Accomplished IT engineer with demonstrated success managing and implementing strategic IT proposals that enhance business functionality with positive effects on the bottom line.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

●Information Technology

●Help Desk Analysis

●IT Strategy Development

●Systems Integration

●Project Management

●Software/Web Development

●Migrations/Upgrades

●Multi-Platform Networking

●Systems Management

TECHNOLOGY

Operating Systems:

Hardware:

Software/Programming:

Windows XP Pro, Mac OX Snow Leopard, VMware Infrastructure, Microsoft 2008 Server, Unix File Servers, Inter Tel Access

Cisco 2600 series Routers, Cisco 2800 series Routers, Netgear Switches, Hubs, Servers, Laptops & Desktops & Servers (HP, Dell, Mac, IBM), IBM System x3650, Dell PowerEdge 4600, Dell PowerEdge 2950, Mitel 5330 IP Phone System, Dell PowerEdge 6400, Smart UPS 2200, Smart UPS 2200XL, Dell Power Connect 3548, Dell Power Connect 5448, Dell Power Connect 6248

Windows 7, Microsoft Exchange 2010, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 & XP, Active Directory, Adobe Creative Cloud, HTML, Java Script, Microsoft SQL 2012., CISCO CLI, VNC Viewer, Google Apps for Business, Mac Os X Yosemite, Windows Virtualization on Mac via VMware Fusion, VMware Sphere 5, Webex, Postini.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Medidata Solutions, Inc.

Information Systems Engineer

April 2012 – September 2015

Managed DNS, DHCP, Domain Services, Active Directory for mid-level enterprise. Created DHCP Cluster using Microsoft Cluster Service. Migrated DHCP and IPAM to InfoBlox DDI infrastructure for global redundancy. Transferred corporate infrastructure from CA Unified Infrastructure Management to the industry leading Solar Winds Orion (Web Performance Monitor, Virtualization Manager, Server & Application Monitor). EMC VNX 5400 data migration from old EMC Clarion and physical servers in datacenter collocation. Directed all integrations and automations between UMRA by Tools4Ever and the following apps: Active Directory, Adobe Connect, Google Apps, and Workday. Led migration of the MDSOL.com corporate site from A2 webhosting to Amazon Web Services using Cloud Watch, VPC, EC2, and ELB.

●Created an alternate Xerox Docushare environment in Amazon Web Services in case of a DR situation

●Migrated dull departments off of old file server infrastructure to a AWS S3 Buckets for more reliability.

●In an effort to reduce Spam implemented the IP Lock procedure in Postini to verify authenticity of internal mail. Also enabled TLS Encryption for higher profile clients.

●Implemented two-Factor authentication for Google Apps for work mail

●Spearheaded Active Directory Upgrade from 2003 – 2012

●Lead on office moves in London and Houston data centers.

●Lead on all Cloud, physical, and virtual infrastructure monitoring using SolarWinds.

Village Voice Media, LLC.

Systems Administrator

April 2008 – April 2012

Held multi-faceted responsibilities to configure, install and update network telecommunication methods that support over 110 employees. Manage Windows XP Pro/Windows 7 Pro, Mac (G4 and G5). Administer DNS, DHCP and Active directory while supporting 100+ hosts. Configure IP addresses for servers, machines and printers in addition to managing inventory of servers, PCs, Macs, printers, and various hardware via OCS Inventory NG. Assemble and wire furniture pieces with switches, patch panels, servers and routers. Configure and monitor accounts, rights and permissions for DTI, Sugar CRM, and all other web based programs. Facilitate scripts on legacy servers, which tie into newer applications on current servers. Maintain network and device monitoring applications: CACTI, XO Managed Firewall, Nagios, etc.

● Successfully migrated/consolidated over 50 servers to 10, which include, File Servers, Virtual Servers (VMware Sphere 5), MS Exchange 2003/07 and Blackberry Enterprise Server.

● Directed completion of office integration project: Conversion of bi-floor office into one – Rewired entire office space, constructing/re-wiring a new server room, outfitting server room with new PDUs and batteries, punching down fiber and Ethernet through various cubicles, server and data rooms.

● Administered Back ups with Galaxy Commcell Console via Juniper Networks – Network Connect.

● Effectively educated interns on the fundamentals of hardware maintenance, resulting in successful job placement and head of help desk support teams.

● Migrated entire Microsoft Exchange environment to Google Apps for Business

Tradition (North America) Inc.

Systems/Network Support

September 2007 – April 2008

Managed Windows XP Pro and Win 200 accounts via Active Directory as well as administered Back Ups for entire firm utilizing Backup Exec 12. Utilized VNC Viewer, Net OP Remote Control, and Remote Desktop to manage hosts and servers at various locations, while being the primary contact for Bloomberg LLC, Reuters Bridge, and multiple financial institutions. Configured IP addresses for servers, machine, printers; installed hard drives, hardware and software for servers and PCs; assembled, wired and managed Cabinets with switches, patch panels, servers, and routers. Administered network and device monitoring applications: Quick Ping Monitor, CACTI, Kiwi Sys Log, etc.

●Efficaciously supported 450+ hosts

●Administered 70+ Servers, including Blackberry Enterprise, MS Exchange, Norton Ghost Server, Norton, File Servers, and Market Data Servers

●Meticulously supported and troubleshot Real Time Market Data Programs including Reuters Bridge, Bloomberg Professional, FINRA, NYSE Focus, Kalahari Kace, etc.

JOB/INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

MONEY MEDIA INC.

NEW YORK, NY

MARCH 2007 - SEPTEMBER 2007

Helpdesk Analyst

●Configured IP addresses for machines and printers

●Processed incoming/outgoing supply orders

●Cut/capped CAT 5 and POTS cables Punched down and cross connect Nortel Phone System

●Installed hard drives, hardware and software

●Added, deleted, and modified users and user settings for employee workstations

HELD KRANZLER, MCCOSKER & PULICE LLP

NEW YORK, NY

MARCH 2006 - JULY 2006

Software/Web Developer

●Tailored CaseWare Working Papers© for various clients.

●Manipulated the common object model for CaseWare to construct different templates.

●Webmaster for HKMP.com and HKMPT.com

●Visual Basic.net, Visual Basic Script and ASP.net

NEW YORK MAGAZINE LLC

NEW YORK, NY

AUGUST 2005 - JANUARY 2006

Corporate Intranet Intern

●Constructed entire framework of the corporate intranet.

●Created, managed, and published all content for company intranet.

●Published and compiled multimedia from various interdepartmental conferences.

●Shared creative control and direction of the corporate intranet with IT director.

ESPN/ABC/DISNEY

NEW YORK, NY

JUNE 2004 - JANUARY 2005

Web Development Intern

●Uploaded content to the EXPN.COM, extreme/action sports website.

●Created new and unique content.

●Edited still photographs, audio, and video content for web publishing.

●Contributed special interest articles for EXPN.COM.

●Coordinated public relations events (interviews, press conferences, etc.)

EDUCATION

St. John’s University, BS Computer Science

Minor: Telecommunications

New York, NY

2000 – 2006

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