Objective Background Summary

• Maintains Extensive Knowledge of various hardware configurations and platforms legacy, current and future as well telecommunications infrastructure. Some related areas of expertise are:
• To obtain employment as an IT professional to further my experience as a leader and administrator of critical infrastructure, applications, and services teams as well as mentoring and developing the skills of aspiring IT professionals.
• Server infrastructure development in various OS environments Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012/Linux- Slackware, Centos, RedHat, Free BSD/ Solaris, Windows 2000/XP/7/8 Clients
• Designed and managed advance storage infrastructure EMC - VNX, Avamar, Clarion/ Intel-Modular server technology/ VCE Vblock 100 up to 300 series
• Application development VB, php, SQL, Bash, Dynamic quires
• Data Base Administration and manipulation manipulated data bases over 100G MySQL, MS SQL 2000,2005,2008/Oracle Data warehouse/Hyperion
• Virtualization VMware, Citrix, Hyper-V expertise
• Advanced Scripting Bash, MS VB
• Change Control / ITIL / Sox / PCI
• Designed and implemented advanced routing and switching fabrics Brocade, Dell, HP, Cisco CCNP level expertise
• Critical Application maintenance and support Exchange, MS SQL, Active directory, VMware, XenApp/XenDesktop, Casino Gaming platforms Aristocrat, IGT
• White Hat Security Penetration testing
• Security Hardening and organization wide policy development
• Automation Development Self developed Linux and VB Scripting
• Vendor and contract management

Experience

Confidential

Sr. Systems Engineer

• Full Linux environment running CentOS version 6. Online poker based in Nevada. Maintains all servers related to the business, Manage EMC VNX series SAN, and Cisco Call Manager express environment. Responsible to access to all gaming systems and regulated by the Nevada Gaming Commission.

• Managed CentOS servers, Cisco Call Manager Express ver 8.6 and Endpoints. Managed Non Cisco WiFi network Rukus Wireless
• Managed Cisco switching architecture, layer 2 network and several VPN end points.

Confidential

Sr. Systems Administrator

• Manage and maintain core infrastructure consisting of VMWare ESXi 4.1 5.5/SSO
• Patch and update VMWare Enterprise Systems as needed, provide troubleshooting of key systems.
• Manage internal hyper-v systems.
• Manage AD SSO ADFS Authentication systems.
• Collaborate with Tier 1 Technicians as an escalation point.
• Manage storage systems EMC AX/CX/NS Series and Isilon Series NAS and Dell Compellent SC8000 San Systems.
• Troubleshoot SAN operations and provide LUN management.
• Manage Windows systems over 250 Servers .
• Provide disaster management of key systems in the event of a failure.
• Provide AD scripting as needed to manage large user base and to automate core systems in order to be more effective and efficient.
• Manage CommVault Backup systems for the entire enterprise.
• Installed, imaged, configured, and troubleshooting of client workstations, networking connectivity and GPO's to Windows 7 and Windows 8 Clients. Deployed Axid IDS DA Direct Access clients outside the network and internationally with windows 7 operating systems eliminating VPN connectivity requirements.

Confidential

IT Consultant Systems Engineer

Migrate critical Police, Fire, Courts, and other City related databases SQL server databases from physical to virtual servers, assist and troubleshoot any SQL related issues and permissions and correct problems as needed.

Confidential

Sr. Systems Engineer

• Manage day-to-day IT Operations and staff and set expectations to staff and managed daily duties. Performed Project management and assessments, reporting to the Board of Directors to facilitate funding of projects. Performed budgetary analysis of operations annually. Maintained Cisco networking routed infrastructure to include wired and wireless LANS and performed repeated security threat analysis.
• Maintained VMWARE version 5 host network and virtual server environment of over 50 virtual servers and 30 thin clients operating under XEN/Kaviza virtual desktop environment. Maintained Altigen voice over IP phone solution. Member of the executive staff and as such participated in numerous executive level meetings and decision-making processes with regards to the business. Installed, imaged, configured, and troubleshooting of client workstations, networking connectivity and GPO's to Windows 7 and Windows 8 Clients as well as virtual Desktops operating Windows 7 and Windows XP. Designed and deployed a Cisco Call Manager System.

Confidential

Independent Consultant

Project work: rebuilt Casino and Hotel Datacenter, virtualizing 30 of 42 servers into a 3-blade Intel modular server blade center. Created a new SQL Server for Aristocrat operating on Solid State technology due to the high IOPS required for the database 12,000 . Converted the property over to Cisco hardware from HP switching technology.

Confidential

Sr. Systems Engineer

• Manage day-to-day Internal Support Systems Administration and Operations, working with fellow employees setting expectations proper expectations on project related issues. Performed minor visual basic programming for AD management as needed. Hired temps as required adding workforce to additional workloads when needed.
• Designed data verification methods, disaster recovery models, and recovery models for failed servers. Scheduled preventative maintenance for medium sized data center of 200 physical servers eventually creating a new VBLOCK 2 environment reducing our physical footprint by 50 in the first year. Reviewed daily tasks and provided escalation when required to ensure good level of customer service. Designed a 2.2M VM environment for true DR purposes. Provided client troubleshooting as necessary for all Windows based operating systems Windows XP and 7

Confidential

Sr. Data Analyst

• Manage the entire fleet of Casino databases, custom report building, automation and numerous scripting to enhance the productivity of the company, spanning the globe via satellite. Responsible for U.S. and Global database systems operations, and R D. Significantly upgraded Casino operations and improved data mining abilities to span the entire fleet of ships each being its own property. This job required international travel to foreign ports of call across the globe.
• Implemented VMWare/ESX 4 VBLOCK1 Min. 300 VM's

Confidential

Sr. Systems Administrator/Network Engineer

• Developed and directed the information technology department. Was responsible for all of the organization's I.T. functions including Hospitality 715 rooms , Point of Sale 8 revenue centers , Casino 1000 slot machines , Voice Telecommunications Avaya Definity G3 digital and analog voice system , and web operations in house . Responsible for the security of the main infrastructure LAN/WAN network. Designed a 1000 user cisco solution for WiFi at the convention center, redesigned the company's corporate network improving efficiency and boosting the company's ability to earn capital.

• Provided a solid and proven disaster recovery method for all I.T. operations and managed I.T. staff accordingly. Provided extensive technological and detailed knowledge of Windows 2000/2003 Server clustered/non-clustered enterprise environments. Designed and supervised the installation of a new FM200 fire suppression system, provided support to the Casino's surveillance systems including all DVR systems. Utilized my detailed expertise to manage Linux servers and much more to list.
• Provided client troubleshooting as necessary for all Windows based operating systems Windows XP