Senior Systems Engineer Resume Profile
Tappan, NY
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Strong leader with track record for guiding technical and management operations for IT programs and projects, including budget formation and control, strategic planning, purchasing, and staff training / development. Talent for analyzing and evaluating technical and business requirements to design / execute network and operating system solutions that meet or exceed client expectations. Adept at building strong, motivated technical teams through effective supervision and coaching. Comprehensive knowledge of Novell and Microsoft networks and operating systems.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Platforms IBM Server, Dell Server, Hewlett Packard
Directory eDirectory NDS Active Directory 2008, 2003, 2000
Systems Microsoft Windows NT 3.51, NT4.0 Server, NT 4.0 Workstation Novell NetWare 5.0, 4.11, 4.2, 4.0, 3.2, 3.12, Connect Microsoft 7 NT WinXP Microsoft Server 2008, 2003, 2000 Microsoft Windows, Win2000
Applications Microsoft Exchange 5.x-2010, Novell GroupWise 5.2-5.5 SCCM, ZenWorks 2.0 Novell Border Manager Novell ManageWise Microsoft SMS Microsoft Proxy Veritas BackupExec Computer Associates Backup, BAS, Netsuite, Golftrac, Speedshift
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Full Life Cycle Project Management
- Directory Services Reconstruction
- IT Strategies / Leadership
- Client Relationship Management
- Hardware / Software Standards Quality Assurance and Testing
- Topology / Protocol Review Modification
- Problem Resolution / Troubleshooting
- User Training and Support
- Long Range Network Expansion Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential
Senior Systems Engineer
- Provide Systems Engineering Consulting for major financial institutions throughout the Confidential area.
- Direct all operations, ranging from financial management and budgeting to technical project management and engineering.
- Lead efforts to migrate and upgrade IT systems, optimizing performance through effective monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Interface with vendors to ensure compatibility of new products with existing hardware and software.
- Trained and supported end-users. Created network maintenance standards, along with documentation requirements.
- Orchestrated successful design and implementation of Microsoft 2008 environment, including migration from Exchange 2003 and 2007 as well as the implementation of MS SQL Server 2008
- Designed and implemented an effective Group Policy Strategy
- Responsible for NAS and SAN organizational solutions using HP products
- Designed and implemented Microsoft SCCM in accordance to the company model
- Performed Datacenter designs and reconfigurations
- Lead development of IT policies and procedures for all aspects of computer network operations, including installation / maintenance, security, and user account management.
- Introduced voice over IP and LAN / Wan technologies by designing fiber networks.
- Minimized network downtime from security breaches by installing, configuring, and maintaining firewalls, as well as resolving problems with Sonicwall appliances and operating systems.
- Install and monitor Cisco routers and switches.
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical problems and issues.
- Designed and implemented several organizational application solutions BAS, Netsuite, Golftrac, Speedshift
Confidential
Senior Systems Engineer
- Held accountable for planning, executing, and maintaining local and wide area networks
- Optimized functionality of network systems by reviewing and resolving issues with topology and protocols.
- Installed and upgraded software applications, as well as hardware.
- Designed optimal IT solutions to enhance business operations.
- Developed user manuals and other documentation.
- Verified system performance through monitoring of error and telecommunication logs.
- Installed and maintained firewall protections, created documentation.
Projects:
Confidential
- Migration of Company Structure to Windows / Exchange environment
- Charged with leading a team of seven engineers in creating design documentation and Microsoft Metadirectory Services including design and providing concise cost estimates.
- Designed Active Directory structures for six subdivisions, assessing 208 company locations worldwide.
- Promoted resource sharing among subdivisions by connecting infrastructure through Active Directory within Windows environment.
Confidential
- Review of Novell and Microsoft Networks designs
- Served as project leader in orchestrating consolidation of planning platform, and developing recommendations on operating system's architecture.
- Designed process for migrating to more flexible / scalable environment that enhanced ease of use and maintenance.
Confidential
- Confidential Directory Infrastructure Design
- Led efforts to conduct time synchronization assessment and developed NDS replication procedures that met bandwidth limitations.
Confidential
Systems Engineer
Confidential
Systems Engineer