Ferrell D. Pope III
*** ***** **** ********, ** *0907
Phone : 706-***-****
Email : ************@*******.***
Professional Summary
IT Specialist with over 10 years experience possessing a strong background
in all Windows operating systems, TCP/IP, hardware/software fix and
customer service. Extremely knowledgeable into overall networking to
include providing security of data information on network servers,
performing system migrations, and configurations for new and existing
users. IMO (Information Management Officer) for over 300 users as a direct
support contact to include running and installing connections as required
to establish and maintain on SIPR and NIPR networks, maintaining active
directory, created new mailboxes, and setting up shared file and print
systems.
Specific Qualifications
. Microsoft Certified System Administrator
. 2 + as a Certified TRADOC instructor providing 25B platform
instruction
. Information Management Officer for over 300 end users
. Over 10 years experience as a system administrator
Education
Augusta State University Degree not obtained
Denbigh Baptist Christian School High school diploma
Experience
Nova-Dine System Administrator @
S-TNOSC April 2011 to present
Supports the IT Specialist with the operation and maintenance of the SAN
infrastructure and VMware cluster environment; ensuring the overall health
of the virtualized environment by implementing and testing backup
operations and failover tasks. Create and/or update documentation related
to the SAN and vSphere environment through the use of TTPs and
SOPs. Perform daily system checks and discuss findings via verbal and/or
written reports. Coordinate the repair and replacement of contract
supported equipment. Work with remote personnel to complete reporting or
fix-actions. Utilize BMC Remedy ticketing system to track incidents and
problems. Follow ITIL practices to include Incident Management metrics
calculations and RFC submittals. Prior experience with Red Hat Enterprise.
Knology Business Tech Support Supervisor September 2011 to April
2012
Supervise technical support tier 2 and tier 3 who are responsible for
providing assistance & support for internet/data, cable and telephone
services customers. Troubleshoot all systems, create & assign static IP
addresses, monitor & respond to all escalated customer issues, approve and
submit time sheets for 32 employees and other managerial duties as assigned
by my superior.
Honeywell(Baghdad, Iraq) IT Specialist June 2010 to
July 2011
Provided support to the Brigade S6 and subordinate units with information
management and, help desk functions. Served as IMO (Information Management
Officer) for 300 end users ensuring system connectivity, performance
throughput, security validation, availability, data integrity, and date
recovery. Performed system installation & configurations, establishing
network addresses and connections, monitored system performance, adding and
removing users, establishing shared file and print systems, supporting
hardware resource management and providing general support required to
establish and maintain unclassified and classified computer networks, stand
alone computers and/or ancillary automation devices.
KeyBridge/Delan/ICE Inc. 25B Instructor March 2008 to
April 2010
Primary Instructor within the Software Annex of the 25B Course responsible
for instruction based on approved Lesson Plans, Blackboard, and Practical
Exercise Instruction. Instructed the following course modules: Microsoft
Server 2003, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, Intro to UNIX, Solaris System
Administrator, Security Plus, NETCOM, NET A/V, and Advance Troubleshoot and
Repair. Perform network scanning to find security vulnerabilities within
the system configuration policy on the CPU.
First Discount Mortgage IT Director May 2006 to
October 2007
Performed system administration functions to include performing daily
backups, producing system and security policies, maintaining workstations,
and establishing and maintaining an active directory. Repaired and
maintained numerous web sites, provided access to all FDM websites,
transferred and installed new phone lines to include Voice over IP (VOIP),
and created advertisement flyers with MS Publisher and Adobe Acrobat to be
sent out in bulk emails through MS Word.
DCT Systems/Lockheed Martin System Administrator July 2000 to May
2006
Performed maintenance on PC's, laptops, and printers as well as created and
modified policies as it related to the network and daily operations.
Performed server tasks to include adding and removing users, change
permissions, administered print servers, and created share folders.
Installed workstations, performed data migration, established exchange
profiles in MS Outlook, and provided troubleshooting for all
infrastructures.
Certifications
Security + ITC
SCTC A+
N+ MCSA 2008
ITIL V3
Security Clearance
Top Secret.
Professional Activities and Achievements
Operation Iraqi Freedom Certificate for Logistics Support awarded November
2010.