SUMMARY

• Multifaceted Network Communications Analyst/Administrator specializing in the design, installation and support of LAN/WAN, network segment, Internet and Intranet systems
• Resolve computer problems and enable technology to meet the individual needs of companies
• Ensure organizations realize maximum benefits from equipment investments and business processes
• Leader with all direct measures of exceptional customer service and developmental training
• Experienced in clearly documenting features, technical specifications and infrastructures, and engaging various platforms and applications
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects efficiently while prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication attributes

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Windows XP, 7
• Windows 2000/2003/2008/2012 Server
• Adic Tape Library
• Category 5 Cables
• HP MSL Tape Library
• Dell Latitude Laptops, Desktops & Servers
• HP Laser & Dot Matrix Printers
• Hubs
• IBM xSeries Servers
• JetDirect Print Server Interface Cards
• HP Proliant Servers
• HP 460c Blades
• HP EVA6000 SAN
• HP P6500 SAN
• HP MAS (Medical Archiving)
• Brocade Fiber Channel Switches
• HP Data Protector 6.2
• Websense Internet Monitoring
• VMWARE vSphere 4.x, 5.x
• CommandView 10.x
• Citrix 4.5 6.0
• Microsoft Office 97, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010
• Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.x
• Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 7.0
• TCP/IP
• IPX/SPX
• X25
• TOPOLOGY
• Ethernet
• Lin

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Atlanta, Georgia

Senior Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed/configured/administer HP Windows 2003/2008 R2/2012
• Installed/configured/administer HP BL460C Blade servers.
• Administer the blade servers using Onboard Administrator
• Installed/configured/administer vSphere 5.0
• Upgraded VCenter from 5.0 to 5.0 U3
• Created Host Profiles in VCenter
• Virtualized numerous physical servers running Windows 2000/2003/2008 and 2008 R2.
• Monitor 100+ physical and 250+ Virtual Servers.

Confidential, Georgia

Systems Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Installed/configured/administer HP and Dell servers running Windows 2008 R2/2012
• Installed/configured/administer HP BL460 Class C Blade servers using HP Rapid Deployment Pack and administer the blade servers using Onboard Administrator
• Installed/configured/administer vSphere 5.1.
• Monitor 250+ Virtual Servers

Confidential, GEORGIA

Network Administrator 4

Responsibilities:

• Implement corporate - wide configurations of Service Location Protocol (SLP) while ensuring an unadulterated IP environment
• Plan, coordinate and implement network security and system backup measures
• Perform network modeling, analysis and planning while researching products and providing hardware/software recommendations
• Installed/configured/administer Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.x running on Windows 2008 server
• Installed/configured/administer HP and Dell servers running Windows 2000/2003/2008/2008 R2 and installed different hospital applications
• Implemented Websense application for monitoring/accessing/blocking Internet access
• Assisted in the implementation of Active Directory. Created GPO, User Accounts, OU etc
• Implemented Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Advanced Edition 7.0 for servers and desktop.
• This application is to create backup images of all servers and desktops.
• Implemented HP Insight Controls and Performance Manager to monitor all our servers.
• Installed/configured/administer Exchange 2003 Enterprise Edition. Migrated all mailboxes and public folders from Exchange 2000.
• Installed/configured/administer HP BL460 Class C Blade servers using HP Rapid Deployment Pack and administer the blade servers using Onboard Administrator
• Installed/configured/administer HP EVA6000 Storage Area Network (SAN)
• Upgraded both Controllers on EVA6000 to 6240. Upgraded all Fiber Channel Disks to the latest firmware version.
• Installed/configured/administer HP P6500 Storage Area Network (SAN)
• Configured Performance Advisor to analyze SAN performance
• Upgraded CommandView from 9.x to 10.x
• Installed/configured/administer BlackBerry Express Server 10.1
• Installed/configured/administer HP MAS (Medical Archiving System)
• Installed/configured/administer 21 Citrix servers running XenApp 4.5 and 6.0 on Windows 2003 and 2008 servers.
• Configured EdgeSight 5.3 for monitoring.
• Installed/configured/administer vSphere 4.x. Configured 4 clusters (15 ESX Hosts) in one Data Center, running VMWARE Data Recovery (VDR 2.x) for backups.
• Virtualized numerous physical servers running Windows 2000/2003/2008 and 2008 R2.
• Monitor 150+ Virtual Servers
• Installed/configured/administer Distributed Virtual Network for 3 Clusters.
• Upgraded all 3 vDS Network Switches from 4.0 to 4.1
• Created numerous Virtual Port Groups
• Installed/configured/administer Virtual Center (VCenter) to administer all 4 Clusters
• Upgraded Virtual Center (VCenter) from 4.0 U4 to 4.1 U3.
• Upgraded all 15 ESX Host from 4.0 U4 to 4.1 U3.
• Using Update Manager to push the patches/upgrades to all ESX Hosts
• Installed/configured/administer vMotion and Storage vMotion
• Installed/configured/administer VMware DRS and HA.
• Installed/configured/administer Host Profiles
• Created numerous VM Templates.
• Installed/configured/administer HP Data Protector Enterprise Backup Solution running version 6.2

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Integrated microcomputer hardware, Ethernet adapters, hubs and CAT5 cables
• Employed Winstall to install and configure software
• Performed one - way database and file system replications on servers
• Provided end-user training on Netfinity 5500 series servers, Lotus Notes and Windows NT administration

Confidential

Network Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Provided routine administrative support for software users, maintained network
• hardware/software, analyzed problems and monitored system to ensure consistent availability
• Troubleshot and resolved user desktop/laptop problems
• Planned, coordinated and implemented security and system backup measures
• Remained abreast of hardware/software developments, ran tests on new products andprovided recommendations to management