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Engineer Manager

Location:
Rockwall, TX, 75032
Posted:
June 08, 2010

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Scott G. Jones

Rockwall, TX *****

214-***-****

*****@***********.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgjones

Senior Windows System Engineer

Summary

Information Technology professional with expertise in supporting Corporate

and Retail Environments, specializing in Windows Server and VMware

technologies. Extensive experience in Application Integration, Development

Support, Large Scale Windows system deployments, Remote Infrastructure

Monitoring, Virtualization, and Project Management. Architected and

executed Windows-based Point Of Sale environment of over 350 servers and

4100 registers across 81 locations.

o Virtual Infrastructure Administration

o Application Integration and Server Support

o Systems Engineering

o PCI Security

o Point of Sale Architect

o Project Management

o Systems Architect

o Remote Systems Management & Alerting

o Active Directory Management

o Microsoft Cluster Management

o Operating System Imaging Deployment

o Technical Trainer

Certifications

o Certified Novell 3.x Engineer, 1990

o Currently obtaining VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4

o Currently obtaining MSCE

professional Experience

Neiman Marcus, Fort Worth, Texas

1988 - 2010

Senior Windows System Engineer (1996 - 2010)

o Implemented large scale deployment of 140 ESXi hosts across 70 locations,

virtualizing 350 servers in process.

o Managed corporate virtual environment of 36 ESX hosts and 364 virtual

machines.

o Provided third level services and support to applications groups for both

in-house developments and outside vendor implementations.

o Managed and provided ongoing support for a 900 server Windows file and

application server infrastructure.

o Specified and qualified new hardware for Windows servers, ESX hosts and

Windows clients.

o Architected Ad Hoc encryption environment to help meet Payment Card

Industry requirements. Worked with 12 departments to redesign business

processes to migrate 158 GB of customer data to secured area on

asymmetrical encryption servers.

o Architected and executed existing Point Of Sale environment of over 350

servers and 4100 registers across 81 locations.

o Managed project timelines, vendor relationships, hardware purchases and

services for numerous IT infrastructure projects up to $4 million in

scope.

o Implemented standards, policies, and processes to support x86 based

servers in the enterprise.

o Provided technology roadmaps and guided technical decisions involving

infrastructure.

o Implemented and managed 900 node HP System Insight Management (SIM)

system for remote monitoring of all Intel based server hardware.

o Leveraged BMC Marimba, Blade Logic, IPSwitch, WhatsUp, and NetIQ for

Application monitoring and alerting.

o Supported all Active Directory domains for the enterprise.

o Designed and supported development / test implementations of Microsoft

Cluster Server (2003 Enterprise) and Microsoft SQL 2005.

o Created initial Windows image and ongoing deployment process for 4,100

Windows based cash registers.

o Taught numerous training sessions pertaining to various server

technologies.

Scott G. Jones 214-***-****

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Manager of Capital Planning and Programming (1992 - 1996)

o Guided CEO and Senior Executive Management regarding Selling Space

Layouts in new store development to ensure maximum ROI for merchandise

placement.

o Generated store productivity figures (dollars per square foot) for CEO

and Senior Executive Management.

o Defined, implemented five (5) year Cash Flow Forecasting process and

documentation to allow strategic management of Capital expenditures.

o Produced Square Footage Programs for both new store construction and

store remodels. This allowed Senior Executive Management to accurately

compare like sales of merchandise strategies across the country.

o Managed and supported users of Construction Division Novell LAN.

Draftsman (1988 - 1992)

o Produced construction drawings for in house remodels of stores, and

design layouts for vendor boutiques.

o Architected first CADD system at Neiman Marcus in 1989.

o Architected first PC based, 75 node Novell LAN at Neiman Marcus in 1990.

Education

Bachelor's of Interior Architecture, Kansas State University, Manhattan,

Kansas

General studies, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri

Professional Development

VMware vSphere Install, Configure, Manage v4 September 2009

Securing Vista and Server 2008 October 2008

Windows Server 2008 Custom Accelerated September 2008

Scott G. Jones

Rockwall, TX 75032

214-***-****

*****@***********.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/scottgjones

TECHNICAL ADDENDUM

Operating Systems VMware ESX 3.5, vSphere 4.0 ESX and ESXi, vCenter

Server, VMware Workstation, Microsoft Windows

Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server

2000, Windows NT Server (3.51, 4.0), Novell Netware

(3.x, 4.x), Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000

Professional, Microsoft POSReady 2009, WinPE

Scripting Languages Batch shell scripting, PowerShell, VBScript

Server Platforms Microsoft Active Directory, Citrix MetaFrame 1.8,

Lotus Domino 5.0, Blackberry Enterprise Server

4.1.6.40, Microsoft SQL Server (2000, 2005), RSA

File Security Manager, Terminal Services, Microsoft

Cluster Services

Infrastructure Applications VMware vSphere Client, Veeam Monitor, Veeam

FastSCP, IPSwitch WhatsUPGold (12.0.2), NetIQ

(3.4, 4.0, 4.3), RSA SecurID Ace Server, Dameware,

VNC Viewer, Veritas NetBackup (4.6), McAfee

VirusScan Enterprise, McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator,

HP System Insight Manager, ICE, BMC Marimba, Ghost,

Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.2, PXE

Enterprise Business Microsoft Office suite, Avaya NICE, Avaya Witness,

Applications Avaya DSI Marquee, 41st FraudNet, Aloha Point Of

Sale, Lenel Systems OnGuard, Trane Tracer ES

Network Protocols / DHCP, WINS, DNS, SNMP, FTP, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX

Software

Security Standards Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI

DSS)

Hardware HP ProLiant DL360 G2 through G6, HP ProLiant DL380

G2 through G6, HP ProLiant DL580 G2 through G6, HP

Blade chassis, Host Bus Adapters, Network Interface

Cards, SCSI, RAID, APC UPS, Firmware upgrades,

networked printers, Ethernet, hubs



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