SUMMARY:

• Systems Center Configuration Manager Design and Implementation
• Created and maintained SCCM 2012 Task Sequences
• Worked with and supported APP - V
• Worked with and supported MED-V
• Workstation imaging utilizing WAIK, MDT, ImageX, Sysprep and Ghost.
• Research and Development in an ongoing systematic upgrade of all workstations with an adherence to corporate specifications
• Primary Windows image designer for Windows Professional 2000, Windows XP and Windows 7
• Primary Windows image designer for Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008 and 2008R2
• Exchange 2010 Administration
• Created SQL clusters, managed SQL queries, created specific SQL datasets as needed
• Configured and maintained MSSRS
• Responsible for maintenance and support for Microsoft Server 2000/2003/2008 Active Directory - user accounts numbered from 500 to over 100,000
• Worked with and support of VMware and Hyper-V
• Successfully managed Commvault Simpana design and implementation for 28 sites/1500 users
• Technical Lead for various projects - duties included:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential (Southfield, MI)

Systems Engineer / SCCM Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Provided administrative support in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager and Active Directory 2008 R2
• Managed software distribution, Windows Updates and patches
• Assessed risks and recommended enhancements or alternatives
• Technical Expert for all workstation operating systems and mobile device products utilizing SCCM 2012
• Administered workstation images / Designed and administered OSD task sequences
• Implemented processes, procedures and standards that manage the migration to Windows 7
• Analyzed and directed the resolution of complex system problems
• Created audit and security standards to minimize risk in the workstation environment
• Monitored key performance indicators

Confidential (Detroit, MI)

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Windows 2003/2008/2008 R2/2012 Tier 3 support for server operations - 800 users - 200 servers
• Technical lead for SCCM 2012 implementation - Utilized remote SQL server clustering for the database, and Microsoft Powershell to create the folder structure
• Technical lead for WSUS - Integrated AD for update folder creation and a local SQL DB for metadata
• Raised the Domain Functional Level from 2003/2008
• Architectural development and maintenance for Active Directory environment
• Architectural development and maintenance for Group Policy Management
• Maintenance and management of Exchange 2010
• Leveraged VMWare 4.1 thru 5.0 for server and workstation creation
• OS Imaging - Workstations, Servers, Laptops and Surface Tablets (Windows 7, Server 2008, Windows 8)
• Software installation and configuration
• Conducted for the Operations and Helpdesk staff

Confidential (Detroit, MI)

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Windows 2000/2003/2008 Tier 3 support for server operations- Environment size 250 users - 60 servers
• Develop, architect, plan, and test ESXi 4.1 VMWare migration from hardware to Virtual Machines - Performed the following tasks:
• Network Connectivity
• Switch Zoning
• SAN Architecture
• Vdisk, Volume creation
• Datastore creation and utilization
• Installed, configured and utilized VSphere, VMotion, VCenter Server, VCenter Operations
• .ISO Image creation
• Remote systems installations and management
• SAN Storage planning and development
• Provide support for CA Arcserve backups
• Developed and implemented Disaster Recovery Planning

Confidential (Dearborn, MI)

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Windows 2000/2003/2008 Tier 3 support for server operations - Environment size over 100,000 users
• IIS, Web Server Hosting.
• Develop, test and planned migrations of MS Windows server solutions
• Remote systems installations and management
• Provide support for NetBackup, and Tivoli in the production environment
• Provide system security through an in-house application (EPHAS).
• Group Policy Management/Application Distribution.
• ITIL

Confidential (Las Vegas, NV)

Systems Engineer/Backup Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Windows 2000/2003/2008 Tier 3 support for server operations - Environment size 1500 users - 200 servers
• Server architecture, design and planning
• Document Imaging utilizing (HP) ImageNow imaging and workflow, data de-duplication, server, desktop and laptop maintenance
• Technical lead for ImageNow installation and deployment
• Technical lead for Commvault backup strategy / Arcserve migration development and deployment.
• Maintenance of the GES Active Directory environment
• Coordinated Field Service Administrator strategies- Provided 3rd Level Support for local Helpdesk for 28 satellite locations
• Experienced with QLogic SAN Surf, HP Array Configuration Utility and EMC Navisphere
• OS Systems Imaging
• Group Policy Management/Application Distribution
• ESX VMWare Management and administration

Confidential (Warren, MI)

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Windows 2000/2003 server architecture, support, software development and maintenance
• Testing, development and production of the DaimlerChrysler Active Directory environment - 400 sites - 42,000 users
• Coordinated Help Desk strategies- Provided 3rd Level Support for DCX - Provided 3rd level support to 29 staff members contracted to do onsite maintenance for Chrysler workstations
• Local systems installation and management. Remote server systems installation coordinator
• Server system image creator
• WSUS Management

Confidential

Hardware Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Windows 95, Windows NT4, Windows 2000 PC research and development on Intel/AMD hardware
• Testing, recommendation and deployment of all internal and external desktop and laptop peripherals for DaimlerChrysler Corporation
• Hardware research and development for desktop systems
• Coordinated repairs, and provided 3rd Level Support for IBM
• Coordinated software development between ITM, Engineering and LG to provide the most viable system configuration compatibility for all groups
• NT4 Deployment and configuration including DHCP, WINS and DNS servers.
• Installed and configured Windows NT Servers as Domain Controllers or File and Print Servers
• Configured Windows NT Workgroups, user accounts, and NETLOGON policies.
• Instituted NT security, and maintained the registry
• Troubleshooting, Level I and II, provided support and .
• Workstation, software, hardware and printer installations.