JUSTIN D. TURNER
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly customer focused,
technically strong, and passionate about Microsoft's' products and technologies
Excels in a team environment
while maintaining self-reliance
Accomplished in identifying and
solving complex technical issues
A
high-energy, enthusiastic and dependable individual who excels in challenging
and competitive environments
Successful in
learning and comprehending new systems and methods
Recognized for
high ethical standards in all work performed.
Eleven years of
Microsoft Windows Server Platform experience: 11 years Active Directory, 7
years Setup/Cluster, Performance and
Networking
MICROSOFT EXPERIENCE
Senior
Support Escalation Engineer -Enterprise Platform Support (2008 - Present)
Support Topic Lead for Active Directory
Technologies
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Lead in
Active Directory Replication
SME in AD Restore, AD Infrastructure,
DFS-R and AD Replication
SME development and training
Design and implementation of disaster
recovery plans
Daily duties include
taking complex escalated Directory Services problems, breaking it down to core
component failure, identify potential resolutions, take corrective measures and
follow up with RCA
Work with other business
units to guide the creation of 300/400 level content/training that meets the
technical and business requirements of the Directory Services specialty
Support
Escalation Engineer -Enterprise Platform Support (2006 - 2008)
Received escalated, technically
complex mission critical or politically hot customer issues
Solved highly complex level of escalated
problems, involving broad, in-depth product knowledge
Used trace analysis,
source code, and other sophisticated debugging tools to analyze problems and
develop solutions to meet customer needs
Managed hot issues by
setting customer expectations, devising action plans, being available 24x7, and
professionally communicating to all parties involved
Lead triage meetings to share knowledge
with other engineers and develop customer solutions
Developed and delivered technical
training to other engineers
Acted as technical focal point in
cooperative relationships with other companies
Technical
Lead -Enterprise Platform Support (2003 - 2006)
Acted as technical lead, mentor, and
role model on a team of engineers
Provided direction to others, review
solutions and articles
Developed and deliver technical training
to other engineers
Created advanced
technical content including solution objects, KB articles, and new-hire
training
Responsible for selection of new team
members (tech screens, and face to face interviews)
Conducted proactive case reviews to
ensure SEs were effectively responding to
customer needs
Support Engineer - Enterprise Platform
Support (2000 - 2003)
Solved highly complex level of problems,
involving broad, in-depth product knowledge
Reported software bugs and customer
suggestion
Consistently shared best practices with
team members and customers
Acted as technical resource for broad
and complex issues
Developed and delivered in depth
technical training to other engineers
Maintained strong working
knowledge of pre-release products and took ownership for product improvement in
key product areas
Recognized for adept troubleshooting
skills and selected to become the next team lead
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Server and Microsoft client
products
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Microsoft (2001 - Present)
Provided
Severity-A Critical Situation support in the Platforms After
Hours Support team as a Support Escalation Engineer
Products
supported include: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
Server, ISA Server, and SMS 2.0
--Internet
Explorer and Internet Explorer Resource Kit (IEAK), Windows client OS support.
--specialties
supported in Platforms include: Directory Services, Setup, Cluster,
Performance, and Networking
Held
the following positions: Support Engineer, Technical Lead, Support Escalation
Engineer, Sr. Support Escalation Engineer
Volt Technical Services (2000-2001)
Contracted
to work at Microsoft in the Platforms After Hours Support Group as a Technical
Support Professional
Products
supported include: Windows 2000 Server, Advanced Server, and Professional
--Windows NT
4.0 Server, Enterprise Server, Terminal Server, Workstation
--Proxy Server
and Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA)
--Systems
Management Server, Small Business Server (SBS) 4.5 and SBS 2000
--Internet
Explorer and Internet Explorer Resource Kit (IEAK), Windows 9.x and Windows
Millennium
--All service
packs and security patches of the above products.
Consistently
rated "Very Satisfied" on Customer feedback reports
Received
"Customer Appreciation" award 5 straight months for Outstanding
Customer Support
Rockwell Collins (1999 -2000)
Installed and
configured Win 95, Win 98 and WinNT 4.0.
Installed and
configured Lotus Notes, Office 97 and Netscape Communicator.
Reorganized IP
infrastructure to allow for more workstations to be added to network
Worked with various
wiring and connection methods to allow for network connectivity including:
--Shielded Twisted Pair, Unshielded Twisted Pair, RG-58 Coax, RS-232C, and
RJ-45
Responsible
for setup and configuration of multiple nodes on the network including: IBM compatible
PC's,
--laptops, NICs, Hubs, Laser Printers, Ink Jet Printers and HP Jet Direct
Networked Printers.
Various IT
related tasks included: Setup of Network accounts, Troubleshooting Network
Problems, Installation and configuration of software, and configuration of PC's
for LAN connectivity.
Act Communications (1998-1999)
Installed and
configured Win 95 and WinNT 4.0
Installed and
configured Lotus CC Mail, Office 97 and Internet Explorer
Built up new
patch cables for 10BaseT network
Worked with
various wiring and connection methods to allow for network connectivity
including:
--Unshielded Twisted Pair, RS-232C and RJ-45
Responsible
for setup and configuration of multiple nodes on the network including: IBM
compatible PC's,
--laptops,
NICs, Hubs, Laser Printers, and Ink Jet Printers
Various IT
related tasks included: Setup of Network accounts, Troubleshooting Network
Problems, Installation and configuration of software, and configuration of PC's
for LAN connectivity.
Co-Administered
40-user Novell/NT server network with Windows 95 clients
Responsible
for migration from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95 and hardware upgrade of all
computers
United States Air Force (1994-1998)
Held Top
Secret Security Clearance
Installed and
configured Win 3.1, Win 95 and WinNT 4.0
Installed and
configured Outlook Express, Office 95 and Internet Explorer
Built up new
patch cables for 10BaseT network
Worked with
various wiring and connection methods to allow for network connectivity
including:
--Unshielded Twisted Pair, RS-232C and RJ-45
Assisted
Base-wide computer users through Help Desk Phone Support and Desk Side Support
Executed the
configuration and set up of organizational computers following the transition
to a new location
--Assisted
with configuration of 30 computers for LAN connection
--Installed
Windows 95/98 and set up for e-mail
Assisted with
computer hardware/software training in an organization of over 500 people
--Conducted
Windows 95/98 familiarization training
--Tutored
individuals with basic PC skills
ACHIEVEMENTS
Microsoft
Certified Master: Windows Server 2008: Directory
MCITP:
Enterprise Administrator on Windows Server 2008
MCSE, Security
on Windows 2000, 2003 MCSE on Windows NT, 2000, 2003 MCSA on Windows 2000,
2003
Platforms After Hours Support Team Member of the month/quarter on
several occasions.
Nominated for
Outstanding Airmen of the Month/Quarter on two occasions
Consistently rated excellent
and outstanding on all Air Force performance appraisals
Received Top
Graduate award in Air Force Computer Networking Technical School class
Deployed to
Turkey as Small Computer Systems Manager in support of Operation Northern Watch
--Responsible
for maintenance of all assigned computers in an AWACS E-3 Squadron
--Assisted
users with various day-to-day hardware and software problems
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Microsoft Corporation,
Irving, TX 2001-Present, Microsoft Platforms Support (PAHS and Directory
Services)
Volt Technical Services, Irving, TX
2000-2001, Microsoft Platforms Technical Support Professional
Rockwell Collins, Irving, TX
1999-2000, In Flight Entertainment Field Service Technician
Act Communications, EctorTX
1998-1999 Network Administrator
United States Air Force:
--Tinker Air Force Base, OK 1998-1999 Computer Network Specialist /Help Desk
support
--Cannon Air Force Base, NM
1994-1998 Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance
Technician
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
University of
North Texas, TX - B.A.A.S. ATPI, Summa Cum Laude
Northlake
College, TX - Associate in Science. A.A.S, 4.0 GPA
Microsoft -In-house Classroom
Training, Advanced training on Various Microsoft Products -over 300 hours
Northlake
College, TX -MCSE Certification Program; Completed program with a 4.0 GPA
333 TRS
Keesler AFB, MS -LAN Administration and Hardware Specialist, 504 Hours
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