Project Manager Active Directory

Ravi Dass

**** ******** *****

Locust Grove, VA *2508

H: 540-***-**** C: 757-***-****

Email: acexwq@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

• Active SECRET Clearance

• An IT Professional with 15+ years’ experience.

• Network + Certified

• Security + Certified

• Associate of General Studies Degree – University of Phoenix

• Bachelors in Networking and Telecommunications - University of Phoenix

• Highly motivated, dependable trouble-shooter and problem solver.

• Exceptionally well-organized and strong work ethics.

• Valued contributor who performs confidently and effectively under pressure and thrives on challenge.

• Excellent communicator and listener.

• Enthusiastic learner who quickly grasps concepts and technical skills.

KEY SKILLS

• Windows XP/7 workstations

• Dell/HP/IBM Hardware

• Windows 2003 - 2012 Server, Exchange 2003 -2010, Active Directory

• Network Protocols and Policies

• Cisco routing, switching, and firewalls

• All major smartphone/PDA platforms

• Avaya/Cisco/Nortel Administration

• Tandberg/Polycom VTC

• IT Project Management

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Deputy Chief Information Officer

Kalman & Company, Inc., Stafford, VA

July 2006 – Present:

• Planned, installed and configured the Kalman & Company, Inc. network infrastructure consisting of multiple windows 2008 R2

servers, Exchange 2010, active directory schema for 200+ employees, and cisco firewalls.

• Established hardware and software baselines

• Manage the Kalman & Company, Inc. network, helpdesk, and deployment projects with full oversight for design, development,

and deployment.

• Lead a team of four IT analysts across various sites within the company.

• Propose recommendations to management on IT purchases and network plans that result in maximum savings for the company.

• Create IT polices that both enhance and keep integrity of the network.

• Configured the company’s new web-based recruiting solution that takes advantage of Microsoft SQL, .NET, and LDAP.

• Manage many of the company’s accounts to include Verizon, Dell, and CDW and maintain relationships with various other

vendors.

Communications Director

Ravi Dass

Kalman & Company, Inc., Stafford, VA

Contract for Joint Program Manager - Protection

July 2006 – July 2012:

• Responsible for all phone and data issues ranging from the infrastructure to the end user.

• Supervise three personnel supporting 100+ end users and 100+ workstations consisting of windows XP/7 Dell, HP, and IBM

hardware.

• Designed the two conference rooms and a video teleconference system with their current available assets resulting in financial

savings.

• Established the JPM-P & CSE Secure room for secure data and phone communications.

• Coordinate internal IT projects ensuring that implementations are ready as required by client deadlines.

• Migrated the joint data network from Verizon to the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI)

• Obtained approval for various programs and systems to support the everyday needs of the JPM/CSE office.

Data Chief

2nd Battalion 8th Marines, Camp Lejeune, NC

September 2004 – Present:

• Planned and installed all 2003 Server, Exchange Server and Active Directory builds for the Units six month deployment in

support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

• Successfully planned, installed and maintained the simultaneous integration of the battalion’s wireless radio network and tactical

data networks to allow communications from the battlefield to base camps.

• Supervised the seamless transition of the garrison network to shipboard network services in support of all 26th MEU exercises

and deployment.

• Responsible for the research, testing, and evaluation of new and evolving technology and its applicability within the Marine

Corps Tactical Data Network for the battalion.

• Project Manager for the unit’s transition from its current LAN to the Navy and Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) network.

Data Chief

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Camp Lejeune, NC

July 2002 – September 2004:

• Managed installation, configuration, troubleshooting, backup and migration of Microsoft NT/2003, Exchange 5.5/2003, and

Symantec Antivirus Servers.

• Supervised 14 personnel supporting 2,500+ end users and 400+ workstations.

• Coordinated with Marine Corps Network Operations and Security Command and Naval Network Operations Centers to ensure

uninterrupted WAN communications from naval vessels and base networks through various satellite stations.

• Successfully installed, operated, and maintained the use of Cingular Blackberry’s and Blackberry Enterprise Server into the

Unit’s current Windows 2000 network.

• Supervised all 2003 Server and Active Directory builds for the USS Iwo Jima, USS Ashland and USS Austin for the Units 8

month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. .

• Maintained detailed accountability of the Section Material File totaling over 2 million dollars in assets.

DMS Administrator

Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan

June 2001 – June 2002:

• Ensured for the continuous flow of network communications including transmissions, receipt, and processing of all electronic

correspondence via the Defense Messaging System (DMS) network.

• Managed installation, configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance and backup of Microsoft NT and Exchange 5.5 Servers.

• Supervised 10 personnel supporting 1000+ end users and 200+ workstations.

• Instructed over 100+ personnel in DMS and Naval Messaging Formats.

Network Administrator

The Basic School, Marine Corp Base Quantico, Virginia

February 1999 – May 2001:

• Provided technical support to 2,000+ users and 450+ workstations.

Ravi Dass

• Supervised computer repairs and proper system configurations.

• Created an internal communications architecture design and personally rewired numerous buildings resulting in a savings of over

$200,000.

• Supervised a unit wide conversion from Banyan Vines and coaxial cable to Windows NT/2000 and category 5 cables.

• Instructed all aspects of basic computer skills to over 500+ military personnel and end users.

• Trained and led a team of computer technicians responsible for upgrading and refurbishing 400+ PC’s and met established 2-

month deadline for Y2K compliance.

AWARDS

Navy Commendation Medal

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2)

Certificate of Commendation (2)

Letters of Recognition (4)

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix - Associate of General Studies

University of Phoenix - Bachelors in Networking and Telecommunications

Global Knowledge, Arlington, VA – IT Project Management, CISSP

Non-Commissioned Officers Leadership Course – Quantico, VA

Marine Corps Communication and Electronics School, 29 Palms, CA – Small Computer Systems Specialist Course/ Microsoft

Certified Systems Engineer

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