PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

• Over 7+ years of IT experience, specializing in Server administration in various environments - Windows 2000/ 2003/2008 R2/2012R2 with Active Directory Services (WINS, DNS, DHCP).
• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating applications, systems and utilities relevant to Active Directory Domain services.
• Profound experience in administration of user Accounts, Groups, Resources, Security, Backup strategies in window Servers 2003/2008R2/2012.
• Expertise in Migration Using Quest Migration Manager Tool for Active Directory.
• Extensive experience in deployment, migration, patching and troubleshooting of windows 2008 and 2012 R2 Domain Controllers in Active Directory.
• Monitoring the Active Directory Replication status of the Domain Controllers.
• Active Directory Services, DNS, Lync Administration, Power Shell in a very large network.
• Expertise in Active Directory design and support (Group Policy Object (GPO), Active Directory (AD) Schema, Organization Unit (OU), LDAP, Sites, Replication, etc.).
• Creating and Linking Group policies for Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 R2 in AD domain.
• Experience in Performing the Domain functional level from windows server .
• Expertise in creating Group policy for User Drive Mappings.
• Helpful in providing support to third tier regarding client/server infrastructure and applications.
• Expertise in Migrating Users, Groups, Workstations and Window Servers from Source Domain to Target Domain.
• Experience with DCPROMO process and configuring AD Site, OU structure, Site Link, DNS, DHCP, WINS, Global Catalog server, Directory Services, subnet mask, DNS forwarders, Reverse Lookup.
• Strong experience on Exchange Online and Hybrid Migration to the Cloud based Office 365 Environment.
• Good knowledge on Monitoring connectivity, synchronization, replication, net logon, time services, FSMO roles, AD schema, NTDS database partitions, DNS settings, SRV records, and Trust relationships.
• Extensive troubleshooting experience with Office 365 ProPlus and managing clients and end-user devices.
• Experience in copying Group Policies from one domain to other domain in AD forest.
• Good knowledge in End to End Automation using Power shell for User Account/ Mailboxes/ Distribution Group/ Security Group provisioning and management.
• Experience in Reporting and Auditing Capabilities for Active Directory.
• Good knowledge about understanding and solving Active Directory architecture and system integration problems.
• Very good Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2010, 2007, 2003 administration.
• Proficient in Tracking and documenting Active Directory production support issues.
• Good experience in Providing support to maintain printers and systems, performed routine setup and maintenance of Video Conference meetings.
• Quick learner, highly motivated team player with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal and able to assess and resolve client issues quickly.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Systems: Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 R2/2012R2, Windows7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

LDAP Directories: Active Directory and Sun Directory Server

Scripting languages: Power shell, Batch Script

Tools: Migration Quest Migration Manager V8.8 & V8.10

Patching: SCCM, Blade Logic

Ticketing: CA Service desk, Lotus notes, Tracert

AD Command line: DS Query, AD Find, DS Get, DC Promo

Integration Tool: Centrify V1.0

Microsoft Servers: Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 R2/2012R2; Microsoft Exchange 2003; Microsoft Exchange 2007.

System Management: Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Manager

Programming Languages: C, C++, Python, Pl/Sql

Databases: SQL server 2000/2005/2008 , Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and MS Access

Networking: DNS, WINS, DHCP, TCP/IP, FTP, MOM, SCOM, SMTP, SOAP, POP, HTTP and HTTPS

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Auburn Hills, MI

Active Directory consultant

Responsibilities:

• Supported multiple AD forests, including multiple domains forest with over 8 domains, 250 domain controllers and 200 AD sites, running on Windows Servers 2003, 2008 R2 and 2012 R2.
• Worked on Managing and troubleshooting of Windows 2008R2 and 2012 R2 Domain Controllers in Active Directory.
• Created and Link Group policies to windows 2003, 2008R2 and 2012 R2 servers in PROD & QA Environments.
• Worked on Migrating Users, Groups, Workstations and Application window Servers from Source domain to Target domain Using QMM in AD Domain.
• Integrated role-based access control, Single Sign On, user provisioning, and reconciliation services with existing applications, systems, and network devices using NETIQ(DRA).
• Performed duties to Microsoft Active Directory domain infrastructure including administration of users and groups, DNS, PKI certificates, and NTFS security.
• Implemented user provisioning from IDM tool and aggregating users into IDM tool from Active Directory connectors.
• Planned and managed all migrations and upgrades related to the Active Directory.
• Created and Managed Application Groups in AD domain.
• Raised the Domain functional level from windows server .
• Performed regular Domain Controllers Health checks through DCDIAG.
• Closely interacted with internal and external clients to translate the technical and user requirements in to application designs.
• Performed Migrations from On-premise to the Cloud based Office 365 Environment and troubleshooting errors and problems encountered during migrations.
• Managed Active Directory components including Domain controller’s installation, Global catalog servers, Trusts and Sites.
• Configured DNS for use with Active Directory across windows Servers 2003/2008R2/2012R2.
• Involved in trouble shooting and fixing day-to-day problems of the applications in production Environment.
• Worked with SQL Admins to create and Link Exception policies to SQL DB, AS, WS Windows Server 2003, 2008R2, 2012R2 in PROD &QA Environments in AD domain.

Environment: QMM, IDM tools, office 365, SQL, DNS, NTFS, NETIQ(DRA), DCDIAG,windows server 2003,2008R2,2012R2, Active Directory server.

Confidential, Troy, MI

Active Directory Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Managed Active Directory Infrastructure for company’s Integration and Production domains for Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2, Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 and Service Core Instances.
• Managed NTFS and share permissions for accessing resources. Delegate OU/GPO permissions for IT, Enterprise services, Internal Auditors and Global Cyber Security.
• Created, Managed, modified and troubles hooted GPO's using GPO Admin or GPMC
• Delivered Enterprise wide GPO changes using Group Policy Manager
• Performed Administration & management of delegation using Quest Active Roles server.
• Involved in Active Directory Backup & Restore (both Authoritative and Non-Authoritative)
• Performed Build / Rebuild / Decommission DC's & Post-Installation tasks.
• Performed Metadata Cleanup and routinely cleaning up computer and user objects.
• Used PowerShell scripting to query/modify AD attributes and setup monitoring scripts.
• Managed server application and security patches using HP Server Automation Server (Opsware) and System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.
• Used CA service desk for ticket/change/incident management(ITIL process) performed Monitoring, troubleshooting and problem resolution of IP Services - DNS, DHCP, and WINS, using Tivoli
• Processed DHCP requests from HP subnet management team to support Data, Voice and Wi-Fi.
• Participated in Application Security Reviews with internal teams requesting Domain Trusts.
• Performed Health checks of the servers (dcdiag/netdiag/nltest/repadmin/replmonetc, VB scripts) and resolving directory & windows OS related issues.
• Performed Testing and implementing patches in QA, Dev and Production environment, using BIGFIX/and or manually, notifying application owners, Exchange 2003 team, helpdesk and all other relevant parties.
• Closely worked with the application development teams to resolve any windows related issues

Environment: Windows Server 2008/2008 R2, 2012/2012 R2, NTFS, DNS, DHCP, WINS, PowerShell, CA service desk.

Confidential, Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Active Directory Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Planned intra forest migration to consolidate multiple child domains Provide procedures, documents customize accounts migration with pre/post task to minimize user's impact after migration.
• MigratedUsers, Groups, Workstations and Application window Servers from Source domain to Target domain Using QMMinAD Domain.
• Worked with developer to troubleshoot LDAP connection to query multiple AD domains.
• Installed and configured Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005.
• Automated user accounts to force password change for every 30 days with Group policy.
• Worked on Hyper-V installation and configuration in Windows.
• Provided expert technical knowledge and support for Microsoft Active Directory 2003/2008R2.
• Worked on Active Directory administration, infrastructure, process, procedures, monitoring, and projects - Active Directory Win2008R2.
• Provided consultations with clients and other technical staff on complex Microsoft Active Directory 2003/2008R2 design.
• Responsible for researching and making decision on hardware and software that the IT team supports.
• Troubleshoot and provided technical analysis concerning operating system, network and application performance Issues to resolution.
• Effectively communicated with customers regarding downtime, project updates and troubleshooting progress.
• Supported patching, ticket queue maintenance, execution of change controls.

Environment: Microsoft Active Directory 2003/2008R2,QMM, LDAP, SCCM, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005, WIN, Hyper-V.

Confidential

Active Directory Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Designed, Deployed and migrated windows 2003 domains to join new windows 2008R2 forest.
• Planned and managed all Migrations and upgrades related to the Active Directory.
• Installed new domain controller’s 2008R2/DNS and managed DNS adding resource records.
• Configured SSO on window server and troubleshoot them with policy servers.
• Implemented name resolution using WINS & DNS in TCP/IP environment.
• Worked on Copying the existed policies form one domain to another domain within the AD forest.
• Implemented Windows 2003/2008 Active Directory.
• Managed and monitored replication.
• Worked on Creation of Failover Cluster in Active Directory domain.
• Used Active Directory Sites and Services to administer the replication of directory data among all sites Perform Data Backups and disaster recovery operations of the entire sever farm.
• Maintaineduserlogin logs and updating operating system and hardware patches.
• Worked on Performance tuning, Replication and Cluster Management.
• Managed relationships and price structure with vendors on hardware and software needs.
• Supported patching, ticket queue maintenance, execution of change controls, McAfee anti-virus upgrades and security remediation.
• Provided on call production support 24/7 as needed and Supported migration of windows servers
• Worked on Performance tuning, replication and cluster management.
• Created IT support strategy including project plans and timelines

Environment: WINS, DNS, TCP/IP, windows 2003, 2008R2, CA Service desk, Lotus notes, Centrify V1.0

Confidential

Windows Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Designed, Deployed and migrated windows 2000 domains to join new windows 2003 forest.
• Worked on Migrating users and groups from windows 2000 domains to windows 2003 domains using Aelita’s tool.
• Worked on Windows 2003 Servers deployment and Configuration.
• Managed Active directory, DNS, WINS and DHCP Servers.
• Worked on Active Directory Services like Managing Users & Other AD objects.
• Planned and configured new internal & external websites.
• Created, deployed, renewed, Imported & exported of the SSL certificates.
• Worked on Coordination with application development teams for issue troubleshooting.
• Work on Accounts Delegation, Drive Mappings and Widows Servers Decommission Process.
• Created and Link Active Directory policies to windows Servers 2003 in PROD & QA Environments.
• Monitoring/Analyzing/Troubleshooting Active Directory Replication in Multi Domain Environment.
• Worked on Tracking and documenting Active Directory production support issues.
• Created and Managed Servers in a Cluster with round-robin algorithm and NLB clustering for Load Balancing.
• Responsible for Creating users, roles and groups and securing the resources of Organization using Active Directory.
• Supported on call schedule for Production support.
• Involved in trouble shooting and fixing day-to-day problems of the applications in production.

Environment: windows 2000 and 2003, PROD, QA, NLB, DNS, WINS and DHCP Servers.