Professional Experience
LifeCenter Northwest - Bellevue, WA Feb 2008 -
Oct 2009
Director of Information Systems
. Oversaw company information and telephone systems, reporting to Vice
President of Operations
. Managed three direct reports and multiple vendors, supporting a multi-
location infrastructure with 100+ users
. Improved efficiency and reduced cost by consolidating and
standardizing servers, desktops and laptops
. Established Help Desk, including on-call schedule, that improved
internal processes, enhanced productivity and increased dependability
of IT Department
. Implemented company Intranet for online filing and a central source of
company information
. Designed and implemented new network and server infrastructure to
increase security and improve uptime
. Increased cost-savings by 10k by executing desktop faxing solution via
VoIP
. Improved reliability and reduced cost by 12k by implementing Avaya
VoIP Internet and Phone solution
. Provided reliable and efficient global access with IPSec VPN and
Windows Mobile and iPhone devices
. Reduced IT budget by 250k in first year of service
New York Organ Donor Network - New York, NY Jun 2006
- Feb 2008
Network Administrator
. Managed all servers including Windows Server, Exchange, SQL, and
Terminal Server
. Upgraded Exchange 2000 to Exchange 2003, Maintained Windows 2003 AD
with DNS, DHCP
. Configured Group Policies with VB login scripts and for user and
desktop security
. Installed and configured Windows Software Update Services, integrate
with GPO
. Installed and configured all Compaq and Dell server hardware and
software
. Maintained virus protection on all email and files with Antigen Spam
Filter and Norton Antivirus
. Performed nightly backups with Computer Associates Arcserve and
Exabyte tape library
. Configured wireless LAN with WPA2 security, HP Procurve switch with
VLANs or DMZ, LAN and WAN access
. Configured Cisco PIX 515e Firewall, Cisco VPN Concentrator 3000
Self-Employed - New York, NY Jan 2004
- Jun 2006
Freelance IT Consultant
. Maintained and administered Windows, Apple and Linux servers,
including Windows 2000/2003, Exchange 2000/2003, SQL 2000, RedHat
Linux, Apple OSX
. Integrated Windows Active Directory security with Apple File Sharing
. Provided SQL 2000 support and database administration, Microsoft CRM
server v1.2
. Configured NT print server and TCP/IP printing, Install AppleTalk for
printing and file sharing
. Maintained Internet Security through Symantec, Checkpoint, and PIX
Firewalls and virus protection with Trend Micro and Symantec
. Performed nightly backups with Veritas Net Backup, Backup Exec, CA
Arcserve
. Configured Cisco switches, VLANs, Wireless network, Firewalls
. Maintained BES and GoodLink servers, with support for mobile devices,
including Blackberry and Treo
. Presented cost-saving solutions to Directors, such as VoIP,
standardization and consolidation
. Created proposals for new hardware and software and present to
Directors
Langenscheidt Publishing Group - Maspeth, NY
May 2002 - Jan 2004
Network Manager
. Hands-on Manager of MIS Department in large WAN structured publishing
company, reporting to CFO
. 2 direct reports, supporting 200+ users running Windows and Mac
. Created proposals for new hardware and software and presented to CFO
. Managed Windows 2000 AD domain with DNS, WINS, DHCP for four offices
across WAN
. Servers included Windows NT4/2000, Exchange 5.5/2000, SQL 7/2000,
Citrix MetaFrame
. Upgraded NT4/Exchange 5.5 domain to Windows/Exchange 2000 Active
Directory domain
. Configured NT print server and TCP/IP printing, Install AppleTalk for
printing and file sharing
. Configured and maintained all Cisco switches, Internet Security
through Symantec Enterprise Firewall
. Maintained virus and spam protection with Symantec Norton Antivirus
and Trend Micro VirusWall
Cole Systems Associates - New York, NY
July 1997 - May 2002
Senior Network Engineer
. Responsible for maintenance and administration of servers and desktops
at client sites
. Provided training to clients' MIS department on all systems and
software
. Worked with clients to build and design their network infrastructure
. Performed Windows NT and Windows 2000 AD installs and upgrades at
client sites
. Server installs and upgrades included Exchange 5.5 & 2000, SQL 7 &
2000
. Maintained backup software, including Computer Associates Arcserve and
Veritas Backup Exec
. Installed and maintained corporate antivirus and firewall solutions
. Configure Windows 2000 VPNs to provide connectivity for remote users
. Configure routers & switches for WANs, subnets, VLANs and Internet
access
Technical Skills
. Operating Systems: MS Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, MS Windows NT 4.0,
2000, 2003 Server
. Networking: LAN, WAN, DNS, WINS, DHCP, AppleTalk, TCP/IP, Active
Directory, Wi-Fi
. Security: PIX, Checkpoint, Symantec, Watchguard, Firewalls, Websense,
Trend Micro and Symantec Antivirus
. Network Application Software: MS Exchange 5.0, 5.5, 2000, 2003, MS
SQL 7.0, 2000, 2005, MS SharePoint, IIS, SMS, LCS, SUS, Arcserve,
Netbackup and Backup Exec, RightFAX, Citrix, Terminal Server,
Blackberry, GoodLink
. Desktop Application Software: MS Office 97, 2000, 2003, 2007, Visio,
Adobe Acrobat,
. Hardware: HP, Dell Servers, HP, Dell, IBM desktops and laptops, HP,
Dell Tape libraries, HP, Konica, printers/copiers/scanners, Cisco, HP
routers and switches, Blackberry, Treo and iPhone devices
. Phone Systems: Avaya IP Office 500, Merlin Legend
Education
. Kingsborough Community College 1998 - 2000
References Available Upon Request