Samer AL-Zubaidi *** Anchor Dr. Roanoke, VA ***** acq1ud@r.postjobfree.com 540-***-****

Technologies

OS(Novell, Microsoft Server, Windows, some Linux OS) Databases (SqlServer, Foxpro, GIS, other custom proprietary DB's) Appliances (Cisco Catalyst/Routers/Switches/WLC/Access Points, SonicWall Firewall/VPN, T1/ISDN/Cable Modem/DSL/Dial-up, Dell Poweredge and Rack Servers, APC power solutions, Backup/Recovery Solutions) Server Configurations( Domain Controller, Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, ISA, Application, File, VMWare, Terminal Services, DHCP, DNS)

Languages (HTML/CSS, Cisco IOS, MSDOS)

Troubleshooting(Network LAN/WAN/Metro/Frame-relay/PPP, Servers, Databases, Workstations, Client VPN/Access, Application Configuration, Cabling and connections(Fiber/Coax/Telephony/Cat5&6 Ethernet) Certifications

Cisco Certified Professional Expires June 2018

Cisco ID: CSCO12835078

CCENT

CCNA Routing & Switching

CCNA Security

Virginia Technical Professional Teaching License Expires June 2016

Endorsement in Computer and Information Systems

Microsoft Certified Professional Legacy OS

Highlights

Experienced in full cycle Software application development life cycle (Novel, Windows Server) for IT projects in the Healthcare/Security/Technology/Educational/Construction domains.

Supported multiple systems through maintenance, modification, problem resolution, etc. to support ongoing delivery of services and/or operations.

Integrated SOA capabilities into Enterprise architecture initiatives using industry best practices.

Managed multiple applications/development projects, and major complex initiatives.

Coordinated resources across various applications, operations and projects.

Experienced with setting technology direction, strategy, policies, and guidelines for technology activities for multiple product sets.

Experienced in Identity & Access Management including authentication, identity & entitlements, federation, provisioning and extended services.

Ability to provide strategic IT architecture direction to business areas, based on a balanced risk & opportunity analysis.

Ability to apply technology trends to IT architecture for general and specialty business needs.

Budgets and Forecasts for Human Resources - Full time and Contract, Software – homegrown and COTS, Hardware Resources – Dedicated & Virtualized, Expenses - Chargebacks & Capitalized costs.

Responsible for staffing, training, performance management and compensation decision-making. Managed budgets, monitored progress and adjusted resources and priorities accordingly.

Audits and Risk - Analysis, Mitigation and Remediation. SOX compliance. HIPAA compliance.

Experienced in managing IT professionals - both local and remote, junior and senior, managers and individual contributors.

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Samer AL-Zubaidi 933 Anchor Dr. Roanoke, VA 24012 acq1ud@r.postjobfree.com 540-***-**** Experience

October 2002 to Present Alternative Computer Solutions Roanoke, VA President, Network & Data Systems Consultant

Recently Consulted with local ISP on issue relating to a Wireless Radio that was being disabled multiple times and resolved by Wireless site survey and recognition of an enterprise network device running rdlp shutting down the radio then having MAC addresses of the

“rouge AP” added to the enterprise white list to allow it's operation

Created three options for my clients for system setup to satisfy the needs of their enterprise through presale meetings with company executives, IT administrators, and owners(Bottom line needs and performance, average needs and performance and small growth, and top of the line needs and performance with considerable growth)

Present options to clients and of course relay my suggestions to the customers unexpected growth

Determine customer needs and physical limits in relation to internet access, telephony, security, and applications

Sold and setup ISDN, T1, and VPN on Cisco and 3Comm ISDN routers for medium size healthcare practice with a main office and 5 satellite offices and configured the connections on Cisco Routers to communicate and filter packets for Terminal sessions

Setup Sonicwall VPN appliance for customer to adhere to HIPPA guidelines for dual encryption

Setup subnets for the multiple offices to help diagnose and manage the seperate offices while allowing QoS tools to run effectively from the main branch

Trained employees on disaster procedures for loss of connectivity and power. Including backup and restore procedures.

Remotely managed networks and network access for clients. Using QoS tools and from customer calls

Dealt directly with ISP's for customers to attain best prices and appropriate bandwidth/addressing needs

Created “paperless” environments for medical practices

Added Wireless AP's to the network for healthcare and various industries

Researched Clients needs based on the newest technologies in their industries

Educated Installers and installed/configured access to Enterprise, Medium, Small, and Residential for VPN's through Local ISP's and troubleshooting for those connections for the Local ISP(Roanoke & Va. Beach Virginia)

Sold and Installed remote access application for appraisals and installs for the construction industry in DC

Set up, maintain, and upgrade business systems for various clients in the Roanoke Valley and District of Columbia

Sale and setup Cisco equipment, Microsoft servers, terminal servers, web based databases and sites, remote security systems, Twain acquire databases (remote and local), POS equipment: TI, cable modems, ISDN, DSL, and dial-up access

Wireless access, VPN,anti-virus, firewall, and various other secure setup applications

Used Layer 2 & 3 troubleshooting skills to resolve connectivity issues for the ISP's clients(residential and business)

Resolved issues in a timely matter when communicating for the customer to the ISP and tracking resolutions August 2008 to June 2014 Roanoke City Public Schools Roanoke, VA IT Teacher

Teaching IB Program Information for Technology in a Global Society class, Workplace Readiness and Basic Web Design using HTML

Created Interactive Lesson Plans with state curriculum guidelines in mind and implementing classroom management skills

Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students and administrators

Announcer/MC for various school activities including Special Olympics

Created student credit recovery program and built curriculum for the various classes and database for student completion records

(coordinated with school counselors and various subject tutors to schedule lab and completion times)

Coached Boys Basketball and Soccer

Setup PLATO web based credit recovery system for student learning April 2006 to July 2008 Franklin County Public Schools Rocky Mount, VA Network Data Specialist

Workstations, Applications, Application Servers, Databases, Web Servers, Networks, Storage Servers, POS, Multimedia

Traveled to the various schools and performed upgrades and installs of various systems

Installed Cisco Wireless AP for Benjamin Franklin Middle School

Troubleshooting the Cisco network when alarms or client calls deemed necessary in an environment where rouge appliances were added randomly by students and teachers that would shut ports down or crash the broadcast domain

Lab environment setup of new technologies and systems for testing purposes 2

Samer AL-Zubaidi 933 Anchor Dr. Roanoke, VA 24012 acq1ud@r.postjobfree.com 540-***-**** July 2000 to October 2002 Cable Communications & Engineering Valdosta, GA Supervisor/Trainer/Installer

Team leader

Worked with the newest networking technologies

Fiber/Coaxial/Phone systems

Trained installers and engineers on the new cable modem system

Used Layer 2 & 3 troubleshooting skills to resolve connectivity issues for the ISP's clients(residential and business)

Configuration collaboration with IT administrators to properly install new ISP technologies based on the customers needs August 2008 to June 2014 High Schools Roanoke, VA

Soccer/Basketball Coach

Duties included teaching and coaching inner city youth in the fundamentals of soccer

Prepare the youth for college and handling their recruitment

Traveled with student athletes to matches and tournaments

Practice management

Game management

Individual instruction

Pregame video study and preparation

Education

ACTS Technical School Virginia Beach, VA January 2000 to February 2002 Majors: Telecommunications Technology, Computer Network Technology, Servers, Workstations, Database Management, Email Servers, and Security

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