IGOR SHNOL
Tomball, TX *7375
Cell 832-***-**** + ******@***.***
OBJECTIVE
Systems Support Professional
SUMMARY
Extensive experience as a systems support professional in a Microsoft
environment for companies in both the private and public sector. Experience
and skills include both software and hardware support, including
telecommunications. Ability to readily diagnose problems and formulate and
implement solutions. Work effectively either as an individual contributor
or as a member of a team. Objective is always to devise the best solution
at the most appropriate cost which controls costs and contributes to
operating efficiencies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (Medical Examiner's Office) -
Houston, Texas 2007 - Present
Senior Systems Support Analyst
. Provided Support to end users on a variety of issues, identifying,
researching and resolving technical problems. Responded to telephone
calls, email and personal request for technical support and monitored the
problem to resolution.
. Troubleshoot network, hardware and software issues associated with
servers, desktop, laptops, printers, blackberry and smart phones.
Recommended and scheduled repairs and provided end users support for all
LAN based applications.
. Created users accounts, reset password and deleted accounts on Active
Directory. Used remote desktop to install software, update software or
patch computer. Responsible for servers backup and files restore.
. Reviewed, analyzed and evaluated business system and users needs.
Formulated systems to parallel overall business strategies. Wrote
detailed description of user needs, program functions and steps required
to develop or modify computer programs. Perform technical review of
software before purchasing.
. Reviewed, planed and evaluated network systems. Provided documentation /
project tracking and management reporting. Provided tactical and
strategic input on overall network planning and related projects.
Maintain Database of warranties of all computers equipment, IP addresses,
computers and printers names and software's licenses.
. Responsible for asset management, tracking hardware, peripherals and
users licenses for all software used by Medical Examiner's Office.
University General Hospital - Houston, Texas 2006 - 2007
Systems Support Analyst
. Provide second and third level Technical Software and hardware Support
for user via phone, remotely and locally. Supported Windows base
operating systems in active directory environment which includes: MS
Office XP, Siemens AS400 and other medical software and packages. Logged
and track service tickets via help desk incidents tracking system.
Maintained a knowledgebase of past incidents to help with customer's
resolutions time.
. Responsible for all desktop related activities included image build,
moves and changes, software updates. Maintained users accounts, set up
new users on a domain via active directory.
. Coordinated all it projects and ensure company resources are utilized
appropriately. Complied project status reports, coordinated project
schedules, managed project meetings and identified and resolved technical
problems. Identified and analyzed systems requirements and defined
project scope, requirements and deliverables. Coordinated project
activities and ensure all project phases are documented appropriately.
. Set up, configure and repair network and local printers that minimize
down time. . Responsible for maintain of database of all printers names
and IP addresses.
. Responsible of IT department asset management including assets security.
Order and coordinated delivery of computers, servers, printers, laptop,
blackberries and peripherals to hospital and corporate office. Maintained
database inventory of desktop computers, laptops and printers.
EVINS PERSONAL / HARRIS COUNTY - Houston, Texas 2006 - 2006
LAN Administrator
. Provided second level desk-side, phone and remotely support for county
employees. Support Windows base operating system in active directory
environment which included MS Office 2003, Outlook 2000 and 2003, IFAS,
Altirus, JIMS, CAD and other software. Open, update and close trouble
tickets using Service center software. This support quickly response to
user's problems.
. Used Altiris system tools for PC Deployment (imaging), Software Packaging
(Packaging), Software Deployment (remote software installations),
Inventory and Patch Management. Utilize various desktop management tools
including "permission based" remote control feature to resolve various
applications and operating system related problems in addition to
installing and upgrading new software to a users base in excess 1200
PC's. Assist in Migration of Harris County users and data to Active
Directory.
. Create new users accounts with assignments of rights and permissions.
Maintain database permissions on public folders. This support create
secure environment on a Domain Controller.
. Responsible to configured wireless network and maintain database of IP
Addresses.
TekSystems / Calpine - Houston, Texas 2005 - 2006
Servers Support
. Performed daily data backup and restores using Brighstor ARC server
. Responsible to send data tapes to outside facility for storage
. Monitor server failure including hardware and software repairs. Repair,
install and configure new servers.
. Monitor, update and closed server support tickets using help desk
software.
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS - Houston, Texas 2002 - 2005
Desktop Support Analyst
. Provided technical systems support for users via phone, locally and
remotely. Supported Windows base operating systems in active directory
environment which includes: MS Office 2000, XP, Outlook, Real Time Stock
Quotes and other software packages as needed. This support quickly
answered user's problems and produced efficiencies in the use of these
systems.
. Performed troubleshooting of network connectivity problems, in-house
service and repair of servers, printers, laptops and PCs. Upgraded
systems and installed software and hardware increasing the effectiveness
of this equipment.
. Utilized Ghost to generate new PC images and application packages in the
company.
Planned and rolled out from Windows NT and 2000 to Windows XP images at
remote and local sites meeting both deadline and budget targets.
. Performed daily data backups, restores via Brighstor ARCserve. Performed
backup and corrected any DLT tape drives hardware failures, which insured
no data ever was lost.
. Installed, maintained and repaired network and local printers ensuring
continuous availability to users.
. Maintained, supported and administered third party software including
Reuters Plus, Quotes Media, CSC, and QWS.
. Resolved any electrical and/or peripheral problems and did any network
cabling or telecommunications connectivity needed ensuring no
interruption to users. Installed, rewired and maintained network closets
and training room equipment.
. Maintained database inventory of PCs, monitors, and printers. Responsible
for buying, selling, donating and recycling all equipment. These
functions minimized equipment costs, thereby contributing to
profitability.
. Coordinated and maintained all warranty contracts and repairs, assuring
any work that had to be done was done at the least cost consistent with
good quality.
. Installed, maintained, repaired and monitored smart APC UPS.
. Connected printers to the LAN by using HP Jet Direct including IP address
configuration in Jet Admin.
. Received Employee of the Month Award, July 2004; and Star Award for 2003,
2004, and 2005
ICSS / NY CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITIES and NY CITY HOSPITALS- Brooklyn, New
York 2000 - 2002
Systems Support Technician
. Performed troubleshooting and serviced, repaired and upgraded PCs,
laptops, printers, scanners and monitors, which kept all equipment in
good repair and minimized downtime
. Installed and configured operating systems, applications, and custom
software applications on workstations, and notebooks via ghost, which
minimized costs, yet achieved timely installations.
. Performed troubleshooting and repaired network and service of Ethernet
and Token ring network cards.
. Provided desktop support of workstations and laptops with Windows 95, 98,
ME, NT 4.0, MS Office and other MS Windows applications
. Coordinated service call scheduling, inventory management, trucking, and
follow-up procedures, which achieved excellent service to users.
EDUCATION
Master Degree in Information Systems and Computers Information Technologies-
Graduated 2000, Technical University of Moldova- Moldova
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
LAN Administration Courses - Esoft Informatik - Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFICATIONS
MCP Server
Dell Warranty Parts Direct
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
Software: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows7, MS DOS, MS Office 97,
2000, XP, 2003and 2007, Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP,
WINS, TCP IP, LAN, VPN, Microsoft Project 2000, 2003 Scanning
software, Quark, Internet Browsers, PC anywhere, SMS, Hyena,
Remedy, DameWare, Altiris, Rumba, Ghost, AutoCAD, Acrobat 6,
7,8 and 9, IFAS, McAfee products Symantec Antivirus, Brighstor
ARCserve Backup 9.0, Veritas Backup Exec 8.5.
Hardware: Intel x86 and Pentium class PC's, Servers, and Laptops. NIC,
video and sound cards, modems, CD-ROMS, DVD-ROMS, hard drives,
Monitors, DLT and DAT Tape Drives, RAM upgrades, Hp and Lexmark
printers, Scanners, Network cabling, Telecommunication Cabling,
Inter-Tel and Mitel telephone system, Blackberries and Smart
Phones, Ipad, Hubs, Switches.