Accomplished IT professional backed by 18 years on the job experience. Demonstrated success in implementing strategic IT initiatives to improve business functionality. Skilled Project manager with proven ability to lead and motivate teams for maximum productivity.

Operating Systems:

Windows Server 2012, 2008, 2003, 2000, Windows 7, 8, Vista, XP Pro, AIX 5.x, 6.1, Solaris 9.x, 10.x

Virtualization:

VMware ESXi / VCenter Server 5.1, 5.0, 4.1, Windows Server 2008R2 Hyper-v

Storage Devices:

Netapp FAS2000 FAS8000 series, EMC Clariion, Symmetrix VMax SAN NAS

Enterprise Applications:

Exchange Server 2003, 2007, 2010 / SQL Server 2005, 2008 / Visual Basic 2008, 2010 / Office 2003, 2007, 2010, 365 / IIS 6, 7 / SharePoint 2007, 2010 / Windows server 2003, 2008, 2012 Active Directory Group Policy / Terminal Server Remote web / Systems Center Configuration Manager SCCM , Operations Manager, WSUS / Power shell, VB scripting

Routers / Firewalls / VPN:

Cisco Nexus Catalyst switches routers, ASA, F5 Load balancers, Checkpoint, Juniper Netscreen, Riverbed Steelhead

Anti-Virus:

Symantec Endpoint Protection, McAfee E-policy orchestrator, CA e-trust antivirus with ITM integrated threat management

Backup:

Veam for VMWare, Symantec / VERITAS Backup Exec 8.6 2012, VERITAS NetBackup 6.x, CA Arcserve Backup 10.x, 11.x, Windows backup VHD files , EMC Replication manager

Design applications:

Unigraphics NX3 NX8.5 / CATIA V5R18 V5R21

Robot / PLC / CNC:

Fanuc, Motoman / RSLogix 500, RSlinx, Seimens, Simatic / Keyence Camera Systems / Allen Bradley

IT Consulting Self employed

Confidential

• Manage IT services for companies including complete infrastructure refreshing with reliability and sustainability in mind.
• Provide Consolidation / Virtualization with VMware and Microsoft Hyper-v.
• Isolation and resolution of issues including Exchange server, Lync / Office 365, Web services, SQL server, and custom applications.
• Provide server planning, clustering, and load balancing for larger environments.
• Utilize powershell for automating tasks.

Confidential

• Provide reliable and knowledgeable IT services and tranquility to large companies and doing whatever it takes to make sure the job gets done properly.
• Provide design and implementation of VMWare Vcenter Server 5 in clustered configurations utilizing Netapp storage solutions for VMWare datastores
• Troubleshoot issues with VMWare ESXI and Vcenter server 4.1 and 5.0
• Utilized powershell and VB scripting for automation of tasks.
• Perform Exchange server migrations and upgrades, Exchange server clustering and load balancing. Integrate Netapp storage systems into Exchange server environments for redundancy and reliability.
• Managed and maintained IT environments for large companies. Restructure and streamline current infrastructure.
• Installed and troubleshot Office 365 with Lync Server. Configured SIP protocol and document sharing services for Office 365 environments.
• Performed large data center migrations representing Netapp solutions. These include EMC, IBM, third party disk shelves and arrays.
• Presented VMWare virtualization to several clients to reduce costs and administration overhead.
• Perform installations and monthly updates for numerous Unigraphics UG , Catia, and Teamcenter customers. These are primarily GM, Ford, Chrysler, and Nissan part suppliers.

Confidential

• Designed a VMWare Vcenter server 4.1 2 physical server cluster. Converted 18 physical servers to virtual and used EMC Clarion storage for NFS datastore.
• Consolidated 30 windows 2003/2008 Servers running Exchange 2007, System Center Configuration Manager, IIS, SharePoint 2007 MOSS , SQL 2005, Lotus Domino, and Active Directory across 3 plant locations worldwide into 3 VMWare 4.0 servers.
• Migrated 200 Lotus Notes users to Exchange server 2007 along with Blackberry enterprise server to Exchange active sync.
• Migrated Exchange integrated Windows Messenger to Lync Server and Office 365. Configured SIP protocol and document sharing.
• Utilized powershell for task automation
• Performed migration from Windows XP to Windows 7
• Utilize and maintain SNORT for IDS.
• Utilized Windows Server 2008R2 Hyper-V for testing environment.
• Administered Citrix Metaframe Presentation server 3.
• Administered Juniper Netscreen VPN and firewall at 3 Locations. Setup VPN client software for mobile users to access network from outside.
• Developed several in-house applications including: websites and Purchase Req. system, and created custom reports with SQL 2005 reporting.
• Responsible for daily backups of all servers using Backup Exec and VMware snapshots.
• Wrote policies and procedures for day to day IT tasks.
• Utilize WSUS for downloading and pushing out Windows updates to servers and workstations and used Group Policy and System Center for application deployment.
• Setup and maintained Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager and CA etrust on Windows server 2003 and 2008. Created policies to push out virus definition updates, engines, and settings.
• Maintained and provided monthly updating for UG NX5, 7.5, Ideas, Catia V5R18-21, and AIX Catia V4 workstations.
• Installed and Maintained 2 proxy servers with CA Secure Content Manager software for web and email filtering.
• Responsible for purchasing and installing desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and Zebra label printers.
• Designed and implemented a shipping system with wireless Handheld Symbol and Unitech Scanners/Bar Code readers.
• Installed and configured Cisco Nexus and Catalyst Routers and Switch's.
• Oversee manufacturing operations on plant floor, create work schedules and consistently meet deadlines.
• Measured parts for quality control utilizing various CMM's Kryptonite, Faro, etc .
• Programmed Fanuc and Motoman robots, Allen Bradley PLC's, and Thermwood CNC's.

Confidential

• Helped restructure 10,000 user Active Directory forest for Daimler Financial.
• Utilized powershell for automation of tasks
• Configured squid blue coat proxy
• Administered EMC SAN's remotely
• Performed Security auditing of AIX, SUN, and Windows 2003/2000 servers before they're released into production environment including: processes, daemons, open ports, ACL's, NTFS, and Active Directory permissions.
• Administered Citrix Presentation server 4.5. Helped design / deploy Citrix presentation 4.0 servers for various EDS contracts.
• Maintained HACMP AIX and Windows server 2003 clusters
• Utilized Shell and VB Scripting for automation of tasks including user and group creation, CRON jobs, and SUdoers files.
• Created documentation and work group instructions
• On call 24/7

Confidential

• Administered approximately 3000 users throughout 15 buildings in Detroit and Wayne/Westland with mixed Windows and Novell environments.
• Installed and maintained VMware ESX server 2.5 on 5 servers. Performed server consolidation and disaster recovery planning.
• Administered Citrix Metaframe presentation server 3.0
• Configured EMC Clariion FC4500 and FC4700 Fibre channel arrays. Used EMC Access Logix for management of arrays.
• Utilized remote desktop and remote assistance for solving user problems at local and remote locations
• Performed hardware support on IBM, HP, and Dell servers and pc's.
• Maintained Checkpoint and ASA Firewalls and Cisco 6000 and 7000 series routers.
• Utilized Norton Ghost for imaging pc's and servers
• Installed and configured Secure ID, PDA's and Nextel wireless cards for laptop users.
• On call 24/7

Confidential

• Administered Windows NT4, 2000, and Novell servers for large helpdesk environments of approx. 3000 users at AAA Michigan headquarters and for EDS.
• Administered storage systems including: EMC Clariion SAN FC4500 and FC4700 series Fiber channel arrays. Used EMC Access Logix for management.
• Maintained Cisco 4000 and 6000 series routers, Cisco PIX, and Checkpoint firewall and performed log file analysis.
• Utilized Novell Netware 5 and NDS, and Active Directory to administer user accounts and group permissions.
• Installed and Administered Lotus Notes and Exchange 5.5 servers.
• Configured and maintained permissions on DFS, NFS, and SAMBA shares.
• Used SMS 2.0 for software distribution, monitoring, maintenance, and reporting.
• Responded to helpdesk, telephone, email, and personal requests from end users for technical assistance involving software, hardware, and network connection problems.
• Supported 4 AIX servers including: administering users, groups, and permissions
• Performed Backups and restores on Windows and Novell servers using Net Backup.
• Developed procedures documentation for IT administration and day to day tasks