SUMMARY

• Expert supporting Windows Servers 2016/2012R2/2008R2/2003.
• Expert supporting Windows 10, 8.x, 7, XP.
• 8 years experience with vSphere and VMware Administration, vMotion and Migrations.
• Experienced using Active Directory, TCP/IP, DHCP, and DNS.
• Experienced installing, and configuring Web Servers (IIS, Apache, Tomcat, and JBoss).
• Experienced with Monitoring Systems such as WhatsUp Gold, Solar Winds, BMC Patrol.
• Experienced installing and supporting Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services.
• Experience writing and troubleshooting scripts (PowerShell and Batch).
• Manage Exchange 2007 and Exchange 2003 servers.
• Experienced in Linux/Unix versions of Sun Solaris, RedHat, Ubuntu Linux and CentOS.
• Experienced in disaster recovery software including Backup Exec 12.5, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8.
• Experienced in Nortel VPN and Cisco Call Management Console VOIP, and Vonage VOIP.
• Support iPhones and iPads with Exchange and on a Secured Wi - Fi network.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Hardware: HP ProCurve and Ubiquiti Network Switches.

Peripherals: HP Laserjet Printers, Tape backup hardware, Print-sharing devices.

Operating Systems: Windows Server 2012R2/2008R2/2003/2000/NT, Windows 7/XP/2000, Novell Netware 6.x, Sun Solaris 2.4-2.6, RedHat, Ubuntu, and CentOS. Windows 10, 8.x, 7, XP.

Software: Microsoft Office 2016/2013/2010/2007/2003/2000/97/95. Troubleshoot and install the following, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Backup Exec for Windows/Windows NT.

Disaster Recovery: Using Backup Exec, CommVault, and MS Azure.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Systems Administrator - Windows OS Support

Responsibilities:

• Use MS Azure to Manage Windows 2012R2 and 2008R2 servers.
• Use IBM BigFix to create new Baseline Patch level.
• Use IBM BigFix to install patches on Windows 2012R2 Servers.
• Use MS SQL Server 2012 Database Console to manage databases.
• Setup PowerShell Script to monitor Server Disk Space, Up/Down status of servers.
• Use PowerShell Script to check disk sizes on monitored servers.

Server/Network Administrator and Desktop Platform Support

Responsibilities:

• As an independent contractor, Supporting various clients
• Add users and setup email accounts in Outlook 2016.
• Administer User Groups and Permissions.
• Create active real-time images of server for redundancy.
• Implement VPN & Remote desktop access.
• Run new drops and terminate for 2 new Classrooms.
• Install New Video Surveillance System with 4 Cameras.
• Troubleshoot Wireless printing.
• Do Data Recovery from Laptops and Desktops and restore to New Equipment.
• Setup New Data Share for Backup Images and Software Installs.

Confidential

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Use Active Directory for user additions, deletions, password resets, and file permissions.
• Spec out and, configure all new Laptops and Desktops.
• Support MacBook s and Mac Pros including Setup, Software installs, and printer installs.
• Used Amazon Web Services (AWS) for all Code Storage.
• Used Docker for Virtual Machine Image Storage.
• Used Virtual Box v5 for running Linux Virtual Web and Database Servers.
• Used HP’s Fortify to scan new code for Security Vulnerabilities.
• Managed Ubiquiti Network Switches.
• Maintain Vonage Voice over IP phones.
• Daily support of onsite and remote users.
• Install Test environment using Docker and Virtual Box.
• Used Clonezilla to manage all computer images for backup and restores.
• Managed Company Software Licenses.
• Build and install Confidential Corporate Edition End Point Anti-Virus Server on domain.

Confidential

Server Admin/Migrator

Responsibilities:

• Manage Windows 2003/2008/2008R2/2012R2 Servers in VMware ESXi using vSphere for Production, Quality Control, Dev, and Pre - Staging.
• Admin Servers in vCenter, including Expanding drives, and vMotion servers from Build environment to Production Environment.
• Use vSphere to monitor and restart hung servers.
• Do pre-migration checks on Windows Servers using the Microsoft Active Directory Migration Tool.
• Migrate 300 Windows 2003/2008R2/2012R2 Servers to new Domain using Microsoft s MSDSS to Support Novel Migration to Windows Server 2008R2.
• Create and use PowerShell scripts for gathering user data such as, Groups Belonging toUser phone numbers and email addresses.
• Login to servers and do post migration checks.

Confidential

Server Admin/Migrator

Responsibilities:

• Manage Windows 2003/2008/2008R2/2012R2 Servers in VMware ESXi using vSphere for Production, Quality Control, Development, and Pre - Staging.
• Admin Servers in vCenter, including Expanding drives, and vMotion servers from Build environment to Production Environment.
• Use vSphere to monitor and restart hung servers.
• Use HP Service Now, and BMC Remedy for work load management.
• Do pre-migration checks on Windows Servers using the Microsoft Active Directory Migration Tool.
• Migrate 3600 Windows 2003/2008R2/2012R2 Servers to new Domain using the Microsoft Active Directory Migration Tool.
• Login to servers and do post migration checks.

Confidential

DevOps Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure and troubleshoot various DevOps Application Lifecycle Management tools on the Amazon Cloud.
• Create and edit Batch Scripts for testing in Dev and Lab environments.
• Work with BMC RLM, RPM and BMA to develop updated training and onboarding materials for DevOps consultants.
• Install and configure Embarcadero s Data Architect and connect to MS - SQL and MySQL databases.
• Create MS-SQL databases for testing of data syncing, snapshotting, backups, and restores.
• Manage Windows 2008R2 Servers in Amazon Cloud for DEV, and Test/Lab environments.
• Build CentOS versions 6.2 and 6.4 Virtual Machines for Dev Labs.
• Build Windows Servers and Workstations in VMware for Dev Labs.
• Used iLo console to attach and install VMware Images/ISOs to HP Host Servers.

Confidential

System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Manage Windows 2003/2008/2008R2 Servers in VMware ESXi 4.1 using vSphere 4.1 for Production, DEV, and Test/Lab environments.
• Use BMC Remedy for call and work load management.
• Admin Servers in vCenter, including Expanding drives, and vMotion servers from Build environment to Production Environment.
• Create Scheduled Tasks on WebSphere Application Servers for clearing queues.
• Monitor Servers using BMC Patrol monitoring tools.
• Patch Production Windows Servers using Bigfix Tools, and Patch Production Linux Servers using Red Hat Satellite Server.
• Use ComVault for restoring Files and Server OSes.
• Use VMware VCenter console to increase size of C: drives on Windows 2003 Servers.

Confidential

Wintel System Admin and VMware Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Install Windows 2008R2 Server on VMware ESXi 4.1 using vSphere 4.1 for Production, DR, and Lab environments.
• Build and configure Windows Servers with IIS 7.0 and 7.5.
• Build and configure Windows Servers with SQL Server 2008.
• Deploy Windows Servers 2003 and 2008R2 in VMware environment.
• Use Windows Active Directory to manage Production, Disaster Recovery, Lab environments.
• Provide hardware support to Call Center Modernization Project Team.
• Use MS Visio 2007 to create server support documents.
• Provide Server Admin support for SQL Servers running proprietary Databases.
• Work with Server Admin Team on server builds.
• Build over a dozen VMware Hosts for Call Center Software installation.

Confidential

Server Admin Level 1&2

Responsibilities:

• Use Windows Active Directory to support 22,000 - user network across 3 Domains with Windows 2008/2008R2/2003 Servers.
• Provide remote support for Windows servers.
• Use Exchange 2007 to manage 22,000 users.
• Use Orion SolarWinds to monitor 1750+ Windows Servers.
• Use VMware vSphere to Manage 750 Virtual Windows Servers, on VMware ESXi 4.1.
• Work on Server Admin Team, to provide support to Deskside Support Team, Communications Team, and Messaging Team.

Confidential

Systems Admin

Responsibilities:

• Perform Windows Admin support for 14,000 - user network, running a mix of Windows 2008R2/2003/2000 Servers.
• Provide remote support for Windows servers.
• Support and troubleshoot EMC VNX SANS and EMC Clariion CX Series SANS.
• Create user profiles for Alpha Tools databases.
• Perform Administration for FTP site using Tumbleweed.

Confidential

IT Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Admin 900+ User network, running a mix of Windows 2008R2/2003/2000 Servers.
• Supervise Imaging and setup of all new Laptops and Desktops using Norton Ghost.
• Manage Exchange 2007 Server, used Power Shell to get User Data.
• Oversee new network scanner/printers installs in Police Department and Fire Department.
• Use vSphere 4.1 to Admin 36 Virtual Windows Servers on VMware ESXi Cluster Servers.
• Update 50 Windows Servers to current Service Packs.
• Restore backups to a functional state using Backup Exec v12.5, v12, and v10.
• Use Visual Basic scripts to get usage on Active Directory 2003 across 3 Domains.
• Support Cisco IronPort Email appliance.

Confidential

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Administer 100 local users on 15,000 user Windows Active Directory Domains.
• Configure all new Laptops and Desktops, and join to one of 4 domains.
• Install 9 new Dell Power Edge 2950 Servers in Racks.
• Install VMware 3.5 ESXi server running a Domain Controller and Virtual Print Server.
• Updated VMware 3.5 ESXi server to VMware 4.1 ESXi server.
• Setup internal users on a Non - Broadcasting Wi-Fi network, also created a Step by Step Guide for connecting to the Wi-Fi network with a Windows 7 Laptop.
• Upgraded Card Swipe Security System from Win Pak to Stanley PAC for Windows.
• Maintain Iron Mountain Backups.
• Maintain Cisco Voice over IP Call Manager.
• Activate, configure and support iPhones, BlackBerrys, and iPads.
• Configure and maintain Sprint, Verizon, and Cingular 3G Air Cards.
• Daily support of 100 onsite users.