Project Manager Engineer
Resume:
David M. Link
Omaha, Nebraska 68138
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position of Field Engineer.
EDUCATION
**** ( Bachelor of Science, Electronic Engineering Technology, Colorado
State University - Pueblo
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
April 2001 to April 2006
Senior Network Engineer, Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, Omaha,
Nebraska
Responsible for Company Microsoft Window servers for the deployment of new
databases including the Distributed Systems Database, DB2, and Microsoft's
SQL2000. Involved in this responsibility was installation of database
software, patching, upgrades,
sizing, creation of new databases, backups & restores and developing best
practice procedures for installation and use. Installed, maintained,
upgraded, and supported a Network Charge-Back system that utilized Crystal
Reports for reporting. Lead engineer for the operation of all Company
Microsoft Windows servers including maintenance, backup, restoration, and
recovery; establishment of procedures for the movement of new Windows
servers into production; integration of new servers into a mixed
Microsoft/Novell environment using TCP/IP. Identified, researched, and
specified required server hardware and network operating systems for
various Company departments. Performed preliminary pricing and server trial
negotiations with vendors for prospective new servers. Special projects as
assigned. On-call Windows Server Administrator 30% of the time and as
needed for any database issues.
April 1997 to April 2001
Network Administrator, Physicians Mutual Insurance Company, Omaha, Nebraska
Configured, updated and installed Company's Network software, hardware and
wiring based upon Company needs. Provided user support and security for
network and PC's. Provided education to Company IT staff regarding Network
upgrades and utilization as necessary. Established Company processes for
Network backups, restoration, and recovery using ARCserve 6. Special
projects as assigned. On-call NT Administrator backup 40% of the time.
September 1995 to April 1997
PC/LAN/Data Communications Specialist, Alegent Health, Omaha, Nebraska
Primary Network Administrator for the Alegent Health Mercy Hospital campus
working with Novell 3.12 and 4.1 servers. Maintained a TCP/IP sub-network
with delivery over a wireless network.
May 1995 to August 1995
Consultant, AeroTek, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided Novell 3.12 and 4.1 Network consultation, installation, and
upgrades to AeroTek contracted customers throughout the Kansas City Metro
area.
April 1994 to January 1995
Lead PC Technician / Service Manager, Best Buys Computers, Pueblo, Colorado
Responsibilities included the training and supervision of PC Technicians
and general overall day-to-day management activities. Oversaw
installation of Novell 3.12 Networks trouble-shooting and addressing
network problems. Assessed need for and upgraded PC's and printers
including repairs as necessary.
May 1993 to October 1993
Lead PC Technician / Assistant Service Manager, People's Computers,
Greenville, South Carolina
See above job responsibilities for "Best Buys Computers".
September 1989 to March 1991
Senior Product Support Executive, Reuters Japan K.K., Tokyo, Japan
Developed custom Excel macro applications for Money Market clients.
Project Manager for various projects that involved extensive liaison
between business and technical entities in Tokyo, New York, Korea and
London. Designed and implemented various databases for tracking marketing
information.
March 1988 to September 1989
Systems Analyst, Reuters Japan K.K., Tokyo, Japan
Project manager for a marketing database that was used for price modeling
and product/price positioning. Developed disaster recovery plans.
Designed and implemented test plans for new software products and upgrades.
June 1986 to December 1987
Software Quality Engineer, Ford Aerospace, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Government secured position responsible for verifying various software
programs.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
Certifications:
Novell Certified Network Administrator Netware 4 - 1997
Novell Certified Network Administrator Netware 3 ( 1996
Training: (Currently working on my MCDBA for SQL 2000)
Veritas - 2004
NDS for NT Professional ( 2000
TCP/IP Course ( 2000
Hands-On Internetworking Routers and Switches - 1999
LAN/WAN Protocols and Bridges, Routers and Switches - 1999
Fast Track Program for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 CNE - 1999
Local Area Networks: Implementation and Configuration - 1999
Cisco 2500 Series Routers ( 1999
MCSE(NT4.0 ( 1999
ARCserve 6 for NetWare Basics, Installation, Configuration, and Options (
1999
Microsoft Windows ( "95 Services and Support ( 1998
ARC 6 for NetWare Support and Fine Tuning ( 1997
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