OBJECTIVE:

• To advance my career by applying my expert level hands - on VMware, Cisco and Microsoft skills, management experience, strong consultative abilities, organizational skills and customer service background to a position in the Information Technology function.

SUMMARY:

• Upgraded, migrated and installed vSphere/vCenter 5.1.0b environment to new 5.5
• Spearheaded project to install, rack and cable new VMware/Dell Research Development Network environment
• Implemented new Cisco ASA 5505-Clientless SSL VPN Access, DMZ and AnyConnect Client Access
• Installed and configured vSphere 4.0 Vcenter, HA Cluster with ESXi 4/ ESX 4 Update 1 and VMware Update Manager environment
• Designed, implemented, and raised domain functional level from . Created enhanced 2008 Domain level benefits such as: Replication support for SYSVOL,advanced encryption, last interactive logon information and fine-grained password policies. Evaluated, re-structured, and independently migrated Corporate Data to two new 2008 File Servers. This migration increased file security and simplified access to mission critical data.
• Created and implemented two SQL 2005 scripts to create backend databases for vCenter and VUM (VMware Update Manager)
• Installed and configured vSphere employing stand-alone Microsoft 2005 SQL backend database
• Led project to implement Symantec Endpoint Management and Deployment Server
• Configured Cisco switch to maximize ESX/VMware environment
• Implemented FreeNAS enterprise software solution: Utilizing iSCSI, NFS, SMB and technologies
• Installed and created VMware 4.0 Lab environment implementing: Windows2012, Windows 2008, 2003, XP, Fedora Linux, Ubuntu Linux, DNS, DHCP, WAN, LAN, router, firewall, NAS

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: - Windows 2012 Server and R2, Linux (Centos and Ubuntu), Windows 8, Windows 2008 Server R2, Windows 2003 Server and R2, Windows7, Windows 2000 Servers, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP, Novell Netware 5.x/4.x

Networking: - WIFI, Bluetooth, LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, IPX/NWLink. DNS, DHCP, WINS, Active Directory 2012/2008/2003/2000 , Ethernet, Token-Ring, iSCSI, Fiber Channel, ISDN, T1 and Frame Relay

Application Software: - VMware vSphere ESXi 5.5, VMware vCenter Server 5.5, VMware vSphere 4 updates 2/1, VMware vCenter Server updates 2/1, VMware ESX 4 and ESXi 4 U 2/1, Quest Vranger 5.x\6.0.1, BMC BladeLogic, Q-IP, Shavlik NetChk, Syncsort, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2000, IIS 7.0/6.0, Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5/2000, OWA, ARCserve Backup, VERITAS/Symantec Backup Exec, Symantec Corporate Anti-virus and WSUS

Hardware: - Cisco Switches 3750/4900, IBM BladeCenters, IBM/DELL/HP/Compaq Servers, Desktops and Laptops, Optimize RAID Configurations, APC, IBM NetApp, NAS, NFS and iSCSI devices, Blackberry/Smart Phone Devices

Security: - ADS/Group Policy, Cisco ASA5505/Firewalls, WIFI Security Features, WIFI Security Cameras, VPN, IPsec, RASACLs, and Sniffer/Packet Analysis

Protocols: - TCP/IP, SNMP, NFS, SSH, SFTP, FTP, TFTP, NTP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, HTTP AND HTTPS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Urbana, MD

Server Team Manager

Responsibilities:

• Led and managed 6 member server team
• Deployed 50 HP DL380 servers with Windows 2012 R2 utilizing Windows Deployment Server
• Optimized, secured and hardened Windows 2012 Image
• Configured servers with two 10 Gigabit fiber for Production, one 10 Gigabit Backup and two 10 Gigabit SAN Network
• Prepared and edited Server Build Documents/Checklist
• Configured and setup Windows 2012 Microsoft Multipath I/O
• Managed and utilized Corporate DNS with Enterprise DNS Q-IP
• Deployed Microsoft patches and enterprise software with BMC BladeLogic

Confidential

Senior Project Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Project lead for 6-month Datacenter migration for a major corporation. Tasks included the following: planning, scaling and implementation of VMware network and servers across multi-domain environment; migration of Active Directory; implementation of new Citrix environment; test and verification of Microsoft and in-house applications in Citrix environment; implementation of Site-to-Datacenter VPN; migration of public DNS\MX records; definition and implementation of firewall policy with Network team; coordination, deployment and implementation of local and remote workstations into new domain\datacenter; installation and test for Juniper SSLVPN clients; implementation and test of Microsoft Federation services for Office 365; installation and test of load balanced website for corporate homepage and maintenance ticketing system; backup and transition of SQL environment to new datacenter; migration of user and corporate data; moving of secure and non-secure ftp sites; installation, test and migration of Peachtree\Sage Accounting software.
• Deployed Symantec Endpoint Protection across Datacenter\Multi-domain environment
• Provided back-up leadership support to team lead for major 7/24 Point of Sale\SQL environment
• Provided Tier 3 Support for Help Desk Team
• Provided, Microsoft best practices and project management to junior team members
• Managed Server support ticketing queue
• Provided secondary support for other active datacenter projects
• Troubleshot and corrected-critically down VMware Environment

Confidential

Senior IT Engineer-Infrastructure Team

Responsibilities:

• Led all Virtualization initiatives and completed several Physical to Virtual VMware migrations which resulted in an immediate reduction of consultant hours
• Benefits of the new VMware environment include: higher availability, faster deployment, lower cost, lower energy cost and more efficient upgrades
• Created a higher availability of resources, more system redundancy equals less downtime
• Increased system availability; installed VMWare data recovery to create greater scalability and upward growth.
• Maintained accounts and security, along with best practices in CISCO development
• Designed, created and implemented DMZ access to current VMware environment
• Installed and upgraded VMware Environment from: 4.1.0 to 5.0 Update 1b, and 5.0 Update 1b to 5.1.0b
• P2Ved 20 Windows 2003\Windows 2008\Linux to Virtual Servers for new VMware environment
• Installed and demonstrated Cisco 5505 Firewall technology (Future SSL VPN implementation for Paetec) for IT CEO and Director. Additionally, this product was chosen by Management for RDN security.
• Upgraded current domain level from Windows 2003 to Windows 2008
• Supported and maintain corporate VPN access and Remote Application Server
• Interviewed, reviewed and recommended candidates for IT Server and Helpdesk team
• Supported and implemented pilot test environment for ISE
• Installed new Symantec Endpoint Protection Server and transferred all corporate workstations to new server
• Researched, designed and installed Data Domain Appliance and vRanger software
• Migrated corporate file shares off of old 2003 file server and decommissioned the file server
• Created and installed Apache SSL for public internet server for Spiceworks
• Created server foundation and assisted with implement of Netwrix
• Maintained and supported Helpdesk\Server environment
• Researched, designed, documented and implemented VMware 5.0 environment

Confidential, Glen Burnie, MD

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Maintained and supported VMware 3.x Infrastructure
• Migrated 4 terabytes of data from IBM DS4800 to IBM XIV SAN
• Installed Fibre Channel switch and cables for IBM XIV installation
• Configured and implemented Brocade Fibre Channel switches for IBM XIV migration
• Managed and maintained VMware View 3.1 desktops (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure)
• Implemented Kiwi Solarwinds Firewall SysLog for Cisco PIX firewall
• Maintained and monitored IronPort C160 rules and quarantined mail
• Completed 3-day offsite Disaster Recovery restore of a “Mission Critical” Windows environment including: Active Directory, Exchange, Outlook Web Access, insurance claim systems, finance systems and windows file shares
• Designed vSphere 4.11 and View 4.0 upgrade path for current VMware 3.x and View 3.1
• Managed and maintained Quest Vranger Backups for VMware 3.x Environment

Confidential, Hanover, MD

Senior Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Managed and maintained server environments for all MDOT organizations
• Applied Microsoft Server OS patches and updates
• Managed and maintained VMware environments
• Responsible for enterprise backups utilizing NetApp storage
• Supported Active Directory throughout organization
• Monitored and resolved service requests and incidents in Maximo (Help Desk Queue)
• On-call 24/7 rotation for WinTel server, hardware and application support
• Collaborated with all major software and hardware vendors as necessary to troubleshoot and complete ticket resolution

Confidential, Oakbrook, IL

VMware Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Implemented and consolidated Confidential ’s Development/ Isolated Lab Environment utilizing VMware’s P2V Converter technology
• Configured, implemented and documented VMware’s best practices for Confidential ’s Server Operations Team
• Installed/configured Confidential ’s virtual environments for software development and testing
• Collected and tested corporate-wide Microsoft Office documents for Microsoft Office 2007 compatibility

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Network/System Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Supported, analyzed and maintained connectivity and relationships with multiple commodities exchanges including the CBOT, CME, NYMEX, NYBOT, BONY and GSCC
• Managed 20 remote sites/offices, including a parallel business continuity site, that have direct connectivity via metro Ethernet, T1, DS3 and site-to-site VPNs
• Support escalated tickets by troubleshooting issues with operating systems, Windows, DNS and LAN/WAN needs (VISTA,XP, 2000, NT, VLAN, IP address conflict, verifying Primary and Secondary DNS configuration) utilized Remote Desktop Clients: VNC, PC-Duo, Microsoft Remote Desktop and pcAnywhere
• Within first 3 months of employment implemented Hardware/OS Deployment/Imaging for all Servers/Workstations/Laptops for following: NOS- Microsoft Windows 2003/VISTA/XP/2000 and Red Hat Linux
• Supported executives home offices- WIFI setup, VPN Access or RSA
• Optimized trader workstations for speed, performance, and maximized display space over 4 Monitors
• Trained junior employees on workstation, server OS and applications
• Documented “standard operation procedures” SOPs for system installs
• Installed IBM BladeCenter’s and blades to reduced foot print and power consumption
• Deployed 17 Windows 2003 IBM Blade Servers in 12 Hours
• Designed, implemented and maintained remote disaster recovery site
• Managed all network aspects of our own proprietary software platform (ONYX) as well as our other hosted trading software such as TT, PATS and RAN
• VLAN creation and port management
• Implemented VMware ESX Server test environment for developers
• Provided helpdesk, desktop and network operations support
• Upgraded and maintained Symantec anti-virus management system for all corporate workstations
• Responsible for troubleshooting laptops, printers, scanners, and desktops and overall Windows Office Suites XP/2003/2007 support

Confidential, Lisle, IL

Senior Network Administrator and Infrastructure Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Network Administration contract work from local corporations to maintain and manage their IT needs.
• Upgrade, install, and relocation projects for all types of small to large businesses to include vendor management and negotiation, strategic planning, and delivery on set deadlines for project completion
• Hands-on maintenance of Microsoft 2003 Servers for LAN and WAN corporate configurations. Direct management of all aspects of Windows 2000 and 2003 servers including Active Directory and Group Policy
• Provided on-site network consultation, product recommendations, design, project management, cost analysis, and installation
• Project Management of high-end and large Windows 2003 Server based infrastructure architecture creation, implementation, migration and maintenance. Lead role in and management of local business IT departments guiding their staff through any and all projects from inception to completion
• Consulted executives and clients on various technologies: Windows 2000 administration, Netware administration, WIFI technologies, Blackberry and smartphone Outlook synchronization, remote management and administration, SMS, basic LAN knowledge and TCP/IP
• Evaluated current IT environments and recommending better procedure and equipment to fulfill optimization need
• Contracted to teach several classes for Chicago Public Schools including: SMS, Network Administration Basics and CPS Project Migration
• Contract Consultant for small to mid-size businesses and al institutions in regards to network support and administration, design and configuration and installation and maintenance

Confidential, Downers Grove, IL

Server Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• Administration of NT/2000 domain/Netware 5.1 Tree serving a 1200 user corporate LAN/WAN and over 6000 remote sites
• Analyzed network needs and contributed to design of network architecture integration and installation
• Designed, developed, deployed new Windows 2000 Server Build for Confidential ’s internal and external sites
• Worked with Development with SQL scripting and security with remote sites
• Performed network/WAN/Internet troubleshooting; evaluating and installed LAN hardware and software, including servers, peripherals, network nodes, terminals, and wiring
• Maintained documentation, coordinated network schedule, and provided 24x7 help desk on-call support
• Windows 2000 Infrastructure/ADS/IIS design
• Microsoft SQL Server 2000 installation and database creation
• Intranet/Internet DMZ connectivity
• Managed network security, virus protection, disaster recovery implementation, procedures and backups

Confidential, Lisle, IL

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Maintained heterogeneous network for UNIX and NT development utilizing Samba Service for UNIX servers
• Provided developer/end-user support for NT/UNIX workstation for hardware/software installation and troubleshooting for MS-Office products, Excel, Laplink, DB2, and other various applications
• Maintained remote access service for users to connect to LAN/WAN to establish Exchange and Internet access
• Managed software/hardware vendors

Confidential, Hoffman Estates, IL

Desktop Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provided end user support for multi-platform users accessing Windows NT and Novell Servers, user administration
• Provided software application support of both mass market and proprietary software and network connectivity in a Token-Ring/Ethernet environment

Confidential, Annapolis, MD

Computer Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Provided customer support to the Department of Defense Joint Spectrum Center’s Equipment Characteristics/Space (EC/S) Database which involved quality insurance, advanced space communications data compilation, consultation with database users and testing and development of the Consolidated Maintenance Center (CMC)
• Coordinated and conducted migration from Novell LAN to Windows NT 4.0 LAN
• Performed Windows NT 4.0/3.51 Administrator, Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups network administrator which included Windows NT 4.0/3.51, Win95 and WFW software installations, network configurations (TCP/IP, Netscape, WP office, Eudora, MS-Mail), PC hardware installations (motherboards, network cards, hard drives, RAM), and overall network/PC troubleshooting