SUMMARY:

• Self - motivated IT professional with more than 16 years of experience in Network and System Administration and IT infrastructure management. Quick learner and constantly updating knowledge of new technology to improve efficiency and provide organizational cost savings.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: Windows 7, 8, 10; Windows 2003, 2008, 2012; MacOS; Apple iOS; Ubuntu Linux

Software and Applications: Microsoft Exchange, IIS, Office Suite 2010, 2013, Office 365; Backup Software Applications; Network Monitoring Software Tools; Solarwinds Network Tools; GNS3,Cisco VIRL; WordPress CMS, Adobe Cloud Suite software; Cisco router and switch management software; ESRI ArcGIS

Networking and Security: Cisco security ASA firewall with Firepower, Cisco enterprise routers, switches and wireless technology; Sophos UTM; Mushroom Truffle; Fortigate Network Security; network troubleshooting, design and installation; fiber and network cabling; Microsoft Active Directory services and server roles; Hyper-V; VMWare; Websence, McAfee EPO. Experience with Wireshark packet c

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Lexington, KY

Network and System Engineer/Contractor

Responsibilities:

• Set up and troubleshoot Cisco network equipment such as Cisco ASA, site - to-site and remote access VPN, with IDS/IPS and Firepower technology, Cisco routers and switches for WAN/LAN. Set up computer systems for small businesses and offices, medical coding office and deployed Office software to improve business management.
• Deployed network security and software applications for clients. Provided consulting work to local government and other local businesses, install and troubleshoot networks using Wireshark and other network tools from SolarWinds.

Confidential, Louisville, KY

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Part of network team that relocated an entire manufacturing plant, deployed and upgraded network devices, such as Brocade switches and Fortigate security devices. Fixed network and systems issues in a large enterprise environment with cloud base VOIP phone systems, enterprise routers, and firewall for load balancing and site - to-site VPN between headquarter and branch offices.
• Worked with Dell virtual switches, SAN, VMWare VSphere and ESXi servers in a Microsoft environment. Supported an enterprise environment with 8 offices, 50+ servers & 250+ users.

Confidential, Frankfort, KY

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Worked as part of team that deployed and upgraded network devices and systems for multiple client sites in a WAN/LAN environment using Cisco routers and switches for load balancing and maximum high availability between headquarters and State county offices
• Implemented the designed network connectivity of client offices to head office in an enterprise environment with 120 offices, 100+ servers & 1000 users.

Confidential, Frankfort, KY

IT Director/Manager

Responsibilities:

• Designed, planned, managed and deployed technology that provided flexibility, scalability, ease of maintenance, and efficiency for future growth using Microsoft Active Directory services (including DNS, DHCP, IIS, Application servers, Exchange, SQL database servers, Virtual and backup servers).
• Built and managed network connectivity, including planning, design and installation of Cisco network devices (enterprise switches, routers, firewalls, wireless controllers and access points) for 13 city buildings, and enabled secure connection for six county and four city fire stations to City 911 center using site-to-site VPN for quick dispatching and response to city emergencies.
• Installed and configured Cisco ASA with IPS and Botnet filter and Websense to implement security policy and control Internet access of employees and to block threats/prevent infections.
• Deployed and configured Sophos UTM (Unified Threat Management) servers for proxy services, email antispam, antimalware, antivirus.
• Installed and configured McAfee ePO security management software to provide centralized management of antivirus and anti-malware.
• Migrated 250+ users from Novel to Microsoft Active Directory services without impacting and disrupting office productivity.
• Built web servers, hosted and maintained official websites using Drupal CMS and Microsoft IIS.
• Replaced legacy phone systems with VOIP phone systems for better phone control and call management, and worked with IT staff during the upgrade without impacting employees’ productivity.
• Built CAD servers for Public Safety, configured wireless private network using Verizon 4G/LTE technology to securely access internal resources for Police, Fire/EMS, Sewer mobile users and other departments.
• Deployed RouteMatch software and provided technical support for the Transit Department fleet of 16 buses, AVL (automatic vehicle locator) and Microsoft SQL database for efficient scheduling, management and dispatching.
• Eliminated trouble tickets backlog by more than 50 percent and efficiently responded to employees’ needs using Help Desk Software and online ticketing portal.
• Deployed virtual servers to cut down on energy bills and for easy maintenance of servers.
• Helped Finance and Human Resources with management, tax, fixed assets, and payroll software.
• Provided facilities and technical support for hundreds of employees.
• Saved more than $100k by eliminating the need for outside contractor and consultants.
• Created IT policies for use of technology and disaster recovery plans for IT department.
• Supervised staff in maintenance, inventory, hardware, software, GIS databases and systems.

Confidential, Richmond, KY

IT/GIS Director, Network and Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Installed Cisco network devices (PIX firewall, enterprise switches, and routers) to protect network and Internet facilities such as Exchange and web servers.
• Managed Homeland Security projects for Police and Fire departments deploying Net Motion software to efficiently and securely manage the connectivity of mobile devices to State Police network.
• Supervised IT staff on maintenance of Exchange, web, and database servers.
• Deployed new hybrid phone systems (VOIP/PBX) and Cisco wireless infrastructure to connect city hall, police building, and fire stations.
• Managed GIS staff in updating base map layers, photogrammetry, GPS field mapping and digitizing work, including desktop publishing.