Highly motivated ambitious self-directed certified IT System's management
professional with more than 12 years of progressive experience and
knowledge in Network administration, Windows NT/2000/2003/2008 platforms
administration and Novell administration. Consisting of strong analytical,
troubleshooting, and technical acumen with solid leadership, project
management and team-building skills to consistently deliver productive
technological solutions, with a proven history of commitment to bottom-line
objectives and professional achievement. Seeking new professional
challenges and opportunities, with the following background:
CORE COMPETENCIES
Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration,
End User Technical Support, Disaster Recovery, Quality Assurance, Security
Analyst, Database Administration
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Hardware: Computer based Systems-IBM, Dell, HP, Compaq, Acer, Non-Brand.-
Servers, Workstations, Laptops,
Networking -SonicWall (Firewall/Backup),Barracuda(Spam Firewall/Backup)
Linksys,Netgear,Soho,D-Link,Motorola,Vontage,Sonic,Asus,MSI,Trendnet,-
Dsl/Cable/T1, T3, VoIP, Wi-Fi, Access Points, Bridges,10/100/1000 MBps
Ethernet systems.
Computer based Office Systems-Xerox, Panasonic, Minolta, HP, OKI, Brother-
Copiers/Multifunction/Laser Printers, Scanners, Plotters, and Print
Servers.
Computer based Mobile Devices -Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile
Palm-OS,Pocket-Pc,Blackberry,(Exchange Email system Support)
Computer based Professional surveillance Camera Systems
-Geovision,Kodicom,Altnet,Magic Radar 4,8,12,16 channels,
Backup Devices-All Backup Tapes models (DLT, DAT, Scsi), all Raid (0, 1, 5)
platform Solutions (Sata, Scsi Controllers).
Operating Systems: Dos, Windows 95,98/NT4.0/2000/2003/2008
Server/Professional/XP Home/Professional/Vista/7.Small Business Server
2000/2003,2008,
Client/Server Applications: Dns, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange
Server 5.5/2003/2007 (32,64 Bit, Standard/Enterprise Edition) Citrix
IPSWITCH, SQL Server 2000,IIS (all versions),Norton Corporate edition,
Esafe Aladdin Anti Vandal, Checkpoint Firewall.
PC Experience: Software Installation and configurations, Desktop and
Servers Hardware repair, troubleshooting and Configuration, (Build
Server/Workstations)
NT Experience: Enterprise Networking, Domain Model Planning and securing,
Server and Workstation Troubleshooting, Active Directory.
Network Experience: TCP/IP Configuration and Troubleshooting, Internet Mail
Routing, Web Hosting, Network Configuration and Troubleshooting.
Software:Blackberry Enterprise Server, Web Sense Enterprise, Acronis True
type. Packeteer, BrightStor ARC serve, Symantec Backup Exec,Norton Ghost,Acronis Image, Power Quest partition/Boot Magic, Share Point, Word, Excel,
Outlook, Access, Visio, Project, Map Point, Great Plains, SnapMirror,
Oracle,Win Fax Pro Server, IIS 6.0.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Interax Broadband & Systems Design - Boca Raton, FL
April 2008 - May 2011
IT Manager System Administrator
. Computers and Network Services firm that provides:
o IT Software/Hardware Support for a high volume number of clients
(in house, business).
o Domain/Web/Mail hosting services, Web Sites Development and
Design, High Speed Internet
Services To buildings (T1, T3, Multilink).
o Working in a terminal environment Citrix Farms
. Major duties and roles as an IT Manager/System Administrator:
o In charge of Monitoring/maintaining/Backup/troubleshooting
Windows 2003 and 2008 Server's platforms. Workstations/Printers
systems: Dell, IBM, HP, Non Brand Servers (File Servers, DNS
Servers, SQL Servers, Exchange 2003 Servers including BlackBerry
Enterprise Server, Web Servers), Sonic Wall firewall and VPN-
SSL, Barracuda Spam firewall.
o Deploy a full transition from Avaya Analog system to Cisco Voice
over IP system (PRI) - performed research for phone carriers and
Cisco systems equipment while considering the firm's budget and
saved thousands of dollars by implementing the right technology
and to guarantee no downtime during the entire transition
process.
o Responsible for the design, installation, monitoring,
administration, and 24x7 supports (help desk, repairs) of the
entire client's computer networks consisting of various
platforms of workstations and servers, including:
o Windows 2000/2003,2008 (Active Directory ) based servers running
Exchange,2003 etc.. IIS 6.0, Active Directory, SQL Server 2000,
Oracle Database,Quick Books, UPS Server software and clients.
o Supervise multiple vendor maintenance (AT&T, Cisco,Barracuda,
Dell, etc..) of equipment, negotiate of maintenance contracts,
and oversee installation of systems;
o Provide superior customer service and support to our customers
(internal, external and remote users).
o Select and modify software and hardware to meet company needs.
o Ensure all important company data, systems, and policies follow
best practices for security, reliability, service desk, storage,
capacity, and configuration management.
o Analyze traffic volumes (installed and implementation of
Websense monitoring technology) and maintains adequate capacity
ratios.
o Manage backup systems -local and offsite via SonicWall etc.
(schedule jobs, tape maintenance, etc.).
o Manage desktop initiatives and rollouts.
o Document processes and workflows to improve efficiency.
o Integrated and implemented a full Paper-Less scanning system
technique to increase efficiency
o Managed the firm's Domain and website.
o Implemented redundant servers, along with disaster recovery
policies to ensure availability of critical business services to
employees.
o Saved thousands of dollars on implementing Off-Site backup
systems
o Designed, implemented, and administered the Client's
LAN/Wan/VoIP networks from the ground up.
o Including servers, rack mounts cabinets, switch panels, High
volume port switches, DSL, Cable, and T1, associated Routers
installations, and Ethernet jacks /Wireless topology design.
o Implement projectors for presentation purposes.
o A member with the Royal Palm Beach (Wellington) Chamber group,
and Aventura Marketing Council.
o Responsible for implementing client's IT Support/Internet
Services/Web Development Contracts (yearly, monthly,Hour
based)
o Implement a Web content filtering (Websense Enterprise Server)
o Performed security assessments, and review networking threats on
a daily basis.
Finance & Technology Consultants
June 2006 - March 2008
System Administrator
High-end local and international Certified Public Accountants firm, located
in West Palm Beach, Florida. The firm utilizes multiple state of the art
networking, servers and paperless system environment to provide high
quality accounting services to its clients locally and abroad.
. Major duties and roles as an IT Manager/System Administrator:
o In charge of Monitoring/maintaining/Backup/installing Windows
2000,2003 and 2008 Company's Servers/Workstations/Printers
systems: Dell, IBM, HP, Non Brand Servers (File Servers, Dns
Servers, SQL Servers, Exchange 2003,2007 Servers including
Mobile access, Web Servers) BlackBerry, Sonic Wall, Barracuda
for branch offices in Florida (Delray Beach, Wellington).
o Also provided Level III Desktop support including in-house
maintenance of hardware and software repairs.
. Responsible for troubleshooting and handling Lotus Notes admin (1
server out of 10).
. Responsible for the design, installation, monitoring, administration,
and 24x7 supports (help desk, repairs) of the entire client's computer
networks consisting of various platforms of workstations and servers,
including:
o Windows 2000/2003,2008 (Active Directory ) based servers running
Exchange 2000,2003 etc.. IIS 6.0, Active Directory, SQL Server
2000, Oracle Database,Quick Books,UPS Server software and
clients.
o Supervised of the company's clients Domains and websites.
o Responsible of High Speed Internet connectivity to clients
includes Remote Access thru Router Support.
. Implemented redundant servers along with disaster recovery policies to
ensure availability of critical business services to clients and
employees.
. Maintained and monitored Compaq network servers, including server
security, resource allocation and production guidelines to ensure in-
house system security.
. Utilized VMware to install and test various programs on multiple
virtual operating systems that facilitated to a successful migration
to Active Directory.
. Saved thousands of dollars while in charge of moving and transferring
Private Company's/Clients servers to different locations( mail
servers, web servers, productions servers) from Hosting Company (Deer
Field Beach location)
. To different location by maintaining and monitoring client network
access without any down time loss.
. Designed, implemented, and administered the Client's LAN/Wan/Vo-IP
networks from the ground up.
. Including servers rack mounts cabinets, switch panels, High volume
port switches, DSL, Cable, and T1, associated Routers installations,
and Ethernet jacks /Wireless topology design.
. Installing Dell's laptops, printers and Dell Power Edge servers.
. Led the support team for internal desktop and administration support
consisting of five filed technicians, two graphic designers, one web
based programmer, Member of Royal Palm Beach (Wellington) Chamber
group for client's public relations.
. Responsible for implementing client's IT Support/Internet Services/Web
Development Contracts (yearly, monthly,Hour based)
. Assisting the development and implementation of security policies,
procedures and measures in a networking environment.
. Performs security assessments and reviews networking initiatives for
security Compliance.
. Evaluates and recommends security products for various platforms in
the Networking environment.
Rad Bynet systems (Israel) November
2002-March 2005
IT Network Administrator's Team Member
. Working as a team member of the server division group to provide
support for all Windows based servers on different locations.
. Troubleshoot and resolve multiple server issues including the
implementation and deployment of Microsoft Active Directory.
. Manage and ensure optimal performance of various Windows servers and
other in-house applications.
. Responsible for the deployment of Change Orders and Change Management
Requests on production, test & development environments.
. Troubleshot and resolved multiple computer problems in diverse
environments.
. Managed and ensured optimal performance of various computer systems
such as Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 & 2003 servers, Citrix Servers, MS
Exchange, wireless e-mail systems, backups and recovery, switches,
routers, firewalls.
. Designed, installed, patched, and upgraded new and existing network
infrastructure.
. Installed and managed the deployment of Blackberry servers to 50+
users.
. Managed and ensured optimal performance of various server environments
such as Citrix Farms with over 20 servers, Microsoft Servers, MSSQL,
and other in-house applications.
. Responsible for the deployment of Change Management Request for over
200+ servers
Portobello America -Elizabeth, New Jersey
January 2000-March 2002
IT Professional- Contract
. Provided software and hardware troubleshooting and support, as part of
a three-person team performed installs, upgrades, troubleshooting and
maintaining Windows 98/NT environment.
o The hardware setup consisted of 40 Windows 95/98 (workstations
and Laptops) of NT nodes. PC's contained numerous desktop
publishing packages, programming tools, sound cards, video
cards, modems and numerous software applications. Migrating in-
house of MS windows 98 to windows 2000 platform that contain
client and company data.
. Provided constant daily training for internal staff, entry-level
employees and customer support for the in house developed AS/400
client's software.
. Provided all computer related support for 200+ users in the Latin
American Headquarters.
. Managed and maintained Novell 4.0 servers and Windows NT servers.
. Responsible for patching, upgrading and optimizing all computer
systems.
. Ensured consistent quick, reliable and stable service on computers
systems.
EDUCATION
Associated Degree in Electronics /Computers of Ort Singalovski (Israel).
January 1998
Novell 5.1 Certified Professional. (NCP).
January 1999
Microsoft Certified System Engineer. (MCSE).
January 2001
Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician
July 2001
Currently pursuing Cisco (CCNA) Certification.