Damont Bellinger

Systems Engineer

Skilled, results-driven IT Professional with proven management, leadership and troubleshooting expertise. Possess a unique blend of managerial and hands on experience acquired over a 9+ year career with Wayne State University. Have spent the past 10 years as a Systems/Network Administrator. Polished, confident and professional attitude with experience working with high level officials.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

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Windows Administration

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Web Development

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Linux Administration

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Scripting

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Server Virtualization

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Level 3 End User Support

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SQL Server Management

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Team and Project Leadership

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Platforms: Windows, OS X, Linux

Servers: New server builds using Intel, HP and Dell hardware.

Server virtualization using VMWare ESX and Hyper-V Hypervisors.

Server Administration for Server 2003 thru 2012r2 and Linux. Server monitoring, optimization, and issue resolution.

Active Directory, Group Policy, Print and File Server

Management.

Languages: Powershell, HTML5, Javascript

Applications: Microsoft Office, MS SQL, MySQL, Sharepoint, Exchange

Server, IIS, Apach

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

System Administrator, Office of Vice President of Research, September 2014 – Current

•Create, secure, maintain, troubleshoot, administer, and manage users/computer in an Active Directory environment, including advanced skills in Configuration Manager.

•Manage and maintain the configuration, availability of all DNS, DHCP and IPAM devices.

•Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Advanced Windows Server Services.

•Troubleshoot and recommend Unix/Linux based solutions, including interoperability with Microsoft based systems.

•Using PowerShell, C++ programming automating computer systems.

•Virtualization Hardware and Desktop: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V

•Interface with MS SCCM to image, troubleshoot, and deploy large volumes of new and refreshed computers.

•Provide technical support in developing innovative technical solutions and troubleshooting SCCM faults

•Deploy network architecture including cabling systems, network interface

software, network operating software, and related interfaces.

•Support common desktop software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and the like.

•Design and implementation of the departments DNS / DHCP / IP Address Management (IP v4 & IP v6) framework.

•Use network administration tools and specialized network products including the specific network operating software for assigned area.

•Create technical documentation, maintain records, organize tasks based upon an analytical assessment and develop effective solutions as a result.

•Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with customers, vendors, and other technical staff.

•Demonstrate acumen in the use of common desktop applications.

•Administer LAN and distribute system independently or part of a team of system administrators for a larger and more complex network and customer group.

•Responsible for administering and specializing in Microsoft SCCM capabilities to ensure large enterprise network patch management, distribution and compliance functions are met for both classified and unclassified networks

•Effectively control all assets and inventory using open source (Spice Works) software and maintain organized inventory and stock environment.

•Maintain Infrastructure configurations, monitor performance; maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures.

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

System Administrator, College Liberal Arts Sciences Psychology, March 2010 – September 2014

•Serve as the first-tier support for customers and provide assistance including installing new equipment.

•Providing customer training on desktop applications, solving operating problems.

•Serving as a liaison with technical or vendor support, and coordinating projects for the unit.

•Monitoring, maintenance, and administration of distributed of local area network.

•Install, upgrade, repair, and/or modify local area network file servers; configure and connect customers, printers, and other devices to network servers.

•Follow established procedures for backup and recovery and establish file structures as required.

•Install new or enhanced applications and/or hardware.

•Installation of new networks, and evaluate and recommend hardware and software purchases for assigned unit.

•Provide training and assistance to customers in desktop applications or general network or system issues.

•Serve as a primary liaison with internal IT or vendor staff and coordinate upgrades, enhancements, or additions to the assigned system or network.

EDUCATION

M.Ed., Instructional Technology, Wayne State University, ‘08

B.A., Computer Science, Wayne State University, ‘04

CERTIFICATIONS Online Teaching Certification, Wayne State University, ‘12

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