Computer Systems Resume Profile
Seasoned IT Veteran
14 year background spanning several technology areas including project management, support, and engineering. Quick learner with a conceptual big picture view of problems allowing rapid and well-balanced solution finding. Skilled and certified in a wide variety of Microsoft software suites and virtualization technologies, familiar with Linux/Unix OS's and understands networking and programming concepts.
Experience
Confidential
Virtualization and Storage Engineer
Technologies used
- VMWare: vSphere 5.1 Suite ESXi, vCenter Server , Site Recovery Manager SRM 5.0
- NetApp ONTAP 7-Mode, Virtual Storage Console VSC for vSphere, On Command System Manager
- Microsoft: Windows Server 2003/2008, Active Directory, Exchange 2010
- Hardware used
- Servers: HP Proliant DL380, Dell PowerEdge R710
- NetApp: FAS 3140 Controllers, 90 DS4243 Shelves, 2160 Disks, over 2PB of data
- Responsible for maintaining virtualized server and SAN infrastructure providing services to up to 15,000 users
- Performed live services migration between the primary and recovery sites using vMotion and SRM
- Planned and applied Backup and Disaster Recovery plan for primary site using SRM, Directory Resource Scheduler DRS , and VSC
- Executed site service consolidation and physical migration to an alternate base during drawdown of troop forces from Southwestern Afghanistan
- Created new technical assessment to standardize hiring process for new virtualization employees
System Administrator 1
Technologies used
- VMWare vSphere 4.1/5.1 Suites ESXi, vCenter
- NetApp ONTAP 7-Mode
- Microsoft: Windows Server 2003/2008, Windows XP/7, Exchange 2003/2010, Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, SCCM, WDS
- Other: Cisco IOS, Remedy BMC, Ghost image deployment
- Hardware used
- Servers: HP Proliant DL380
- NetApp: FAS 2020, FAS270, DS14 MKII, 6 shelves, 100 disks, over 100TB of data
- Performed troubleshooting on all aspects of network including networking LAN and WAN , Servers physical and virtual , and SAN for 1000 users across 1 hub and 9 spoke sites
- Maintained 99 uptime for all services to all sites while operating in hazardous conditions
- Executed VLAN change and implemented DHCP for both hub and spoke sites
- Conducted live transfer of services over a WAN link between Forward Operating Bases FOBs
- Completed live migration of vSphere suite from 4.1 to 5.1
- Orchestrated site decommission and rollover of services to primary base
Experience continued
Confidential
Help Desk Administrator
- Technologies used
- Microsoft: Windows Server 2003/2008, Windows XP/7, Exchange 2003, Active Directory, Group Policy, Office suite
- Hardware: Desktops, Laptops, Printers, Scanners
- Other: basic networking layer 1 and 2 troubleshooting , Remedy BMC
- Provided mission critical communications support for 30,000 users at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan
- Supported a variety of services over Classified and Unclassified networks
- Worked in a small team for up to 12 hour shifts where continuous improvement was the focus
- Trained new employees on a one-on-one basis and created documentation for standard operating procedures
- Promoted to Night Shift Supervisor in under 5 months
Confidential
Client Support Administrator
- Technologies used
- Microsoft: Windows Server 2003, Windows XP/Vista, Exchange 2007, Active Directory, Office suite
- Other: Directory Resource Administrator, Remedy
- Performed tier 2 desktop administrator function in support of Fighters/Bombers Directorate at Wright Patterson AFB
- Assisted with the implementation of new operating systems and software onto base network
Confidential
Installation Coordinator 4 years
- Technologies used
- Microsoft: Windows XP, Office Suite
- Linux/UNIX: Red Hat, CentOS
- Other: SDC proprietary internet proxy and mail forwarder , networking, SonicWall firewalls, DMZs, internet based email
- Worked in a self-directed environment with dealership customers, field personnel, ISP's, and fellow associates for information, training, and troubleshooting
- Simplified processes to improve installation efficiency over 500 in first year
Hardware Analyst 2 years
Technologies used
- Microsoft: Windows Server 2000/2003, Windows XP, print servers
- Linux/UNIX: Red Hat, CentOS
- Other: ERA proprietary dealership management system , SDC proprietary internet proxy and mail forwarder for DMS , networking, SonicWall firewalls, DMZs, internet based email, Avaya phone systems, Remedy BMC
- Provided level 2 and 3 technical support for remote customers across the USA
Confidential
Small Computer Systems Specialist
Confidential
Project Support Specialist Intern