SUMMARY
- Solution - oriented Systems and Storage Administrator with over 15 years of experience. Expert administration and troubleshooting skills for Microsoft operating systems and Windows Server products. Proven ability to plan, install, configure and optimize systems and server infrastructure.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential - Scottsdale, AZ
Windows Systems Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Designed, Architected, Configured and Installed new Server Hardware and Software solutions to support 24/7 manufacturing demands globally.
- Architected and documented New VMWare Server Creation process and streamlined global build process.
- Re-designed, Architected, and implemented new global disaster recovery solution, allowing for business continuity and fast recovery from disaster, leveraging Veeam.
- Designed and implemented new Global Data Loss prevention solution.
- Performed Global migration of Enterprise email system from Exchange 2013 to Office 365 for over 3500 users globally.
- Primary Administrator for Global Implementation and rollout of Sharepoint in the cloud, and migration from Skype to Teams using Office 365.
Confidential - Tempe, AZ
NOC Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Supported Microsoft SCOM implementation for system and application monitoring.
- Executed VM Build process and provided improvement area analysis to leadership.
- Created key documentation for MWatch Monitoring System to SCOM Monitoring System transition.
- Facilitated Tier 2 problem escalation and incident resolution for issues encountered during patching of Windows Servers.
- Developed matrix of internal tools used by the bank, including use case, function and cost.
Confidential
Windows Systems Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Leveraged several technologies including MS Powershell, VMware PowerCLI, Quest ADS, etc. to perform discovery on multiple Active Directory Domains.
- Formulated recommendations for the cleanup and remediation of Active Directory Domains, including computer and user accounts.
Confidential
Systems Administrator, San Administrator, and Backup and Recovery Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Maintained, upgraded and monitored 7 NetApp SAN's including 5 HA pairs and 2 single-headed filers located in two datacenters, all running DataONTap 8.1.4+ in 7-Mode.
- Collaborated and communicated effectively with multiple teams, including the Networking, VMWare, and Server Operations teams. Successfully created new aggregates, volumes and LUN's.
- Implemented, administered and maintained all Windows/AIX Servers and MSSQL 2005 and 2008 servers.
- Maintained, upgraded and monitored the NetApp DFM Server, utilized for Snapshot backup and restore of all production data, as well as reporting on trending space utilization.
- Installed and configured 3 new NetApp 7-Mode systems (FAS-8020, FAS-8040, and FAS-8060), as well as performed a headswap upgrade of an old FAS-6080 to a new FAS-8060.
- Patched Windows Servers in a large environment (10,000+ Server)
- Relocated NetApp FAS-3270 SAN to Offsite/Disaster Recovery Location
- Created CIFS shares, replaced failed drives and completed various other SAN Administrative duties.
- Restored files & folders Utilizing NetApp Snapshots and ComVault CommCell.
- Supported multiple additional projects including Data Center Relocation, SAN Re-sizing, and McAfee EPO implementation.
Confidential
Systems Administrator
Responsibilities:
- Migrated and rebuilt all city servers and SAN storage from HP and Dell to Cisco UCS FLEXPOD utilizing VMWare ESXi 5.x.
- Developed and managed multiple compound projects including the Sam Garcia Public Library computer and information system rollout, which comprised user experience definition, backend server creation and optimization and equipment and cabling construction. Also managed the conversion of the Avondale City Council to a paperless iPad system, which incorporated system design, user training and ongoing maintenance.
- Implemented, administered and maintained all Windows/AIX Servers and MSSQL 2005 and 2008 servers.
- Implemented MS Lync 2010 and Clustered Print Server on Server 2008 R2. Aided in upgrade of MS Exchange from 2007 to 2010.
- Performed system security administration functions, including creation of group policy.
- Operated as Backup and Disaster Recovery Administrator.
- Performed Xiotech, Compellent and NetApp SAN Administration.
- 24x7 On-Call 3rd-Level support for complex IT related issues.
- Installed, performed advanced troubleshooting and diagnosis, repaired, implemented and managed desktop resources by performing hardware and software installations, maintenance and modification.
