Engineer Manager
Resume:
Objective
I'm seeking a position as Systems Engineer/Administrator performing
installations, configuration, upgrades and the management of enterprise
environments (local and remote). This includes: Operating Systems
Windows 2003/2008, Virtual Systems (VMware ESX), Controllers and server
hardware, Switches, Servers, Active Directory, Troubleshooting, Technical
Support and Monitoring in a 24/7 environment(s).
Summary of Technical Skills
. Technical knowledge of current network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP),
operating systems, software, and standards, including Microsoft
Windows XP, 2000, 7,MS Office, Microsoft Active Directory, Group
Policy, WSUS, Windows Server 2003 and 2008, VMware ESX Server 3.5,
4.0, 4.1, VirtualCenter, Symantec and McAfee anti-virus/security
products.
. Citrix Administration, including client updates.
. Installed Windows servers 2003 and 2008 and performed scheduled
maintenance and resolved unscheduled issues as they arise.
. Design, installation, configuration of VMware virtualization software
in an enterprise environment (50+ ESX Hosts more than 650 virtual
machines across 4 data centers) utilizing vCenter with HA, DRS.
. VMware vCenter upgrade from 2.5 to 4, ESX Host provisioning and
patching, Migration using Physical to Virtual (P2V) conversion
(Platespin) and Virtual Machine management (templates, provisioning,
Vmotion, Microsoft Clustering Services in a VM, VM relocation to a
different Data Center and VM modification) and monitoring (HPOV, SIM,
NNM).
. Extensive equipment support experience with HP/Compaq server hardware
platform (blade servers in c3000 and c7000 enclosures, Virtual
Connect, ML and DL Proliant servers, MSA and Tape Libraries
. Performed Data Center relocations, including the design of the rack
power, network and patch panel requirements, rack and stacked HP Blade
enclosures, HP DL servers, MSAs Cisco Routers and switches. Verified,
hardware management using HP Systems Insight Manager and remote
management using RDP, ILO and KVM.
. Working knowledge of ArcServe, NetBackup, Backup Exec, in MSL4048 and
Quantum LTO3 and LTO4 libraries.
. Comprehensive hands-on hardware/software troubleshooting experience.
Certifications
. Certified Netware Engineer (CNE) for Netware 4.x and 5.x
. Certified Netware Administrator (CNA) for Netware 4.11
Professional Experience
ESOL contract to SCE Rosemead, CA
Nov 2012 - Present
IT Specialist/Engineer 4
. Assisted the completion of the SCE SmartConnect project, verifying
subsystem SOP's and DR plans and project transfer documentation are
in compliance with Edison standards.
MND Technologies, El Monte, CA Oct
2011 - Nov 2012
Independent Consultant (to various small companies)
. Recommend hardware and design for small office networks, install PCs
Printers
. Configure file and print servers and setup network printing on
Microsoft servers
. Design and configure backup solutions and train office personnel
. Desktop/Laptop repair and maintenance, software installation and
updates
Time Warner Cable El Segundo, CA Feb
2011 - Oct 2011
Sr. Systems Engineer (contract)
. Recommended, scheduled, and performed hardware and peripheral
equipment improvements, upgrades and repairs for the Finance
department's Oracle Hyperion Essbase servers within IT defined
department change management windows, and documented the changes in
the CMDB
. Assisted in the build of the Data Center expansion, rack mount
servers, connected the Smart Rack Mount PDU to the network
. Resolved hardware and software issues as assigned
20th Century Fox, Los Angeles CA Apr
1996 - Dec 2010
Systems Engineer - Enterprise Infrastructure Services Team
. Supported and maintained multiple Virtual Centers in CA, NY and AZ
. Installed Windows servers 2003 and 2008 and performed scheduled
maintenance and resolved unscheduled issues as they arise.
. Performed Data Center relocations, including the design of the rack
power, network and patch panel requirements, rack and stacked HP Blade
enclosures, HP DL servers, MSAs Cisco Routers and switches
. Managed physical and virtual servers including OS installation,
patching utilizing Shavlik and VM Patch Manager
. Recommended, scheduled, and performed hardware and peripheral
equipment improvements, upgrades and repairs within IT defined
department change management windows and documented the changes in the
CMDB
. Monitored the server infrastructure using various monitoring tools and
provided after hour support during designated week
. Participated in the design and implementation of VMware virtual
infrastructure
. Acted as a lead engineer for the maintenance and management of virtual
environment
. Installed, configured, tested, maintained, monitored data center and
remote office infrastructure server hardware and support equipment
. Performed on-site analysis, diagnostic and resolution of complex
hardware problems for a variety of end users, and negotiated HP the
annual HP hardware (CarePak) contracts to insure the SLAs were met
. Ordered and maintained spare-parts inventory of server components
(hard drives, memory, HBA, etc.) for server maintenance to prevent
unscheduled outages
. Assisted in developing long-term strategies and capacity planning to
meet future hardware and corporate technology needs
. Designed the Enterprise Backup system, servers and libraries
. Assumed the Lead backup and restore engineer role, documented the
SOP's including the retention polices and trained others to monitor
and resolve issues
. Managed trouble ticket queues and responded to system failures and
service requests within IT defined Service Level Agreements using
Remedy Service Management software.
Education
. Quickstart, El Segundo, CA
Course completion of VMware Infrastructure 3: Install and Configure
. New Horizons, Irvine, CA
Course completion of Certified Netware Engineer (CNE) certification to
Netware 5.x
. Fullerton City College, Anaheim, CA
Completion of Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE) program
. Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA
Completion of Certified Program in Electronic Engineering Technologies
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