Talented and flexible Systems Engineering professional with over 16 years of experience in working for organizations affiliated with NASA and Naval Air Station. Skilled in identifying and delivering efficient business solutions in technically-challenging and critical environments. Develop new insights into situations, encourage new ideas and innovations, and design and implement cutting-edge programs and processes. Excellent work ethic, consistently recognized for success in developing systems, processes, and procedures to streamline corporate operations, increase revenues, and enhance profit Technology performance.

Recognized with the Achievement Award from The National Aeronautics and Space Administration for outstanding success in implementing IT security C A program for NASA information systems.

AREAS OF STRENGTH

• Aerospace Industry
• Data Center
• Backup Recovery Solutions
• Staff Leadership
• Technical Support
• Government Contracts
• Systems Engineering
• Security
• Process Re-engineering

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Confidential

Defense Industry Contractor

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR/PRINCIPAL DEVELOPER. Hired as a full-time Sys Admin following initial consulting role to function within a Web Server Administration Team to configure and maintain the Navy/Marine Corps systems Corporate IT/IM client/server Active Directory environment and multiple shared and dedicated technologies and websites/applications remotely at Naval Air Station. Provide technical direction and consultant services on many complex technical issues and other server/network related challenges. Troubleshoot and configure IIS 6.0 IIS 7.5, MS SQL server, Oracle 11g Client, ASP.NET and ColdFusion applications. Apply patches and upgrades to Win 2003 and Win 2008 R2 servers. Setup and configure Group Policy's for users and computers. Manage and administer the Team project documentation, team site and sub sites to Sharepoint Server 2010. Troubleshoot the interaction of Web and windows applications, reports, and databases. Provide technical input for creation of policies, procedures, and associated system documentation. Apply multiple scheduled product releases and implement code promotions to Test, Staging and Production environments to support change management process. Identify disruptions in production processes, investigate issues and propose solutions. Communicate router configuration changes and resolve system errors and bugs. Assist during production outages and windows patch maintenance, and work closely with other internal teams and third party vendors on root cause analysis and resolution. Evaluate the onboard of new websites and conduct in-depth quality assurance testing to ensure functionality. Configure High Availability HA and Clusters across Microsoft platforms. Perform load/stress/performance testing of applications and performance engineering disciplines. Provide progressive network/security operations on MS Windows Servers in order to maintain stable operations. As a prerequisite to compliance apply DOD Windows Hardening/DISA STIGs to MS Windows 2003 and 2008 servers. Install, upgrade and troubleshoot Windows 7 / XP systems. Create VB and Batch scripts to automate processes. Monitor, track, analyze and resolve tickets through HEAT Help Desk issue-tracking system. Familiar with DoD CAC/PKI implementation.

Confidential

A contingent labor resource provider.

LEAD WINTEL SERVER ADMINISTRATOR. Consulted with client company to operate and support a large-scale active directory AD multi-server and enterprise class RAID infrastructure on production and non-production Dell, IBM and SUN rack mounted servers. Design, implement, and maintain the transition of over 1,000 servers into the Client's Datacenter's next generation environment. This project consolidates the client's entire North America Enterprise of Data Centers and transform the environment into a fully modernized flexible and highly virtualized operation. Provide server virtualization and global data centralization support. Package applications, push out and support Microsoft's App to be distributed across a large distributed setting. Provide tier III support of escalated issues. Directed the implementation and performance tuning of Win 2003 and Win 2008 Server environment for client's global operations. Engage in finding solutions to enterprise wide issues and work with cross functional teams both internally and externally. Rack and install server and network hardware. Setup and configure Raritan Console and KVM's. Configure DRAC/ILO ports to ensure connections. Verify HBA connectivity to Storage Area Network SAN switches to ensure virtual machines can access data. Setup and configure Network Interface Card NIC /port labeling and teaming via TCP/IP networking protocols. Deliver networking solutions through the discipline of the OSI Model. Configured CISCO routers, switches and firewalls. Provide administration of DNS, DHCP, SNMP, LDAP and TCP/IP settings. Manage the daily activities of configuration, maintenance, patching, updating and troubleshooting operational systems.

Confidential

An aerospace services company with locations throughout the globe.

SYSTEMS ENGINEER. Selected to provide technical support and systems engineering for mixed platform Active Directory LAN/WAN and client/server environment. Accountable for the day-to-day Data Center operation and support of server and network printer infrastructure which included Windows Server 2003/2008 and VMware vSphere 4 Datacenter Virtualization utilizing ESXi 4.0. Performed desktop and laptop re-imaging. Add and remove Windows XP workstations to and from Windows Server 2003 Domain. Lead the implementation of Windows XP migration to Windows 7. Configured IPv4 subnetting for Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Installed, upgraded and maintained security for all desktops, laptops and servers. Secured critical updates, security patches and antivirus definitions. Utilized KASEYA, an automated help desk management ticketing system to provide third-level technical support. Created and managed user accounts and group policies. Maintained hard disk images for backup and recovery solutions. Provided MS Exchange Server support for email systems configuration and maintenance. Maintained Video/IP conference and audio/visual systems. Designed and delivered Standard Operating procedures and Build Processes. Routinely involved with the configuration and maintenance of physical and logical network components. Provided remote VPN maintenance for external users. Supported all Microsoft Office applications. Served as a member of the integrated government contract team of experts.

Confidential

A provider of professional technical services for the U.S. federal government with over 250M in revenue.

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR. Provided moderately complex system maintenance and operations support of MS Windows servers in an Active Directory environment. Configured advanced desktop services for workstation platforms Windows XP, 2000, 2003 while providing resolution of all hardware and software issues. Maintained network printers, created scripts and backup strategies. Performed Web System Administration on Host Web Servers with the disciplines of Security Technical Implementation Guides STIGs . Implemented/created intranet and internet web applications using ColdFusion as a gateway to web-enable SQL and Oracle database applications. Administered a web portal using Dreamweaver and Adobe Suite applications as front-end. Researched, documented and tracked security alerts and bulletins in accordance with US-CERT, IAVA and SANS. Created documentation and configuration management procedures. Handled the configuration of NTFS security and permissions.

Key highlights

Spearheaded the development and design of highly functional web pages, providing attractive graphics, animation, and functionality.

Confidential

• A provider of professional technical services for the U.S. federal government with over 250M in revenue.
• COMPUTER SPECIALIST. Recruited to provide automation of manual processes and recommend technical solutions. Trained staff members on Microsoft applications, upgraded hardware, configured computer systems, and maintained printers. Setup and managed all company systems and laptops, and performed subsequent repairs.
• Key highlights
• Contributed to the 300K annual computer sales growth by way of system repairs and upgrades.