SUMMARY:

Accomplished IT professional backed by 20 years on the job experience in environments of up to 2000 servers. Proven success in implementing strategic IT initiatives to improve business functionality. Versed in agile project management experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows Server 2000 - 2016, Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP Pro, Debian 10 - 17, Ubuntu 6 - 17, AIX 5.x, 6.x

Virtualization / Cloud: Microsoft AzureAWS (Amazon Web Services), VMware ESXi / VCenter Server 3.5 - 6.5, Hyper-v

Storage Devices: (Netapp Certified) Netapp FAS2000 - FAS8000 series, SAN & NAS, Unified Storage

Enterprise Applications: Windows server 2012R2, 2008R2, 2008, 2003 Active Directory & Group Policy Roles and services, IIS, DNS, DHCP, File Sharing, Terminal Server & Remote web, VPN, Systems Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Operations Manager, WSUS / Power shell, VB scripting, SAP R/3 6.0 with financials and controlling modules Apache Axis & Axis2, Apache TCPmon, Exchange Server 2016, 2013, 2010, SQL Server 2014, 2012, 2008, 2005Microsoft Office 2016, 2013, 365, 2010

Routers / Firewalls / VPN: Cisco Nexus & Catalyst switches & routers, ASA with 2 factor authentication, F5 Load balancers, Checkpoint, Juniper Netscreen, Riverbed Steelhead, and Fortinet

IDS / Security auditing / Monitoring: SPLUNK, Tripwire, Gauntlet, SNORT, Nessus

Anti-Virus: Symantec Endpoint Protection, McAfee E-policy orchestrator, CA e-trust antivirus with ITM (integrated threat management), Trend Micro

Backup: Numerous snapshot and deduplication technologies, Netapp Snapmanager, Veam for VMWare, Symantec / VERITAS Backup Exec 8.6 - 2014, VERITAS NetBackup 6.x, CA Arcserve Backup 10.x, 11.x, Windows backup (VHD files), EMC Replication manager

Design applications: Teamcenter 8, 9, Unigraphics NX3 - NX8.5 / CATIA V5R18 - V5R21

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Utilized Azure and AWS for testing and disaster recovery
• 24/7 support of SQL server enterprise environment with Microsoft dynamics AX
• Coordinated application and code updates for in-house applications.
• Created Windows Server 2008 and 2012 VM templates for SQL server and Microsoft Dynamics AX for ease of rollout and updating.
• Designed and implemented VMWare Cluster sites throughout Europe and Asia for Confidential .
• Designed and implemented Netapp storage solutions at Confidential sites across Europe and Asia.
• Provided 24/7 support of servers and storage
• Created engineering design documentation based on current infrastructure and for new sites.
• Performed Windows 2003 to 2008 / 2012 upgrades (physical to physical and physical to virtual)
• Provided disaster recovery plans and documentation for failover / backup sites
• Utilized Apache TCPmon to debug web service issues.

Confidential

IT CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Programming and initial setup of Motoman MA1900 for Confidential welding
• Automate processes with Motoman robotics
• Transitioned old ERP system (SAP R/3 6.0) financial and control modules to Microsoft Dynamics AX / SQL Server enterprise for job tracking and time management.
• Implemented 2 Dell R710 servers and Cisco switches, routers, and ASA firewall with custom rules set for vendor and remote connectivity.
• Installed Windows server 2012 and migrated data from old servers. Re-designed and implemented Active Directory, DNS, file sharing, and Office 365.
• Worked with Microsoft Dynamics vendor to troubleshoot transition and customization.
• Provided employee training on Microsoft Dynamics.
• Implemented backup solution to Microsoft Azure Cloud of all running VM’s.

Confidential

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provide reliable and knowledgeable IT services and tranquility to large companies and doing whatever it takes to make sure the job gets done properly.
• Utilized EMC Avamar for deduplication of block level traffic over WAN.
• Provide design and implementation of VMWare VCenter Server 5 in clustered configurations utilizing Netapp storage solutions for VMWare datastores
• Troubleshoot issues with VMWare ESXI and VCenter server 4.1 and 5.0
• Utilized PowerShell and VB scripting for automation of tasks.
• Perform Exchange server migrations and upgrades, Exchange server clustering and load balancing. Integrate Netapp storage systems into Exchange server environments for redundancy and reliability.
• Managed and maintained IT environments for large companies. Restructure and streamline current infrastructure.
• Installed and troubleshot Office 365 with Lync Server. Configured SIP protocol and document sharing services for Office 365 environments.
• Performed large data center migrations representing Netapp solutions.
• Presented VMWare virtualization to several clients to reduce costs and administration overhead

Confidential

Network Admin

Responsibilities:

• Programming robot paths
• Configuring robot IO
• Create program calls
• Set up structure for robot programs according to company standards
• Provide robotic support and training as required
• Anticipate and solve robotic problems (troubleshoot)
• Off line robot programming
• Use of Robot Studio and Text Editor
• Additional assignments as needed or required in accordance and related to programming needs of the company
• Create automated solutions with robotics
• Designed a VMWare Vcenter server 4.1 2 physical server cluster. Converted 18 physical servers to virtual and used EMC Clarion storage for NFS datastore.
• Consolidated 30 windows 2003/2008 Servers running Exchange 2007, System Center Configuration Manager, IIS, SharePoint 2007 (MOSS), SQL 2005, Lotus Domino, and Active Directory across 3 plant locations worldwide into 3 VMWare 4.0 servers.
• Migrated 200 Lotus Notes users to Exchange server 2007 along with Blackberry enterprise server to Exchange active sync.
• Migrated Exchange integrated Windows Messenger to Lync Server and Office 365. Configured SIP protocol and document sharing.
• Utilized powershell for task automation
• Performed migration from Windows XP to Windows 7
• Utilize and maintain SNORT for IDS.
• Utilized Windows Server 2008R2 Hyper-V for testing environment.
• Administered Citrix Metaframe Presentation server 3.
• Administered Juniper Netscreen VPN and firewall at 3 Locations. Setup VPN client software for mobile users to access network from outside.
• Developed several in-house applications including: websites and Purchase Req. system, and created custom reports with SQL 2005 reporting.
• Responsible for daily backups of all servers using Backup Exec and VMware snapshots.
• Wrote policies and procedures for day to day IT tasks.
• Utilize WSUS for downloading and pushing out Windows updates to servers and workstations and used Group Policy and System Center for application deployment.
• Setup and maintained Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager and CA etrust on Windows server 2003 and 2008. Created policies to push out virus definition updates, engines, and settings.
• Maintained and provided monthly updating for UG NX5, 7.5, Ideas, Catia V5R18-21, and AIX Catia V4 workstations.
• Installed and Maintained 2 proxy servers with CA Secure Content Manager software for web and email filtering.
• Responsible for purchasing and installing desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Zebra label printers.
• Designed and implemented a shipping system with wireless Handheld Symbol and Unitech Scanners/Bar Code readers.
• Installed and configured Cisco Nexus and Catalyst Routers and Switch's.
• Oversee manufacturing operations on plant floor, create work schedules and consistently meet deadlines.
• Measured parts for quality control utilizing various Confidential ’s .

Confidential

Systems Admin

Responsibilities:

• Administered Windows NT4, 2000, and Novell servers for large helpdesk environments of approx. 3000 users at Confidential.
• Administered storage systems including: EMC Clariion SAN FC4500 and FC4700 series Fiber channel arrays.
• Used EMC Access Logix for management.
• Maintained Cisco 4000 and 6000 series routers, Cisco PIX, and Checkpoint firewall and performed log file analysis.
• Utilized Novell Netware 5 and NDS, and Active Directory to administer user accounts and group permissions.
• Installed and Administered Lotus Notes and Exchange 5.5 servers.
• Configured and maintained permissions on DFS, NFS, and SAMBA shares.
• Used SMS 2.0 for software distribution, monitoring, maintenance, and reporting.
• Responded to helpdesk, telephone, email, and personal requests from end users for technical assistance involving software, hardware, and network connection problems.
• Supported 4 AIX servers including: administering users, groups, and permissions
• Performed Backups and restores on Windows and Novell servers using Net Backup.
• Developed procedures & documentation for IT administration and day to day tasks