Sr. Systems Engineer Resume
Dallas, TX
SUMMARY
- For over 15 years, my focus has been on Citrix, as well as VMware, AppSense, SAN and related technologies, in mostly large “Enterprise Class” organizations and with Platinum Citrix VAR’s.
- As a consultant and through working with Channel Partners for Citrix, VMware and AppSense I also bring an extensive array of industry connections, resources, training and proficiency. Most importantly, this allows me to remain current in “Best Practices.”
- A consistent professionalism and a meticulous attitude are also two of my most valuable attributes.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Citrix Software & Hardware: XenApp 4 - 7.9, XenDesktop 4-7.9, XenServer 6.5, Microsoft App-V & Citrix App Streaming, Web Interface/Storefront, AppDNA, Provisioning Server 5-7.9, EdgeSight 5.6, Access Gateway/ADC 11.1, NetScaler 11.1, WANScaler/Branch Repeater.
VMware Software: vSphere 3.5-6.5, VMware View 3-6 (VDI) and Horizon Air (vCloud).
General Software: AppSense DesktopNow (AM, PM, EM), various AD tools, Altiris, Tricerat Tools, SoftGrid, ThinApp, SQL 2000-2008, MS Office 2007-2013, Novell Console One, Symantec and McAfee Anti-Virus.
Hardware: Confidential, IBM & Dell component level diagnostic, configuration and upgrade of Servers (Rack and Blade), PC’s, Laptops, Thin Clients and also Macintosh Systems.
Operating Systems: Windows 7 & 8, MS Server 2000, 2003, 2008-R2 & 2012 R2, Macintosh and Linux.
WORK HISTORY
Confidential,Dallas, TXSr. Systems Engineer
- My main focus was to provide design, architecture and engineering within one of the largest Citrix Platinum VAR, in the South East.
- My main focus was on Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop and XenServer software, as well as VMware products and SAN integration.
- I was also responsible for the continued growth and overall direction of the Virtualization Practice.
- Which required constant vendor interaction for sales, marketing and technical training.
Sr. SE, Accudata Systems
- My main focus was on Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, as well as VMware and AppSense, within this major Citrix Platinum VAR.
- I also provided proof of concept and demo environments of XenDesktop and XenApp, hosted internally, for ASI clients and engineers.
Senior Citrix XenDesktop/XenApp Systems Engineer
- AppSense Management Suite was also deployed in more advance environments.
- The hosting infrastructures were generally VMware (vSphere & ESX 3.5) and Citrix XenServer.
Confidential,Norcross, GA
Sr. Citrix Systems Engineer
- Along with daily support, administration and maintenance I also performed in-house and on-site installation of Citrix Systems technologies.
- My primary focus was on Active Directory, Windows 2000/2003 Servers, SAN, Citrix Metaframe XP (Presentation Server 3.0), NFuse (Web integration 3.0) and Secure Access Manager and other Citrix product lines.
- I also assisted with Business Development by providing pre- and post-sales technical engineering.
- This included working with sales to architect Microsoft and Citrix based solutions to best address customers' needs.
- Deployment Hardware was generally Dell or Confidential Rack & Blade Servers.
Citrix Systems Engineer
- This project finalized with the migration from NT -1.8 to new Windows 2000 Servers with Citrix MetaFrame XPe. Scaled to support 30+ applications on 35 Confidential severs, with fail over to a co-location.
- I also consolidated their Change Control process for file and application updates, throughout the entire lifecycle (Development, Test & Production Environments). Primary Hardware was Confidential / Confidential .
