OBJECTIVE: To secure a challenging position in a data processing environment with a growth oriented organization.

SUMMARY: Proficient as a technical support analyst, supervisor of third and fourth generation computers, Database Administrator for SQL Server, Windows Desktop and Server Administrator, Exchange 5.5/2000/2003/2007, VMWare, Network and System Engineer, Ubuntu, Nagios, Sonicwall, Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop, Mcafee EPO ,Kaspersky Managed anti-virus solutions, Barracuda Spam and Web Filter, SAN, NAS, NAGIOS

EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Systems-Network Engineer

• Administer windows servers used for IT infrastructure and for functional users. This includes servers utilized for product development, IT infrastructure and corporate business applications. Coordinate the administrative support activities for Windows based systems and all its components, hardware, software, network and Windows Domain structure. Design and build Active directory, Group Policy, and Networks.
• Designed and implemented Disaster Recovery.

• Operate and administers all windows backup and recovery. Ensure appropriate processes are in place for tracking and offsite storage.

• Administer active directory, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP.

• Provide technical direction and advise management on Windows hardware and software developments and their application to company business plans.

• Develop tactical plans on systems configuration for high availability/fault tolerance, systems tuning, backup and recovery strategy, performance and capacity management.

• Perform complex testing and troubleshooting procedures in diagnosing hardware and software problems and take corrective action in their resolution.

• Install and test Windows OS patch levels.

• Coordinate hardware and software installation and upgrades in multi-client/server Windows computer environment.

• Other duties as assigned to support the company and its goals.

• Monitor/configure and troubleshoot MS Exchange

• Install, configure, troubleshoot and monitor internal and external networks.
• Mcafee EPO, Kaspersky Managed anti-virus
• SAN, NAS implementation monitoring and configuration.
• Hardware support
• Implemented 24/7 system monitoring using Nagios. Linux based
• MS Exchange upgrade, maintenance and monitoring.

• Confidential Installed, configured, serviced, and removed MS-DOS and Windows
• Network design build and configure
• 95/98/NT/XP/2000/2003/2008 and its components Microsoft Office 97-2003 and
• its service releases, SQL Server, Enterprise Manager, Adobe Acrobat,
• and various lesser-known programs Installation, troubleshooting, and removing of monitors, keyboards, and mice laser, inkjet, and dot-matrix printers scanners Zip drives
• digital cameras modems and CD burners Installation, troubleshooting, and removing RAM CD, floppy and hard drives NIC cards and power supplies on machines from the 486 to the
• Compaq ProLiant server and other comparable servers and PC's. Installation of Windows NT/2000/2003 workstations/servers onto a 10/100/1000 MBPS Ethernet network and servicing their connections, sharing, and user accounts. Document Management and OCR solutions.

Confidential

Administrator/MSSQL DBA.

• Fine tuning applications for optimum performance using STROBE and other in-house tools and utilities.
• Developed and maintained new and existing automation facilities using dialog manager and multiple programming languages.

As an MSSQL DBA:

• Framework: NT4.0, Windows NT/2000/2003, SQL Server 4.21, 6.5, 7.0,2000,2003.
• Sizing, designing and purchasing of servers, installing all necessary software and hardware including but not limited to the OS,SQL server,
• RAID, mirroring, and all add-on components to conform to corporate standards.
• Extensive performance tuning and troubleshooting, proactive monitoring, database design, TSQL, DTS, BCP, DBCC, stored procedures, triggers, replication, disaster recovery, schema changes and data migration.
• Setup replication according to established criteria. Developed and implemented policies and procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of the company databases and NT servers. Resolved database performance issues, database capacity issues and other distributed data issues.

As a Windows Administrator:

General Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of management or other more senior personnel, formulated/defined specifications for operating system software or modified/maintained existing software using releases and utilities from vendors which deal with the overall operating system, database management, data networks, computer capacity and utilization. Provided on-going production system support and performed other duties, as assigned.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, configure and maintain the Windows Server Operating Systems and related software products in a manner consistent with existing service level agreements.
• Coordinated various IT operations involved in the ordering, installation and setup of new Windows based servers.
• Work with application teams and other operations personnel to coordinate system software changes and to support application changes.
• Monitor system performance and tune as necessary.
• Track and resolve software issues.
• Provide 24 hour/7 day coverage via on-site and on-call availability as required.
• Provide technical support to miscellaneous IT elements requiring assistance.
• Provide support for disaster recovery as required.
• Assist in IT related projects and consulted on business projects.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Windows NT/2000/2003 server commands with the ability to install and securely configure new servers.
• Capable of monitoring systems performance, disk usage, file systems and devices.
• Experienced in the setup and management of TCP/IP and Ethernet.
• Capable of maintaining DNS databases.
• Expert knowledge of DHCP.
• Skilled in local file system maintenance and configuration.
• Capable of performing configuration and installation of other related peripherals.
• Knowledge in administration and best practices of Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Proficient in user account management.
• Maintain server documentation including appropriate licensing records.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and execution.

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HARDWARE: IBM, HITACHI family of mainframe computers, Windows NT/2000/2003/2008/2012 servers, Windows 95/98/NT/XP/2000/Windows 7/8 and Vista workstations.

SOFTWARE: Windows 95/98/XP/NT/2000/2003/2008/2012 Vista Exchange 5.5/2003/2007/2010,Backup Exec VMWare OS/MVS,Citrix,Metaframe JES2, OS/JCL and utilities. TSO/SPF, VSAM, CA products Dialog Manager, SAS, REXX, CLIST, Sybase, MSSQL