SUMMARY

Accomplished professional with expertise leading Network Teams and creating System Policies and Procedures to achieve goals. Skilled at managing system design, development, and maintenance with proven success leveraging technology to enhance operations. Recognized for achievement with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring completion on time and within budget. Successful in optimizing system performance and maintaining Network Integrity. Skilled at fostering strong partnerships with staff, vendors, and clients. A respected leader and solution provider; dedicated to surpassing objectives.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Networking: Windows 2012R2, 2008R2, 2003, 2000, and Novell 6.x

Workstations: Windows 10, 8, and 7

Infrastructure Hardware: HP and Dell Servers EMC’s XTREMIO all Flash SAN Array EMC’s Unity all Flash SAN Array EMC’s VNX 5300 EMC’s Data Domain 2500, EMC’s VPLEX V6 (For Active/Active Data Centers), EMC’s CLARiiON SAN Array HP EVA 8100/5000/4400 SANS Dell EqualLogic ISCSI SAN Checkpoint VPN and Firewall Appliance infrastructure Applications SolarWinds Suites (Virtualization Manager/Storage Manager/Network Performance Monitor), AllScripts - EMR, Amicas-PACS, Sorna- DICOM Imaging software (Medical industry Applications), CYME, TWACS, SAG (Power Utility Industry Applications)

Network Applications: Active Directory 2012/08/03/00 , DNS and, DHCP Microsoft Exchange 2013, 2010, and 2007 Microsoft SQL 2012, 2010, and SQL 2008R2 Citrix’s XENAPP-7.x, 6.x, and XENAPP Web Interface VMware ESXi 6x, 5.x, 4.x, 3.x, VMware Converter, and SRM, McAfee EPO and Norton Anti-Virus Enterprise Suite Veritas NetBackup, EMC Networker, Quest Tools (AD, SQL, and Performance Monitoring) EMC’s Vipr Storage Automation, EMC’s Mirror View Replication Manager, EMC’s Navisphere, EMC’s Networker, Microsoft’s WSUS/SCOM, RSA Ace Single Sign on Server synopsis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Senior Network Engineer II

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage all Intel based servers, including service packs, and VMware 6x/5.x, Veeam Nightly Backup Jobs and Manage the Software Update Service (WSUS)
• Developed Business Continuity (BC) solution to recover LCEC’s VMware environment, which included the design and architect of the solution. Purchasing and configuring EMC’s XTREMIO and EMC’s Unity all Flash SAN Arrays to support 100 VMware 6/5.x host and 100 physical Oracle/SQL servers
• Implemented EMC’s VPLEX, which made our Data Centers Active/Active and our VMware Environment Highly Available across both our Data Centers.
• Recommended, Designed and Implemented SolarWinds Storage Manager for Capacity Planning, Data Trending our HP, EMC, and ISCSI SAN environments
• Implemented, and deployed Enterprise Storage Reporting System, which provides real-time alerts for both Virtual and Physical servers’ Storage Systems
• Participate as active member of the Infrastructure “Recovery Team”, which includes direct support of all IT and Power Related Systems
• Act as a project team leader and member of multiple IT and Company Lead Initiatives
• Coordinate the activities of the Network Administrators to provide optimum support and meet project deadlines
• Research and recommend technology solutions for current and future business requirements. Perform cost/benefit and provide budget requirements to the Head of IT Infrastructure and CIO
• Design, maintain security support pertaining to regulatory compliance for NERC-CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation- Critical Infrastructure Protection)

Confidential, Naples, Florida

System Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Successfully virtualized Hendry Regional Medical Center in Clewiston, FL using VMware4.x, which eliminated 25 physical servers
• Migrated Exchange 2003 to servers to Exchange 2010 hosted on VMware VSphere HA servers for multiple customers
• Implemented “Wireless Network” and HP Pro Curve Switches at several clients/hospitals
• Deployed Dell’s ISCSI SAN at multiple client sites for replication and Disaster Recovery
• Migrated multiple clients to “Hosted Mail” and “Thin Client Computing” in the Cloud, using “RASS” techno logy ♦ Upgraded over a dozen clients from 2003 to Windows 2008 Active Directory
• Analyzed and supported clients’ existing systems, which included EMR, PACS, VMware, Active Directory, and Citrix ♦ Managed SharePoint 2007 server for multiple clients
• Translated client requirements into highly specific project briefs
• Identified options for potential solutions and assess them for both technical and business suitability
• Created logical and innovative solutions to complex problems, such as Remote and Secure Access
• Created specific proposals for modified or replacement systems, including virtualization of existing systems
• Presented proposals to clients Oversaw the implementation of new systems (VMware, Citrix, RASS Thin Client)Provided Training to users of new systems; (Windows 7)

Confidential, New York, New York

System Consultant Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Realized cost savings of $200k by recommending, developing, installing, and deploying VMware’s ESXi/ESX servers ♦ Led the move and consolidation of 500+ production servers to VMware 3.x/4.x using P2V and Plate spin on EMC’s Clarion SAN hardware
• Designed a flexible and versatile development-testing environment by creating a virtual network using VMware and EMC’s Navisphere for on demand storage allocation
• Managed storage growth and designed Capacity Plan in the EMC Clarion SAN environment, which greatly reduced the need for costly SAN expansions
• Planned and led “Active Directory Restore”, during the annual Disaster Recovery Drill utilizing VMware technology
• Increased compliance score 40% by developing an automated system for financial compliance reporting of computer systems
• Designed and implemented a 100-server Citrix presentation server farm, supporting over 10,000 Fortune 500 customers
• Implemented Windows Patch Management Server; designed and installed EMC’s Networker for Production server backups
• Managed Exchange 2003 and 2007 mail server for our fortune 500 customers

Confidential, New York, New York

Senior LAN Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Developed and executed Centralized Computer Management Initiative to optimize support for 200 plus Duane Reade pharmacies in New York and New Jersey
• Managed a Netware 5.1 to Windows 2003 SAN server migration using Quest software, oversaw the Active Directory upgrade for 200 stores and created and implemented Windows 2003 Group and Security Policies
• Created detailed procedures to manage Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory in a multi-domain environment with 200+ production servers, 500 laptops, 50 Citrix MetaFrame Xpe servers, and over 3,000 users at multiple sites
• Managed and migrated Exchange 5.0 to Exchange 2003, using Quest Tools for Exchange
• Maintained optimal quality and performance standards ensuring system and network operated per specifications and corporate requirements; verified all related documentation was complete, up-to-date, and accurate

Confidential, Melville, New York

Supervisor, LAN Operations

Responsibilities:

• Defined system performance goals and led strategic planning initiatives with the CIO, IT Director, and IT staff
• Managed Tier 3 escalation calls from the Help Desk ensuring timely and accurate resolution
• Oversaw a Netware 5.1 to Windows 2003 server migration project encompassing 37 U.S. cities and 8,500 users
• Managed Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory in a multi-domain environment with 600+ production servers while overseeing the consolidation and migration of 400 production servers to our new data center in Pennsylvania

Confidential, New York, New York

Network Operations Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Optimized system development and problem resolution for cross-platform applications and network operations by teaming with various departments; set system performance goals and maintained documentation
• Managed Tier 3 support and Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory across multi-domains with over 75 production servers ♦ Managed Exchange 2003 clustered servers with 2,500 mailboxes

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Senior Intel Server Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Participated in migration from Novell 4.11 NDS to Windows 2000 Active Directory and Citrix MetaFrame 1.8 to XPe
• Managed administration activities for Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory in a multi-domain environment while overseeing daily administration of Windows NT, 2000, 2003, DNS, Exchange 2000, and Citrix farm
• Maintained and supported the 105 MetaFrame Xpe 1.8 and Citrix 1.7 server farm connecting 1,500 customers
• Administered a 2,500-server network running on the Windows 2003 and 2000 platform

Confidential, Hines, Illinois

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintained the virtual VA testing laboratory and developed a network backup solution to safeguard test data
• Configured servers and workstations; maintained virtual VA servers implementing service and security patches adhering to government and Inspecting General regulations and standards

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois

Manager, Network Systems

Responsibilities:

• Drove process improvement by automating and enhancing processes employing new technology; saved $120,000 annually by replacing the Frame Relay network with checkpoint VPN and Citrix NFuse to connect nine divisional offices
• Provided support to 5,000+ WAN users by connecting to Citrix and Cold Fusion servers on a Windows 2000 platform
• Led large-scale projects, including the implementation of a corporate-wide intranet linking 9 divisions and 35 sites completing project for under $5,000; deployed help desk software to improve call management