PROFILE SUMMARY

• Dedicated System Administrator with 10 yrs. experience managing server infrastructures across multiple platforms Windows, Linux ranging from 5 to 125 servers.
• Effectively install, configure and optimize the IT infrastructure to consistently achieve within resource allocations maximum availability, performance and security.
• Windows - 10 yrs., Linux 2 yrs., Cisco - 2 yrs., Solaris - 2yrs.
• Powershell - 1yr, Bash - 1 yr, Perl - 1 yr
• Quick learner who adapts easily to new processes, latest technologies, trends excellent training skills

TECHNICAL STRENGTHS

Operating Systems: Windows 03/08 R2, Linux RedHat , Cisco IOS 11.x , Solaris 7-9

Microsoft: Active Directory,Exchange 03/07, Hyper-V, SCCM, SVMM, GPO, DNS, IIS, Backup,

Linux: Apache, BIND, MySQL, CVS, NFS, Samba, Syslog

Software: VMWareESXi,vSphere, Nagios, Backup Exec, Mimecast, Quest Migration Manager, Lync, Call Manager, ConnectWise, Cisco Unity, Symantec Endpoint, SafeBoot, BitLocker

Security: Firewall, NAT, SSL, PAM, SSH, VLAN, ACL, nmap, nessus,SFTP, DHCP, snort

Hardware: Dell Equallogic SANs PS400, HP ProLiant blades, Cisco 4507R, 3507, PIX 501E, UPS Database: MS SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle 10g, Eclipse

Programming: Powershell, Bash, SQL, Perl

Support: L3 infrastructure/client, incident/event management, 24/7/365 follow-the-sun coverage

Protocols: TCP/IP Suite, OSI, FTP, SMTP, DNS, HTTP, UDP, ICMP, PPPoE, ARP, SSH, tcpdump

Frameworks: ITILv3 Plan, Design, Build, Support Build-to-Order , Cloud Allocate Config-to-Order

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Consultant

• World-class Museum specializing in modern and contemporary art. 1000 employees
• Desktop migration lead leveraging LANDesk to migrate 1000 users from Windows XP to Windows 7
• Created, Configured, Distributed firm wide Windows 7 images including software and package deployment
• Created, Configured, Deployed firmwide software packages and user profile migration
• Created, Configured, Analyzed software and hardware inventory reports
• Created, Configured, Migrated 1000 Windows user profiles, settings, and configs using USMT and UMA

Confidential

Independent IT consulting company specializing in supporting SMBs and individual solutions.

• Installed, configured, managed Windows 7 desktops and Google Cloud Apps for SMBs, and individuals
• Supported, Administered Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 Active Directory and Exchange
• Maintained client DR BCP, Firewall and AV, providing security and back-up services

Technical Environment: Windows 7, Google Apps, Tech Support, Laptops, Desktops software, Service Desk, Join.Me, Rack/Stack

Confidential

IT consulting company specializing in the Legal space. 80 employees

• Managed and supported 100 server infrastructure on Server 03 powered with Exchange/SQL to provide consulting and R D environments
• Supported entire desktop/server infrastructure using Kaseya, ESXi 4.1, Hyper-V, SCCM, Exch07/10, Dell PS400/0, SCCM, Server 03, ConnectWise, BES, iManage, Citrix XenApp, SVMM, Win 7, Office 2010
• Provisioned, configured, and managed VMs for developers and staff using Hyper-V and VMWareESXi
• Installed, configured, and managed admin servers and user workstations using AD, SCCM, WDS and GPO
• Performed and managed weekly infrastructure upgrades and back-ups using Kaseya and Back Up Exec
• Evaluated and tested new technologies including Lync, Quest Migration Manager, and Backup Exec
• Virtualized and consolidated server footprint using Hyper-V and VMWareESXi 4.1 Provided on demand technical support to client base with 100 physical servers 200 VMs

Technical Environment: Win 7, Server 03, SCCM, Hyper-V, VMWareESXi, vSphere, Dell Equallogic, Packaging, L3 Support, Citrix Server, IIS, Cisco Voice, PIX 501, Juniper NetScreen, Raritan KVM, Terminal Services, VPN, SharePoint, ConnectWise

• Systems Analyst Installed, configured, managed SOA application StockTrader built on .NET 4, showcased to Leadership
• Tested Windows and Cloud system functions using scripts for User Acceptance Testing ITIL
• Produced internal project deliverables and performed peer training with virtual international teams ITIL
• Project team lead tasks included win/loss goal status reporting and developing go-forward plans
• Participated in technical and business development projects, building Windows environments per configuration requests and developing proposals in PowerPoint to present client transition journey

Technical Environment: Windows 08R2, UAT, Lync, Proposals, PMI, PowerPoint, Tech Support, Cloud, Excel, CMMI, MS SQL, .NET 4.0, SOA, CBTs, Sizing, Requirements Gathering, BPO, Change Mgmt, ITIL, Tech Transformation, Pre/Post Sales Support

System Admin

Managed and supported 125-server infrastructure on Server 08, Solaris powered with Exchange/Oracle/SQL providing 24x7 financial market trading and HA environments

• Provisioned, configured, managed Linux/Windows server infra. with WDS, Kickstart/Jumpstart, Term. Svcs
• Configured and managed Exch 2007, SunOS, Redhat, Win 03/08 R2, Bloomberg Anywhere, B-Unit mgmt
• Updated knowledge base, config. files, firewall rules, and group ACLs using RCS, CVS for version control
• Moved, added, changed databases and configs using MySQL and Oracle 10g stored procedures sp
• Created and updated NFS shares, Apache, BIND, Syslog, Solaris configuration files
• Providing 24/7 rotational support to international multi-site environment using follow-the-sun model

Technical Environment: Win 7, Bloomberg Pro, Blackberry, Powershell, Solaris, Win Server 08 R2, L3 Support, B-Unit, NFS, Exchange, CVS, Redhat, Zantaz, SFTP, RSA, SafeBoot, SQL, VPN, Oracle, Eclipse, Reuters, VLAN, Turrets, BIND, Apache

• Tier-1 Museum specializing in modern and contemporary art. 1000 employees
• Managed and supported 1000 Windowsdesktops powered with LANDesk/SQL providing user environment
• Configured and deployed security and power policies, hardening environment using GPO, Registry
• Created, configured, manageddesktop platforms and packaged applications with USMT, Batch, PXE, Ghost
• Provided 24/7 Level 3 desktop support liaising with vendor integrators and user base to configure solutions

Technical Environment: Server 2003, Active Directory, NAT, DHCP, DNS, LANDesk, PXE, WebHelpDesk, Norton Ghost, Imaging, Packaging, Managed Desktops, Tech Support, Firewall, Anti-Spam, Windows 2000/XP, MS Office, Templates

• Leading test prep company specializing in virtual and on-site Business School test prep solutions. 50 employees Acquired by Kaplan
• Provided local/remote phone, email, and desksupport to 1000 staff, students, instructors, and prospects
• Provisioned, configured, supported new students, course curriculum, and post-sales set-up using Elluminate
• Installed, configured, managed desktop applications, images, and client software
• Responsibilities included periodic patching, help desk, project task work and managing vendor licensing

Technical Environment:Windows Server 2003, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Exchange 2007, L3 Tech Support, Elluminate, Move/Add/Change, Dell Vostro, Cisco Switch, Service Desk, Incident Management, GPO, IIS, Customer Service

• Global provider of business-class hosting solutions for small and medium sized businesses. 20 employees
• Provisioned and managed 70-server infrastructureat PEER1 datacenter. Linux, FreeBSD, Windows 2000 Server
• Configured, managed, and supported user base and application environment using ADUC and SCCM
• On-site Level 2 data center support, bare-bones provisioning, smart hands coverage

Technical Environment:Windows Server 2003, Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Exchange 2003, L3 Tech support, Hosting, Nessus, LogMeIn, Rack/Stack, MRTG, KVM, Service Desk, Incident Management, Customer Service

• Nationally accredited college part of the City University of New York. 150 employees
• Taught CCNA and CCNP preparatory classes to two classes of 30 students each
• Performed daily lectures, periodic testing, labs, hw using Cisco 26xx switches and Cisco Press curriculum
• Mentored, tutored, and provided 1-to-1 curriculum to students that needed extra help with learning material

Technical Environment: TCP/IP, IOS, CatOS, Cat 3507, Cisco 26xx, 25xx, PIX 501e, Cisco Press, RIPv2, EIGRP, VLAN, Cert

• Software start-up developing corporate instant-messaging solutions. Acquired by MessageLabs 50 employees
• Rack, stack, configure, and manage 45 Sun and Dell servers running Solaris 8 and Redhat Linux.
• Installed, Configured, and managed Samba server provisioning Unix resources to Windows users
• Monthly system backup responsibilities using VeritasNetBackup and Sony AIT tape library.

Technical Environment: Win XP, Server 03, Active Directory, Perl, NAT, DHCP, DNS, Microsoft IIS, L3 Support, Xerox, HP, Dell