Nebiyu Gerbi
**** ***** *** **. ( Duluth, GA ****6 ( (C) 678-***-**** (
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NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
~Certified Network Administrator Candidate~
Delivering high-quality performance, value-added solutions, and innovative
support strategies
Goal-oriented IT professional with five years of multi-platform experience
in systems administration, networking, and security. Adept at installing,
configuring, and managing network systems, upgrading software and hardware,
and repairing network and peripherals. Analytical problem-solving skills in
identifying and resolving issues, assessing needs and defining
requirements, and driving technical solutions that streamline and improve
operating efficiencies. Reputation for effective teamwork and
collaboration, and exceeding corporation goals and objectives.
Core knowledge and skill areas include:
Network & System User Training & Support Testing &
Administration Troubleshooting
Networking Connectivity Help Desk & Computer Migrations/Upgrades
Operations
Systems & Network Upgrades Hardware & Software Support Problem Resolution
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Turner Broadcasting Systems/CNN Technology Services Group - Atlanta, GA
Systems Analyst - Systems Operations Center 2011-Present
Monitoring the Turner Broadcasting System network and server
infrastructure, as well as multiple business services for Turner
Technology Services and its internal business partners. Create
documentation and business requirement reports of systems/network
troubleshooting guides, policies, and procedures. The duties include
troubleshooting local and global data networks, working closely with
application support personnel, system engineers and outside vendors to
quickly identify and bring resolution to business critical problems in
support of the Turner news, entertainment and production environments.
Monitor and manage end-user experience and Service-Level Management of
PeopleSoft Applications on HP's Mercury Business Availability Center.
Observe the global Turner/Time Warner network including routers,
switches, frame relay, and VPN links through SNMPc. Cisco IP networking,
TCP/IP, NAT, and routing. Analyze and troubleshoot network security
incidents utilizing Symantec Anti-Virus monitoring and identify threat
assessments. Isolate and resolve network connectivity issues via ping,
trace route, net stat, and telnet.
. Successfully determined, coordinated, and fulfilled all change
management requests from customers including configurations changes,
routing updates, and other network changes.
. Working knowledge of SNMPc
. Triage incidents escalated from Tier 1 and other Tier 2 groups via
ticketing system, e-mail, or phone.
. Properly escalate unresolved issues to Tier 3 support or appropriate
vendor.
. Monitor and manage all corporate systems under Information Technology
systems responsibility.
. Perform troubleshooting tasks including stopping and starting
interfaces, reviewing system drives and clear files to gain space for
efficient performance of applications.
. Create and update knowledge documentation for First Call Resolution.
. Identify ticket routing gaps and work with Service Desk to correct or
improve gaps.
. Identify reoccurring issues and finding ways to permanently resolve by
working with Tier 3 support or the appropriate vendor.
. Formally document all incident tickets per a predefined standardized
process.
. Advise management of major system or application issues.
. Keep end users informed of system status.
. Responsible for paging system/application outages and providing
updates of those outages to IT departments.
E.E.C.A. (Ethiopian Evangelical Church of Atlanta) - Tucker, GA
Director, Media (part-time) 2009-2012
Oversee daily departmental operations including media production
workflow creation and distribution across different platforms;
television, radio, print, live streaming, and mobile. Respond to users
and viewers' requests and inquires. Coordinate team efforts, schedules,
and task goals for off-site projects.
. Spearheaded the expansion of office space and incorporated new
hardware and software.
. Streamlined efficient infrastructure, updated LAN/WAN build to better
suit project-oriented objectives, and adopted new media technologies
to increase department outreach.
. Improved media broadcast quality through effective troubleshooting;
identified cable/wiring issues, isolated bandwidth challenges, and
employed innovative software and hardware.
Erdas, Inc. - Norcross, GA
Technical Support Analyst 2006-2009
Participated in the support and planning of critical requirements
comprised of network administration, computer builds, software loads,
product testing, telephony, end-user support and training, and vendor
relations. Addressed inbound technical support calls and resolved
workstations and LAN issues including IP resolution, cabling, and
peripheral malfunctions. Set-up and configured Cisco VoIP and voice mail,
re-imaged laptop and desktop systems utilizing Norton Ghost, and built
custom PCs with latest generation technology. Installed and configured
scanners, modems, tape backups, printers, and other devices.
. Implemented Cisco VOIP phone configuration including CallManager 4.1
and Unity voice mail, Blackberry server management and configuration.
. Implemented of new domain & exchange organization.
. Developed and maintained a disaster recovery plan to minimize system,
data, and operations risk and loss
. Administered network designs and provided comprehensive support for
server systems and related software.
. Trained company personnel and clients on computer specific system,
along with installing and troubleshooting all software issues for
network security.
. Established and executed an IT Acquisition Process, which included
account integration and support -needs for all acquisitions mergers
during fiscal year.
. Implementation of Asset Control System with Track IT, which provided
ability to track hardware and Software Company wide. Researched market
and selected product and obtained approved by manager.
. Successfully assumed responsibility for Blackberry, remote access and
AT&T dialer account creation, support and maintenance
Global Medical Group - Atlanta, GA
Network Administrator Support 2003-2005
Analyzed and resolved problems encountered by user areas and operated
peripheral equipment to process business according to operating
instructions. Performed PC and network troubleshooting. Assembled,
maintained, and repaired computer hardware and peripherals. Maintained
and updated database and performed software audits.
. Installed and uninstalled software and installed hardware.
. Reimaged lap tops and desktops.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA VOICE)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Laptop Support & Setup Symantec/Norton Ghost Blackberry ( Helpdesk MS
Exchange Active Directory ( Software Install Windows Server 2003/2008 (
Windows Mobile TCP/IP/Wireless/Network ( Printer setup/support
Multimedia Applications Software/Hardware Support ( Technical Support (
Voicemail ( MS Office XP/2K/03/07 Cisco Call Manager 4.1, Cisco Unity VOIP(
Peripheral Setup/Repair