SUMMARY

• An accomplished 12 - year IT self-starter with a focus on the deployment and management of systems and technologies including Exchange, Active Directory, storage, and virtualization.
• Focused on detail, documentation, and standards, consistently leading critical projects.
• Currently holds a Secret Government Clearance.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

OS Platforms: Microsoft Windows (all Server and Workstation platforms)

Messaging: MS Exchange (5.5 - 2010), Windows Mobile, Blackberry

Virtualization: VMware ESX/ESXi, Terminal Server

Network: LAN, WAN, WLAN, MPLS, T1/T3

Security: Microsoft ISA, PKI, SonicWall, VPN

Hardware Vendors: Dell, Cisco, HP, APC

Hardware Systems: SAN, NAS, DAS, DFS, RAID, iSCSI, Clusters

Systems Management: WSUS, SCOM, MOSS

System Scripting: Powershell, VBScript, Batch

Anti-Virus/Anti-Spam: McAfee, Norton, eTrust, Ironport

Backup: BackupExec

Scripting: Powershell, VBScript, Batch

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Washington DC

Messaging/Collaboration Team Lead/Sr. Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Administration/Maintenance and upgrades of multi-site Exchange 2010 DAG production environment. Administration for extensive development environments includes Exchange 2010, 2007 and 2003
• Extensive support for Exchange restores utilizing Recovery Storage Groups and Recovery Databases (Exchange 2003/2007 and Exchange 2010, respectively)
• Deployed Microsoft Lync 2013 into test and production environments
• Lead the way in developing Powershell Scripts for automation including but not limited to: Lync, Exchange, Active Directory, Quest ARS, VmWare PowerCLI
• Wrote Powershell scripts for Active Directory administration as well as common tasks such as local admin password changes
• Administration of Active Directory 2008R2 environment
• Administration of Ironport cluster utilizing two c360 appliances and two m670 devices for message hygiene, delivery, and message tracking
• Administration of Blackberry 5 environment.
• Mentoring of Junior Level Messaging and Windows Engineers as Team Lead for Collaboration
• Performed several simulated COOP exercises and recommended and made changes to process as needed for Exchange DAG failover

Confidential, Washington DC

Sr. Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of a “private cloud” solution for DOJ in conjunction with Microsoft Consulting Services.
• Applications and Solutions Engineer supporting a 15000 user community for testing and production systems
• Lead for Triumphant desktop snapshot project including implementation and support
• Deployed and management of PKI infrastructure at DOJ for authentication/auditing of multifunction devices in the enterprise, and CAC (PIV) cards
• Member of Design team for Exchange 2010 migration (currently in progress).
• Microsoft platforms support including, but not limited to Active Directory, SQL, Exchange, FIM, MIIS/ILM, Forefront for Exchange
• Support of archiving systems, including Nearpoint Mimosa and Symantec Enterprise vault
• Designed advanced Powershell and VBScripts to automate processes in Exchange and Active Directory
• Designed and implemented Exchange 2010 environment for public-facing mailbox(es), also migrated necessary Exchange 2003 mailboxes to this environment.
• Classified spill mitigation and cleanup.

Confidential, Sparrows Point MD

Exchange and Systems Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Administration of a multi-site/high-availability messaging environment with Exchange 2003/2007/2010
• Designed, implemented and administered VMWare ESX 3.5, ESX 4.0 clusters with high availability and VMotion
• Implemented co-existence infrastructures with other Active Directory forests in remote locations due to acquisitions by company
• Designed and Deployed SCCM environment and migrated relevant information from SMS 2003
• Designed multiple vSphere 4.0 clusters for Exchange 2010 migration
• Designed (tech lead role) migration for new 2008 AD Domain/Exchange 2010 Infrastructure
• Designed and implemented the BES 5.0 infrastructure on Exchange 2010 platform.
• Performed 2010 migration using standard MS tools and scripts (Powershell and ADMT)
• Designed SQL cluster environments (SQL 2005 & 2008)
• Designed and implemented Microsoft Biztalk cluster to integrate multiple data streams (including IBM Websphere MQ, mainframes, and Level 2 devices used in steelmaking)
• Designed, Implemented and administered Ironport cluster for mail security (TLS encrypted mail) and SPAM/virus filter solution for company
• Architected and managed storage solutions including SAN administration (DELL/Equallogic) and local storage demands
• Support for ISA 2006 cluster integrated with WebSense webfilter
• Designed and deployed SMS 2003 enviornment
• Deployed images and packages with SMS 2003 in the enterprise
• Planned and executed a domain migration as a result of acquisition/divestiture
• Assisted in implementing PKI/Wireless strategies including Cisco ACS/PEAP/MS Certificate Authorities

Confidential, Columbia MD

Sr. Systems Architect

Responsibilities:

• Provided sole IT infrastructure support for approximately 75 workstations and 20 servers
• Provided messaging support for Exchange 2003 and Blackberry services
• Optimized Active Directory and Group Policy infrastructure in the enterprise
• Deployed SSL VPN solution for company using SonicWall products
• Provided support for SonicWall firewall, HP switches, printers and faxes
• Designed and administered backup strategies with BackupExec
• Provided support for Televantage phone system for on-site call center

Confidential, Columbia MD

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Assisted in large scale migration to consolidated Active Directory/Exchange 2003 environment.
• Microsoft Exchange 2003 and AD 2003 administration and user support
• Designed the imaging infrastructure using RIS
• Assisted with Help Desk duties in support of Windows XP Desktops and Dell/IBM servers.
• Supported Blackberry devices and users on BES server 4.0
• Supported imaging processes for new computers and Microsoft RIS

Confidential, Glen Burnie MD

Network Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all network, server, workstation and cabling/switching support
• Served as liaison between customers and Managing Director of the business
• Oversee upgrades and consult customer on changes to the technology environment
• Support of critical systems including Exchange 5.5/2000/2003 , ISA Server 2000/2004, and Small Business Server