TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Networking: Windows 3.0, 3.1 and WFW, Windows 95, NT 4.0, 2000 Professional, 2000 Server XP Pro, Windows 2003 Server, Exchange 2003, Novell Netware (2.2, 3.11, 3.12, 4.1), Microsoft IIS 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0, Microsoft SMS 1.2, Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5. NT Server Resource Kit, Fast Lane Domain Manager, Veritas Netbackup, Web Trends 4.0 Web Server trend analysis utility, Wise Installer for Windows 2000 (MSI) package creation, DOS 5.0/6.x, OS2 2x

Applications: Intel Netport, Excel/Lotus 1 - 2-3 5x for Windows, Lotus Notes; Ami Pro, DB2 (SQL + Macros), Norton Utilities all. versions, QEMM386, Quicken for Windows OfficeVision/VM(PROFS), Paradox 2.0 for DOS, IBM Application System, MS - Word For Windows 2x and 6x, Word Perfect 6.x for Windows support and troubleshoot, CASE - educational versions, DCA Crosstalk 3.x Remote 2 Call, Norton-Lambert Close Up Host & Remote 5x, Delrina WinFAX 3.0, 4.0 & 7.0, Netscape, Cheyenne & Colorado (HP)Tape Backup Software and support; Encryption Software, Intel Lan-Desk Virus Shield maintained current, virus signature data file. Also support various accounting packages such as Skyline/Skylink, and Timberline; MS Office, HP Jetadmin; MS Mail / MS Exchange, Attachmate Extra - all versions, Active Voice CTI, Picturetel LiveLAN 200 (for NT4), (both workstation and server).

Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003/8, 12, Red Hat Linux 2.6.9, Windows 9x/ME/NT/2k/ 7, 8.1;.NET/Vista Ultimate, Solaris 2.x+, Novell Netware (2.2, 3.11, 3.12, and 4.1),, and VMWare ESX systems..

Hardware: HP Blade - Center, HP SAN Fiber Storage Array (EVA4000), IBM Server hardware, PC and all common hardware, Terminal Servers, DAT Arrays, ILO/LOM Management, Blackberry, more.

WORK HISTORY (HIGHLIGHTS):

Confidential

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Self-employed supporting many local small business environments while exploring other opportunities in technology.
• Support includes Windows Domain / Active Directory / Exchange / SQL / Clustered environments.
• Troubleshoot DHCP, DNS and other related network problem events. Data migrations (Robocopy, Exmerge / Move-Mailbox / Diskpart / Acronis Disk Director / FCinfo), in the technologies of MS Exchange, SQL and Storage Networks.
• Hardware support includes firmware updates on (VMWare) Blade Server Chassis, Server hardware, workstation and laptop.

Confidential

Systems Management Specialist / Project Lead

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Microsoft and VMWare technologies in an international environment with a focus on both physical and virtual server systems.
• Technologies supported include VMware ESX / vSphere, Microsoft Server 2003/2008/2012 , Microsoft Resource kit utilities EMC migration to Hitachi storage networks.
• Work tasks include Server, Disk and LUN migrations; data migrations, Cluster reconfigurations, Active Directory security migrations, all in coordination with teams with various responsibilities.
• Also coordinate and schedule Project implementations with team members from many different locations; responsible for monitoring new server rollouts along with related technology updates
• Many acknowledgements for my coordination and successful completion of problematic technologies.
• Coordinate Disk Adds and Deletions, LUNs - WPA with Storage technologies, and related data migrations.
• Client networks are typically Enterprise architectures with many Domains and DMZ server networks.
• Team member for troubleshooting technologies experiencing problem events during implementation.

Confidential

Project Lead - Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Exchange support included migration using ExMerge (2Step), ADsiEdit, Admodify. Esutils and other non Microsoft utilities. VMWare ESX support includes P2V server migrations, Acronis re-partitioning utility, VIC, troubleshooting, P2V server migration events.
• Group Policy My-Doc redirect used for a company-wide User Directory migration.
• Support MS Exchange with MS Resource Kit utilities to re-brand company name within messaging technologies.
• Identify new technologies and related options, other types based on budget constraints and other company based priorities.
• Monitoring tools: WUG, HP Insight Manager, & Nagios, Coordinate client solutions between various departments at Confidential through group meetings, conference calls and online information sharing.
• Use of HP Smart Start, HP Server System updating tool.
• Other talks include support for IBM & HP server hardware with Microsoft Windows server operating systems: Server 2003, Server 2008.

Confidential

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Support for an IBM blade center on an SAN (EMC migrated to Compellant);Use of advanced Microsoft utilities: ADsiEdit, Admodify. Esutils NLTest, XCacls, Javelina AD Toolkit, and other non Microsoft utilities (Hyena).
• Also responsible for Microsoft and Linux server performance, as a team of three, Forming Project Teams to complete new implementations; inclusive of Active Directory support, Network Infrastructure, and international field site support.
• Manage server hardware of a mix of Dell, HP and IBM; SAN Hardware is a mix of EMC, Compellent, and Hitachi.
• Maintain compliance to financial standards relative to budgets, vendors and corporate policies. P resent project financials at budget meetings; negotiate contracts with vendors.
• Exchange support included migration using ExMerge (2Step), ADsiedit, Admodify. Esutils and other non Microsoft utilities.
• VMWare ESX support includes P2V server migrations, Acronis re-partitioning utility, VIC, troubleshooting P2V server migration events. JDE updates in a Citrix server environment, along with Citrix optimization and administration.
• VMWare ESX support includes P2V server migrations, Acronis re-partitioning utility, VIC, troubleshooting, P2V server migration events.
• Hardware and Operating system monitoring was performed using (WUG) What’s Up Gold.
• I was responsible for the move from IBM to HP server hardware, inclusive of installing the servers into racks as well as the Operating System setup in a RAID 10 SAN configuration. Project Lead on architecting a new WebSphere system from hardware specifications to Software, along with optimized configurations.

Confidential

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Generate Microsoft Exchange in a new office. Exchange 2003 installed on VMWare environment, successfully completed a mailbox migration between datacenters.
• Other major projects included Windows Server 2003 Domain consolidation, AD troubleshooting, Level 4+ client support, disaster recovery testing and process documentation.
• Facilitated vendor support for both non-standard and warranty support.
• Interfaced with finance department to derive acceptable budgetary standards.
• Handled support for Windows Server 2003, AD Windows 2003, Exchange 2003, Citrix Metaframe. SMS 2003, Windows XP desktops (150+), Group Policy, and VMWare ESX systems.

Confidential

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities for architecting a successful migration from Windows NT 4 Server Domains / Exchange 5.5 to Windows 2003 Domain / Exchange 2003 with Post Fix gateway. DNS, DHCP, and WINS administration.
• Successful migration of Cisco ACS VPN from version 2.3 to 3.2, inclusive of VPN router firmware upgrades.
• Implement successful antivirus solution for Exchange 2003 servers, file servers, and clients.
• Re-architect APC UPS to a secure, fault - tolerant position in the data center environment.
• Coordination of all troubleshooting with outside vendors for quality implementations.
• Lead Support for all Client - Server daily support, with Net App Filer Storage technologies; manage security in the areas of Antivirus (Sybari Antigen, Symantec), and anti-spyware efforts, FTP server administration, Compaq Proliant server transition; Compaq Evo Laptop rollout and support.

Confidential

Senior Systems Engineer - Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Exchange 5.5 migration to Exchange 2000 in a mixed mode Windows 2000 Clustered server -5000 user nation-wide systems environment, using versions of Microsoft Exmerge Archiving email utility.
• Interface with field site junior level support and remote Director level management in pre-post migration -advance support of Outlook 2002 on Citrix MetaFrame.
• Technical Lead for Disaster Recovery implementation with Windows 2000 Server / Exchange 2000 Server to a remote site, inclusive of Exchange 2000 Resource Kit Utilities with replication to a mirror of the Production Domain.
• Troubleshoot performance of key Exchange server functions: Exchange 5.5 RID Master, X400 Connectors, Directory Connection Agreements, and IMC - Internet Mail Connectors, Synchronizing the Exchange 5.5 directory to Exchange 2000 Active Directory with the Active Directory Connector, SMTP Connectors, and the Message Tracking Center.
• Other responsibilities included re-architecting WINS and DNS to enhance performance and stability with results via the Perfmon and other Windows 2000 Resource Kit utilities.

Confidential

Special Projects Lead - Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Project Lead for migrations, new software implementations, and related back end support. Also responsible for multi-site support and functions related to new technology / company mergers.
• Infrastructure support using technology such as Windows 2000, Windows XP, SMS, AS400, Exchange Server, Switches, and fiber connectivity. Interface with management and users to resolve all network and application performance events in a client server environment.
• Instrumental in pre-rollout and analysis with related documentation for a NetIQ monitoring and alerting system implementation.
• Coordinated and provided advance support for NetIQ configurations with production rollout for Microsoft Exchange 2000, IIS, Windows 2000 Domain Controllers and other application servers, with related Service Level Agreements.
• Included were custom registry scripting to meet advanced requirements in IT.

Confidential

Integration Engineer - Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Trading Floor migration inclusive of Windows 2000 and NT4 upgrade and configuration.
• Client through server support includes initial production implementation to ensure timely problem resolution and high user availability.
• Interface with equity traders, internal client support and other third party support for market data application support and troubleshooting through resolution.

Confidential

Network Engineer - Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Project Analysis for Windows 2000 Rollout. Quality analysis and resulting documentation of test results of both Windows 2000 and Windows 2000 Advanced Server for customized and packaged installations coded by consulting departments for a 30,000-user environment.
• Analysis of Application Performance, with Stress and Load generating tools such as WinRunner, and others, with resulting documentation and recommendations.
• Technologies utilized are Wise Installer (MSI), Sysdiff, and Norton Ghost version 6x, WinRunner, Load and Stress tools.

Confidential

Senior Systems Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Served as Project Lead and Architect for an international domain migration to bring in a network of over 8,000 users.
• Other major support roles included Microsoft SMS version 1.2 and Exchange Server 5.5. Test and evaluate new technologies to support Disaster Recovery projects.
• This included Performance Analysis of recovery procedures, along with problem event recreation in a lab with the use of Load and Stress Tools.
• Implement technology for server Monitoring, Reporting, Alerting.
• Troubleshooting, document and test application server installations with proper configurations to meet guidelines for security and stability.
• Train both junior level engineers and Help desk personnel for proper technology support, guide management for methodology at related meetings.
• Coordinate NT network analysis and related Lab Simulations in conjunction with Microsoft Premier Server Support (PSS) engineers for related Performance troubleshooting analysis.
• Provided a transition and migration process review from BMC Patrol to NetIQ for Domain Controllers and Exchange 5.5 servers; from lab environment to into production while meeting all requirements through QA, QC, and Change Control reviews.