John Gamble, MCSE ****, MCSA ****, Security+, Network+, A+
Dickinson, Texas 77539
Home Telephone: 806-***-****
E-mail: ****@***********.***
Skills Summary:
System Administrator/Analyst with 11 years experience in the IT industry.
Qualified to design, build and support Microsoft Windows Server and
Workstation based solutions. Skills include implementation and support
of Active Directory, Exchange Server, Windows Server, Blade Enclosures,
Networking, IOS, Cisco Switches, Citrix, Troubleshooting, Database
Management, Computer Image Creation, WSUS, Backup and Data Recovery, VPN,
Web Design, Social Media, and Project Management. Has ability to create
detailed and thorough proposals and reports for improving the IT
Infrastructure.
Also very experienced supporting client side computers and applications.
Highly motivated team player with great communication, project management
and training skills.
Professional Employment Experience
ARG
Technologies
IT Consultant
May 2009 - Current
IT Consultant for ARG Technologies.
Evaluate and create support solutions for small and medium businesses
Offer complete IT support on Windows Server 2003 and 2008 systems
Support Windows XP, Vista and 7 on client pc's
On Site Support or remote
Create proposals and assess company needs
Project management
Network support - installation and configuration, including Cisco devices
Virus/Spyware/Rootkit removal
Disaster Recovery
Data backup and reclamation
Austin Heart PA
System Administrator
June 2008 -
May 2009
Provided Server, Account, Exchange, Network and client support and
maintenance for a Windows 2003 based Network of over 500 users.
Supported and maintained Citrix, Sonicwall, Backup Exec, Surf Control,
McAfee Antivirus, FaxMaker, Cisco/Network Equipment, VPN, and Avaya Phone
System
Supported Dell and HP Servers and Blade Systems
Analyzed requirements for new technology, presented recommendations and
worked on multiple projects simultaneously
Designed and Implemented Group Policy and System Security
Experience with MMC, Powershell, Scripting, Remote Desktop, SQL Server,
Schema Management, AS400, C#, Visual Basic.
Database Administrator /SQL
Experience with Cisco Switch and Router troubleshooting, IOS
Responsible for ticket escalations, inventory and technical training
Supported Windows Mobile Devices
Leader Global Technologies
System Administrator/Systems Analyst
June 2007 - June 2008
Provided systems and network infrastructure support and analysis for an Oil
and Gas manufacturer
Maintained and Supported Active Directory, Exchange Server 2007, Citrix,
DNS and DHCP in a Windows Server 2003 environment
Managed Group Policy, System Security, Inventory, Intertel Phone System
Installed and configured laptops and desktops, installed Cisco networking
equipment and cabling/punch downs
Managed Windows Terminal Server and remote applications, VPN connectivity
American National Insurance Company
Data/Communications Coordinator
April 2006 - April 2007
Supported a 1600 user environment, installed and configured workstations,
managed remote assets, configured Windows 2003 Servers, set up test lab
environment, created unified Windows XP image, managed blackberry devices,
hardware/software support, Printer/Network Support, Asset management
Galveston Independent School District
Campus
Technologist
June 2004 - April 2006
Provided technical support for a large school district, Upgraded computers
to Windows XP, installed new lab equipment, installed cabling and switches,
provided training and workshops to faculty on Office and Windows
Applications
Canadian Independent School District
Technologist
August 2002 - May 2004
Provided technical support and network management for a 700 user
environment, installed and upgraded Windows 2000 and Windows XP
workstations, managed video conference lab, managed palm pilots, created pc
images, web page design
Certifications
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Certified Professional - Microsoft SQL Server 2000, Windows XP
CompTia A+, Network+, Security+
Education
2007 - 2010 College of the Mainland - Business
2004 - 2006: Galveston College - Computer Science
1996 - 1998, 2004: West Texas A&M University - Computer Science
1996: Amarillo High School - Diploma
Extra Curricular
Eagle Scout