Data Center Infrastructure Manager/NETWORK SUPPORT MANAGER
ITILv3 and ISA&D certified ? Hands-on experience in various capacities of
Computer Data Center Operations, Client Relationship Management and Network
TCP/IP Infrastructure Support ? Worked with internal and external clients
to analyze business requirements using strong client relational and
organizational skills ? Broad scope responsibilities for day-to-day
management of Network Operations functions for the SDC Helpdesk. Excellent
understanding of general networking principals with emphasis on LAN/WAN
infrastructure technology? Experience working in a team-oriented,
collaborative environment. Managed and mentored a team of 14 direct reports
in data center operations and the helpdesk activities that included
encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team
members. Perform well under pressure.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Linux based MQ-series IBM- AIX 1.5
applications
AD DS, AD LDS HPOV-NNM BMC Remedy v7
TCP/IP Netview/NETCOOL Ubunto Linux
Avaya messaging Cisco catalyst IP VPN/MPLS
server switches/routers DNS/DHCP
Internet Explorer, TIDAL scheduler Teloquent ACD
Firefox, Google RSA security manager Lotus Notes, Outlook
Chrome
Veritas server backups DB2
Check point VPN-1 IBM Parallel EMC Symmetrix DMX-4
SecureClient Mainframes-z/OS series storage
solutions
BMC event Cisco IOS Middleware HP-blade
monitoring Windows XP/Vista/Wintel server clusters
tools/Patrol FDDI MS Office suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Based Technician
ProActive Business Solutions Inc. July 2011 -
Present
. Provide technical services in support of project work for Orange
Regional Medical Center to support in-house IT infrastructure.
. Work with project management team to implement defined technical
activities in the installations of WYSE Thin Clients, Networking
devices and other infrastructure components.
. Participate in additional computer related project work such as
Intermec Industrial Label printer setup and IP static configuration,
other Thin Client peripherals.
Desktop Support
APEX Systems Inc. (CompuCom for the TD Bank project) 04/11 -
07/11
. Install and optimize HW/SW/Networking product and configurations at
customer sites. Perform various Infrastructure task based on
customers' needs.
. Performed teller image capture software copies and banking system
application upgrade to a newer release.
. Performed check scanner installation and software upgrade for teller
stations.
IT Support
KMG Inc, New York, NY
06/08 - 03/11
Responsible for software installs and upgrades when required by the
company, perform tape backups, procedure documentation and report printing,
vendor contact, ISP multi-task carrier connection problem solving.
Participate in the identification of TCP/IP connectivity issue and system
application production problems; escalate problems according to companies'
procedures. Training of computer operators when new procedural tasks are
implemented.
Sr. Network Support Help Desk Manager
NYSE EURONEXT, New York, NY 10/96 - 03/08
< Supervision of staff for the follow-the-sun Network Operations
Center (NOC), including creation of work schedules; day-to-day
oversight of staff; development of staff training plans, including
recommendations to the Director for staff recruitment, retention,
growth, and career development; development of performance
improvement plans for under-performing staff as deemed appropriate;
and completion of annual performance reviews.
< Oversight of staff efforts to identify, diagnose, and resolve
complex computer network problems, including routine review of
Remedy tickets and post-mortem analyses, as well as drafting
related reports. Proactive network monitoring to detect and resolve
problems and ensure uninterrupted operation of the SDC SFTI
network.
< Development of policies and procedures, for review and approval by
Director, to ensure smooth operation of the NOC. Development of
regular reports on network performance, as established by
management in consultation with advisory groups.
< In coordination with the Project Manager and/or Core Engineering
team, management of routine adds, moves and changes to networks as
necessary.
< Coordination with Systems and Tools team to ensure availability of
appropriate tools, services, and documentation to NOC staff.
< Day-to-day management of relationships with service providers and
suppliers to ensure positive relationships, referring to Director
items requiring policy input, negotiation, or escalation.
< Day-to-day management of relationships with customers to ensure
positive relationships, referring to Director items requiring
policy input, negotiation, or escalation.
< Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure
environment, able to balance multiple projects and tasks and
complete them successfully and within timelines.
< Other duties as assigned.
ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS, Rochelle Park, NJ 06/90- 10/96
Data Center Shift Manager
Managed a regional Data Center providing mission-critical service to all
information systems and business process to EDS financial clients, directed
Data Center activities comprising of three rotating shifts.
. Meet with department heads, managers, supervisors, vendors, and others,
to solicit cooperation and resolve problems, developed computer
information resources, providing for data security and control, strategic
computing, and disaster recovery participation.
1. Evaluated, researched, negotiated and proposed a series of Tandem
training courses for help desk personnel. The budgeted amount allocated
was $100,000, the successful implementation resulted in a total cost of
$95,000, realizing a savings of $5,000, and a result in a more efficient
problem solving team and enhanced customer service.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
New Horizons CLC of New York ? New York, NY ? 2010
. Enrolled in CCNA program
. Microsoft Learning - Windows Server 2008
Marist College ? Poughkeepsie, NY ? 2008
Attained Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and
Information Systems
Attained Information Systems Analysis & Design Certificate
Independently attained ITIL v3 Foundation Certification