SUMMARY:

• I’m writing this letter because I believe that I have much to offer to the position that is currently open. I see this position as an area that not only can I bring in new and innovative ideas but, also expand on my quest for knowledge in the Information Technology and computing Industry.
• As you will find included in my resume I have over 15 years of working experience in the technology industry.
• Within these years I have crossed multiple levels of expertise in vast hardware and software areas.
• Even before I started my career in this industry, computing has always been a hobby of mine.
• I started out at a young age doing web design and coding for well - known bands as well as gaming program modification, level design, and building my own computers and home servers.
• Computing and technology is at the core of my very being. Because of this, I’m very quick to pick up on and learn new technologies. I’m very much a person that has my finger firmly placed on the pulse of the technology world and nearly every aspect of it. As fast paced as the world of information technology changes I like to be right there beside it, or preferably in front of it.
• In recent years I have been focusing and refining my skills in server administration with a primary emphasis on directory systems, authentication, and identity management. At the same time I have also been honing and applying my knowledge in encryption security technologies, virtualization, and software distribution. I consider myself to be OS agnostic and am able to recognize that what works for one company or organization does not always translate to another. I err on the side of security, stability, ease of use, and expandability. I consider myself a hard working open minded person, with a high attention to detail, works well with others, and enjoys sharing knowledge and information with co-workers rather than horde it for my own.
• I wake up every day knowing that there is always something new to learn and enjoy helping others. I have worked at some wonderful places and with what I consider to be some of the greatest and smartest people on the planet. Please allow me to work for you, continue my quest for knowledge and share what I have already learned.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Linux: Redhat, Fedora, CentOS, Debian, Gentoo, Suse and Ubuntu

UNIX: Darwin, Solaris, HP UNIX, and FreeBSD.

Mobile devices: iOS 1-9, Android 2-4, RIM, and Palm.

Web Coding: HTML, CSS, XML, RSS, Atom, and Java script

Directory services: Open Directory, Sun ONE LDAP, and Windows Active Directory SCCM, WSUS, Endpoint Protection, and SharePoint Ethernet 802.3, 802.3z, and Wireless 802.11b/g/a/n networking (Including 802.1x RADIUS authentication) Microsoft Office 97-2016 and Office X-Office 2016 for Mac OS X

Routers: Redback, Cisco, Flowpoint, Netopia, and domestic (i.e., Apple, Linksys and Netgear) Netcool, What s up Gold, and WireShark network monitoring software

CRM software: Onyx, Remedy, Expert Advisor, Bill Max, and Heat/iHeat

Security and Encryption: TPM, WEM, ERAS, TrueCrypt, File Vault, BitLocker, and PGP Desktop

Virtualization: VMWare (ESX, ESXi, and Workstation), Hyper-V (Server and Client), VirtualBox, and Parallels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

IT Lead and Server Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Management and mentoring of seven person IT Support team.
• On site and off site support for corporate office and satellite locations. Program managers, marketing, C class executives, software developers, and remote field program employees.
• Establishing single sign on via Active Directory Company wide. SSO Integration for wireless 802.1x, Web Help Desk ticketing system, Linux Ubuntu Servers, Network Performance Monitor, Lansweeper, and Workday HR System.
• Establishing Change Control Management, Security policies, and Disaster Recovery Policies.
• Supported a wide range of hardware. Including Rack mounted servers, Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Smart Phones, Enterprise level Network routers, Switches, Wireless Access Points.
• Supported a wide range of Software. Including Windows XP - 8.1, Server R2, Ubuntu, Mac OS X 10.6-10.10, MS Office /Office 365, Yosemite Backup, iOS, and Android.

Confidential

MIS Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Systems Administration of Active Directory Server 2008 R2, Exchange 2007/2010, Share Point 2010, Team Foundation Server 2010, MS SQL Server 2010, MS Forefront, WSUS, GNATS, GIT, JIRA, Drupal, Network Operations (wired and wireless), and Avaya VOIP Phone system
• On site and off site support for Developers, QA, project managers, marketing, and C class executives. Off site Server Administration and Support for MA, NJ, Israel, Europe, and Korea.
• Played a major role in moving office locations. Acted as on site project manager, and liaison for all IT (and some non - IT) related project points. Server room design and implementation. Side projects include a wide range of responsibilities including physical office security implementation and start to finish handling of vendor bids.
• Change Control management, Vendor relations, Equipment ordering and inventory
• Supported a wide range of hardware. Including Rack mounted servers, Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Smart Phones, Prototype machines and equipment, and Enterprise and client level Network routers and switches
• Supported a wide range of Software. Including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server, Linux SUSE and Ubuntu, Mac OS X 10.6-10.8, MS Office, Backup Exec, Yosemite Backup.

Confidential

Lead CDS Tech

Responsibilities:

• Contracted via Robert Half Technologies as on site Information Technology manager and support agent for all Chief level executives, Legal, Marketing, and, Creative Group
• Server administration of Xserve, NetApp, Cisco switches, on - site Tape backup, and Telco access
• Worked as IT liaison between Menlo Park and San Ramon corporate offices
• Handling, setup, vendor relations, and in room tech of Robert Half and Protiviti quarterly earnings conference calls
• 24/7 on call support for onsite and offsite CEO, CFO, and higher level executive support

Confidential

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Contracted via Astrya for server and client system administration for Apple, Inc. Global Security department.
• UNIX based server administration and OS X client kiosk setup/support for global security badging systems.
• Administration and support of global security NOC systems.

Confidential

Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Contracted via TEKsystems as primary computer systems administrator for Ames Research Center code R
• From recommendation to full setup of Dell based Ubuntu Linux SVN server
• Onsite support for Windows XP, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6, and Ubuntu 9.10 and 10.4 end user and server support
• Support and installations of Solidworks, AutoDesk (Thermal Desktop), and Matlab software
• Vendor relations for hardware repairs and software licensing
• Primary Macintosh Consultant for ITS Desktop Support Services group
• Creation, standardization, and deployment of Mac OS system images for campus Faculty Laptop program
• Implementation and administration of Mac OS X image servers for ITS and Smittcamp Family Honors College
• Implementation and administration of Mac OS X Server running Open Directory, Jabber chat (XMPP), and Apache web services for ITS and Digital Campus
• On - site, Email and Phone support for all State, Federal, and Auxiliary campus owned Macintosh and Windows based systems, Cell Phones, PDA s, Printers, and etc.
• Macintosh hardware and software support and repair
• Dell hardware and software support and repair
• Macintosh recommendations for campus wide hardware, software, and encryption standards
• Windows recommendations for campus wide software and encryption standards
• Macintosh and Dell recommendations and purchase proposals for select areas of designated support
• Project Manager for campus building technicians and ITS deployment teams for 16 out of 29 buildings of ITRP campus network transition project
• Primary Litigation hold technician and consultant for data collection, retention, verification, and documentation under strict orders by University President, Vice President, and ITS Director
• Vendor relations with companies like Apple Inc., Microsoft, IBM, Dell, Symantec, Sophos, Bit9 and others