SUMMARY

• Dynamic, solution - focused, self-starter with over ten years of technical experience.
• Proficient systems administrator offering installation, configuration, and maintenance of software, hardware.
• Expert troubleshooter providing expansive knowledge of the latest technology.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• VMWARE ESX Hosts Hypervisor
• VM Ware, Builds, Cloning, Migration Win Server 2000/2003/2008R2/2012R2 Active Directory, ARS LAN/WAN Environments Microsoft Office Power Shell
• Linux / Red-Hat / Ubuntu / Fedora Windows95, 98, XP, Vista 7 and 8 Macintosh
• Networking Trouble Shooting Office 360
• Citrix XenApp San Storage EMC/Avamar Visual Basic 6 Rockwell Software Auto-Cad Print Servers
• Router / Firewalls / RDP Cluster Servers, DNS, WINs, FTP SQL 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Systems Administrator

Confidential, East Hartford, CT

Responsibilities:

• Supporting Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, Hamilton Sundstrand, Carrier, Otis, UTC Corporate, UTC Research
• Lead Administrator in the relocation of a Pratt and Whitney Department to a new location across the state.
• This included setting up the physical servers 2012 also file and print servers.
• High Performance Raid was utilized in Mission Critical Servers protecting Data and Applications.
• Beyond Compare was used to Validate Data between servers and utilized to migrate raw data.
• Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, Windows 7 Pro, Blanco, Microsoft Office 2010, VMware, vSphere,
• Built and Migrated DNS, FTP, Wins, Print, License, AV, Application, Cluster servers.
• During my time at time at DXC I had multiple projects running at the same time normally answering to more than one manager.
• Projects included building both physical and virtual servers.
• I also supported UTC with on call support.
• I dealt with the client directly on numerous occasions always taking care of their needs during each project which sometimes ran for months.
• No server build was the same. They were all different because of the environment and requirements.
• I have personally built FTP, DNS, File, Print, Cluster, AV, Backup Exchange, application servers.
• I spent a lot of time in the virtual environment (VMWare).
• I built from template, clones, Std normal builds, migrations also resource changes.
• Just prior to me leaving DXC, I was the lead administrator in a department move for Pratt and Whitney.
• Which included setting up physical servers on the Otis campus utilizing their data center.
• The servers were their file and print servers also a domain controller.
• This was impacting more than 100 users and a high visibility project.
• The project was finished on schedule with a happy client.

Systems Administrator Wintel

Confidential, East Hartford, CT

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the server migration from Windows 2003 Server to 2008 server. .
• Install new/rebuild existing servers to support new requirements and/or server refresh activities.
• Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures/documentation.
• Manage/support Client environment to provide centralized resources Maintain/upgrade Active Directory.
• Manage Group Policy Objects (GPO) for server hardening and security ODAA compliance. To include Security policy creation or updates, troubleshooting policies, interpreting policy impact for ISSO (Security Officer)
• Support Backup & Tape Backup library using Veritas NetBackup. (WPB location). Entails management of backup policies, quarterly backups and tape rotation for such.
• Operating Systems and software utilized, Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, Windows 7 Pro, Blanco, Microsoft Office 2010, VMware, vSphere,

Confidential, Terryville, CT

Project Engineer / Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Designed Built and Administrated Windows 2008R2 Backup Servers, Maintained network and VPN, Remote Support, Cisco VPN, RSA Tokens.
• Google Analytics was used for the company's website to determine the sites usage and fine tuning.
• Ultimately the data was used to bring more focus to the company and where work was needed.
• SQL Server Database backup and migrations supporting Ignition (Inductive Automation).
• Backup Administration, Managed file storage.
• Managed and maintained IT Infrastructure
• Designed HMI/SCADA systems with Inductive Automation.
• Designed Client Documentation, Manuals as required.
• Database Management with MS SQL, Visual Basic 6, Acronis imaging, Office 2010, Network support, troubleshooting.
• Supported Ubuntu and Redhat
• Supported team working to port Visual Basic over to Linux.
• Utilized Inductive Automation in creating custom warehouse conveyor systems.
• Utilized my skill set to maintain Winchesters IT infrastructure including Win 7- upgrades, Server 2008.

Operating systems utilized: Windows 2008 Server, Windows 7, Windows 8, Linux, Ubuntu Citrix Support, Thin Client Deployment Custom built 2 new HP file servers with Raid to replace the failing Nas. Utilizing TGMRN as the sync software between servers. This was done on a limited budget. Saving the company millions if the data was lost.

Confidential, Rocky Hill, CT

Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Provided help desk analyst support Level 2 to office and end users approximately 300.
• Built and configured workstations, local PC’s and laptops.
• Created OS Images for each department and requirements.
• Data wipe of existing systems in preparation of deactivation.
• Answer and respond to support issues via phone, email or in person.
• Migration from Windows XP environment to Windows 7.

Operating systems and software utilized: Win XP, Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010

Confidential, Terryville, CT

Independent Sub-Contractor, Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Virtual environments, VM-Ware, vSphere. Virtual PC
• Surveillance camera installation IP/Analog, Servers Built to suit
• Managed users and system performance, Antivirus Trend, Symantec, MacAfee, AVG, Malware bytes
• Supported- Networking, Wireless, Sonic Wall, Wire-Shark, VPN, Terminal Services, Remote Support, Active Directory, Crisis Situations
• Manage and Add users into Active Directory, Exchange.
• Database Management with MS SQL
• IT support for residential and business customers.
• File Storage, Imaging, Acronis, Backup Exec, Ghost, Data recovery
• Designed and built servers per client requirements.
• Received consistent repeat business due to cost effective solutions.
• Security surveillance systems designed and installed.
• Supervised and trained personnel.
• Electronic repairs- consumer electronics, switching power supplies, DC to AC inverters, Circuit Design.
• Utilized schematics, soldering, printed circuit boards to create electronic circuits.
• Ethernet Bridges Android, iPhone, Tablet Support.
• WIFI Access Points/ Wireless Ethernet bridges utilizing Ubiquiti Devices

Operating Systems Utilized: 95,98, ME, XP, Nt4.0, Win2000, Win 2000 Server, Win 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, Win7, Win8, Linux, Red Hat, Fedora Core, Ubuntu, Back Track, Kali

Confidential, Cheshire, CT

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Citrix Support and Administration
• Specializing in remote help-desk administration and troubleshooting for end user support.
• Responsible for 16 hospitals across the United States.
• Supported all levels of hospital staff including medical professionals with a myriad of technical problems ranging from network support to password resets.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism, offering immediate resolve given the immediate nature of hospital staff need.
• Provided Level 3 support.

Operating systems utilized: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, Linux

Confidential

PC Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Apple, Mac support
• Linux, Ubuntu, RedHat, Suse
• Acting Administrator providing support to fifty servers and three hundred and fifty users within eight different sites across the western part of Connecticut.
• Supported users with Active Directory, Group Policy, Permissions and passwords.
• Server maintenance and repair as needed ranging from updates to upgrades.
• Administrator for all telecommunication needs throughout the entire enterprise including account creation, voice mail and password resets.
• Provided Level 2 and Level 3 support to the administration.

Operating systems utilized: Windows XP, Windows Server 2000-2003, Mac, Linux Red Hat - Suse