| Network Topologies: |
Ethernet (10/100/1000), Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) |
| Network Protocols: |
TCP/IP (DHCP/WINS, DNS), Active Directory |
| LAN/WAN Hardware: |
Routers: Cisco 25xx series, 3624 series
Switches/Hubs: Cisco Catalyst 55xx, Cabletron, 3Com |
| Server Hardware: |
Compaq/HP ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge, IBM Netfinity |
| Network O/S and Apps: |
All flavors of Microsoft Windows Server through 2008R2
System Center (SCCM/SMS, SCOM), SQL, IIS, Exchange |
| Backup Software: |
BackupExec, NetBackup, ArcServe, Legato |
| Network Software: |
Various scripting (PowerShell, DOS), Sniffer, WireShark,
Visio, Ghost, Resource Kit tools and utilities |
| PC Client Hardware: |
All AMD and Intel CPUs , i.e. Dell, HP, Compaq, IBM |
| PC Client O/S: |
All flavors of Microsoft Windows through Win7 |
| PC Client Software: |
Microsoft Office Suite (thru 2010), Attachmate Extra!,
many DOS/Windows applications, tools, and utilities |
| Systems Engineer |
4/2008 to 11/2011 |
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Lockheed Martin Corportation
Note: This position required a DoD SECRET Security Clearance, which was authorized and granted. |
- Vital member of the Sustaining Engineering team that was responsible for:
- maintaining the overall health of the SMS/SCCM infrastructure/servers
- the ongoing security patching of all SMS/SCCM servers
- side-by-side migration from SMS 2003 to SCCM 2007 (130k+ clients, hundreds of servers)
- Substantially reduced TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) by creating automated install scripts
for all SQL/SCCM installs (single-handedly wrote, tested, tweaked all scripts)
- Authored and ran numerous Test Cases in HP Quality Center to verify proper SCCM functionality
- Reviewed and authored numerous SOIs (Standard Operating Instructions) for the SCCM Program
- Tested and deployed security and maintenance patches for various products:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003/ 2008, SMS 2003, SCCM 2007, SQL 2005/2008
- Veritas NetBackup and Symantec BackupExec
- Miscellaneous server-based Adobe, HP, McAfee, CA products
- Extensive use of BMC Remedy for ITIL Change Request and Incident Management
- Stood up Hyper-V cluster for proactive testing of SCCM 2012 in a virtualized lab environment
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| Network / Server Engineer |
6/2007 to 4/2008 |
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self-employed contractor (mostly 1099 work) - Tampa, Florida |
- Upgraded several business servers from Windows Server 2000 to Server 2003
- Installed numerous wireless access points, printers, and other peripherals
- Server upgrades: moved data stores from old server to new server for Exchange and SQL
- Implemented load-balancing for physical NICs and server roles (DHCP/DNS/file/print)
- Automated reporting processes via service-based scheduler and PowerShell scripting
- Utilized numerous Microsoft and 3rd party tools to resolve varied Active Directory anomalies
- Used scripting tools to efficiently add many dozens of new users to AD quickly
- Modified Group Policies in AD to lock-down desktop users and password lockout policies
- Implemented policies in ISA Server to restrict web surfing by employees
- Diagnosed server resource issues for Exchange 2007 thrashing and using all available RAM
- Upgraded anti-virus clients to server-based corporate version for centralized management
- Performed thorough and detailed LAN assessments to prioritize future upgrades
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| Software Distribution Engineer (contractor for
Verizon ) |
4/2002 to 5/2007 |
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Pomeroy IT Services - Tampa, Florida |
- Implemented end-client PC software updates across the entire enterprise of 175,000 PCs
utilizing BMC Marimba
- Consistently increased the overall team's efficiencies and success rates:
- Wrote literally hundreds of command-line batch scripts to automate repetitive tasks
- Key member of team that implemented WOL usage to increase pingable PCs
- Fine-tuned and ran numerous SQL queries to ensure timely and accurate results
- Coordinated implementation of custom-written GUI tools to monitor push progress
- Repeatedly utilized numerous remote administration tools such as WinVNC, SMS,
Remote Desktop Protocol, UNC command-line, and MS Resource Kit utilities
- Trained and mentored over a dozen new team members throughout my tenure
- Frequently consulted in matters of workload and specific personnel assigned to tasks
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| Network Manager |
8/2001 to 3/2002 |
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ThruComm - St. Petersburg, Florida |
- One-man shop = solely responsible for all IT functions (software/hardware/network/WAN)
- Complete and thorough analysis of computer hardware inventory and software licensing
- Coordinated and executed entire office relocation (50 users) -- new data T1s and IP block
- Rebuilt several servers onsite: migrated from NT4 Server to Win2000 Server
- Implemented anti-virus solution on in-house Microsoft Exchange server
- Implemented in-house IIS server to host multiple intranet and internet websites
- Assisted in planning and execution of migration from SQL 6.5 to SQL 2000
- Researched and recommended several external firewall solutions where none existed;
fine-tuned their Proxy Server to filter ports/limit access in the meantime
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| Senior LAN Administrator |
3/1998 to 7/2001 |
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MCI WorldCom - Richmond, Virginia |
- Complete and thorough NT4 network administration and PC/LAN Support
- Participant on project team to migrate entire enterprise of 70,000 users to Active Directory
- Relocated a 70-user call center office into a newly-built building
- Implementation of data/voice facilities (orchestrated cable pulls, WAN drops, etc.)
- Created multiple disaster recovery scenarios: power, redundancy, hotsite prep.
- Coordinated protocol migration of another call center from token-ring to Ethernet
- Lowered TCO by standardizing all desktop PCs in two call centers:
- Extensive implementation of MS Resource Kit tools and utilities to perform silent
installs/upgrades of all end-client software and drivers via batch scripting
- Implemented NT Server's mandatory roaming profiles and NT domain policies
- Analysis of end-user PCs for "inappropriate" web usage, which could have
made the Company vulnerable to sexual harassment lawsuits
- Utilized Ghost imaging software to easily manage complete desktop rollout
- Flattened overall domain structure by merging orphan domains into a single
master-resource domain model which reduced overall network overhead
- Implemented organizational anti-virus solution which updated servers and end-user PCs
from a central server to maximize speed and flexibility; also advised and instructed other
business units on install and config, which was eventually implemented Corporate-wide
- Mentored several junior network administrators throughout my tenure
- Oversaw the closing of these two Order Entry offices: inventory and shipping equipment
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| Various positions as LAN Administrator or Programmer (all in Virginia) |
6/1993 to 1/1998 |
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| Various positions in Mainframe Computer Operations (all in Florida) |
7/1983 to 4/1993 |
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- 2010: Completed course -- Planning, Deploying and Managing MS SCCM 2007 (MS 6451)
- 2009: Attended MMS (Microsoft Management Summit) in Las Vegas, Nevada
- 2007: Certification -- Microsoft 70-501 (Certified Technology Specialist)
- 2007: Attended Microsoft Tech-Ed conference in Orlando, Florida
- 2006: Certification -- Microsoft 70-282 (Small Business Specialist)
- 2005: Completed four semesters of Cisco Network Academy at HCC (CCNA prep)
- 2001: Certification -- CompTIA Network+
- 2000: Completed course -- Troubleshooting with the Sniffer Pro Network Analyzer
- 2000: Completed course -- Windows 2000 Update for NT 4.0 Administrators
- 2000: Completed course -- Supporting Windows NT Server 4.0 in the Enterprise (MS 689)
- 1999: Completed course -- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Security
- 1998: Certification -- Microsoft 70-073 (NT Workstation 4.0)
- 1997: Completed course -- Installing and Deploying NT Workstation 4.0 (MOC)
- 1996: Completed course -- Mastering Windows Seminar
- 1996: Completed course -- Covey's Seven Habits Series
- 1995: Completed course -- Introduction to Local Area Networks
- 1995: Completed course -- Introduction to Data Communications
- 1995: Completed course -- Basic Banyan VINES Administration
- 1995: Completed course -- Advanced PC Troubleshooting
- 1995: Completed course -- Internetworking: Using Bridges, Routers, Hubs, and Switches
- 1993: Completed course -- Unisys Institute of Technology: DMS and DML COBOL
Completed Computer Science classes at the Univ. of Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University, Atlantic Vo-Tech. Center, Broward and Hillsborough Community Colleges
University and college-level classes taken in:
Cisco Networking, Systems Analysis, BASIC, C++, CICS, COBOL, Pascal, S/370 Assembler
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