More than 10 years of network and systems support including but not limited to virtual systems, workstations, servers, mobile devices laptops/tablets , network and printing equipment.

• Hardware
• Server: HP Intel and AMD , Dell Intel , Fujitsu Blade Solution
• Storage SAN : EMC VNX 5300 and VNX 5200, HP P2000
• Network: HP Switches, Dell Switches, Cisco switches and firewalls ASA ,Sonicwall firewall, Palo Alto firewall, and Aruba Wireless devices
• Thin/Zero Clients: 10Zig, Wyse, Teradici, and HP
• Desktop/Laptop: Dell, HP and Fujitsu
• Software
• OS Platforms: Microsoft Dos 6.22, Windows 3.1 Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Server 2000, 2003, 2010, and 2012, Ubuntu, Red Hat Linux.
• Protocols: DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, PPP, ISDN, VLANS, VOIP, SMB, CIFS, FTP, LDAP, Active Directory, IPv4, IPv6
• Others: Adobe Acrobat, Kace/Dell KBox, Spector CNE, GoodSync, Symantec Ghost, Symantec Endpoint, Symantec Backup Exec, SolarwindsNPM and SAM, Microsoft Office 2000 - 2010, WSUS, Exchange 2000 2010, Novel 6, VmwareESXi 3.5- 5.5, Vmware Workstation and Vmware View.
• Projects
• Lead Projects: 250 Virtual Desktop Implementation, Zero/Thin Client Deployment, Multiple Disaster Recovery Environments, Multiple physical location additions to the environment, VPN implementations, Active Directory Implementation and upgrades, Exchange Implementation and upgrades, Novell 6 Removal, Single Imaging solution for desktops and laptops, Wireless selection and implementation, along with P2V Server virtualization.
• Assisted Projects: Data Center migration, Disaster Recovery, Full Network Upgrade, Retail POS install, Aruba Wireless Infrastructure deployment, Fujitsu blade server implementation,

Confidential

• Responsible in managing 5 employees
• Designed and implemented a disaster recovery procedure and environment to protect the company.
• Server consolidation with the use of virtualization for reduced data center footprint and price
• Instrumental in implementing and managing Vmware virtualization environment
• Provide continuing support in the areas of maintenance and repair for workstations, servers, and networking equipment in a multi-location environment.
• Implemented Active Directory 2008R2 and Exchange 2010 into a 700 user workgroup environment.
• EMC along with HP SAN implementation and management.
• Manage and maintain MPLS network connectivity for a multi-location environment.
• WAN optimization with Riverbed technology to reduce bandwidth expenses and usage.
• Responsible for working closely with vendors to get the needed IT equipment and tools required for projects.
• Played a key role in the implementation of Aruba Wireless Public and Private and VPN environments at all Flexsteel facilities.
• Palo Alto Firewall management at multiple sites.
• Reduced manual processes for system updates with WSUS.

Confidential

• Server, workstation, laptop, and tablet software and hardware maintenance .
• Virtual and physical server planning, implementation and deployment.
• Implemented Workstation, Laptop, and Tablet Ghost Imaging solution for faster deployments.
• EMC SAN management.
• Managed Fujitsu Blade Server environment.
• Virtual Desktop planning, implementation, and deployment.
• Disaster recovery planning, implementation, and deployment.
• VMware ESX/ESXi installation and hardware maintenance.
• Symantec Anti-Virus administration.
• Administer Barracuda Web Filter and Spam firewall.
• Perform VMware Physical to Virtual migrations.
• Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewall management.

Confidential

• Server Workstation maintenance.
• Implemented PC imaging and installation process that decreased deployment time.
• Develop and maintain a single mass image to work on all PC based hardware.
• Maintain and support Epic Hyperspace.
• Create application packages along with application distribution.
• Updated virus and spy ware response along with repair policy to comply with HIPPA and current standards.
• Deployed printer maintenance and repair procedure.

Confidential

• Installed a variety of different operating systems for clients.
• Provided technical support for clients as needed.
• Instrumental in implementing Synchronics Counterpoint POS software resulting in increased sales for key clients.
• Provided continuing support in the areas of maintenance and repair for client workstations, servers, of POS equipment.
• Implement Sonicwall VPN routers in small and medium business operations increasing efficiency in multi-site environments.
• Constructed workstations and servers to meet client needs.
• Responsible for working closely with vendors to supply clients with correct equipment.
• Configured terminal services, DNS, DHCP, and active directory.
• Maintained client business network, server and PC functionality.
• Performed and implemented patch management with WSUS for clients.

Confidential

• Online Resource
• Server - Coursework Completed
• Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Essentials Coursework Completed
• Microsoft Sway First Look Coursework Completed
• Leadership: Getting Started Coursework Completed
• Microsoft Office 2013 Deployment Coursework Completed
• Windows Server vNext First Look Coursework Completed
• Network Security Testing With NMAP Coursework Completed

Confidential

• Online Resource
• VMware vSphere: What's New V4.0 Coursework complete
• Workforce Mobility Fundamentals Coursework completed
• Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals Coursework completed
• VCA-Cloud Coursework completed