SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Systems Engineer/Network Administrator; Design and implement new data

center facilitys; Full System backup to tape and storage area network;

High Speed Gigabit Networks; Microsoft 2000-2003 and RedHat

Linux; LAN/WAN Engineer experienced in design, implementation,

administration, troubleshooting and support of Windows Active

Directory, Linux and Novell NetWare networks; Level Two Help Desk

Support

Software Experience:

MS-Windows (2000, XP, 2003), Linux, Novell Netware 4.11 - 6.5,

WINS/DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, IIS, SQL Server, Exchange Server

2000-2003, MS-Office (2000-2007), ZenWorks Patchlink, Altaris,

WordPerfect, Novell GroupWise, Blackberry Enterprise Server,

FrontPage, Right Fax, Citrix Presentation Server, VMWare ESX, Server

and Workstation. Symantec Backup Exec, Legato, Tivoli, FRS and

DataVault Backups, McAfee and Symantec Enterprise Anti Virus, numerous

Video, Graphics and Web Applications,

Hardware Experience:

IBM Compatible PCs and Laptops; Bridges; Cisco Routers, Hubs and Cisco

Switches, VPN. Dell/HP/IBM Servers. Dell Storage Area Network (SAN).

Communications Systems:

TCP/IP, Cable/DSL

Achievements

14 Years Network Administration experience

14 Years Computer Hardware Repair and Upgrade experience

3 Years Network Configuration/Management Experience

9 years Novell CNA

20 Years US Navy service - [11 Years US Navy Chief Petty Officer

(Middle Management)]

** See Additional Achievements noted in Experience details

EXPERIENCE

American Radiation Services Feb 2010

- July 2010

Network Administrator

Support and administer all aspects of the company's computer systems.

. Maintain Active Directory for multiple locations.

. Administer and monitor Microsoft Exchange for viruses and spam.

. Install, configure and maintain servers, switches, routers,

wireless network.

. Support, configure and maintain desktop systems and instruments.

. Document configuration for all of the company equipment attached

to the network and laboratory equipment

. Maintain system backup and recovery, system images.

. Identify needed upgrades, research and document equipment and

software needs.

. Maintain Avaya phone system.

. Produce corporate disaster recovery plan and update other

company procedures.

PHNS

May 2007 - Sept 2009

Systems Engineer

Maintain a network of 1000 + servers nation wide in a Windows and

Linux environment.

Network Administrator for Microsoft Active Directory network and Linux

server farm.

. Setup and administer Microsoft Exchange 2003 system.

. Maintained backups using IBM Tivoli and DataVault backup software

backing up to mainframe and SAN systems.

. Administer Websense website monitoring software.

. Maintain and repair Dell server hardware.

. Write and perform change orders as required to maintain Service Level

Agreement with clients.

. Respond to trouble tickets providing level 2 support on various tasks

as required.

Department of Health and Hospitals

Apr 2003 - Jan 2007

Systems Engineer/Network Administrator (cont'd)

Supporting and repairing 200+/Windows 2000 - 2003/Linux server farm.

. Configured Cisco switches, routers and wireless networks covering 63

Parishes and 1,500 users.

. Supervised help desk operations; training and scheduling help desk

personnel tasks.

. Functioned as level 2 help desk support.

. Primary Administrator maintaining user accounts, responsible for

network optimum performance level and all maintenance.

. Initiated, coordinated and participated in buildup and rollout of 100

servers statewide over 3 month period. ** Entire network of servers

was replaced in a production environment with no loss of productivity

by any location. **

. Developed and implemented backup procedures and disaster recovery

procedures for servers located at over 100 sites throughout the

state.

. ** Immediately prior Hurricane Katrina, with minimal staff,

successfully moved New Orleans network operations to Baton Rouge Data

Center with down time to the New Orleans region, or other state

offices. **

. ** Coordinated emergency logistical support during and following

hurricane Katrina providing local information and equipment to the

Office of Public Health Emergency Operations Center, IT personnel and

management operating away from their home offices. **

. Installed and maintained Symantec Enterprise Antivirus software

statewide.

. Performed hardware upgrades, software updates and version changes.

Innovative Emergency Management

Oct 2002 - Apr 2003

Security Manager

. Providing and obtaining Department of Defense security clearances for

company personnel in multiple offices nation wide.

Snelling Personnel Services Contracted to DynTec Inc.

Sept 2001 - Oct 2002

Systems Consultant/Network Administrator - Louisiana Department of

Social Services.

. Administer network of over 3000 users statewide

. Verify backups/restorations of 300+ Novell Netware/Microsoft Windows

Based Servers.

. Maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of Dell and Compaq/HP Servers

statewide.

. Maintained anti-virus software on over 300 servers statewide.

Jones, Walker LLP Baton Rouge Office

Feb 1999 - Sept 2001

Systems Engineer/Network

. Installed, configured and administered Netware 4.11, Windows NT4,

Windows 2000 Server network consisting of 11 servers, Cisco Switches

and Routers utilizing GroupWise E-mail then migrating to Microsoft

Exchange and Lotus Notes.

. Administered, maintained, performed backup and documentation.

. Installed, configured and maintained Windows 95 - 2000 workstation

hardware/software.

. Coordinated rollout and setup of new workstations, updates and

patches.

. Setup and maintained video conference equipment.

. Provided end user support and training on numerous applications

including WordPerfect, Word and Outlook as well as providing training

for all LAN/WAN based applications.

. Worked independently as a contractor building and repairing computers

for clients and attorneys as well as installing and maintaining small

home/business networks.

United States Navy

Oct 1978 - Jan 1999

Chief Petty Officer, Aviation Electronics Technician (Retired).

. Installed configured and administered NetWare 4.11 network consisting

of 100 users.

. Department head for Automated Information Department.

. Information Systems Security Manger/Physical Security Manager.

. Division Officer Communications/Navigations/Calibration Division.

. Master Training Specialist, Quality Assurance Inspector.

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