SUMMARY:

• 25+ years of Extensive experience in the development, implementation and networking of hardware and software application to meet a broad range or organizational/user needs.
• Proven track record of instituting information technology and operating infrastructures that have consistently improved profitability enhanced organizational capabilities and slashed overhead cost.
• Supported Citrix Environment of Xenserver, Xenapp and Xendesktop with Netscaler to Multipull clients and worked as Tier 2 - 3 manager handled all escalation of trouble tickets
• Expert in implementation of state-of the-art technologies with recent emphasis on multi-site network systems, Internet access/provider capabilities, telecommunications system, electronic mail and creation and interconnection of web site.
• Excellent qualifications in budget/cost control and reduction, technical staff training, project planning and implementation and user support.
• Implemented back-up solutions for corporate network approximately 1000 servers using Net- workers and Enterprise Network back-up solution (LEGATO networker) and Netapp for Cadence Design System.
• Implemented Sever consolidation for A Design Center built Disk farms using Raid arrays and volume management software, such as Veritas also installed Clustered servers for High Availability for Cadence Design System.
• Implemented worldwide OSPF with BayNetworks and Cisco routers for Cadence Design System
• Implemented virtual private network (VPN) with UUNET and secure ID for worldwide network approximately 4000 users worldwide, this process saved Cadence Design System a substantial amount of money every month.
• Designed and Implemented HP9000 Server cluster with Multiple RAID Arrays for 24X7 server availability for one of Nstor's customers.
• Executed SMS design and rollout of Windows 95 workstations for NASA Space Center including domain, design and implementation.
• Pioneered built and managed Internet networking systems to provide users with global communication capabilities and high tech credibility with corporate customers worldwide.
• Executed complete conversion of a network operating system supporting 20 workstation from initial user-need assessment and system planning through technology acquisition, applications development, process automation, and hardware and software upgrades
• Installed telecommunications software with gateways for electronic mail and Internet access. Wrote detailed technical documentation's and reports, Trained and provided support for all leaders and end-users.
• Installed and setup a LAN/WAN system with multiple offsite point-of-sale terminals using dedicated modem lines, Installed software and converted data from UNIX to DOS.
• Troubleshot and maintained a lasergate system designed to control polling and issue de-incrementing tickets at unmanned turnstiles using bar-codes-reading technology.
• Installed operating system upgraded hardware and wrote a real estate management program including accounts receivable, accounts payable and scheduling.
• Instrumental in the design and writing of the Enhanced “911” emergency for an entire country.
• Restored critical data loss for a Florida based company by remote laptop cellular telecommunications with vacationing in the mountains of North Carolina.
• Wrote network-ready application and program for barcode reading and printing, data base management and manipulation, distribution, equipment dispatched and accounting.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Hardware: Routers Cisco, Nexus 7k and 9k Catalyst 6509/3750G/3560 Switches Use Cisco 2800/3800/2900/3900 Routers Use Cisco ASA 5505/ 5510/ 5540/ 5550 Use Cisco VPN ACC, Bay Networks (Routers and Hubs), ISDN and 56kdedicated bridges, DSL, 3-COM (hubs and routers), synoptics (hubs), SMC (hubs and switches), PS/2 File servers, IBM compatibles, Mac Connectivity, SCSI Drives and Devices, IDE Interface, Northern Telecommunication Systems, Meridian Telco System, DMS 500, sun micro systems,Netapp DLT tape drives and DLT tape libraries, USB Devices, raid-arrays

Networks: UNIX, Novell (ENTERPRISE, LAN/WAN), Microsoft Windows NT 3.0-Win 2000, Invisible Net, Right Fax Server, Lantistic, Banyan-Vines, TCP/IP

Operating System: Windows NT 4.0 and 3.51, DOS, OS/2, MS Windows, Windows 95, UNIX (HP, SCO, AIX, SUN),Citrix Windows 95 through 2000, . Windows XP, Windows7

Telecommunications: Frame Relay, ISDN, T-1 (Astrocom NTI), LAN-Based Fax Service, Channel Bank Units, TAPI, Shiva Modem Pooling Devices, DSU's ( Astrocom, Addtran ECT.) EDI

Software: E-Mail System (SMPT, UUCP, POP3), Novell Office suite, LEGATO Enterprise Backup, Microsoft Office Suite, IRMA Win for TN3270, Novic Firefox for IP package, Netscape Browser, Citrix Xenapp, . Xenserver and Xendesktop

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Sr Backup\Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities daily responsibilities Administer, the Global Enterprise Backup Environment Consisting of 5 Emc Networker servers 1 in the DMZ 2 on a FDA Regulated network and 1 on the standard network and 4 Storage Nodes we backup 503 Clients on a nightly basis consisting of Aix, Solaris, Linux, Citrix, Xenserver Xenapp, Xendesktop and various Microsoft windows servers I opened cases with the appropriate teams depending on the nature of the failure. I am also responsible for the Backups on 100 regulated servers. the project that I worked on was The American Red Cross. In, addition to my backup responsibilities I have assisted in relocating the data center from Chicago IL to Eagan MN Using tools like Lpar and various other Disk and VM Imaging software

Confidential

Sr Network Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Work on outages to assist with network and VPN redundancy for High availability Also working on CIS (Center for Internet Security)Benchmarking, and device Remediation Network Hardening also Deploying the McAfee Sidewinder Firewall and merge to one MPLS Network for the entire State of Colorado As Part of my daily responsibilities I also worked with the states wireless deployment team and assisted with their wireless needs as part of convergence

Confidential, Chicago, IL

Tier 2 & 3 Technical Support Manager

Responsibilities:

• All Escalation of customers Network and system Problems for all Unix, Windows server 2008R2
• And Windows 7 Workstation both virtualized standalone and Citrix Xenserver, Xenapp And Xendesktop As part of my job I also did application Testing in the Citrix Environment and Modified, Configured Citrix for Delivery Of those apps Networked Systems including customer owned Firewalls and Routers I also worked At customer sites Resolving issues I also designed and Implemented Wireless Network Infrastructure for several customers. Deployed 1500 windows 7 Desktops at a Private school using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Confidential, FL

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed Windows 2000, 2003 /2008r2 and Windows 7 server and ten-workstation pos system.
• Provides continuous support and maintenance via remote access using current cisco security protocols and tools
• Extensively Used WhatsUp Gold tools to monitor server’s web sites providing proactive metrics for failure alerting and analysis.
• Support and troubleshooting complex issues for Cisco Routers, and security appliances ASA, PIX firewall, VPN, and IPS.
• Hardware background includes Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.

Confidential, Orlando, FL

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implemented worldwide OSPF with BayNetworks and Cisco routers with security
• Extensively Used WhatsUp Gold tools to monitor server’s web sites providing proactive metrics for failure alerting and analysis.
• Installed backup solutions for the company’s corporate network of over one thousand servers using Net-workers and Enterprise Network backup solution (LEGATO net-workers)and Netapp for Cadence Design System.
• Installed and configured Citrix for shared application delivery for Cadence offices thought North America
• Supported all Windows NT and UNIX systems in the Southeastern United States including Sun Solaris, IMB AIX, and HPUX.
• Provide technical support for Confidential (System Engineer & Field Engineer).
• Installed operating systems, upgraded hardware, and wrote a real estate management program including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and scheduling.
• Implemented virtual private network (VPN) with UUNET and secure ID for worldwide network with approximately 4000 users providing substantial cost savings for the company.
• Hardware background includes Cisco routers, switches, and Cisco ASA 5500 firewall, UNIX, Windows NT, IBM, and Cisco VPN.

Confidential

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the integration of production network from Vines and NetWare roNT40 servers and 50+ Windows 95 workstations.
• Installed and setup a LAN/WAN system with multiple offsite point-of-sale terminals using dedicated modem lines.
• Designed and implemented company webpages.