Summary

• A goal-oriented and experienced IT professional with a solid foundation in managing, securing and ensuring the functionality of a network.
• Experienced in monitoring and maintaining various Windows applications, servers, SAN/NAS, and VMware infrastructure.
• Expert in maintaining client machines, servers, user profiles, email accounts, user groups security policies through Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and Microsoft Exchange.
• Versed in evaluating new technology and services to make recommendations for improvements to a network.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

System Windows Desktop XP, Vista, Win 7 and Servers 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012

• Hardware Netapp, HP Blades, EMC VNX, Cisco Switches, Routers, Brocade FC Router, Dell Servers/Desktop/Switches, Hp servers, Cisco IronPort, Dell TL libraries, Juniper SRX, nCircle 360
• Software IIS 6, 7/ Exchange 2003/2010/365, Email Filter/ BackupExec/Office 2003-2010 /Red Gate, SCOM 2007, SCCM 2007 R2, ISA 2006, NetApp VSC, Netapp On Command Balance, Veeam, IPSentry, Automate from Network Automation
• VM vSphere 4.x/5.x
• Network LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, POP3, SMTP, SFTP, TELNET, VPN Cisco/Microsoft

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

IT Technologist

• Migrate the ESXi environment from Cisco UCS to HP Blades: planning, documenting and executing part of the infrastructure team
• Implement Big IP F5load balancers for IIS servers throughout enterprise and migrate IIS from IIS 6 to IIS 7
• Migrate Backup Exec to Avamar as part of the global backup strategy to better achieve the SLA set up by the Department of Justice
• Migrate the MDM platform from Mobile Iron to Airwatch providing costs savings of approx. 150k
• Implemented a new GIS platform for the Tactical Apprehension Team Homeland Security
• Project lead for the Windows XP migration to Windows 7 approx. 850 computers
• Achieved the NCSIE certification Netapp certified implementation engineer

Confidential

Sr. Network Administrator

• Hands on manage and administer company's LAN, VM infrastructure and Windows technology.
• Administer a Microsoft Server based network of 110 Workstations XP and 7 , 60 Windows Servers on a VMware cluster/Netapp storage.
• Create a logical and scalable backup schedule for all servers utilizing Symantec Backup Exec, VEEAM and Windows NT Backup.
• Day to day maintenance and administration of the VMware cluster, DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, Exchange, occasional administration of MS SQL 2005/2008 servers and other networking and systems functions.
• Implement a DLP solution RSA DLP including email encryption
• Implement nCircle network vulnerability scanner
• Fine tune of the network availability monitoring software Ipsentry
• Implement a SQL 2008 R2 cluster
• Upgraded a legacy Exchange 2003 environment to an Exchange 2010 configuration.
• Configure and manage NetApp FAS3140 storage system. This involved developing a methodology for configuring storage volumes, managing snap shot technology for disaster recovery, and determining a schedule for data replication and deduplication.
• Maintain a maintenance schedule to conduct software installation, patching and upgrades on servers, appliances and applications.
• Manage the Juniper firewalls. Create and modify firewall rules and monitoring. Update firmware and implement best practices for security.
• Transition physical server to virtual environment, migrate legacy virtual servers away from Hyper-V to VMware. Configure and test redundancy solutions: HA, SRM.
• Mentor junior-level Systems Administrators. Handle escalated tech support issues.
• Responsible for selection, purchasing, and negotiation of servers, san, networking equipment, software, and peripherals.

Confidential

Network Administrator

• Designed and implemented a more robust IT Management system combining Help Desk functions, inventory/asset management, and a knowledgebase into one system.
• Maintained the IT equipment inventory and monitored software license usage and interfaced with various vendors in order to procure additional software licenses and hardware as needed.
• Documented and created company policies and training manuals to assist in training employees to become familiar with procedures governing corporate security, email and Internet usage.
• Created a test environment that mirrored our live network to evaluated new software, patch releases, policy changes and software upgrades before implementing the changes onto the live network in order to reduce and prevent any unforeseen complications.
• Oversaw the disaster and recovery protocol including the management of the daily data backup of user files, e-mails and various company data through the use of CA ARCserver Backup software.
• Provided end user support for a network of over 100 local and remote users while maintaining a variety of desktop computers, servers both physical virtual , various network equipment and an array of software applications used to support the infrastructure of the network.
• Provision and manage VMware VSphere infrastructure consisting of Brocade fiber switch and Netapp 3140 storage array.
• Use PowerShell and Automate to streamline management of AD, Exchange and network.
• Ensure optimal performance and reliability for SQL 2000, 2005 and 2008 by implementing clustering, and log shipping. Performance monitors using Perfmon and Quest Sql Spotlight.
• Perform upgrades to Dell hardware, Windows OS, and applications with minimal downtime.
• Built and implemented a Blackberry Enterprise Server to support message delivery to Blackberry handheld devices.
• Manage Windows AD user accounts including adding and deleting rights and establishing server access. Creating and assigning GPO.
• Maintain daily operations of LAN, Exchange 2003 across 3 locations.
• Multifaceted responsibilities include configure, install and administer network infrastructure and Windows systems supporting over 300 personnel.
• Managed various telecommunications technology such as voice Shoretel VoIP System , data Ethernet cabling and jack termination wireless communications Linksys Proxim wireless access points .
• Make recommendations to IT Director for software, hardware, and network improvements.

Confidential

IT Technical Support Coordinator

• Coordinate the resolution of all issues relating to computer systems, servers and the network functionality
• Implement company's IT policy
• Install, set up, repair and upgrade hardware, software, PC peripherals scanners, copiers, phones, VoIP phones, Blackberries
• Provide the users with technical support, manage the troubleshooting of simple and complex issues
• Release periodically software guides, how-to's for different software mainly Microsoft applications
• Remove spywares, viruses
• Reimage laptops/workstations/servers and data migration for users
• Analyze servers performances by setting up, monitoring, collecting and analyzing performance logs
• Set up/check/review the folders NTFS/sharing permission
• Analyze network performance and vulnerability using specific tools
• Setup Windows Server Update Services WSUS GPO to OUs to update client's workstations and servers with latest patches and security releases
• DHCP and Print Server migration from Windows 2000 Server to Windows 2003 Server
• Upgrade network infrastructure from Windows 9x to Windows 2000 and now Vista
• Set up phone system adding/removing users, changing passwords, set up voice mail, etc. perform periodic system performance analysis, maintenance and expansion to suit the company's needs
• Data Backup / Disaster Recovery responsibilities using BackupExec technology for disk to tape backups for onsite and offsite locations
• Manage Office Communication Server OCS 2007 and Live Meeting 2007. Archive Communicator data on SQL 2005.
• Testing software and hardware in order to improve the availability of the IT infrastructure
• Replace laptops/workstations/engineering workstations/servers when the lease is due transfer data and set up new machines
• Reconcile the company's inventory

Confidential

System Administrator

• Assist Network Administrator in all issues relating to computer systems, servers and the network functionality 72 computers, 3 Linux Servers, 8 switches, 2 routers, 3 laptops
• Implement company's IT policy
• Supervise the entire system maintenance, including development of tape/database backups.
• Design, plan and implement LAN/WAN networks, installing cable drops CAT5 , switches Planet, Cisco 1900 series, SMC , and routers Cisco 2500 series .
• Install, repair and upgrade hardware, software, PC peripherals, and servers.
• Provide the users with technical support, manage the troubleshooting of complex issues, create, develop and present technical concepts and provide step-by-step corrective actions.
• Update client's workstations and servers with latest patches and security releases
• Resolved problems related to Operating Systems and / or desktop applications
• Assist in network user accounts creation and e-mail applications configuration
• Provide timely and accurate reports to executives and top management with regards to technology needs and current status
• Assist CEO with PowerPoint presentation, speeches and hardware settings video-conferencing .
• Collaborate with the purchasing department, maintain and develop business relations with suppliers, in order to facilitate cost-efficient purchases of software, hardware, and network components.
• Provide on-site and virtual troubleshooting and problem resolution across a variety of remote sites, determining root cause of problems and implementing solutions.
• Troubleshooting TCP/IP traffic, cabling, leased line, telephony issues and cable connections with network sniffers, toners, and other electronic test equipment
• Elaborate statistical analysis and PowerPoint Presentation based on public health databases Excel and present them to the general public and public authorities
• Analyze county's hospitals management performance based on various performance variables

Confidential

Public Relations Officer and Official Spokesman

• Public speaking for Communication events, meetings, receptions
• Supervised production of promotional materials, which increased attendance of events
• Wrote press releases about visiting guests and special events
• Established key databases and spreadsheets to be utilized on an ongoing basis
• Coordinated, promoted, and attended events, meetings, and lectures
• Maintained relations with Cluj-Napoca public.