Manager Network

An experienced IT professional with hands-on **+ years of system, network,

design and management experience. Designed, migrated, upgraded, installed

and maintained complex distributed systems and networks. Supervised a team

of +6 technical staff and managed over 1,000 users in a multi-platform

environment. A self starter who can build a solid organization and systems

infrastructure to meet the demands of a significant and distributed user

base. Demonstrated skills in technical strategic planning and Information

Systems project management including hands on configuration and support of

devices.

Positions Held

IT Infrastructure Architect Director of Technology IT Manager

Database/Systems Administrator

Technical Skills Summary

Proxies Bluecoat forward and reverse proxy

Firewall Platforms Netscreen some Checkpoint

Switches 3Com, Foundry, Cisco, Nortel

Content /Spam filters Bluecoat, Symantec

WAN optimization Bluecoat

Managed File Services Tumbleweed

Load Balancers Foundry

Virtual Servers VMWare ESX

Email Servers Exchange 2003, First Class, OWA front end load balanced

servers

Active Directory Domain design, upgrade and migration

Monitoring What's Up Gold, Openview, Open NMS, Spiceworks, WireShark

Log Management Bluecoat Reporter, Envision (reporting familiarity and

log collection)

Window Servers IIS, FTP, NLB (network load balancing), DFS replication

and Shadow Copy and RRAS

Enterprise level virus scanning Symantec and McAfee

Imaging Altiris

Netapp Storage (Minimal) Virus scanning software install and some

maintenance

Vendor management Equipment quotes, installations, contracted services,

service contract renewals, etc

ITIL V3

Compliance HIPAA, SEC

Professional Experience

Natixis Global Associates

Natixis Global Associates delivers investment solutions to institutions,

intermediaries, and individuals around the world. It is part of Natixis

Global Asset Management a $723 billion investment organization

IT Infrastructure Architect/Senior IT Engineer

2006 to Present

Part of the Global Infrastructure team made up of 4 systems and 3network

engineers that support a high availability network of +800 nodes supporting

trading platforms and about 700 users world wide. Worked with the team to

design, support and maintain network as needed. Served as a technical

resource for strategic planning and design.

. Supported a high availability distributed Windows network of + 800

nodes networks with trading platforms

. Led projects with teams of +15 professionals including business

development unit management

. Participated in 7x24 on call schedule rotation

. Provided hands on Systems and network support as needed with

systems and network equipment.

. Service owner for configuring and maintaining high visibility

public facing web sites. These sites are secured by high

availability Checkpoint firewalls, Bluecoat reverse proxies and

load balancing Foundry switches and IIS web servers.

. Service owner of high availability Bluecoat forward proxies for

Internet access, streaming video, proxy chaining, web filtering,

company web portal, etc. The configuration of all Bluecoat devices

is backed up using a management station.

. Service owner for logging Internet access using Bluecoat Reporter.

. Service owner of providing and maintaining Wan optimization

services for the whole company using Bluecoat devices

. Service owner for configuring and maintaining critical, time

sensitive file exchanges using Tumbleweed Secure Transfer edge

devices and backend servers

. Responsible for remote BDUs (business development units)

architecture, project plans and implementation. Services provided

are: VPN, Wan optimization, web filtering, Bloomberg, Morningstar,

Lipper and trading platform. Provided detailed project plans

including network design, work structure break downs, budget, cost

comparisons and feasibility. Directed project team and implemented

plan.

Technology used at remote business development units is: ESX

Virtual Servers, Checkpoint Firewall, Bluecoat Proxy, Nortel

switches, Windows servers and domain controllers, WAN optimization,

DFS replication, Shadow Copy (to allow retrieval of previous

versions), Ranger Backups, business continuity and recovery plan.

Trained remote office staff on managing newly installed

infrastructure. Also, train staff to conduct end user training on

new technology features.

. Act as liaison between systems engineers, support center team and

remote offices. Co-ordinate infrastructure support for maintenance,

backups and upgrades.

. Configured and implemented rollout of front end load balanced

Exchange Outlook web servers

. Created and support virtual servers on ESX host - troubleshoot ESX

host as needed

. Installed and configured load balanced Intranet servers using

Windows network load balancing

. Configured and implemented Netapp virus scanning solution for

Netapp storage

. Managed and implemented Daylight Savings time change / patch for

Exchange, Windows servers and company wide desktops

. Troubleshoot Exchange, Enterprise Vault and other servers in the

environment as needed.

. Performed feasibility analysis and testing of vendor products to

determine best fit for company

. Effectively trained and transferred knowledge to other engineers

. Technical resource for strategic design and plan

. Worked with and managed vendors as needed for equipment quotes,

acquisition and contracted services, etc.

Pathfinder International

(International non-profit organization HIV/Aids Prevention)

Senior Systems Administrator

2005 to 2006

Worked with a team of 5 local and about +5 remote staff and vendors to

maintain a distributed international network that comprised of Windows

servers including Exchange and SQL and about 200 desktops.

. Supported a network with a local office as well as 15 remote

offices dispersed internationally

. Responsible for the day-to-day operational support of entire

Pathfinder International network including: Internet and email

(Exchange), network connectivity, virus protection, network

security, backup and restore operations, troubleshooting of network

errors and system performance monitoring.

. Connected field offices using site to site VPNs in hub and spoke

topology (Netscreen firewalls) or Windows RRAS service

. Assisted and trained field office staff in maintaining the

infrastructure at field offices

. Supported Exchange 2003 email servers

. Provide additional back end support for all MS SQL, SYBASE,

Paradigm, and Segate Crystal Reports

. Researched, recommended and implemented possible technology

upgrades or system improvements to enhance company productivity and

efficiency.

. Established and maintain system backup procedures.

. Maintained stability, functionality and performance of LAN,

including servers and LAN switches and firewalls (Netscreen

firewalls used for routing as well)

. Installed monitoring solution for network

Weston Public Schools

IT Manager 2003 to 2005

As manager and technical leader held fully responsibility of all systems

and network for the entire district These included assessing needs,

developing plans, providing technology upgrades, training and support of

faculty, staff, students, interns and contractors.

. Upgraded Windows NT 4.0 servers to Windows 2003 and migrated users and

data.

. Installed network file servers, routers, switches, network software and

other computer hardware and software related to networking. Installed

managed or maintained at least 21 servers including SQL database, file,

media, imaging, web and FTP servers.

. Maintained network hardware, software, net-workable computer applications

and files. Designed and installed file back-up routines using Veritas and

Retrospect software.

. Designed and installed network security systems. Configured and

maintained 3Com switches.

. Assisted media specialists, librarian, secretaries, clerks, and computer

technicians in developing network maintenance procedures. Created mass

users (over 1,000).

. Ensured HIPPA compliance regulations for student health data.

Littleton Public Schools

IT Director 2002 to 2003

As IT director provided leadership, vision and technology plans for the

entire district. Implemented upgrades and improved the performance and

operations of the school system bringing them up to standard.

. Worked with Technology Advisory Committee to develop and write a

technology plan for the district. The plan aligned to the District

Strategic Plan and State Technology Plan. Provided direction to the

school system in integrating and aligning technology with plan

objectives.

. Worked closely with the Town, Littleton Electric Light and Water

Department and consultants to help design and then approve the Wide Area

Network. Worked with the Town Information Systems person to build bridges

between Town and School Department. This cooperation resulted in the Town

and Central Office sharing the same Internet connection.

. Supervised and assisted with the installation and configuration of new

High School network; comprising of Cisco 6500/6000 switches and a Windows

network. Managed Security needs of the whole network.

. Supported district wide networks and databases. Responsible for the

analysis, planning and design of systems with a focus on automation.

Troubleshoot errors and failures through the use of system utilities.

. Responsible for reviewing district wide technology purchases. Outlined

and determined guidelines for the work of contracted services.

. Introduced and facilitated regular monthly meetings for technology staff.

Improved coordination and technology planning.

. Organized appropriate training sessions for technology staff, improved

SIMS reporting

. Created procedures to accumulate inventory of current equipment. The

collection of inventory data helped plan for technology needs in the

future.

. Member of LitCom (Town wide technology team)

. Acquired Intel Grant for wireless network cards. Managed technology

donations made to the district.

North Andover Public Schools

IT Manager 2000 - 2002

. Responsible for district wide networks comprising of eight schools.

Provided system wide strategic planning for technology. Oversaw the

network security of administrative data via both hardware and software

schemes. Maintain town wide I-Loop this Wide Area Network (WAN) used for

both data and video within the town.

. Reconfigured district wide network to make it more efficient and

reliable. Established consistent IP scheme through out the district.

Worked with a committee to come up with an acceptable use policy for the

district. Configured and managed Internet Gateways. Installed and

configured Internet Filtering software. Installed a district wide

networked backup and recovery system.

. Maintained and managed a network with 1400 computers and over 40 servers.

Installed servers and workstations as needed

. Created, updated and maintained web site

. Installed, configured and maintained Email Server. Supported Library

Winnebago Servers.

. Introduced policies and procedures and applications for network accounts.

. Assisted in hiring and training of new staff, interviewing/hiring

decisions.

Somerville Public Schools

Database and Systems Administrator

1997 - 2000

. Began as Parent Liaison - Data Analyst; promoted to Systems Administrator

.

. Installed and configured computer systems and networks, updating them as

necessary, and keeping them running properly on a day-to-day basis.

. Understood and met the reporting needs of various departments within the

School District.

. Maintained database; ensured integrity of data structure and relevance of

existing fields for all students. Created user defined fields and produce

reports on a relational database.

. Responsible for bringing the school department in compliance with Mass

Department of Education Student Information Management Systems (SIMS).

Education

Harvard UNIVERSITY - Cambridge, MA

Masters in Education Degree

karachi UNIVERSITY - Karachi, Pakistan

Bachelor of Arts

university of LOWELL - Lowell, MA

Certificate in Data and Telecommunications

Relevant Training

Tech Data Corporation Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices

Cosmos Security NetScreen Advanced VPN Implementation

Foundry Networks Web Switching and Load balancing

Pinnacle and Glow Training Windows NT Windows 2000 and Windows 2003

Xintra Institute of Tech. Microsoft Systems Engineer Course

Boston University Project Management

NEXUM Bluecoat Certified Proxy Professional

New Horizons ITIL V3

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