Patrick Kangethe

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

Worcester, MA

508-***-****

acgb4d@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: System Administrator

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Languages: SQL, Java, JavaScript, Html, Http, php,C and Assembly Language, Perl.

Operating systems: Helix, Ubuntu, Fedora, (Unix/Linux) Win2003/Win2k /Win XP/ Vista, Win 7, Solaris, MAC .

Applications: IIS Server, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power point, Photoshop, Vi Editor, ManageNowR1/Active Directory, Altiris, Other customized applications Symantec Backup Exec, Progression Macola, SQL 2000, Symantec AntiVirus, Symantec Web Security(Proxy), Pervasive, BCM(Business communication Manager, Citrix, ERP's, CRM's.

Networking: LAN/WAN Technology, TCP/IP Protocol, Hubs/Switches and Routers, DHCP and Static IP Addresses, Network Troubleshooting, DNS, NAS.

Creative Playthings

System administrator/engineer (current)

Windows server administration.

Builds and maintains vendor relationships and manages the purchase of hardware and software products.

Manages the purchasing of all software, hardware and other IT supplies at all levels.

Ensures that company assets are maintained responsibly.

Negotiate contracts with service providers.

Effectively communicates relevant IT-related information to superiors.

Resolves issues in a timely fashion.

Initiates and implements improvements in all areas of IT responsibility.

Serves as main point of contact on all IT-related matters for Creative Playthings.

Responds/acts on upper-management direction .

Identifies and provides standards for gathering information for use in trend analysis and reports information to company management.

Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Relays relevant IT-related information to the company in a timely manner.

Desktop/Server configuration.

Running backup and restore jobs, administration of Backup server.

Active directory administration.

Create policy and Procedure as required by Law.(Mass Personal Information Law)

Support web server(intranet).

Installation of required drivers to support customized Point of sales applications.

Resolve end users technical issues.

Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change .

Administrator Citrix server for remote users.

Responsible for data security within the company.

Network Administration between co-operate office, stores, factory and the distribution centers.

Database Administration using SQL 2000.

Setting up and maintain the proxy.

Configuring database source engines on company computers.

Administration of NAS (Network Attached Storage.

Administration of Nortel phone system (BCM) Business Communication Manager.

DSL connection to remote stores.

Configured/Administer Backups to disk and tape.

Ensure data flow processes are runing.

Maintain, troubleshoot ERP system.

Maintain company wide data security.

Oversees the administration of the company's WAN.

EarthTech

Support Specialist (1/2007-3/2007)

Documentation, tracking and monitoring problems to ensure timely resolution and escalation if needed.

User Administration in windows 2003 Server including active directory.

Installation, configuration, and troubleshoot Microsoft Office 2000/XP/2003.

Configuring user workstation in accordance to the required specifications and company policy.

Updating user system, enhancing security.

Basic computer hardware repair and maintaince.

TCP/IP settings, Internet Explorer, and Symantec Antivirus.

Perform problem research, recognition, isolation and resolution.

Wyeth Biopharma

System admin/ engineer. (06/2006- 1/2007)

Performing backup of data.

Applying Operating System updates, and configuration changes.

Installing and configuring new Hardware and Software.

Adding/deleting/creating/modifying User Account information, resetting Passwords etc.

Answering technical queries.

Responsibility for computer security.

Responsibility for documenting the configuration of the system.

Troubleshooting any reported problems.

System performance tuning.

Keeping the network up and running.

Work in a clean room environment.

Helped in the upgrade of MCAS (Material Control Automation System).

Documentation of detected or reported problems or changes.

Working with MCAS, assisted with the design/testing of wireless material management software, including creating/updating documentation, writing test scripts, installing software updates and performing software testing.

Help in resolution of problems that arise within the production environment

Execute recovery procedures required to restore services to customers in the event of a system, subsystem, or component failure.

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