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**** ***** ******, #* - ******* Beach, CA 90278

818-***-**** - acq0rs@r.postjobfree.com

O/S: Linux (RedHat, Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora Core, CentOS), Windows (Windows 7, Vista, Server 2008, Server 2003, 2000, XP, 95/98/98SE/Me, NT4)

Server Software: ESX 4.1, vSphere 4.1, Veritas Backup Exec 10, Solarwinds Virtualization Manager 4.0 (Hyper9) IP Monitor, SolarWinds NPM, Exchange 2003,Active Directory, IIS6.0, SQL, MySQL, Terminal Services, Ghost Corporate, Handy Backup6.0, Mozy Pro, BlackIce, FTP, Modus Mail, Kerio, cPanel, Ensim, UberSmith, Web HelpDesk, MyCP, Webmin, SiteScope, Cacti, Zenoss, Zabbix, KioWare

Networking: TCP/IP, DHCP, VPN, DNS (MS and BIND), T-1/DS-3 installation and management, Cisco switches/routers (CLI/ASDM), Firewalls (SonicWall, Cisco,Foundry), Wireless Networking, Network Performance Diagnostics and monitoring, NOC, Help Desk, Anti-Virus and Security

Cloud: AWS, CloudStack

Hardware: UCS 5108 Chassis, Cisco B200 M3 Blades, Servers- Dell (Power Edge G11/G12) Compaq, HP, SuperMicro, Tape Backup Systems, Cisco (75xx, 37xx, 26xx), IDE RAID Controller, SCSI RAID controller (Adaptec), SATA and SATA II RAID controllers

Application: Sentry Power Manager, APC InfraStruXure Manager, Aperture Vista (DCIM), UCSM, Confluence, ExacqVision, MS Office 98-2013, NAV Corporate Edition, F-Secure, LogMeIn, ACT 2010, QuoteWerks 4.5, Epicor, Solidworks, FTP Clients (FileZilla, WinSCP), Secure CRT, Putty, RDP, Open VPN, Cisco AnyConnect, VNC, PCAnywhere, ActiveSync,VZ Access Manager

Experience and Certifications:

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Certified Novel Administrator (CNA)

CCNA Training

Experience in all LAN/WAN topologies

E-Mail and Internet Systems, Web Hosting

PC environment emphasizing network administration and PC support

Edmunds.Com Inc. – Data Center Engineer, Santa Monica California Mar. 2012 - Present

Data Center Role:

Monitor/manage all of the technologies deployed across 3 Data Centers (Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Denver)

Effectively work in a cross functional role with All Infrastructure Operations teams to manage immediate and future environment build outs

Updating and Maintaining asset management system (Aperture/Nlye)

Monitor and Manage the Data Center Infrastructure Appliances and Power Infrastructure

Provide periodic Power and Environmental reports

Enforce and manage Data Center Access and Security

Support cross connect deployments (Main point of contact for ISP and MMR)

Manage all data center documentation

Cisco – Layer 2 support

System Administrator Role:

Install and Manage Cisco UCS POD (UCSM 2.1)

Provision and bootstrap physical/virtual servers using chef

Service and uptime monitoring (Zenoss, Zabbix)

Working with CloudStack 4.2.1

Fetch Technologies Inc. – Operations Engineer, El Segundo California Feb. 2011 – Oct. 2011

Lead Production Operation Engineer - Production operations support / participation

Manage/administer multiple remote, virtualized machines in a VMWare-based private cloud

Load Balancing across multiple ESX hosts

Monitoring Virtual Environments and Capacity planning

Monitoring Servers for performance and up time

Manage the installation/configuration of Fetch software on Virtual Machines - configure to client specification for Production/Staging/Development needs

SQL/MySQL Installation and basic Store Procedure/Query operation

Occasional general system (networking, OS, etc) troubleshooting - Handle daily tickets load, Strive for a quick and solid solution for trouble tickets requests. Root cause analysis and reporting

NetScaler Load Balancer (Citrix) – Create & Configure Virtual Servers, Services, Load Balancing (MIP,SSL)

Monitor and support backup recovery (Daily/Weekly)

SeePoint Technologies – IT Administrator, Redondo Beach, California Nov. 2009 – Dec. 2010

Manage, maintain and troubleshoot major accounts - In charge of Kioware Server setup and configuration. In charge of Server up time, upgrades, updates. Periodic content update for all clients (kiosks) via Kioware server (Complete Remote Management)

Install and configure kiosks to client specification – High level configuration for kiosk specialized server based software

Main point of contact for all clients/vendors

Monitor and troubleshoot kiosk connectivity both hardwire and wireless (USB Modem) – Heart beat monitor via Kioware Server

Research and implement Antivirus Protection Services – Install, configure, maintain Antivirus Policy Manager Server. Remote client deployment. Provide protection to local office and entire kiosk network

Manage local office network – complete IT coverage for all office needs

Help improve office network environment and product deployment efficiency

UplinX Systems – Owner, Los Angeles, California Feb. 2008 – Nov. 2009

UplinX Systems provided a full range of IT services, including network/ phone wiring, Data Center solutions, Security/Video Surveillance, and personalized IT support

Client – Neurogeneration, Los Angeles, California

Reorganized the entire network for a Neurosurgeon office to implement SBS 2003 R2 with Exchange

Implement and train complete file sharing, print sharing, and calendar sharing

Implement a backup system, and remote control system to end users when on the road.

Client – GNi - Managed Service Provider - Data Center and Server Technician, Los Angeles, California

Build servers, configure, rack and troubleshoot based on costumer specifications

Provide GNi customer(s) with remote-hands support over the phone and at on-site location to assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of customer's Network Infrastructure

Respond to service calls in a timely manner, troubleshoot, and lead in corrective action and repairs in accordance with direction from the customer

Diagnose and repair of customer hardware, software, network, and/or Incident Management issues

Train, lead and mentor other technicians

Works with the Service Desk and Project Management Team to ensure service standards and responsiveness needs are met

Works with Project Managers to develop project plans and timelines, assist in tracking milestones, and to supply job status in project meetings

Client – Data Source Solutions, Los Angeles, California

Provide server installation, configuration and migration services

Provide server monitoring and troubleshooting services

Oc3Networks - NOC Manager, Los Angeles, California Apr. 2003 – Feb. 2008

Supervise and oversee the process of building a new Datacenter (Cabinets installation, CAT5E wiring, Electrical, UPS, access control, security cameras)

Perform customized OS installations, mostly RAID5 RAID0, all windows platforms (NT, 2000, 2003) all Linux flavors (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, RedHat, Fedora Core, FreeBSD)

Performed all IT and network duties in a 24/7 NOC environment, including network and server monitoring

Manage DNS services on both Windows and Linux (DNS server, Webmin)

Perform Exchange (5.5/2003) server installations and administration

Set-up and maintain websites on both Windows and Linux platforms (using IIS or Apache, using FTP to download clients content and implement into IIS or Control Panels (cPanel, MyCP)

Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues on a daily basis via Ubersmith ticketing system, online chat or over the phone

Configuring Cisco routers (25xx, 26xx) for T1 and DS3 connections, including access list, DHCP pool and NAT, DNS

Manage 5 technicians, over 3 shifts to maintain the daily work flow: New order installations, assigning tickets according to tech abilities, network and server monitoring

Facility manager - maintain contact with the building owners/management to keep up to standards

Languages: Fluent in English and Hebrew

Work Status: US Citizen

References: Available upon request

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