J AMAR A. MORRIS
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering May 2010
Wayne State University Detroit, MI
Relevant coursework: Microprocessors, C++, Electronic Circuits, Technical Writing and Speaking, Design Laboratory,
Linear Networks, Communication Theory, Embedded Systems Design, Digital Logic, Engineering Statistics
Awards: WSU Community Service Award from College of Engineering
Microsoft Certificates of Achievement September 2009 and July 2008
New Horizons Learning Center Livonia and Troy, MI
Relevant coursework: 6451 – Planning, Deploying and Managing Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager
2007; 2279 – Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory
WORK EXPERIENCE
Systems Administrator September 1999 to October 2010
Wayne State University, Facilities Planning and Management Detroit, MI
• Installed, upgraded, repaired and/or modified local area network file servers; configured and connected customers,
printers and other devices to network servers
• Maintained accurate and current records including statistical reports, inventories, technical documentation, user
information, multiple complex databases; Queried relational databases using SQL via Visual Basic and Microsoft Access
• Followed and established procedures for backup and recovery and established file structures as required
• Installed new or enhanced applications and/or hardware, assisted in the installation of new networks and evaluated and
recommended hardware and software purchases
• Provided training and assistance to customers in desktop applications or general network or system issues
• Served as a primary liaison with internal IT and/or vendor staff and coordinated upgrades, enhancements to the assigned
work or network
• Supported department of over 400 users; over 200 PC’s; over 20 network servers, physical and virtual
• Saved department tens of thousands of dollars by evaluating machines, upgrading when necessary to prolong usage of
equipment and maintaining system health of machines over 90%.
• Recommended and configured all peripherals within department including printers, copiers, PDA’s, routers, switches,
projectors, cellular phones, pagers, etc.
• Configured several Dell PowerEdge Virtualization servers with embedded VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) to
minimize financial and energy costs, but maximize usage of Server Equipment, also configured the Remote Monitoring
(DRAC) for remote servers
• Served as trainer and supervisor to 5 student assistants for many duties aforementioned
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Windows, all versions Microsoft Office, all versions
Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS Adobe Creative Suite – CS4
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Active member of the National Society of Black Engineers, Wayne State University Chapter
Telecommunications/Publications Chair, September 2000 to June 2002
Member, September 2000 to present
• Tutor junior high, high school, and college students in advancing their science and mathematical skills
• Commissioned photographer and advanced graphic designer