SUMMARY:

• Network and Systems Administrator with 13+ years of experience with 6+ years in VMware vSphere - global virtualization and storage, and networking infrastructure.
• Experience in designing, deploying virtual networks and upgrading systems, including hardware, software, networks, databases, servers and peripheral equipment.
• Extensive experience with Active Directory, Group Policy Management, DHCP, DNS, IP, Subnets, VPNs, vLAN, Network routing, Cisco ASA Firewall, LAN/WAN/WLAN, switching and Backup & Recovery, File & Print Server, FTP, Terminal Server.
• Extensive experience in Windows 2012/2008/2003/2000/ NT4.0 Servers at single or multi domain platforms.
• Motivated, enthusiastic, and pro-active System/Network Administrator with an excellent attitude.
• Expert in Windows Server System Administration skills.
• Professional, outgoing tier 3 supports and solutions provider for complex IT strategies and initiatives.
• Experience with VMware technologies like installing, configuring, VMware vSphere. Creation, management, administration and maintenance of virtual servers and clients.
• Experience in Networking configuration & Security Configuration on ESX Host.
• Extensive knowledge in advance features of vMotion, Storage vMotion, HA and DRS.
• Experience in P2V, V2V migration using VMware Converter. Creating host and client VM templates and cloning.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, Open Office, Visio, Outlook, Printing, and Windows networking.
• Experience with x86/x64 Intel/AMD, HP, & Dell hardware like rack-mounted servers, tower servers, desktop, laptop and other peripherals.
• Strong communication and people skills, both written and verbal. Able to assess and resolve client issues quickly. A proven record of reliability, the ability to perform under time constraints, and good judgment under pressure.
• Ability to maintain a reliable and methodical approach to support and Documentation. Quick learner, highly motivated team player with excellent organizational and analytical skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Operating Systems: VMware Hypervisor, Microsoft Windows 95/98, NT/2000/Server 2003/2008/2012, XP/Vista/7/8 (32 & 64 bit versions), Red Hat Enterprise 5/6, CentOS, Ubuntu, Novell NetWare 5

Networking Switches: Enterasys (E, B, C, and N series), Brocade (VDX 6740T), Arista (7010 Series)

Storage: Nimble Storage (CS300), HP LeftHand (P4300G2, P4500G2), HP StoreVirtual (4730), HP Storage Works MSL 6000, Barracuda, LaCie NAS

Servers: Dell (PowerEdge), HP (ProLiant), LaCie (5big NAS Pro)

Hardware: Cisco ASA 5550, Aruba Networks Mobility Controllers (7220/3400), Aruba Networks Mobility Controllers Access Points (65-105), APC Symmetra LX 16000, APC Smart-UPS (750-3000) Xerox Copiers, Ricoh Copiers, Konica-Minolta Copiers, iPhones, Android, Cisco PIX 501

Software/Applications: VMware vSphere 4,5.1,5.5 (GUI, CLI, & Converter), Active Directory, System Configuration Manager 2007, Veeam, Nagios, Mitel IP Phone System, HP Centralized Management Console, Microsoft Office Suite (2007/2010/2013/2016 ), Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise 2012, Jenzabar CX, APC StruxureWare Data Center Expert, Microsoft Visual Studio, Adobe Acrobat X Professional, AVG Antivirus, Radmin Remote Administrator, Samsung MagicInfo-i (Author, Server, and Client), WinSCP, Putty

Networking Technology and Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, Telnet, DSL/Cable, hubs, routers (Cisco), cabling, SMTP, POP3, VPN, VLAN, Ethernet 802.11, LAN/WAN

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide coordination and stakeholder communication to management
• Implementation of P2V and V2V activities from legacy environment
• Setup and move servers from legacy environments to new environment using Zerto and/or VMware Converter
• Create Zerto VRAs and/or VPGs to failover servers to new clusters and/or vCenters
• Provide and track detailed planning and status of VMware 5.0 to 5.5 upgrades
• Provide Level 3 support for all Windows servers, and VMWARE 5.0/5.5
• Monitor applications running on virtual servers running Windows, Linux/Unix, Oracle
• Order replicated and/or non-replicated storage as needed
• Decommission of legacy servers, clusters, and storage

Environment: Windows 2003/2008 R2/2012 R2, Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, Linux/Unix, Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite, VMware 5.0/5.5, Cisco USC, Zerto, BlueCat Address Manager, HP Service Manager

Confidential

St. Davids, PA

Network and VMware Windows Systems Administrator

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Installation, configuration and deployment of VMware guests
• Design and Plan Upgrade to vSphere5.1
• Involved in planning of updating Network Infrastructure, and possible Disaster Recovery with VMware Site Recovery Manager
• Involved in the planning and implementation of new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System (Ellucian/Colleague)
• Assisted with migration of data from Jenzabar CX to Ellucian/Colleague
• Responsible for successfully upgrading all VM hosts and vCenter server to vSphere5.1
• Configured, and moved vCenter from SQL Express to SQL Enterprise 2012 SP2
• Reconfigured all ESX network connectivity utilization including VLAN tagging and teaming and also the configuration of different Switches with 802.1q VLAN tagging
• Manage VM environments with 100+ guest OS, including hardware setup, and maintenance and troubleshooting which ensured efficiency and productivity within the environments.
• System administration of VMware, Windows and Linux guest OS
• Setup and Configured System Configuration Manager 2007
• Upgrade all Windows Server (Domain Controllers, Radius, Print/File Servers) to Server 2012 R2
• Setup and configure Nagios and installed client to all guest OS in VM environment
• Configure and cluster HP SANs with HP Centralized Management Console
• Manage, configure, and create volumes on Nimble SAN vMotion guests from HP LeftHand to Nimble SAN with zero downtime
• Configure and manage two instances of Veeam on Windows Servers
• Create, configure and manage Veeam on Server 2008 R2 for LaCie NAS
• Create, configure and manage Veeam on Server 2012 R2 for HP LeftHand SAN
• Manage all VMware Guest snapshots
• Configure and maintain Linux/Windows VM guests as need
• Implemented HA and DRS on all Clusters
• Performed migrations of V2V from AMD Hosts to Intel Hosts/Clusters
• Setup and configured AMD Test Cluster in VMware Environment
• Install, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot wired and wireless network hardware and infrastructure (from the station end to the IDF to the MDF)
• Administrate Directory Services including OpenLDAP, ADAM, Radius, and Active Directory
• Install, configure and deploy Aruba WiFi Access Points in designated areas on campus.
• Setup and configured APC StruxureWare Data Center Expert Server
• Configured APC Smart-UPS Clients in Data Room and switch closets all around campus
• Responsible for patch management for all devices on the network.
• Administrate Gmail email accounts (assist in creation of new accounts, edit mail lists/groups)
• Setup, configure, and migrate Linux DHCP (Adonis) to Windows Server 2012 R2 DHCP, and configure all scopes and reservations
• Worked with business clients to evaluate, streamline, and improve current systems, processes, and workflow.
• Using VMware vCenter, created Datacenter Environment by creating VMware clusters, adding ESX hosts in the clusters.
• Installed and configured ESXi 5.0 Servers on Dell PowerEdge Servers.
• Performed physical to virtual (P2V) migrations for approximately 10 physical servers utilizing VMware Converter
• Created clones and templates of Virtual Machines
• Deploy VMs through Templates
• Demonstrated leadership by offering broader IT SLA support to end-users in time of limited IT resource availability, in addition to and without any disruption to main job responsibilities.
• Responsible for deploying, managing, and maintaining HP ProLiant and Dell PowerEdge servers
• Consolidated server using virtualization to reduce space within data center that continues to be utilized
• Design and implement fault tolerance and disaster recovery processes and infrastructures, including Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks (RAID) configurations, backup, and recovery procedures
• Create, and manage volumes on HP LeftHand SAN
• Design, create, and structure OUs in Active Directory
• Apply, create, and manage policies in Group Policy Management
• Setup and configured security cameras and server for PC Lab Classrooms
• Configure and deploy Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Services Update Server (WSUS)
• Configure and create Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Deployment Services Server (WDS)
• Created Windows 2008 Print Server, and moved and centralized all network printers
• Worked with business clients to evaluate, streamline, and improve current systems, processes, and workflow.
• Installed and configured two Windows 2008 R2 Server Domain Controllers
• Designed and Planned for migration of Novell Netware Infrastructure to Windows Active Directory Domain Structure
• Migrated users from Novell Netware to Windows Active Directory
• Configured, designed and manage Windows 2008 R2 File Server
• Moved Novell Netware File Server files to Windows File Server (both main campus and remote campuses)
• Manually evaluate and apply File Permissions based on Novell iManager Permissions (both main campus and remote campuses)
• Created Permissions-based policy for File Server (both main campus and remote campuses)
• Configured, designed and manage AVG Anti-Virus Server. (both main campus and remote campuses)
• Assisted with looking up student passwords in Jenzabar CX.
• Configured printers/copiers on network for network printing
• Learning about VMware products and best practices

Environment: Windows 2003/2008 R2/2012 R2/2016 Preview, Active Directory, System Configuration Manager 2007, Windows XP-10, Cisco ASA, Enterasys, Arista, Brocade, Aruba, RedHat 6 Enterprise, CentOS, Ubuntu, VMware ESXi 5.1 Server, Nimble, HP LeftHand/StoreVirtual and LaCie iSCSI SAN/NAS, HP ProLiant DL360 G7 Servers, Dell PowerEdge R905/R720/R730 Servers, Microsoft Office Suite, Radmin, NovellConfidential

Audobon, PA

Desktop Support Technician

• Complete set-up of new employees including logical access, building access and departmental hardware and software configuration
• Respond to help desk requests in a timely fashion
• Analyze problems and communicating with end users and department managers
• Execute required repairs/solutions
• Document all communication and tasks performed including closing out help desk requests when completed
• Maintain hardware and peripheral inventories
• Maintain all printer, facsimile and copier equipment
• Administer company phone systems both VOIP and PBX

Environment: Windows 2003/2008 R2, Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, Microsoft Office Suite, Dell PowerEdge

Confidential

Malvern, PA

Desktop Support Technician

• Prioritized incoming calls and emails and responded in a timely manner.
• Create tickets for computer-related issues.
• Troubleshoot issues with Office 2007 with the end users.

Environment: Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, Microsoft Office SuiteConfidential

King of Prussia, PA

System Administrator

• Managing company hardware, software, network, server, and handheld devices
• Linux server administration
• Manage company email/telephony, and Oracle Database Administrator tasks
• Provide Technical and Database Administration
• Consult services to Confidential and clients of Confidential
• XO Communications Server
• CoreDial VOIP administration

Environment: Windows 7, Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, CoreDial, Linux

Confidential

West Chester, PA

System Administrator

• Provide support to 1000+ end-users in a LAN/WAN Environment
• Maintain OS on Windows/Citrix based environments.
• Kaseya Service Desk Management
• Participate in the justification, planning and control of all projects activities required to maintain the Windows network environments.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities of IT network projects.
• Participate in the evaluation and acquisition of equipment and software purchases.
• Assist users with the definition of requirements to solve business problems.
• Maintain familiarity with latest technology developments and techniques.

Environment: Windows 2003/2008 R2, Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, Microsoft Office Suite, Dell PowerEdge, Citrix, Kaseya

Confidential

Malvern, PA

Web Module Builder/Tagger (Contract Assignment)

• Create valid XML content on Moodle
• Build online Modules using WebTop
• Tag XML Assessment and Content modules

Environment: Moodle

Confidential

Newtown Square, PA

Jr. Systems Administrator / Desktop Support Technician

• Provide support to 250 end-users in a LAN/WAN Environment
• Prioritized incoming calls and emails and responded in a timely manner
• Create tickets for computer-related issues and developed statistical reports on the progress of these tickets
• Troubleshoot with remote access issues (Cisco Pix Firewall/VPN)
• Performed preventative maintenance by installing updates and monitoring network activity
• Developed and maintained the MedStaff Intranet Website
• Train new recruiter class on Microsoft Office, and nurse database
• Maintained a complete computer inventory
• Avaya Phone System Administration (VOIP)
• Configured Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Environment: Windows 2003, Windows XP/Vista/Win 7, Microsoft Office Suite, Dell PowerEdge, Citrix, Avaya, WSUS, Cisco Pix Firewall 501

Confidential

Norristown, PA

Desktop Support Technician

• Troubleshot and resolved hardware issues on student laptops
• Configured installed and maintained server
• Installed licensed software on student and facility laptops

Environment: Windows ME, XP, Microsoft Office Suite, Lenovo Laptops