Michael Kopetas
Pueblo, CO *****
*******@***********.***
Experience
Network Manager
AxisTangent & Technologies, Inc.
July 1998-July 2003, August 2006 - Present
Technical Responsibilities
Supervised network engineering team of (9) System Administrators
responsible for all system support, development, hardware/software
installations, backup operations, security implementations, system design,
Remote Access Server communications, Internet connectivity,
Intranet/Extranet development, network documentation, project analysis &
implementation. Designed Client Network Systems, Voice over IP System
Integrations utilizing Cisco Technologies
Responsible for management of entire corporate network system, 50 nodes
worldwide serving 5 remote WAN (2-Chicago, Denver, Miami, San Francisco)
offices with 30 Windows 2000-2003 and Red Hat Linux servers. Utilizing VPN
(Virtual Private Network) technology with PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling
Protocol) via the Internet
Responsible for Management, Designed and Built-out AxisTangent
Infrastructure to accommodate platforms to support Web Hosting, Email, and
DNS Services for up to 1000 domains. Platforms build on Linux Red Hat
Enterprise running Apache server with DNS/BIND.
Responsible for Management, Design and Built-out AxisTangent Data Center-25
Relay Racks, 30 Servers, Multiple Inbound Muxed T1s, T3s, DS3s. Multiple
Subnetworked LAN/WAN Environments
Responsible for all hardware/software/network recommendations / purchasing
Platforms supported : Windows 2000-2003, Windows NT, Red Hat Enterprise
Linux, Novell Netware, Unix/AIX
Highlight Projects-Lipton Food Processing Plant Network Infrastructure
Build-out, Liberty Bell Telecom Voicemail/VoIP Network Build-out
Operational Responsibilities
Creating new customer base from 0 to 50 on-line clients in first year, 100
after 2nd year
Established technical support group of 15 engineers in first year,
supporting 25 network clients
Successful strategic alliance with marketing/advertising company for
corporate branding / on-line marketing strategy
Successful strategic alliance with Interactive ISP / Internet storefronts.
Creation of 6 storefronts in Chicago land area.
Start-up Chicago, Il. and Evergreen, CO. SOLE (Secure Operations Lab
Environment)
Director of Network Operations
Clarity Telecommunications, LLC.
July 2003-August 2006
Technical Responsibilities
Assisted in the creation of Linux based SIP Voice over IP & Unified
Messaging Product platforma for commercial and residential voice services
Responsible for management and network operations for Internal and Client
Networks
Worked directly with SIP Trace, VoIP, VoIP Protocols, IP Devices (IP
Phones, ATA's, SoftPhones)
Designed and Developed company website www.claritytel.com
Responsible for management and network operations and Client networks
Management and Operational Responsibilities
Network and Project manager responsible for (13) field engineers, system
engineers
Responsible for strategic corporate development
Managed programming team, field technicians, and sales team across (4)
state location
Responsible for developing relationships with Wholesalers and Sales Agents
Network Team Leader & System Administrator
Abercrombie & Kent, International
September 1996-July 1998
Responsible for management of entire corporate network system, 2500 nodes
worldwide serving 30 remote WAN offices with 45 Windows NT servers.
Utilizing VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology with PPTP (Point to
Point Tunneling Protocol) via the Internet
Supervised network team of (4) System Administrators responsible for all
system support, development, hardware/software installations, backup
operations, security implementations, system design, RAS communications,
Internet connectivity, Intranet/Extranet development utilizing Visual
Basic/Java, network documentation, project analysis
Responsible for all hardware/software/network recommendations/purchasing
Platforms supported : Windows NT, Novell Netware, VAX/VMS, AS/400, Unix/AIX
LAN/WAN Supervisor / Administrator
Office of the Special Deputy Receiver
December 1993-September 1996
Managed and Administrated 10 Novell Netware and 2 Windows NT LAN/WAN
servers
Supervised network team of three LAN Administrators for all system support,
application development, hardware/software installations, backup
operations, end-user desktop support, network training, AS/400 LAN
connectivity, LAN security, WAN connectivity with state of Illinois offices
Platforms supported : Windows NT, Novell Netware, AS/400
Education
Western Illinois University, 1988-1989, Pre-Engineering, Computer Science.
Studies : Calculus, Physics, Pascal
University of Illinois Chicago, 1989-1990, Pre-Engineering, Computer
Science
Studies : Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Engineering Systems,
Communication Systems, Logic
College of Dupage, 1990-1993, Computer Science. A.S. Degree CIS
Studies : Cobol, Fortran, Pascal, Computer Engineering, Data Structures,
Structured Programming Logic, Data Systems
Downers Grove North High School, 1984-1988, Graduated H.S. Diploma 1988
Studies : Fortran, Cobol, Pascal, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
Professional Network Engineering Certifications
Microsoft Certified System Engineer, March 1998, Wave Technologies
Microsoft Windows NT v4.0, Exchange Server v5.0, Windows '95, TCP/IP,
Network Essentials, SQL Server, Visual Basic, HTML, JAVA
Novell Certified Network Administrator, February 1994,Wave Technologies
Novell Certified Network Engineer, May 1994, Wave Technologies
Technical Knowledge
Network Operating Systems : Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows 2000/03/'08
Server, Windows NT v3.51/v4.0, Novell Netware v2.2/3/11/v3/12/v4.0, OS/400,
VMS, v5.5, AIX v4.1, MAC OS
Operating Systems : Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000,
3.x, IBM/MS DOS v3.x-6.x, OS/2, Windows NT, Windows '95, Windows '98,
Linux, Ubuntu
Databases : dbase III, Paradox, Clipper, MS-Access, MS-SQL Server,
Informix, Oracle
Programming Languages : Cobol, Fortran, Pascal, Windows Interface, JAVA,
HTML
Network Topologies : Ethernet, Token Ring
Network Protocols : IPX/SPX/VLM, TCP/IP, FTP, SMTP, Telnet, UDP, RIP, NFS,
PPTP
Hardware : IBM, Dell, Intel / Alpha Processors, Cisco-3Com-Xyplex, Netgear
Designed/Administered LAN/WAN systems for user base up to 10000 nodes
Secure Access Firewall systems
Routers, Hubs, Bridges (3Com, Xyplex, Cisco)
Routing Remote Access Systems (NT) with VPN technology
EMail server systems (ccMail, MS-Mail, MS Exchange, Lotus Notes)
(SMTP/POP3)
Red Hat Linux / Unix System Administration / Management
Red Hat Linux Application Server Services for Internet Engineering
VoIP Protocols, SIP, H.323
References : Available upon request