SUMMARY

Over thirteen years of progressive experience in network design, development, administration, and management. Expert in the design and development of information technology infrastructures to address complex business problems. Extensive qualifications in all facets of project life cycle, from initial feasibility analysis and conceptual design through documentation, implementation, user training and enhancement. Proven ability to lead the work of network and system administrators to accomplish company goals and objectives.

KEY SKILLS

Project Management

Experienced in managing multiple projects simultaneously and resolving complex technical problems. Responsible for budget planning for capital expenditures for information technology needs. Recruits and leads project teams which include network administrators and subcontractors.

Technical Knowledge and Expertise

• Platforms Wintel Platforms, Macintosh, IBM p5 pSeries OpenPower , IBM i5/OS iSeries
• Operating Systems Windows 2000/XP, SUSE Linux 9.x, UNIX Sun Solaris 5.6, AIX 4.x, UNIX System V Release 4.0, i5 O/S, Macintosh O/S X
• Programming/Development WSH, JAVA Script, Visual Basic, UNIX Shell Scripting, Pascal
• Databases Oracle, Access, MS-SQL
• Firewalls/Security Symantec-Gateway Security 5400-FW IDS/IPS, MS ISA Server 2000, Checkpoint, SonicWall WatchGuard, MS SUS, Port scanning security auditing tools
• LAN/WAN Operations Cisco View in Cisco Works, Cisco-Catalyst-switches, Cisco IOS software configuration and upgrades, Perle 833IS, HP, 3COM, Nortel, CAT 5e/6 cable installation and certification, Gigabit copper and fiber optic cable installation, Avaya PBX mailbox administration, Avaya PBX key set configuration
• Software MS Exchange Server, MS SQL Server, MS Windows RDP Terminal Services, CITRIX MetaFrame, Cisco TFTP Server, Cisco Nortel VPN clients, MS Windows Radius Server IAS , MS SMS Server, RAID Level 1,5,10 configurations, Symantec Ghost 8.1 Server Client, MS Office 2003 IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.2, Veritas Backup Exec, ArcserveIT, FTP, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager XP/2000/NT, MS Outlook 2003, MS Internet Explorer 6, MS Visio Professional 2003, Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.1, iSeries Access for Windows V5R3M0, iSeries Navigator, Novell Intranetware Client, Symantec pcAnywhere, VNC client/server.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Senior Network Administrator

• Development, maintenance and support of all IT infrastructure of this 900 employee, 4 site location book manufacturing facility. Has led the organization through a series of upgrades to capitalize on emerging technologies and application enhancements. Manage vendor relationships and capital expenditures. Accountable for recommendations regarding overall strategy of technology acquisition and integration required to maintain IT infrastructure. Apply complex technical concepts and knowledge for the maintenance and day to day operations for multifaceted telecommunication networks which include multiple topologies, protocols and network architecture. Suggest and implement ways to reduce costs relating to computer and network services throughout the entire organization.
• Leads team of Network Administrators on day-to day project management activities and helpdesk support calls.
• Installs, configures and maintains network for entire company.
• Maintains documentation regarding network systems.
• Recruits and leads consultants and contractors which provided services to facilitate the implementation of new network systems and infrastructure necessary for a recent plant expansion.
• Supports and maintains all DNS, WINS and DHCP services.
• Responsible for network security to safeguard and protect the company from exposure and financial loss.
• SAN implementation and integration of LTO tape library using generation 2 technologies.
• Administration of Exchange server, NT/2000 user accounts and OS/400 user accounts.
• Tivoli Storage Manager backup administration for all NT/XP/2000/2003/AIX/SUSE Linux clients.
• Tivoli Storage Manager Disaster Recovery Manager operations on daily basis.
• Serves as the subject matter expert in the areas of LAN/WAN communications and telecommunications.
• Software license compliance and administration.
• Workstation deployments utilizing industry standard tools
• Coordinate all network telecommunications logistical planning and implementation regarding cabling, server installations/upgrades, and router/switch configurations.
• Requisitions all network, printers, workstation/PC hardware, initial support contracts and renewals.

Confidential

Senior Network Engineer/Customer Account Manager

• Led three member team of network engineering consultants to fulfill the information technology needs of local businesses. Determined requirements, recommends product, and implements solutions to facilitate end-to-end business solutions in a diverse customer environment. Project and account management, ensuring customer satisfaction with goals and requirements met in a timely fashion.
• Implementation of a new ISP and manage all aspects required to operate an ISP network for dial and dedicated access, Radius server authentication and DNS server management for multiple customers.
• Installation and management of MS SQL Server .7.0 and database backups.
• Installation and management of MS Windows 2000/NT based networks to enhance productivity in a diverse range of business and educational institutions.
• Development of cost effective network solutions including VPN, groupware and database applications.
• Implement and maintain internal and perimeter data security solutions through the use of access controls, firewalls, and VPN's.
• Installation, configuration administration of NT 4.0 Server PDC/BDC'S in an Ethernet TCP/IP environment.
• Design implement Exchange Server 2000/5.5 groupware solutions.
• Maintained site information for multiple customer network configurations and topologies.
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Microsoft Windows 2000 NT Server running WINS and DHCP technologies to support LAN WAN interconnectivity requirements.
• Installation and maintenance of file and print server with RAID configurations.
• Performed upgrades PC workstations to Windows 9x, NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows 2000 Professional.
• Installation and support for tape backup applications on Microsoft NT Server 4.0 and Sun Solaris UNIX 2.5 file print servers.
• aintenance Configuration of Checkpoint 2000, Cisco IP Router, SonicWall, and Watchguard firewall products for perimeter security.
• Design and implementation of TCP/IP addressing schemes for NT UNIX based TCP/IP networks.
• Installation, configuration, and support of Windows Terminal Server 4.0 with CITRIX MetaFrame 1.8 Server.
• Migrations of a Novell file and print server 60 node network to an NT Server 4.0 domain configuration.

Confidential

Systems Administrator

• Responsible for all development, administration, and maintenance of network and telecommunication systems for this software development company.
• Determines network requirements for current utilization and future expansion.
• Implements solutions to provide for network redundancy and productivity.
• Install, configure, upgrade and manage NT file and print servers and NT workstations.
• Maintain inventory records for computer purchases and leases for all computer workstations.
• Integrate Token Ring Ethernet 100Base-T LAN with OS/2 and NT Server 4.0 file servers.
• Direct coordinate LAN and workstation activities and security.
• Administration and support of CC:Mail mail server for 65 users in North America Europe.
• Maintain NT file server backups for all corporate user and data files.
• Provides 24x7 support for all network and server outages.
• SPRINT CORPORATION, Washington, D.C. December 1993 to October 1997

Senior Network Operations Specialist

• Led support staff of three Network Operations Specialists. Support of multiple projects for customers such as U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, State of New York and America Online.
• Responsible for support of WAN at the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Installation and configuration for NYSERNET Internet backbone network infrastructure for the state of New York using Cisco IP routers.
• Installation and configuration of AOL Internet backbone managed infrastructure for America Online using Cisco IP routers.
• Configured data encryption using Racal DES technologies for secure transmissions from Washington, D.C. to remote sites throughout the U.S.
• Installation and configuration of Windows 9x with TCP/IP interconnectivity and support for Unix NFS file system access.
• Trained new employees using Windows 9x and NT Workstation 4.0 networking tools for testing and troubleshooting WAN to LAN connections.
• Developed and deployed automation scripts for Remote Access to NT Servers utilizing CITRIX WinFrame Servers.
• Upgraded PC hardware, installed software service packs and hot fixes.
• Developed and implemented Intranet web site for technical support with links to expedite solutions to WAN LAN problems.
• Diagnostic troubleshooting involving Sprint's IDCU private network supporting multiple LAN WAN protocols: TCP/IP, FRAME RELAY, SNA, X.25, SDLC HDLC.
• Optioning and configuration of analog modems, T1 T3 Kentrox DataSmart DSU/CSU's, NIC's, Fiber optic data communications equipment, multiplexers, Digital Link T-1 Inverse multiplexers, Larscom Ethernet Bridge, 3Com Hubs, Cabletron MMACS's, Hughes Enterprise Hub 1000, and Cisco 4000 series routers.
• DATA SYSTEMS SUPPORT, INC., Arlington, Virginia December 1992 to December 1993

Data Communications Field Service Technician

• Diagnostic and technical support of Asynchronous and Synchronous dial modems, local multiplexer, T-1 FT-1 circuit installations, and line driver circuit installations.
• Performed installation and maintenance of LAN and WAN data communications equipment. Computer room data equipment relocation, Fiber optic termination testing, LAN cable termination and certification using Microtest certification equipment.
• Installed configured 10-BaseT network hubs, hub cabling and NIC's in workstations.
• CERTIFICATIONS and PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Windows 2003 Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Professional Internet MCP I Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer MCSE
• LAN Cabling Systems Certification
• Learning Tree International Windows 2003 Server
• Symantec Ghost, Symantec Gateway Security 5400 Series
• EDUCATION Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Science
• University of Maryland University College, College Park, MD

Associate in Applied Science Degree Electronics Technology

• Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, VA
• HONORS Albert M. Dryer award for outstanding achievement in electronics from Lord Fairfax Community College