A L D R I N P O P A
Phone: 416-***-**** E-mail: ******.****@*****.***
O B J E C T I V E
To obtain a position that will allow me to contribute to a challenging and changing environment. I am a qualified professional and through demonstrated success in designing and implementing network solutions I can supervise and implement technologies that decrease costs, increase performance and positively affect the bottom line.
E D U C A T I O N
Network Security Specialist, Everest College, Toronto
Bachelors of Computer Science, University of Bucharest, Bucharest
S K I L L S
Over ten years experience with hardware and software installations, network rollouts and support.Extensive knowledge of Windows, Linux, Solaris, Mac OSTeam player, good communicator, able to meet deadlines, work with minimal supervision.Possess experience providing support to desk-side, onsite and remote users.Fast learner, enthusiastic, open to new ideas and techniques, well organized, self-motivated, professional attitude. Participate in the implementation, upgrading, and support of various projects.
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
Technical Help Desk (Microsoft)MS Windows XP Desktop AdministrationCompTIA A+ / Network+ MCSE (in progress)
T E C H N O L O G Y
Operating System: Implement and support Windows 9x / 2000 / XP / Vista / W7/ MacOS
Windows Server 2003: Install and Configure Windows Server 2003 – Domain Controller / Active Directory
(MOAC 70-290) Administer, monitor and maintain Windows Server 2003/ Backup and Restore Data
(MOAC 70-291) Create and manage users, groups and computer accounts
(MOAC 70-293) Manage and maintain shared resources and printing
Manage and maintain disk storage and hardware devices
Implementing Windows 2003 Network Infrastructure (DHCP / DNS / IPSec / RRAP)
Planning Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
Microsoft Exchange 2003 Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 (MOAC 70-284)
CISCO Networking Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices (640-822 ICND1)
Virtual Machine: Sun xVM VirtualBox / VMware
Antivirus: Symantec, Softwin, Eset NOD32, AVG, McAfee
DB Applications: Develop DB Applications in Visual FoxPro, MS Access, MySQL
Software Applications: Office 2000/XP/2003/2007/2010 / Lotus Notes 7 & Outlook 2003 with BCM
Web: HTML, JavaScript, FrontPage, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop
Hardware: Desktop and Laptop/Notebook Troubleshooter
Network LAN/WAN: Extensive skills and concepts TCP/IP - UTP/Wireless & Network Builder/Planner
VPN/RDP RDC/ CA Unicenter DSM Agent and Remote Agent / CheckPoint Secure VPN
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
System Analyst May 2011 – Present
DecisionOne for Bombardier Aerospace, Toronto, ON
- Collect information to analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems
- Assists in planning, designing and implementing the database, determine application data access requirements
- Evaluate the performance of computer systems and networks to coordinate access on local and remote servers
- Research problems, solve network end user problems, monitor and troubleshoot server / network related issues
- Assist end users with desktop operations and testing the operation of our customized IT platform and by resolving technical issues
- Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network
- Work as a team member with other technical staff to ensure connectivity and compatibility between systems.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade Windows based workstations
- Setup local area networks and connections to the internet and intranet
- Perform workstation and server backup and recovery operations
- Install new software and upgrades and train end users on new applications
- Implement and deploy data, software, hardware and security procedures
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
- Performed third level support
IT Support Specialist Aug. 2009 – May 2011
INTEK Communications Inc., Markham, ON – under contract with Rogers Cable
- Maintain, troubleshoot and administer the use of LAN and WAN, networks and computer workstations and
peripheral equipment
- Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
- Procure and implement data, software and hardware security procedures
- Perform routine network start up and close down and maintain control records
- Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade web-server, hardware, software and Windows based networked
- Set up local area networks and connections to the internet
- Implement network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
- Source hardware and software support for all IT related requirements
- Implement and configure networking infrastructure (desktops, notebooks, wired and wireless LAN/WAN/VPN)
- Develop software applications for inventory purpose
System Administrator Mar. 2008 – Aug.2009
Metcap Inc, Toronto
- Source hardware and software support for all IT related requirements
- Implemented, configured and maintained network infrastructure and MS-Exchange 2003/2010
- Worked with department heads and participated in developing new infrastructures within our budget constraints
- Installed and relocated computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
- Maintained web presence including managing web servers, web content and supporting multi-server and multi-site
environments
- Installed new software and upgrades and trained end users on new applications
- Monitor and maintain daily system backups and recovery when required and oversee off-site storage of backups
- Performed third level support
System/Network Administrator Mar. 2002 – Feb. 2008
EPOCH Ltd – IT Service Company
- Designed and implemented IT projects, hardware and software upgrades to an existing network
- Implemented and configured networking infrastructure (desktops, notebooks, PDAs, wired/wireless LAN)
- Maintained database and web servers and multi-servers
- Responsible for procuring hardware and software (i.e. desktop and notebook PC’s, hubs, switches, routers and
consumables needed for daily operations)
- Set up local area networks and connections to the internet
- Implemented network traffic and security monitoring software, and optimize server performance
- Developed software applications for pharmaceutical, alimentary and transportation industry and governmental associations
- Performed third level support and trained end users on new applications