Network Systems Technologist Resume Profile
PA
Summary
Customer-focused IT professional with experience involving pro ject management, consulting, network design, implementation and administration, LAN/WAN management, inter/intranet design, programming, technical support, e-mail administration Exchange, Lotus Notes and educating end users.
Technical Knowledge:
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Experience
Confidential Network Systems Technologist |
Responsibilities:
- Planning, hardware/software recommendations, management, and implementation of various GUARD Berkshire Hathaway network related projects.
- Network engineering and security ranging from Cisco firewalls, VPN, switching, routers, and wireless to Active Directory, group policy, VMware, and microwave systems.
Accomplishments:
- Managed and implemented a dual datacenter relocation system upgrade for a Berkshire Hathaway location with a 77 billion dollar book of business.
- Reengineered corporate-wide IP address scheme to include proper subnetting and move away from flat network design.
- Deployed high-availability branch office design to provide ISP, hardware, and VOIP redundancy, as well as SRST IP phone failback.
- Implemented multiple VMware vSphere clustered environments utilizing Dell Powervault iSCSI SANs to provide increased uptime, scalability, efficiency, and business continuity.
- Designed a corporate-wide Cisco wireless solution providing secure, AD authenticated internal network access, as well as isolated public internet service.
- Conducted network security and infrastructure analysis of all aspects of the environment. Presented findings / recommendations to management and began implementing numerous recommendations.
Confidential Team Lead of Network Services / Network Engineer |
Responsibilities:
- Planning, hardware recommendations, management, and implementation of network projects.
- Perform day to day operations and manage all aspects of the local and wide-area networks.
- Security: Ranging from Active Directory and AS400 to firewalls, VPN, switching, and wireless.
Accomplishments:
- Participated in Sarbanes/Oxley and various state audits of the information technology environment.
- Designed and implemented a VMware vSphere 4.1 clustered environment with an EMC iSCSI SAN backend.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of an off-site disaster recovery and backup solution.
- Established proactive maintenance audits to ensure proper operations and remediate issues.
- Worked closely with the President and CFO to conduct quarterly investor relations webcasts.
- Developed IT control documentation, which included related policies, procedures, and processes.
Confidential Network Administrator |
Responsibilities:
- Led network design and implementation department on projects, installations, support, and service.
- Planning, hardware recommendations, client relations, and overall management of network related projects.
- Respond to proposal and project plan requests and determine specifications, time lines, and resources.
- Analyze client business processes and make appropriate recommendations to improve efficiencies.
Accomplishments:
- Designed and implemented complete network infrastructures for clients.
- Took key role in Payment Card Industry PCI compliance effort, developing policies for technical controls and audit requirements, as well as implementing network-wide changes to achieve compliance.
Confidential Network Administrator |
- Provided end user support to all in-house and remote employees.
- Supported servers, printers, desktops throughout organization.