CAREER SUMMARY

Technical expertise in Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2003 Servers with versatile technical ability applicable to multiple technologies. A team player, consistently demonstrating ownership of projects undertaken thus enhancing the team's success with Active Directory, PowerShell 2.0/3.0, VMware vSphere 4.1, 5.0, 5.1, vCenter Server, vConverter, VEEAM Backup ITIL, IIS 7 Web Server , SCCM 2012 SP1, HP Blade Rack Servers, IBM Servers, Capacity Planning Tools, Network Security, Network Monitoring Alarm Point, Site Scope, SCOM , ASP.NET, SAN, EMC Clariion, Exchange Migrations, ADMT ver 3.2, Incident Response Management, Patch Management, WINS, DHCP, MS Clustering, MS Load Balancing, Veritas NetBackup, Backup Exec, CommVault, MS SQL 2008. Experience with Decommissioning Data Centers, Site surveys, System planning, Installation, Documentation, Administration, Troubleshooting, Data Recovery, and HW repair. Proficiently identify and utilize technology to improve, simplify, and expedite work priorities.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Technical Specialist

• Ran Site Surveys for Installing and Configuring POS WiFi Networks at multiple client locations
• Installed and Configured Windows Server 2008 R2 Servers at client sites and installed into racks
• Implemented Cisco WAP, Dlink Switches, Cisco and Netgate Firewalls along with 2 tier applications
• Setup Shopper Trak POE network devices and configured security software for devices on WiFi network
• Configured and tested CRM based application software and ran health tests for all devices on network
• Troubleshot all issues with CRM applications and WiFi network issues with network team
• Implemented Remote Access software to WiFi network for future technical assistance

Confidential

Sr. Systems Engineer Wintel Operations Engineer

• Installed Maintained Windows Server 2008 R2 Servers in Pre-Production Production Environments
• Implemented Active Directory in Production Environment GPO's, DNS, WINS, DHCP, Domain Controllers etc.
• Supported VMWare 4.1 5.1 for vCenter Server, vSphere Client, vConverter P2V Conversions, vMotion etc.
• Developed Managed Powershell ver 3.0 Scripts to Automate tasks in Production environment
• Maintained Supported Exchange 2010 Servers in Production Environment
• Utilized HP Service Manager CMDB for Change Management in Pre-Prod Production environments
• Migrated over 1000 Virtual Physical servers in multiple Datacenters utilizing RoboCopy Acronis
• Established storage proposals with SAN team to implement VM's in Production environment
• Administrated over 10,000 VMWare Physical servers with Windows Server 2008/2003
• Facilitated SQL Server 2005/2008 support with assistance from Internal DBA's Off shore staff
• Documented new procedures that will be utilized in decommission process and compliant within the banks guidelines
• Organized ITIL Service Lifecycle for IT Service Management to drive consistency and efficiency

Confidential

Sr. Systems Engineer

• Installed Windows Server 2003 2008 operating systems on HP Servers, in a 24/7 Development Prod Datacenter
• Utilized Powershell scripting for automation of processes in Production environments ver 2.0/3.0
• Initiated and configured VMWare vSphere 4.1/5.0 for vCenter Servers vConverter for P2V migrations
• Implemented ITIL for IT Service Management for Service Lifecycle to sustain excellence and consistency
• Monitored production environment with Alarmpoint, MOM, Managed Objects, Enterprise Systems Management
• Utilized VMWare vSphere Client, HA, DRS, vMotion, Update Manager in a Production environment
• Allocated and managed SCCM 2007 for installing software patching servers in Production environment
• Supported IIS 6 7, MS SQL 2005 with DBA's in Dev. and Production on Physical and Virtual servers
• Worked with Change Management team and created documentation for all changes made in Dev. Prod
• Created validation documentation of OS and Applications in regards to Change Management specifications
• Worked with Incident Management as the 24/7 on-call for all Pre-Prod/Prod environments for 3000 servers
• Investigated with Network/Firewall teams on issues concerning Production servers in multiple locations
• Coordinated and updated Imperva 8.5 ISS agents for security on Database servers in Production environment

Confidential

Sr. Windows Engineer

• Coordinated Installed Windows Server 2008 2003, 64 bit in 24/7 Datacenter Production environment
• Initiated and maintained VMWare VSphere 4.0 and utilized VCenter Server 4.0 /4.1
• Installed HP C P class blade servers into C3000/7000 enclosures, utilized ILO 2 to manage servers
• Aligned ITIL origins for IT Service Management to meet or exceed service expectations within business needs
• Implemented configured SMS 2003 and SCCM 2007 for pushing out software in Production environment
• Established and supported Exchange 2007 on multiple servers in production environment on W2K3 64 bit
• Setup and monitored Applications and Production servers in Stage Production environments
• Designed and maintained MS Clustering for 2 3 tier applications in Stage Production environments
• Created Visio diagrams documenting 2 3 tier architecture in Stage Production
• Capacity planning in Data Center for software hardware used in the Production environment
• Researched server infrastructure that would be utilized for implementation into SAP environment

Confidential

Consultant

• Migrated Servers from NT4.0 domains to Windows Server 2003 domain using ADMT 2.0 NET IQ
• Worked on migrating Exchange 5.5 Servers to Exchange 2003 using Quest Migration software
• Utilized Capacity planning tools for future growth of companies hardware software for ROI purposes
• Lead Engineer on procedures and documentation for AD migration infrastructure environment
• Used Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 in Development, Production environments
• Initiated and configured HP SIM Server 5.0 for purposes of maintaining HP Proliant servers stability
• Administered security guidelines on all Production servers in a Datacenter environment
• Configured and documented setup of SMS 2.0 servers for installing software on PC's on LAN

Confidential

Sr. Windows Systems Specialist

• Utilized Build Servers for the installation of new software code into a Production environment
• Worked on the general build process for Web Applications including usage of VSS for source control software
• Utilized VMWare 3.0 and vConverter for migrations V2V P2V with ASP.NET based applications
• Setup and managed IIS 5 6 for migrating Web Applications, including managing config files, COM .NET 2.0
• Contributed and planned ITIL service lifecycle for IT Service Management to drive consistency efficiency
• Worked with Terminal Server to remotely access Pre-Production Production Servers
• Updated Web Servers and Application Servers with all Security protocols and Updates
• Worked with SQL, and Oracle databases with DBA,s on Production issues on a daily basis

Confidential

Sr. Windows Server Engineer

• Installed and configured IBM xSeries Servers Blade Servers into a Datacenter environment
• Setup security policies for all production servers on Windows based servers
• Utilized Altiris Deployment Solution 6.9 in Development Production environments
• Worked with LAN/WAN teams on firewall based security in the health system environment
• Utilized ASP.NET applications on IIS 5.0 6.0 Web servers in production environments
• Administered Citrix, Exchange, SMS, BigFix, software monitoring servers in health system
• Maintained mainframe apps, VPN software, Remote access software, tape backup software daily
• Collaborated with network security staff on security documentation for upper management personnel

Confidential

Sr. Windows Systems Engineer

• Installed HP Proliant DL 360, 380, 580 Windows 2003 Servers into multiple Datacenter's
• Managed HP's Insight Manager and Net IQ agents on all servers in 2 Datacenter's
• Lead Engineer on procedures for CA's Unicenter Software Delivery into ADP's Production environment
• Installed CA's ETrust Vulnerability Manager, E-Audit, and E-Policy agents on all servers
• Member of ADP's security team for network security and Sarbanes Oxley compliance
• Configured and modified security policies on all Windows servers in Production
• Used MS Visio 2003 for layout of servers in all environments of ADP

Confidential

Symbol Technologies

• Worked with the Lead Architect on all aspects of the NDS to AD migration in a Enterprise environment
• Installed Windows/Exchange Server 2003 utilizing Security Hardening documentation from Microsoft
• Maintained W2K3 Servers in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation
• Created OU design diagrams, security OU requirements and Exchange OU structure updates
• Created AD OU naming standards for the AD environment Ex. Description, Site ID, Unique ID, etc.
• Migrated all data from NDS Servers to AD utilizing drive mappings documentation

Confidential

LAN Administrator

• Installed Windows Server 2003 on Dell/Compaq servers Domain Controllers Member Servers
• Implemented VSS, VPN, Remote Desktop, Visio, and SUS on notebook PC's
• Utilized ADMT for migrating workstations from NT 4.0 to Windows 2000
• Migrated workstations running Windows 2000 to Windows XP Professional
• Performed Site survey of new facility and moved all servers and workstations to new location
• IT support for all executives and upper management of SAIC

Confidential

Sr. Systems Administrator

• Manage and maintain the New York office network and user operations
• Managed all servers and PC's in an Active Directory network
• Oversee client services division and sustain optimal satisfaction record
• Migrated workstations from Windows 2000 to XP Professional 300 Nodes
• Setup And configured Blackberry PDA's MS Office 2003
• Installed and maintained Windows Server 2003 and VPN access for remote users
• Site surveys and managed rollout of Exchange 2000 at the New York facility and other external offices
• Produce monthly analysis reports for executive level management
• Backed up data with Veritas NetBackup on a daily basis at NY site
• Conduct domestic and international travel to other BEA offices

Confidential

Consultant

• Migration from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows XP Professional 1000 Nodes
• Installed ADMT to migrate NT 4.0 PC's to Windows 2000 Active Directory
• Installed Windows 2000 Server and Active Directory on DC's
• Maintained Blackberry Enterprise Server and PDA's for mobile users
• Installed Anti-virus software via the LAN and updated Anti-virus software on servers
• Site surveys and wrote documentation for migration process including managing IT personnel
• Traveled extensively throughout the New England area to several different sites
• Installed Configured MS Exchange, MS Office Suite, Security software, etc.

Confidential

Consultant

• Installed Windows 2000 Advanced Server Domain Controllers
• Installed Hubs, Switches, and Routers also configured DNS, TCP/IP, and firewall software
• Installed and configured VPN clients, IIS and SQL 7.0 servers
• Migrated Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000 with Migration Wizard
• Setup Compaq Proliant Servers utilizing Smart Start software

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Systems Engineer

• Planned and implemented CTI Computer Telephony Integration systems for VoIP LAN
• Setup MSI and Winstall for software rollouts on workstations
• Used ADC to migrate from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000 Migration Wizard
• Streamlined and coordinated the installation of ACD, TCS, ICS and MCS connection servers
• Installed Routers, Switches, Hubs, and configured VPN and TCP/IP via DHCP
• Provided 24x7 Server desktop support used MSI for software installations
• Installed Servers in Datacenters for customers of Cosmocom
• Performed site surveys for Cosmocall Universe Software installations for call centers and ASP's
• Oversaw the installation of Windows 2000 Server/Adv. Server including Clustering Load Balancing