David W. Smith

734-***-**** . abifqg@r.postjobfree.com

Systems Administrator

MCITP ~ MCP ~ CNA ~ A+ ~ Network+

Highly skilled professional with 7 years of experience in information

technology and expertise managing all areas of Information Technology,

including installation and system configuration, testing and

implementation, and maintenance. Utilize exceptional problem-solving and

analytical abilities to troubleshoot and test network and application

issues. Maintain extensive documentation on network configurations,

software, and hardware. Implement virtual machine technology to reduce

hardware and power usage. Interface with clients to assess needs accurately

and establish business solutions that enhance workflow efficiency.

Continuously pursue professional development opportunities and hold

multiple certifications, such as Microsoft Certified IT Professional

(MCITP) and Certified Novell Administrator (CNA).

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Active Directory/Exchange EMC Retrospect Hyper-V SonicWall

Novell/Groupwise Dell/Adic Tape VMware/ESXi MDT/SCCM

Libraries

Cisco VPN/IPCCX/Unity iSCSI/DAS HP/Dell/Sun/Mac Websense

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Seapine Software, Inc., Mason, OH 2007-Present

Systems Administrator

Provide support to130 users (400 workstations) in a software

development setting for 4 locations worldwide.

Develop and execute back-up/disaster recovery plans for 100+ servers

and 200+ workstations.

Develop and maintain virtual machine availability leveraging

clustering and iSCSI SAN

Setup of Munich and London satellite offices

Workstation deployment and phone/voicemail/email configuration

Monitor hardware using SonicWall, Websense, Trend Micro, Cacti,

Nagios, Solar Winds, and Zenoss.

VB and Powershell scripts for virtual machine backups

SQL, MySQL, Postgres installation and configuration

Implement network OS deployment system for Windows and Macintosh

(MDT2010 and Netinstall)

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, Traverse City, MI 2006-2007

Worked with companies such as HP, Insight, and Merrill Lynch

Onsite support for phone system cutover, including installation and

testing of Cisco routers/switches and phones

Coordinated installation of Fortinet Fortigate firewalls, Liebert

UPS/POD, Linksys switches, IBM Server/thin clients

Installation and configuration of server/workstation hardware

Ten-Keys Financial Services, Elk Rapids, MI 2006-2007

Network Administrator

Supported office users in a start-up financial services environment

Created VB scripts for customer payroll data input

Application support to 50+ clients

Responsible for back-up and disaster recovery operations

Purchase and maintenance of network hardware, servers, workstations,

and printers

Developed IT Policies including security of onsite check printer and

supplies

Brunberg, Blatt and Company, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 2005-2006

Network Administrator

Supported 60+ users in a financial services environment

Implemented email based ticketing system to record support incidents

Coordinated office relocation to new space (cabling, power, cooling,

security)

Created disaster recovery plan using combination of SAN snapshots and

offsite tape storage

Negotiated data and phone/data contracts with carriers

Coordinated conversion to paperless environment using scanners,

digital fax, and digital document storage

Configured network and electrical wiring for office relocation

David W. Smith

937-***-**** . abifqg@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, Continued

Official Sports InternationaL, Warsaw, IN 2004-2005

Graphic Designer / Web Engineer

Updated E-Commerce website content and implemented SSL for shopping

cart.

Created graphics and logos for various projects and events

Generated specifications for product production

Provided technical support to 8 office users

Advised CEO on hardware and software purchases

Cain & Associates, Inc., East Lansing, MI 1999-2004

Operations Manager

Onsite supervisor of 10 person team

Displayed excellent leadership abilities to direct team in completing

construction projects within time restrictions

Excavator and heavy machinery operator

Designed/updated floor plans for residential properties and procured

necessary building materials.

. Coordinated maintenance services for property management division

Designed/updated floor plans for residential properties and procured

necessary materials.

Resolved technical issues regarding workstations and peripherals

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Associate in Business, Computer Networking and Communication, Lansing

Community College, MI.

Certifications include:

. Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCITP)

-2008 Enterprise Administrator

. Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

-072-215 Installing, Configuring, and Administering MS 2000

Server

-070-290 Managing/Maintaining MS Windows Server 2003 Environment

. Comp TIA A+ Certified

. Comp TIA Network+ Certified

. Certified Novell Administrator (CNA)

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