Windows/VMWare Administrator Resume Chicago, IL - Hire IT People

SUMMARY:

Skilled and talented information technology professional with a focus on Microsoft Technologies including Active Directory and Group Policy. I am eager to share my knowledge and abilities with a high caliber and tech - savvy organization.
Goal oriented and able to work well under pressure.
Tenacious, knowledgeable, logical, resourceful problem-solver with “can-do” attitude.
Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively, personally and professionally, with clients and fellow workers.
Exceptional aptitude to learn new skills quickly and retain knowledge.
Ability to handle multiple tasks.
Sole administrator of a rollout of approximately 25 new machines overnight, in order to minimize downtime.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Working knowledge of VMware 4.x, and 5.x
Skilled in the operation and configuration of Microsoft Operating Systems including Windows 7, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012.
Intimate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites .
In-depth knowledge of HP and IBM X Series Blade Server configurations.
Skilled in the configuration of SonicWall, Managed Switches, PoE, and Wireless Networks.
Knowledge of various imaging and recovery software packages.
Working knowledge of Mac OS X.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Windows/VMWare Administrator

Planning, Implementation and Administration of WSUS Server and Update Policies.
Planning, Implementation and Administration of Group Policy for Servers hosted in Local Data Center.
Planning, Implementation and Administration of a Central Managed Anti-Virus and Policies.
Planning and Implementation of a restructured Test Windows Domain in Server 2012.
Planning and Implementation of a restructured Production Active Directory, which included delegated permission at the OU and Sub OU levels for various departments.
Working closely with Applications Department and DBA’s to monitor performance of MSSQL Clusters.
Implementation of NPS Servers to Replace Aging IAS Servers for use with EduRoam.
Assist in supporting and reorganization of the VMware Environment.
Creation and Maintaining of Windows Templates to help speed up the deployment of Virtual Machines.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

System Administrator

Perform domain migration of approximately 800 servers using ADMT and PowerShell scripts to two different domains.
Meet downtime deadlines of 2 hour windows for server migrations.
Capacity planning for Virtual machine creation.
Build new virtual machines using company issued template for multiple different divisions.
Server inventory using VMCP and Spiceworks to get an accurate inventory count of servers that needed migration.
Assist in the decommission processes of servers that were no longer needed.

Confidential, Bellwood, IL

System Administrator

Install and configure VMware ESXi hosts and Windows Server 2003/2008 Operating Systems.
Perform network upgrades, including the expansion of DHCP range, and DNS maintenance.
Maintain Active Directory structure in Windows 2003 Domain Environment.
Implementation of Group Policy within the Organization.
Security configurations for Microsoft SharePoint 2010.
Administer ShoreTel IP/Analog phone system.
Responsible for maintenance, repair, and set-up of all workstations, printers, and network hardware.
Participate in 24 hour “on-call” system support scene and weekend support.
Point person for all company software issues and updates.
Primary contact for all vendors of proprietary software and wireless devices.

Confidential, Lansing, IL

Building Engineer