NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR / IT PROJECT CONSULTANT ~ Focus: LAN Administrator, Server and Computer Validation, Manufacturing, ~

Professional Network Administrator with proven experience in LAN Administration, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. Excellent technical aptitude and demonstrated success with computer validation. Focused on obtaining a position working in systems administration. IT leader who builds company assets, systems and provides comprehensive technical visioning and support. Transferable skills include:

• Network Systems Administration
• Computer/System Validation
• Server Installations/Configurations
• Workstation Installations/Configurations
• Exchange Server Support/Administration
• Team Player/Motivator/Leader By Example

SELECTED TECHNICAL SKILLS

Networks/OS

Windows 2003,2000 Pro & Server Workstation 4.0, Windows XP, Novell Netware 5.0, MS Windows NT Server, IIS 4.0

Applications

Blackberry BES, Trendmicro OSCE 8, Seagate Evault Infostage, Destiny, Cisco Callmanager, Teamworks, Transman, Citrix farm admin, MSSQL,

Hardware

Hands on experience in assembly and installation of Servers and PCs. Understand all aspects of building and installing operating systems, peripherals and software packages.

Network

Experience in installation of peer-to-peer and small client/server networks, including installation of interface cards, cabling, and configuration for file and printer sharing.

Protocols/Setups

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, WINS

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Microsoft Windows 2000 MCSE (July 2001)
• Cisco CCNA. CE course at ECPI college May 2007
• Microsoft Access Training (1999), Dale Carnegie "Leadership for Supervisors" (2001)
• "Supporting Windows 95" - completed 40 hour course (1998)
• Wonderware Certified (1997)
• Current Red Cross CPR Training, US Coast Guard Electronics Training Center, Governors Island, NY (1982)

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Team and technically focused individual with wide ranging skills and expertise in key emerging technologies, customer service, network analysis, and related skills for project management, platform migrations, installations and other issues.
• Extensive experience with computer validation protocols, PLC and SCADA systems including: Wonderware Factory Suite and Microsoft Windows 2003 Pro & Server, Windows XP, Lotus Notes 6.5 and 7.
• Able to put into place technical project deployments, implementations, and integration goals to measure final success within a dynamic, progressive team focused IT atmosphere. Strong analytical, management and design skills.
• Broad understanding of technology, end-user, and issues related to team based personnel philosophies and team protocol that directly impacts technology issues; able to assist executive staff with future needs, analysis, and purchasing recommendations for cost and functionality enhancements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to plan, write and present arguments regarding technology issues, project changes, IT operations, testing, network security, and related control issues.
• Keen understanding of information technology impacts customers; highly skilled developer of network solutions with the ability to communicate those solutions throughout the definition, implementation, and optimization strategies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Durham, NC
Lan Administrator (October 2007 - Present)

The Durham Public School District is the fifth largest K-12schooldistrict in the state. DPS has 56 schools, 35,000 students and 5,000 teachers and staff. Durham Public Schools administers its own network and VOIP with over 14,000 networked devices using Microsoft, Dell and Cisco.

• Manage installations and configurations and troubleshooting for Servers using Windows 2003 R2.
• Windows administrator using Active Directory. 1300 GPO's
• Blackberry Administrator using BES, Trendmicro OSCE8.0 admin
• Complete 102 server systems daily backups to ensure data integrity using I365 evault.
• Responsible for providing T3 technical support for HP and Dell hardware and, software support.
• Instituted Change Management, using Adventnet Servicedesk plus ,administrator for the Service Desk Plus Database application

TAC Worldwide contracted to:
Confidential, Raleigh, NC
IT Analyst (December2006 - Jun 2007)

The North Carolina Vital Records Unit is responsible for registering all births, deaths, fetal deaths, marriages, and divorces which occur in North Carolina, coding those events for statistical research purposes, maintaining the records properly, and locating and providing certified or uncertified copies of those records.

• Manage installations and configurations for: hardware, operating system, custom client applications, network cards, network security, Network integrity , VPNs, and overall troubleshooting
• Novel and Windows administrator
• Complete 14 server systems daily backups to ensure data integrity, security.
• Responsible for providing comprehensive technical support and assistance with hardware and, software support to all employees.

SYTEC Business Solutions contracted to:
Confidential, Durham, NC
IT Analyst (February 2006 - November 2006)

EMD Pharmaceuticals was focused on developing products and services for people suffering from cancer and other serious medical conditions.

• Manage installations and configurations for: HP, IBM and Compaq hardware, operating system, custom client applications, network cards, network security, system integrity and overall troubleshooting
• Lotus Notes and Windows administrator
• Complete 16 server systems daily backups to ensure data integrity, security and availability,using ARC Serve
• Responsible for providing comprehensive technical support and assistance with hardware and, software support to all employees.
• Facilitates computer specification and ordering

Resolve problem issues with peripherals including: printers, PDAs, Blackberrys and cutting edge technologies.

Confidential, Durham, NC
IT Analyst (October 2005 - January 2006)

Duke University Eye Center seeks to preserve and restore the sight of present and future generations by continuing to provide the highest quality and most complete health care to our patients, by developing new knowledge and skills, and by passing on our knowledge to other health care providers and patients.

• Manage installations and configurations for: Networked hardware, operating system, custom client applications, network cards, network security, system integrity and overall troubleshooting
• Lotus Notes DNA and Novell administrator
• Complete system backups to ensure data integrity, security and availability.
• Responsible for providing comprehensive technical support and assistance with hardware and, software support by integrating Six Sigma disciplined methodology.
• Facilitates computer specification and ordering

Resolve problem issues with peripherals including: printers, PACS, PDAs, Blackberrys and cutting edge technologies.

Confidential, Raleigh, NC
Network Tester/ Troubleshooter (December 2003 - Sept 2005)

Solectron Global Services is a worldwide provider of design and lean manufacturing; supporting large business throughout the USA.

• Provide a broad spectrum of network support services, operating system, and support for IBM and Gateway Computers.
• Manage installations and configurations for hardware, and overall connectivity troubleshooting using Six Sigma Lean disciplines. Participated and managed Kaisan events.
• Responsible for providing technical support and assistance with hardware and network availability issues, and process flow to increase productivity.
• Install, configure and relocate network routers and switches and hubs and Windows based operating systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve problem issues with networks, peripherals and cross platform laptop computers.

Confidential, Raleigh, NC
Senior Consultant / Owner (November 2001 - Present)

Big Time Computer Help provides clients the highest quality of technical support and customer service; supporting small business throughout the Triangle, North Carolina region, Big Time Computer Help offers individualized technical assistance and troubleshooting for home and business computer systems, ensuring optimum functionality and performance.

• Manage installations and configurations for: Network hardware, operating system, custom client applications, network cards, network security, system integrity and overall troubleshooting
• Build client base and provided a broad spectrum of IT and Help Desk support services including on-site support, client/server support, operating system, laptop and desktop application support to clients, end-users and small businesses in the Triangle, North Carolina region.
• Complete system backups to ensure data integrity, security and availability.
• Responsible for providing comprehensive technical support and assistance with hardware issues, networking design/support and setup.
• Install and configure Windows based operating systems and networks including: Windows XP Pro and Home Desktops, Windows 2000 Pro & Server workstations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve problem issues with peripherals including: printers, PDAs, wireless routers, home networks, and personal computers.

Confidential, Philadelphia, PA
Electronic Group Leader (August 1991 - October 2001)

• Provided support, management and coordination for the validation of the Philadelphia Water Department's proprietary computer and network systems including the electronic operation of the city's 16 pumping stations; key service manager and administrator for all local computers and network for the pumping group.
• Communicated and built business relations with associated vendor groups working to retrofit PLCs, SCADA and computer systems covering Philadelphia.
• Key player in the development and implementation of a "Preventative Maintenance Program" for the Waste Water Pumping Electronics Division of PWD.
• Diagnosed and evaluated team and individual job performance through specific assessments, interviews and formal performance reviews. Led team by example, ensuring proper motivation and cohesiveness throughout the group.

Confidential, Aston, PA
Supervisor (August 1989 - January 1990)

• Responsible for the management, training, motivation and support of 30 employees. Team was responsible for cleaning oil tanks, ensuring the highest quality environmental service.
• Managed equipment scheduling and served as liaison for regional clientele.

Confidential, Southampton, PA
Technical Director (September 1986 - August 1989)

• Supervised the installation and operation of monitoring equipment to meet EPA and DER guidelines.
• Coordinated daily operations and workflow for a mobile incinerator.

Confidential
Electronics Technician (April 1979 - August 1986) - Communication Equipment Petty Officer

• Was Communication Petty Officer for network message traffic.
• Responsible for electro-mechanical and electronic controls for a dual rated Loran station.

References Available Upon Request