Skills/Certifications

• Certified Project Management Professional PMP , Solaris Administrator SCSA and Microsoft Certified System Administrator MCSE .
• Experienced Disaster Recovery manager have planned, written and implemented an extensive disaster recovery plan adhering to strict SEC guidelines.
• Windows 2003-2012, Active Directory, Linux, Virtualization, scripting and networking knowledge.
• LAN/WAN, VPN, SQL Administration, Cisco/SonicWall devices, backup and recovery implementation.
• Advanced communication/collaboration and leadership skills have seen many projects from inception to final rollout
• Vast experience providing tech support and training on network, server and workstation issues.
• Excellent vendor/contract management and negotiation skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Systems Network Manager

• Responsible for maintaining and improving existing network infrastructure, including DNS, DHCP, Active directory and file/print servers.
• Support an office of 50 , including remote sales and marketing team.
• Hired and supervise a Jr. Network Administrator.
• Administer and maintain current server bank DNS, DHCP, File and Print services, NAS, ShoreTel VOIP phone system
• Planned and implemented all technical aspects of a move into a larger office space to accommodate expansion, including vendor contracts negotiation, cabling installation, server room design, and computer and server relocation.
• Upgraded company firewall to SonicWall solution, implemented a company-wide anti-virus package and negotiated and implemented a much improved VOIP phone solution.
• Created and maintain unified set of network and IT documentation, including Disaster Recovery policy, hardware acquisition policy, and acceptable use policy.

Confidential

Senior Web/Server Administrator

• One of three web administrators responsible for all aspects of web hosting and administration for multiple ecommerce web-sites. Required wide ranging proficiency in IIS, Microsoft server, networking protocols, scripting and troubleshooting/code analysis.
• Managed deployments across a multi-tiered, complex development to production web environment. Responsible for monitoring and insuring servers and websites were running 24/7.
• Created documentation to increase Service Level Agreement compliance. Developed and wrote training guides to ramp up offshore resource contributions.

Confidential

Senior Web and Server Consultant

• Part of a project team responsible for every aspect of transitioning a very high profile web portfolio of to the Savvis hosting environment.
• Supervised offshore developers and front end designers to make sure websites operated to spec and groups worked together efficiently and within timetables.
• Migrated multiple very high traffic, high visibility websites to the Savvis environment. Included building out new sites in IIS, migrating large SQL databases, configuring server resources, overseeing load testing, and troubleshooting any problems.
• Utilized a deep knowledge of SQL administration and scripting, IIS, Microsoft Active Directory and server OS.
• Project required a high level of cultural sensitivity, and a very strong sense of urgency and dedication. Ultimately responsible for guaranteeing very high profile websites were functioning exactly as required.

Confidential

Senior Consultant

• Assisted with Data Center and WAN migration.
• Analyzed and documented network backups/scripting/ server monitoring needs.
• Researched issues with Citrix/Xen desktop implementation, recommended fixes as needed.
• Completed and managed special projects as required.

Confidential

Senior Server and Network Administrator / Disaster Recovery Manager

• Interviewed, evaluated and recommended new personnel.
• Supervised, trained and mentored three junior IT employees.
• Configured and worked with wide range of workstation and server technology, including hardware, network connections, servers and switching/routing devices.
• Supported wide variety of users on complex 3rd party trading and accounting applications, and proprietary software.
• Managed day-to-day network infrastructure and security. Responsible for initiating, pricing, installing and supporting mission critical servers, including file servers, Exchange servers, print servers, DNS, DHCP, and SQL servers.
• Planned, budgeted, presented and implemented to completion a firm wide Disaster Recovery solution. Oversaw installation and implementation of co-location, wrote extensive Disaster Recovery documentation, negotiated and achieved buy-in from executive level managers.
• Hands on, in-depth experience with Windows Server 2000/2003/2008, Exchange 2003/2007.
• Webmaster and sole administrator of complex company-wide intranet and external website, involving hardware maintenance, ASP and SQL coding.
• Researched and implemented a firm-wide enterprise anti-spyware solution, improved firm wide password security, and implemented extensive disaster recovery plan and multi-tiered backup regimen.
• Managed and administered 3 mission-critical Solaris 10 servers.
• Mediated between end users and programmers to facilitate timely implementation of new business solutions.