David Newell
**** ***** ****** **. *** *** • Houston, Texas 77096
512-***-**** • acd0l0@r.postjobfree.com
Summary of Qualifications
• Veteran Data Network Specialist with 9 years of experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in time sensitive situations and in highly stressful environments.
• Received Navy Marine Corp Achievement Medal in 2006 and 2010
Professional Experience
The Weston Group, Houston, Texas August 2012 – September 2013
Client Site Operations Coordinator
Supervised a team of 6 people that worked a helpdesk and 127 virtual servers and 20 physical servers running
Linux, AIX, and Windows Sever 2000/2003/2008. Assisted in the management of the PBX telephone system,
troubleshooting/replacing broken phones and monitoring the system supporting over 300 phones. Oversaw and
assisted with the upgrade of several systems including GE Centricity EMR, AcceleCapture/AcceleSmart, and
Kryptic Secure Messaging/Patient Portal. All while making sure day- to-day activities were not impeded by the
upgrades.
United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina January 2012 – August 2012
Tactical Data Network Specialist
Oversaw the server architecture maintenance and management for the II MEF FWD CE domain, ensuring the 20
Marines of Data Platoon provided web browsing, exchange, and various other services to the II MEF FWD CE
domain, including the II MEF FWD Commanding General. Assisted in the planning and implementation of the
server architecture for two company field exercises, ensuring web browsing and exchange capabilities. Created,
Implemented, and Maintained an electronic version of record jackets; enhancing inventory readiness within the
battalion. Supervised operational checks and maintenance of over 1000 pieces of information technology end
items totaling in excess of $2,000,000.
United States Marine Corps, Camp Leatherneck February 2011 – January 2012
Tactical Data Network Specialist
Supervised a team of 6 Marines and 3 civilians on the Server Team that maintained 3 separate networks and
services for the 35,000 users on Camp Leatherneck as well as multiple forward operating bases consisting of over
150 virtual servers on 20 physical hosts running ESXi 4.1. Oversaw the creation of 6 new Windows Server 2008
R2 Domain Controllers, 3 new VMware venter Servers with ESXi 4.1 ESX hosts, and the upgrade of 6 DHCP
servers from Windows Server 2003. Transitioned backup software from Symantec Backup Executive to Net App
Snap Manager software suite resulting in a more reliable and more efficient backup solution.
United States Marine Corps, Al Asad July 2004 – February 2010
Tactical Data Network Specialist
Supervised a team of 12 Marines and 5 civilians on the Server Team that ensured services were provided in a
timely manner to the 14,000 users on over 150 servers on Al Asad when faced with unforeseeable multiple power
outages and cooling system malfunctions. Supervised the systematic shutdown of all network services aboard Al
Asad Air Base in preparation for the removal of the Al Asad domain. Assisted in the installation of additional
Domain Controllers and Exchange Bridgeheads to facilitate the removal of the Alternate Technical Controlled
Facility.
Education
The University of Phoenix, Houston, Texas September 2013 – Present
Bachelor of Science in Business
Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School January 2005 – January 2005
Computer Electronics Technology
L. C. Anderson High School January 2000 – January 2004
Additional Information
• Skills: Microsoft Server 2003, Microsoft Server 2008, vCenter Server, ESXi, Net App, Microsoft
Exchange 2003, Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP Pro, Windows Vista, Windows 7,
Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Office 2007, Network Administration, Advanced Routing and Switching,
VLAN, LAN-WAN, Active Directory, TCP/IP, DNS management, SNMP, FTP, SMTP, DHCP, Solarwinds,
HTML, Ghost Imaging, SSH Client, SharePoint, Group Policy, Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange,
NetApp, Security+, VMware Infrastructure, VMware