Jason Alan Hutson

**** ***** ****** ****, ******, Alabama 35126

205-***-**** . abg6m9@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonhutson

Exchange/Virtualization/IT Supervisor/ Support

Ambitious, versatile and highly focused Systems Engineer with solid history

of managing email,vmware,san, & backup infrastructures with 5000+ users

and implementation of complex server farms. Demonstrated record of success

in engineering development and system testing. Possess a strong work ethic

and exceptional ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and

processes. Skillfully authored procedures for various system processes.

Core Competencies:

10 years as Information Technology Quality Assurance and Testing

Field Problem Resolution / Troubleshooting

Experienced in Multiple Virtual

Environments User Training and Support

Large System Launches / IT Budget Implementation/Preparation

Implementations

Client Relationship Management

Professional Experience

VentureNet LLC, Birmingham, AL Sept 2010 - Present

Systems Engineer - Birmingham, AL (September 2010 - Present)

- Upgrade on-premise Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2010 environments.

- Upgrade on-premise Active Directory Environments to Windows Server 2008

R2 functioning domains.

- Maintain & Support a 5000+ User Hosted Exchange 2007 & BES Environment.

- Maintain & Support a 1000+ User Hosted SharePoint Environment.

- Deploy VMware & Citrix XenServer Virtualization infrastructures for our

larger clients needing on-premise

Server & Application Virtualization with large Enterprise level SANs.

(EqualLogics, Compellent, EMC, NetApp)

- Install, Configure & Maintain Citrix XenApp 6 Application Virtualization

Infrastructures.

- Maintain & Support a 200+ Site Hosted Website Server utilizing IIS6\IIS7,

Apache, SQL, MySQL, and PHP.

- Assist with the Installation & Configuration of Cisco Equipment including

Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Call

Managers, Wireless Controllers & Access Points.

Balch & Bingham LLP, Birmingham, AL Nov 2007 - Present

Systems Administrator - Birmingham, AL (August 2008 - Present)

- Currently Implementing Exchange 2010 environment along with all new

Microsoft Forefront Email Security Filter.

- Currently performing a full Network Assessment to make sure our current

network infrastructure is up-to-par.

- Currently managing the Cisco Network Equipment including Router, Switch,

& Firewall Configurations.

- Upgraded/Managing all users (500+) from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007

Clustered Mail Servers.

- VMware Administrator - Managing 75+ Virtual Servers in an ESX/vSphere

VMware Network Infrastructure.

- Implementing EMC/Avamar Backup & Disaster Recovery policy to backup all

data in the organization.

- Configuring (50TB+) of storage volumes on Equal Logic & EMC Celerra SAN's

for data storage of all sorts.

- Implemented/Managing a PowerAdmin Server monitoring system to monitor

100+ Servers.

- Troubleshoot day-to-day Email issues regarding Exchange 2007/CAS Servers.

Senior IT Support Analyst - Atlanta, GA (November 2007 - August 2008)

- Support all Information Technology issues/upgrades for the Atlanta Office

(37 Attorneys, 34 Staff)

- Support, Configure, & Manage Desktop Imaging, Software Updates & Patches

with Altiris Management Console.

- Setup Video Conferencing consisting of connecting to multiple Endpoints.

- Control Equipment Inventory for all equipment including Loaner Laptops

and Aircards.

Bradley Arant Rose & White LLP, Birmingham, Alabama Nov 2001 - Nov

2007

Technician Supervisor

Held accountability for managing a team of 8 technicians in designing,

troubleshooting and maintaining Windows-based operating system,

encompassing various aspects of technical support managing end-user mission-

critical software applications. Create and professionally manage support

groups, computer resources, distribution lists and user accounts as Active

Directory Manager. Creating an environment that had less than 2% un-planned

downtime.

Exchange Administrator

Planning, analyzing, and implementing highly complex Microsoft Exchange

2003 cluster environment for use at multi-user computer facilities, system

software, utility software, application software, specialty software,

installing new servers and maintaining current systems located in 6

separate states. Building automation tools for repetitive functions.

Wireless Device/Blackberry Administrator

Managed full life-cycle administration of all mobile devices in the firm

offices including mobile phones, RIM Blackberry's and Wireless Data

Aircards. Maintained records and databases containing information regarding

all mobile devices and agreements along with detailed billing and asset

information. Managed the issuing of devices, processed mobile device

agreements and provide technical support to users, Troubleshoot issues,

exchange devices, and process warranty claims, Instruct users in the proper

usage of mobile device features and educate users on costs for

replacements, Complete paperwork related to deployment, Worked with

corresponding teams to fulfill requests and track purchases, Assisted with

some aspects of Carriers, Contract management and IT Procurement, Helped

write policies on usage and upgrades, Loaded software onto devices and help

with testing.

IT Software/Hardware Upgrade Project Manager

Planned and Implemented Novell/Groupwise to Microsoft/Outlook upgrade in a

500+ user environment over a one week time frame. Managed and implemented a

Windows 98/2000 to Windows XP OS upgrade on 500+ user desktops in a one

month time frame. Planned and participated in the replacement of HP

4000/4100 laser printer upgrade to HP 4250 laser printers on 500+ user

environments. Managed and supervised the upgraded from Microsoft Outlook

2002 to Microsoft Outlook 2003 on 500+ users using Microsoft's Systems

Management Server. Managed and overseen the upgrade of all T-Mobile

blackberrys, switching to all NEXTEL/Sprint Blackberry devices. Also

coordinated 100+ user office moves from floor to floor, changing client and

printer IP address' to associate with the appropriate floor vlan IP range.

Education and Credentials

Associates of Computer Information Systems, Herzing College, Birmingham,

Alabama

Certifications

VMware Certified Professional (VCP#: 68364) . A+ Certified Technician .

Polycom Codec/MGC Video Bridge Certified

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