Acie C. Guffey
**** ********* ****** ** 505-***-****
HM / 505-***-**** Cell
Albuquerque, NM 87112 Email:
*******@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Veteran with a successful background within the Information
Technologies career field; Lead server/desktop support technician,
project consultant, developed LAN/WAN configurations,
desktop/server 24 X 7 tier 3 support, Remedy helpdesk support and
Data Center Manager. Competencies include MS Windows XP, MS Server
2003, HP server installation, TCPIP, desktop technician and end-
user training. Implemented VM and Altiris server deployments in MS
Windows 2003 Active Directory. Support fluencies include Microsoft
Office 2003/2007 suite and HP server warranty repair processes.
Significantly decreased client deployment time utilizing Symantec
Ghost. Education includes MCSE, A+/Network+ certification and
Associate of Arts and Sciences (with honors) in Microcomputer
Management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Data Center Server Support Technician August 2007 - July 2009
CompuCom Systems, Inc - EXCELL DATA dIVISION @ Intel Corporation,
rio rancho, NM
. Extensive HP server landings and decommissioning via Remedy Help
Desk SW.
. Deployed both physical and VM servers via Altiris.
. Created lab facility to allow multiple concurrent Altiris and CD
server builds, thus reducing deployment time.
. Maintained automated patching and security databases. Complied
with security change management processes.
. Monitored server health, created HP warranty calls and replaced
server components as needed.
. 24 X 7 level 3 pager support.
FAB7 Test Lead Support Technician December 2005 - Aug 2007
CompuCom Systems, Inc - EXCELL DATA dIVISION @ Intel Corporation,
rio rancho, NM
. Dedicated Dell PC and peripheral support for initial rollout
installation of FAB7 CPU and Chipset tools.
. Created Windows XP Client PC images and maintained secure Ghost
images on 119 tooling support PCs.
. Provide 24 X 7 on call support and trained secondary support
techs.
. Maintained 100% compliance of Service Level Agreements for
support of FAB7 Test factory.
. Created and maintained a "living inventory" of PCs and
peripherals.
High Volume Pool Tech May 2005 - November 2005
CompuCom Systems, Inc - EXCELL DATA dIVISION @ Intel Corporation,
rio rancho, NM
. Daily response to trouble and project work assigned through
Remedy Helpdesk program.
. Provide specialized non-standard hardware/software
maintenance.
. Performed adds, moves and changes within MS Active Directory.
. Certified IBM warranty maintenance on both laptop and desktop
product lines.
. Supported new PC/laptop deployment by providing formal user
refresh classroom training.
. Backfill support for all other techs assigned to site.
Technical Consultant Feb 2004 - Nov 2004
TekSystems, Hall Kinion and ASRC Communications
. Provided various consultant services, Windows desktop and server
rollout and tier 3 helpdesk support through contract services
with above companies.
. Projects were many but, short-term, none lasting more than
two weeks.
IS Project Manager Sep 2003 - Jan 2004
TRICORE REFERENCE LABORATORY, Albuquerque, NM
. Successfully served as technical Project Manager for a corporate
relocation where 50 servers were moved ahead of schedule with minimal
disruption of service to end-users.
. Documented project activities, tasks and tracked migration milestones
daily.
. Analyzed and recommended changes to new Data Center and Integrated
Distribution Frame drawings to assure network integrity and load
balancing.
. Worked hands-on in the installation of Cisco Enterprise LAN/WAN hardware.
. Researched and established vendor contract support for corporate
multimedia services within budget.
. Tracked and documented post-move data/voice issues through a formal
database and assigned tech resources on a prioritized basis for
resolution.
IT Systems Project Consultant Feb 2003 - June 2003
ASRC COMMUNICATIONS, Albuquerque, NM
. Migrated four NT4.0 domain legacy servers to Active Directory
prior to office relocation.
. Published moving checklists for office personnel use.
. Coordinated Telco, network cabling infrastructure, office
systems furniture and move vendor services.
. Identified and documented power and data communication/voice
network cabling requirements for new office. Assisted in the
install and certification of the Ethernet network.
Systems Administrator Jul 2001 - Dec 2002
DATACOM SCIENCES, INC, Albuquerque, NM
. Remote access support and administration of Windows NT4.0 / 2000
Active Directory servers, 2000 Professional workstations,
Symantec Enterprise antivirus software in ten states.
. Lead tech responsible for installs, modifications, and
major/minor warranty repairs to Dell servers and PC hardware and
software systems. Created initial Active Directory Windows 2000
domain server.
. Performed Siemens 3750 PBX administration, adds, moves and
changes.
. Evaluated and prioritized incoming helpdesk telephone, voice
mail, emails and in-person requests for assistance from users
with desktop hardware, peripherals, software or networking
technologies issues.
. Evaluated OTC software and hardware for ease of use,
compatibility and performance.
. Hands-on project lead in the design, planning, construction,
maintenance, and alteration of equipment, OS upgrades to servers
and PCs, data and voice cable installation, machinery and
buildings for a major office consolidation. Received cash bonus
upon successful completion of move.
Systems Engineer Sep 1999 - Aug 2000
CONVERGENT COMMUNICATIONS, Albuquerque, NM
. Singularly responsible for onsite installation, inventory
tracking, maintenance and repair of multi-vendor systems
including hardware, software, managed client/server desktops and
network products.
. Provided technical connectivity planning, configuration support,
and troubleshooting services on data communications networks.
. Assisted sales team and customers in development of technical
requirements for systems or networks.
. Performed evaluation and selection of products to implement
solutions to meet customer requirements.
. Implemented designs, installed and maintained hardware and
peripheral equipment such as hubs, switches, desktop computers,
printers and servers on Ethernet networks.
Systems Engineer Jan 1997 - Sep 1999
COMPUCOM SYSTEMS, INC. Denver, CO (Mar 1998- Sep 1999)
. Senior lead for 10 member System Engineering team in multi-state
deployment in support of a Y2K rollout of over 1000 Dell Win9x
and Windows NT PCs and laptops for a major railroad company
throughout 10 states.
. Effectively communicated daily with customer to assure secure
and accurate accountability for equipment and installs.
. Successfully coordinated and directed all team technical
functions and activities to ensure project success and integrity
within budget guidelines. Awarded a significant monetary bonus
upon project completion.
Senior Field Engineer
COMPUCOM SYSTEMS, INC - Albuquerque, NM (Jan 1997- Mar1998)
. Lead Engineer for Y2K rollout of over 450 Dell Win9x and Windows
NT desktops and laptops for major health care plan in New
Mexico.
. Administered deployment of new systems and recovery and disposal
of legacy systems.
. Provided technical assistance in migration from Novell 3.12 to
4.11.
. Generated build images in order to mass-produce multiple PC
configurations utilizing Ghost.
. Trained and assisted both staff and customers with new personal
computer software and hardware.
. Certified warranty repair for Dell and Toshiba hardware.
Data Center Manager Aug 1970 - Jun 1993
UNITED STATES ARMY - Master Sergeant - Honorable Discharge. Served
22 years in computer operations center management where I held a
DOD Top Secret security clearance.
. Mainframe Operations - Supervised 29 personnel in 24-hour, seven-
day operation of two Honeywell DPS8 mainframes supporting the
World Wide Military Command and Control Systems classified WAN
network. Successfully maintained accountability for $13 million
in government assets.
. Local Area Networking - Participated on a team that designed and
installed a classified DEC LAN. Personally led a team effort to
install and terminate over 20,000 feet of backbone and CAT5E
data cable.
. PC Operations - Set up, installed and repaired IBM compatible
PCs. Assisted over 250 customers through a local help desk and
directly supported customers with software assistance in DOS,
word processing, Windows, database, spreadsheet and CAD
applications.
EDUCATION
Technical Vocational Institute, Albuquerque, NM 1996
Associate of Arts and Sciences - Microcomputer Management (GPA
3.76)
TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION
Information Security for System Admin - Intel Corporation - 2009
Information Security Awareness - Intel Corporation - 2009
Intel Configuration Manager - Intel Corporation - 2009
Data Center Security Training - Intel Corporation - 2009
IBM Warranty Basics for Technicians - IBM Corporation - 2005
IBM Mobile Systems - IBM Corporation - 2005
IBM Desktop Systems - IBM Corporation - 2005
Designing Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory Services
Infrastructure - Albuquerque, NM 2000
Upgrading Support Skills from Windows NT to 2000 - Albuquerque, NM
2000
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices - Albuquerque, NM 2000
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - Dallas, TX 1998
A + / Network + - Denver, CO 1998