SUMMARY:

I Design and Implement Client and Server architecture solution, as it pertains to client applications, server services and Operating Systems in an Enterprise infrastructure, Analyze and recommend and deploy strategy for infrastructure applications, provide system architecture strategy and roadmaps for Client/Server Implementations of various Microsoft, Citrix, and VMware based solutions.

SKILL:

• Microsoft Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012 R2 Windows 7, Windows 10
• Windows IIS, AD, DNS
• Citrix Access Gateway, Citrix EdgeSight, Storefront 3.0
• Citrix XenDesktop 2 7.5, XenApp 3.5 - 7.7, Citrix PVS
• Hyper V, AppV, Xenclient
• VMware VSphere Client 5.5
• Solar Winds,VEAP, Desktop Director, Citrix Streaming Profiler
• VBScript, Unix, PowerShell CLI, Service Now

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Miamisburg, OH

Citrix Engineer

Responsibilities:

• I Migrated Windows 2003 R2 server to Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 2003 R2 server to Windows 2012 R2 in a new Citrix environment, provisioning servers and upgrading from XenApp 5 to XenApp 7.5
• I Implemented XenApp, XenServer, and XenDesktops with deployment of servers utilizing PVS
• I Managed virtualized infrastructures with XenApp 6.5 and VMware vSphere 5.5
• Responsible for working with multiple project teams to accomplish the deployment or integration of third-party applications in the Citrix environment
• I configured and migrated Windows 7 desktops to Windows 10 desktops and created virtual desktops.
• I Worked with multiple project teams to accomplish the deployment or integration of third-party applications in the Citrix and VMWare environments.
• I was responsible for handling L2, and L3 issues reported by the applications & infrastructure support help desk utilizing the Service Now ticketing application.

Confidential

Citrix/VMware Systems Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Provide network troubleshooting with respects to VMware VSphere, XenApp, XenDesktop sessions.
• Managing virtualized infrastructures with XenApp (6.1, 6.5) and VMware vSphere 5, 5.5, 6.0.
• Assessing, planning, and performing physical to virtual server conversions (P2Vs) and vcloud Automation Center
• Deploying environment with Hyper-V and App-V.
• PowerShell scripting and SCCM application deployment.
• Responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of thin-client technologies
• Working with physical and virtual servers and Confidential chassis servers
• Design and implementation of XenApp, XenServer, and XenDesktops with deployment of servers utilizing PVS.
• Configuring high availability to effectively monitor network and hardware issues, virtual server restarts, and protect workloads in a cluster.
• User support documentation and change management process and deployment releases.

Confidential

Citrix/VMware Systems Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Provide network troubleshooting with respects to VMware, XenApp, Xendesktop sessions
• Managing virtualized infrastructures with VMware vSphere 5.0
• Assessing, planning and performing physical to virtual server conversions (P2Vs)
• Responsible for migrating 4000 XenDesktops to a new VM Host using VMotion with Powershell scripting
• Responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of Thin-client technologies (XenApp/Desktop)
• Maintain documentation regarding daily operations

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH

Citrix Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provide Citrix XenApp technical support for systems residing in data centers as well as remote enterprise support for distributed sites and offshore users.
• Provide Terminal Services 2003/2008r2 technical support.
• Provide Citrix XenDesktop 5/5.5 technical support for systems.
• Provide Terminal Services 2003/2008r2 technical support for systems.
• Implemented Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop solutions for projects with users, applications, operations, and technical support teams.
• Work with vendors on upgrades and/or problem resolutions within a Citrix environment.
• Provide support of the physical and virtual server infrastructures and meet and exceed our customers’ SLAs.
• Architecture implementation with VMware ESX/VSphere/XenServer technology, PVS.
• Application packing utilizing Citrix Streaming Profiler, SCCM and PowerShell
• Analyze Microsoft patches and how they fit into the environment.

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH

Senior System Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing Netware and NDS Windows 2000/2003/2008 in Active Directory.
• Management of Domain Controllers, DHCP, DNS, WSUS, IAS, Group Policies, print and web servers.
• Deployed VMware ESX hosts, defined and automated company standards for configuration.
• Physical, Virtual and Dell Chassis Servers
• Provide Citrix XenApp technical suppose for systems residing in our data centers as well as remote.
• Design, install, and configure VMware ESX (3.5), ESXi, and VSphere 4 environments with Virtual Center Management, LabManager, Consolidated Backup, DRS, HA.
• Postini Management and Veam backup solving technical and performance issues within Citrix and VMWare.
• Design, install, and configure VMware ESX (3.5), ESXi, and vSphere 4.1 environments with Virtual Center Management, LabManager, Consolidated Backup, DRS, HA.
• Provided after-hours on-call 24/7 support.
• Developing and updating documentation library, best practice, procedural and installation documents.
• Work with vendors on upgrades and/or problem resolutions within Citrix environments.
• Create policies and procedures for Active Directory.
• Responsible for backup policy creation, management and execution for all OS and application types.
• Monitor scheduled backups and restores and Veam Backup for Vmware servers

Confidential, Louisville, KY

Senior System Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Rebuilding the Citrix XenApp 6 Test Environment, installing Citrix license server, and creating Citrix zones.
• Implementing multi-site network with over 65,000 users.
• Upgrading test environment to Web Interface 5.3.
• Implement a plan to install all patches.
• Design, implement, and manage a Citrix Edge sight, Provisioning Server Infrastructure, and Windows 2003.
• NFS Gateway for NetWare 6.5.
• Implement and publish applications on a Citrix server.
• Manage ICA clients.
• Manage Citrix Profiles in a Windows AD environment.
• Application packaging with SCCM.

Confidential

Senior System Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Perform general Citrix administration duties with the current Citrix XenApps and Desktops Farm.
• Implement a migration plan for users that are currently in a “thin client” model.
• Design, implement, and manage a Citrix Provisioning Server Infrastructure and Windows 2003.
• Create XenServers and XenDesktops for virtual environment.
• Tested all applications and created images for Windows XP and Windows 7.
• Implement and publish applications on a Citrix server.
• Manage ICA clients.
• Implement Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop solutions for projects with users, applications, operations, and technical support teams, includes following detailed server designs for given application solutions.
• Deliverables for all phases of design, deployment, and support documentation.
• Package applications for installation on Windows Server 2003.
• Manage Citrix Profiles in a Windows AD environment.

Confidential, Dayton, OH

Senior System Engineer Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Performed general Citrix administration duties with the current Citrix XenApps and Desktops Farm.
• Implemented a migration plan for users that are currently using a Wyse Thin Clients.
• Designed, implemented, and managed a Citrix XenServer 4.5 Infrastructure and Windows 2003.
• Designed and implemented Citrix XP to Citrix 4.5 migration plans.
• Implemented and published applications on a Citrix server.
• Managed ICA clients.
• Packaged applications for installation on Windows Server 2003.
• Managed Citrix Profiles in a Windows AD environment.
• Implemented and configured a new Windows 2003 Domain Controller for a new office.
• Provided regular monitoring of client network performance and activity.
• Upgraded desktops from Windows XP to Windows 7.
• Set up and maintained users, groups, and permissions.
• Performed network patching and remediation.

Confidential, Miamisburg, OH

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Oversaw management of communications and connection solutions, including local area networks, company web sites, and intranet and internet applications.
• Participated in the design, installation, and maintenance of Microsoft Active Directory.
• Packaged web applications for deployment to Microsoft Web Services, ISA servers, Microsoft IIS, and Tomcat servers.
• Hosted and managed Web sphere Applications Servers.
• Developed and administered policies for information security.
• Performed Microsoft IIS 6.0/7.0 web server system administration.
• Performed Windows (2000, 2003 and 2008) system administration.
• Performed patch management with Marimba.
• Deployed and maintained antivirus software, system patches, and all host security activities.
• Supported firewalls and intrusion detection hardware and software.
• Established service level agreements with end users.
• Performed Active Directory migration, setup, and implementation.
• Provided on-call technical support to the Elsevier supported applications and system.
• Conducted network security audits.
• Installed, configured, and maintained Windows NT, 2000, 2003, and 2008.
• Provided third-level support, researched, evaluated, and recommended hardware and software.
• Responsible for backup policy creation, management, and execution for all OS and application types.
• Monitored and scheduled backups and restores.
• Managed Apache Tomcat application server.
• Managed content and design of websites using a combination of HTML/CSS, FrontPage, and ASP pages.
• Administered VMWare ESX (2.0 and 3.0) servers and support.
• Participated in project-related activities and led large-scale projects.