SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Microsoft Certified Professional with over eighteen years of extensive technical experience in the IT field, emphasizing LAN administration and Network support. Background includes installing, configuring, troubleshooting and administering Windows NT/2000/2003/2008 and Novell Netware 3.12/4.20/5.0/6.0/6.5 operating systems. Proficiency in Windows-based environments, Internet, and MS Office applications. Strong working knowledge of Networking and Telecommunications products and services. Proven record of success in reducing down time and project time, increasing controls, and eliminating errors.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Microsoft Active Directory domain Administration
• Windows NT/2000/2003/2008/2012: systems installation, upgrade, maintenance and administration
• MS Exchange 5.0/5.5/2003/2007/2010 installation, maintenance and administration Novell GroupWise 6.5 installation, maintenance and administration
• Microsoft Windows NT/2000/2003/2008/2012 Active directory installation and maintenance
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of Dell/HP-Compaq/Gateway rack mount and stand alone servers
• Data Center operations
• Installation and configuration of HP storage devices
• DNS, DHCP, WINS configuration and maintenance
• Hardware/Software diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Telecommunications Integration
• Network Planning and integration
• Workstation OS installation and support: Windows 95/98/XP/7/8 desktop and laptop
• Implementation, configuration, distribution and maintenance of domain-wide anti-virus server s /software
• Desktop hardware/software installation and maintenance
• Laptop hardware/software installation and maintenance
• HIPAA network security compliance/administration
• E-mail encryption via Proofpoint Enterprise modules
• Network backup and disaster recovery planning
• Remote domain administration/monitoring via CA Unicenter, Novell Zenworks, Spiceworks, Solarwinds
• Remote software distribution via Microsoft SMS/SCCM, Novell Zenworks, Kaseya
• Creation/maintenance of Active Directory Group Policy Objects GPO
• Windows Active Directory maintenance and reporting with Windows Powershell 2.0
• MS Internet Information Service IIS installation and configuration
• Installation, configuration and maintenance of database server software MS SQL 6.5/7.0/2000/2005/2008 and Oracle 8.0/10.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

LAN/System Administrator Contractor

• Primary LAN/System Administrator of Con Edison's Brooklyn-Queens and Staten Island Control Centers
• Member of the corporate implementation team responsible for the upgrade of 14,000 desktop and laptop computers to Windows 7.
• Maintenance and repair of designated desktop and laptop computers.
• Monitoring and maintenance of designated Windows 2003/2008 servers.
• Monitoring and verification of application and security patches via Microsoft SCCM to designated desktop and laptop computers.
• Installation, maintenance and configuration of network printers, plotters and print queues.
• Installation and support of Microsoft Office products.
• Monitoring and maintenance of HP tape based backup system.

Confidential

System Administrator/ Server Administrator

• Designed and implemented network security upgrade of the Medical Center's LAN to make systems compliant with federal and state regulations HIPPA and to increase network security.
• Planned and implemented two 2 major infrastructure upgrades/mergers: a. LAN upgrade to Windows Active Directory b. MS Exchange upgrades from 5.5 to 2003/2007
• Assist Help Desk personnel with hardware and software problems.
• Administration and maintenance of Internet content filtering devices.
• Configure and maintained Windows NT/2000/2003/2008/2012 and Novell Netware 4.20/6.0 servers for all Medical Center departments.
• Perform regular backup, maintenance, and archival of user data.
• Prepare presentation plans and materials.
• Perform software and hardware upgrades.
• Installed and configured MS Exchange Mail Servers.
• Administration of a 2000 user e-mail system MS Exchange 5.5/2003/2007/2010 .
• Performed hardware Y2K compatibility tests and upgrades.
• Develop schedules, resource allocation plans, and system test plans.
• Introduction of virtualization technology VMWare ESXi 4/5 into existing network infrastructure.
• Introduction of NAS and SAN technologies into existing network infrastructure.
• Administer Microsoft Windows Servers, Microsoft Workstation and network devices for 3400 users.

Confidential

Consultant

• On call field service technician for manufacturer/distributor of network storage devices at JPMorgan Chase facilities.
• Provided on-sight support weekends for storage area networks and networked attached storage devices produced by NetApp Inc.

Confidential

System Administrator

• Oversaw setup of servers and desktop workstations.
• Maintained trouble-ticket system to record and track user calls and e-mails
• Directed electrician to install network cabling to industry standards during renovation project
• Domain Administration
• Participated in LAN conversion from Netware 3.12 to Windows NT
• Performed routine maintenance on all types of computer equipment and printers.
• Assisted management and other company employees in solving computer related problems.
• Installed and tested new upgrade software releases as requested.
• Assisted with special projects such as network cabling.
• Assisted users and, gave training in installed systems and programs.
• Reviewed technology infrastructure for management consultant group, proposing enhancements, managing implementation projects, and assessing results.

Confidential

Data Analyst

• Provided day-to-day technology support for desktop applications.
• Performed routine maintenance and user file backups.
• Worked as an in-house consultant researching alternate approaches to existing software and hardware.
• Monitored network systems and notified appropriate technical support personnel of system problems.
• Supervised data collection and analysis for corporate studies projects.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

• Applications: Microsoft Exchange 5.5/2000/2003/2010, Novell GroupWise 6.5/7.0, Microsoft Office Professional 97/2000/2003/2007/2010, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SQL 6.5/7.0/2000/2008, PCAnyWhere, Hyena, ArcserveIT 6.5, CA Brightstor, Symantec Enterprise Endpoint Protection,, Proofpoint E-mail encryption,
• Unicenter TNG, CA AutoSys, Microsoft Project
• Hardware: HP/Compaq, Gateway, Dell and DEC servers Cisco and BayNetworks routers, switches and hubs Ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI network interface controllers Category 5 cabling fiber optic cabling HP, Lexmark and Xerox network printers.
• Server Operating Systems: MS Windows NT 4.0/2000/2003/2008/2012 Unix Linux Novell Netware 3.12/4.20/6.0/6.5
• Internet content filtering via Websense Enterprise devices
• Integration of Aruba Wireless device into the Microsoft Active Directory domain
• System management employing MS SMS/CA Unicenter/Novell ZenApps/Kaseya
• Server virtualization employing VMWare ESXi 4.0/5.0, Vsphere, VCenter
• Network backup employing EMC Avamar devices