures for implementing mailbox management and storage controls enterprise wide.
• Created and administered the migration from Exchange 5.5 - 2003.
• Led project plans for Enterprise Windows 2003/AD and Exchange 2003 upgrades and implementations.
• Responsible for administration of over 34 enterprise wide servers and services for over 1000 users across 9 WAN branch facilities utilizing NT 4.0/2000/2003 Active Directory.
• Migrated NT 4.0 domain to Windows 2000 to Windows 2003 Active Directory using migration tools and policy creation.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and administration of DNS, DHCP, and WINS.
• Installed and configured SQL 7.x - 2005
• Setup maintenance routines for SQL databases - transaction log backups/truncation - database backups
• Reduced helpdesk workload by introducing SPAM filtering, patch management and automatic AV software updates.
• Developed policies and procedures for management, backup storage of enterprise wide servers.
• Maintained gateway, server and desktop virus protection.
• Developed procedures for outbreak control and proactive maintenance.
• Supported Windows NT4.0/2000/03, Citrix servers, all clients, and supported applications.
• Provided secondary POC for Citrix end user support.
• Implemented and managed an enterprise wide patching application for servers and desktop via Big Fix Patch Management service.
• Developed and managed an enterprise backup solution via Veritas BackupExec.
• Assisted with the support of all users at a managerial and desktop level utilizing Magic Help Desk, Dameware, PcAnywhere and VNC desktop control software.

Windows MCSE instructor

Confidential, Toledo, OH

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setup, administration and maintenance of over 50 desktop workstations.
• Taught Windows NT 4.0 MCSE course work developed by Microsoft.
• Administered 3 Windows NT 4.0 servers and managed DNS, WINS, and DHCP services for entire campus.

Network Administrator

Confidential, Toledo, OH

Responsibilities:

• Traveled to Stryker regional prison, Lucas County Jail, and Toledo Courthouses to assist in all aspects of server and desktop support.
• Responsible for setup, administration and maintenance of over 600 desktop workstations.
• Migrates workstations from Windows 3.11 to Windows 95.
• Setup printers and print services and clone workstations via Norton Ghost.

Network Administrator

Confidential, Toledo, OH

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to design, setup, and administer complex networks utilizing NT 4.0 server, small business server and Windows 95/98 workstation software for numerous small to medium sized businesses.
• Visited same businesses on a regular schedule for maintenance, patching, updates, and upgrades.
• Provided IMAP4, POP3, MAPI support, and email administration.
• Delivered project implementation proposals to multi-level customers via formal presentations.