SUMMARY:

• To join a progressive IT team and achieve success as a Systems Analyst /Network Administrator in a productive organization through: monitoring, management and administration of networks with: routers, switches, firewalls, network & Internet servers, IDS/IPS, security, architecture, implementation, migration, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, & maintaining operations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Extensive experience training, data entry, and processing with: Various HP/Dell/Vmware/Sun hardware including blade and server farm applications PC Anywhere, SMS, VNC, Office 97 - 2010, Outlook, SSC, WordPerfect, Page Plus, Photoshop, MGI Photosuite, IE 3-11, Firefox -28, Quark, Quickbooks, Maximizer, Access, MS Works, Acrobat, Frontpage, Dreamweaver, Flash, Cakewalk, Adaptec CD, Nero BR, and standard DOS operations. Extensive experience with audio engineering, sound reinforcement; in live and studio environments, with multi-track recording, mixing, arranging and production. I have contract negotiation and resolution experience; above average verbal and written communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Network & Internet Administrator / Systems Analyst

• Systems Analyst III Contractor with ISCI assisting with server decommissioning, upgrading and deploying 2012 server platforms, and performing security remediation, updating blade and NOC server farms nationwide for the USVHA CRISP project, where I successfully accomplished 98% fulfillment of all metrics and duties assigned to me. I worked with all iterations of MS server from 2000 - 2012 resolving all security update issues, and deployment requirements.
• Network systems administration, architecture, implementation, & troubleshooting, production, blade & singular servers. CISCO, IDS, firewalls & security monitoring & configuration, network management & spyware removal, Symantec AV & Endpoint software, SQL Database & Web administration of TCP/IP, FTP, HTTPS, XML, PHP, SSL, SMTP, protocols.
• MS NT-2008, Active Directory, Win95-Win 8, Exchange, SQL, IIS, Mac, Linux, Unix, Novell, 100BaseT/1GB networks.
• AD, WINS, DNS, DHCP, NAS, RAS, SAN, SAP, SMS, VPN; using TCP\IP, NDS, Appletalk, LDAP, WEP, WAP 1&2.
• With Coventry Healthcare, I provided complete technical site support with Win XP-7 support & migration, citrix support, security applications, printer deployment, drive mappings, quality control of all migrated systems, and network devices.
• With PNC I supported and scheduled Windows 7 migrations for client laptop replacements in a multi domain network across various branches and executive offices, assuring proper data transfer, application installs, and printer deployments
• With Forest City I assisted and supported Windows 7 migrations in a multi domain WAN, deploying applications and reimaging client desktops and laptops; assuring proper data transfer and specific application installation.
• With Pomeroy Technical, I supported complete hardware and software retrofits and migrations to new upgrades across the network in various locations, providing client technical support, deployments, training, and application installs.
• With Smart Source I retrofitted the national Sava Sr. Care network with new servers, PCs, switches and printers; then integrated them both in wireless and Cat 5 hardware, installing all necessary proprietary software for local & national use.
• I worked with Target retail & Radio Shack Corp. to install Windows networked kiosks with full server hardware and software installs as well as setup and configure Cisco switches to integrate with the WAN nationally.
• I was part of a national roll-out for Advantage Technical Resources in CVS stores, replacing UNIX systems & installing new Pharmacy servers, configuring proprietary legacy software installs, replacing memory, hardware, installing printers, scanners, label devices, and new monitors as well as troubleshoot legacy equipment and configuring it to integrate within the new WAN, POS & network hardware & software framework.
• I supported a number of HIPPA healthcare situations for Compucom, Smart Source & System Source implementing new Linux & Windows hardware and proprietary Citrix software, integrating mobile & notebook devices in the LAN/WAN.
• With System Source I was a hired consultant who managed & administrated the Windows/Linux/Novel networks of various clients; troubleshooting network issues, and replacing hardware, upgrading legacy software, Windows updates, MS Exchange 2000-07, Kaseya remote administration, malware removal software, Symantec Enterprise Antivirus, implementing and configuring Sonicwall firewalls, switches, routers, and IDS hardware.
• I worked in similar capacities with Ameritech, Direct Source, Technet, Tek Connect etc. as an independent contractor for retail, healthcare, financial and professional companies; troubleshooting, installing, and managing Windows, Linux & Apple systems & networks. I implemented and managed DR, antivirus, anti-malware, and monitored router traffic.
• With Helping Up Mission, I became their consultant/Administrator and fully rebuilt, retrofitted, and replaced the entire network with new hardware, upgraded software, and administrated all Administrator functions in multiple settings, offices, and operated as the complete helpdesk support, until implementing a small client operated first tier helpdesk.
• I worked as a consultant for T. C. Millworks and upgraded their entire network hardware & software, hardening login and security procedures, as well as beefing up malware & antivirus measures, plus, maintained Autocad software & updates.
• With Jackson Laboratories I was a consultant assisting in network management & administration across multiple platforms, i.e. Citrix, Unix, Linux, Apple, Windows, AS400, and other legacy systems; integrating them with oracle web interfaces for cross-platform database compatibility and operations.
• With Time Warner I was a consultant through another contractor managing their IIS web, internet, and intranet servers; setting up new accounts, maintaining server capacity and broadband uptime, configuring security certificates, and interfacing with business relationships & Verisign, Thawte, D&B, as well, plus manning a support phone for inet issues.
• With Greenpros, I assisted a new internet startup as their CTO and implemented the creation, management and administration of their NOC, assessing technical needs and initiating product purchases, as well as managing net security, setting up dual redundant IIS servers, and administrating web notes integration for web development remote access.

Confidential

Network Administrator/ Senior Engineer/ CIO

• Multi-server LAN/ WAN; network architecture and administration; acting I. S. director; supervised and trained IT Dept.; integration and configuration of Win NT - XP, & Server 2003, Cisco, Catalyst, routers & switches, Frame relay
• Dell NAS Terra-byte devices, Dell switches, Vigilante IDS/VDS, SQL 7, Symantec Enterprise AV & Norton antivirus, Avaya VOIP IP Office & VM Pro deployment & management, Sungard, Harland Pro Suite, Easy Systems, VIP security, Wireshark packet-sniffing, PIX firewall monitoring, Treev-Datatrade, Linux/Lindows, MS & Veritas Back-up,
• IBM AS400 with integration in the Windows environment, Jack Henry, Symantec AV, internet security, web & telco servers, vulnerability patch management, backup and disaster recovery, remote access services, Avaya VOIP deployment.
• Completely rebuilt entire network with new Windows 2003 servers, Cisco switches & routers, fractal T-1s, PIX firewall, Active Directory, configured FSMO roles, and migrated legacy equipment from NT to 2003 DC’s in the LAN / WAN.
• Managed entire IT staff and network, with project management, training, and dissemination of directives from Sr. officers.
• Achieved “New Employee of the Year” award in my first year of employment, and received 2 promotions with 2 years.

Confidential

Information Systems Specialist/ Network Engineer

• Supported 200+ clients with desktop, laptop, and network operational needs in level I - III helpdesk issues with 98% resolution rate. troubleshooting systems, replacing hardware, installing and configuring software, resolving network problems, creating & managing accounts, administrating network shares, configuring servers, implementing & installing various software, managing updates, monitoring antivirus & disaster recovery installations, repairing & installing printers,
• Supervised help desk, and maintained smooth functionality in an NT 4.0 multi-server LAN/WAN environment.

Confidential

Office Network Administrator

• Maintained UTP and thinnet coaxial network; for a distributor/ music company. I was responsible for systems trouble-shooting, administrating the office print/database servers. software training, office network maintenance
• Foxpro and Dbase database management, as well as designing and maintaining a web presence; radio promotions, logo design, promotional literature, media contact, and administrating the daily operations of a Nashville office.