Michael R. Smith
Helena, AL **080
E-mail: abmi0p@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To obtain a challenging IT position with a company that offers stability and
growth.
Experience: 02/07-Present:Network Engineer III, Protective Life Corporation,
Birmingham, AL
Managed 17 server Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 server farm. Managed Citrix Access
Gateway. Packaged and presented internally developed applications. Supported 175
remote users. Deployed new servers in a VMware environment. Server migration
project management. Support remote office networks. Administer over 900 Windows
servers. Active Directory administration, ensure 430 servers are patched (Microsoft and
HP) and performing as expected.
02/06-02/07: Network Administrator, Citation Corporation, Birmingham, AL
Managed corporate network environment and supported 5 company divisions across the
country. Setup/maintained network servers in Microsoft cluster environment. Upgraded
server software to Windows 2003 and Exchange 2003. Exchange 2000/2003
administration. Support/maintain 2500 node network. Provided user level support to
assigned divisions. Monitor all network activity to ensure maximum up time. SQL
2000/2005 server administration. Citrix Metaframe administration, CISCO Router
management, Veritas Back-up Exec administration, SAV 10.0.2 Corporate Edition
administration.
12/02-2/06, CIS Manager, United Foodservice Sales, Irondale, AL
Upgraded, maintained, and supported network in company’s three locations. Upgraded 3
main servers to Windows 2000 Server and all workstations to Windows XP Pro. Installed
5 new servers with a variety of network functions. Upgraded from Exchange 5.5 to
Exchange 2000. Installed and supported T-1 and frame relay services including Nortel
Routers/CSU equipment, Cisco 2500 routers, Cisco PIX firewall. Advanced knowledge
of hubs, repeaters, and switches including Catalyst 1900 switches. Developed and
maintained Internet and Intranet sites.
3/99-12/02, Technology Coordinator, CCRRN, Bloomington, IL
Setup, maintained, updated 35 user network on a Windows NT 4.0 server Windows 98
client network. Upgraded all servers to Windows 2000 Administered network including
IIS, Exchange5.5, SQL 7.0, Cisco routers, hubs, switches, Sonicwall firewall, T-1,
Terminal Services, RAS, AS/400. Worked with vendors to find best pricing. Also created
and maintained Internet and Intranet sites for the agency. Managed Team of 9 case
workers for Child Care Subsidy Program.
Relevant Knowledge:
All Windows desktop OS, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Microsoft Cluster Services,
Windows 2003 and 2008 Server, Active Directory, IIS, Exchange 5.5, 2000, 2003 and
2007, SQL 7.0 & 2000, Microsoft Office (all versions), Lotus Notes, Visual Basic, Citrix
Presentation server 4.0, Xenapp5, VMware virtual center, ESX 3.0 and 3.5, Macromedia
Dreamweaver 4.0/MX, Flash 5.0/MX, Photoshop 7, Adobe Illustrator, Netopia Routers,
Sonicwall Firewall, 3com office connect products, hubs, switches, bridges, cabling, and
complete knowledge of pc architecture.
Education:
1992-1996 University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
B.S., Sociology
A+ and Network+ certified. Currently pursuing MCSE 2008