Executive Summary
Twenty plus years’ experience working in IT management, strategy and development with core experience in Networks LAN & WAN.
Can articulate key business issues and solutions to senior management, team members, and vendors. Able to use metrics to drive IT improvements Comfortable with changes and able to focus on the critical requirements.
Valued member of IT, seasoned, broad-based perspective with the ability to create practical IT strategies and implementation plans.
Extensive knowledge in designing architectures and integrating software. Administered different platforms Architected and implemented backups, cloning procedures, and disaster recovery plans for a validated environment.
Experience
Hamilton Risk Management-Kingsway America Insurance.
Sr. System Administrator 2008 – 2017
Administered sub-systems located at QTS Miami and local office – ran local helpdesk for 60 users
Worked with remote offices located in Chicago and Minnesota
Active Directory and services 2 Vm’s Domain controllers & 2 Physical DC’s
VPN
IIS
DHCP
DNS
TS
MS-Exchange
Print and file sharing, security
Group Policy
VMWare
Version 4.1
Migration to 5.5
Administered a four host environment with over 80 VM’s
iSCSI connection NetApp Luns
Update training on VMWare 6.0
Backup Applications
ArcServe r.12
Veeam Backup 8.0
LibertyNet-Production imaging Application
Daily administration including end user workstation support
Multiple SQL DB
Righfax Ver. 10.5, Application
Administration including end user workstation support
Phone system support, including cabling as needed.
Avaya Legacy Analog system
Cisco Ip Telephony
Windows Server
Windows Server NT 4.0 Migration
Windows Server 2000, 2003 and 2008
Windows Server 2012 r2
Microsoft SQL server
SQL Server 2003
SQL Server 2005
SQL Server 2014
Antivirus Server administration and, deployment on over 300 nodes.
Kaspersky
Symantec
ESET
Laptop Deployment and support for remote users.
LAN cabling & maintenance.
KeyScan Security Access Control.
Managed two Liebert AC Units and, APC UPS System.
Generator vendor maintenance.
Worked with SOX Compliance Auditors.
Pharmed Group Miami, Florida
Network Administrator – (2002 - 2006)
Windows Server Based System
Windows NT 4.0
Windows 2000-2003
AD and Services.
DHCP, WINS, DNS
IIS,TS, File and Print Services
Email System.
Microsoft Exchange 5.5
Microsoft Exchange 2003 Migration
Backup Solution.
ArcServe
Disaster recovery policies and procedures.
Phone System.
Cisco Call manager, IP Telephony.
Administered Group policies, roles and Department Roaming profile menus.
Monitored and tuned Network performance.
Various Server Raid configuration
Patched Server’s Operating Systems and applications as required.
Managed and enforced procedures, development standards based on SOX’s Auditors.
Managed 24/7 operational support staff.
Administered an enterprise wide area network with multiple locations.
Three local sites in Miami, Fl.
Tampa, Fl. and Cleveland Ohio.
Central America: Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico and Caribbean Islands.
Laptop Deployment and support for remote users.
Infrastructure Devices
Cisco 2500, 2600, Catalyst 3550, 4000 and 6500 Core Switch.
Domain Registration
Managed SSL Certificates, purchasing, installation, and external DNS configuration.
IT Budget Planning
Researched and managed cost effect on Hardware, Microsoft Licensing and various applications used by the Business.
Researched and managed cost on different vendors for data and voice.
Provided monthly report to CFO.
Worked Closely with KPMG auditors.
Broadband Sector, Miami, Florida
Field Network Engineer-2001 to 2002 (Consultant)
Administration and management of multiple servers on private sector.
Citrix, VNC, PC Anywhere, Terminal Server.
Active Directory & Exchange Server migration and administration.
Lan & Wan expansions.
Various backup solutions.
Installation, configuration, and administration of Novell Servers, Windows Server NT 4.0, 2000 and
2003, SNA Server, Terminal services, FTP and more.
PRI’s, Routers, Network Security, Network expansion thru MPLS, CSU’s,T1’s and DS3,
Print servers and more.
Desktop support and maintenance when needed.
AAVEX, Hollywood, Florida
Network Administrator – (1998 to 2001)
Development and implementation of technical, business processes and Back office applications.
400 Nodes Call Center
Predicted inbound & outbound dialer.
Helpdesk
Managed four pc specialist and a network engineer.
Server Administration
Netware 4.1
Windows NT 4.0
Windows Server 2000 and Citrix.
Services
WINS
DHCP
DNS
IIS 4.0
SNA
Email Solution
Microsoft Exchange 5.5- Exchange 2000
Various Raid configurations on Dell, HP and Compaq servers, SCSI controllers & drives
CCTV Security and access cards.
Veritas and ArcServe tape library
HP and 3COM Hubs, Cisco switches and routers configuration, Bay network router
Phone & Network cabling as needed.
Supported one remote location in Delaware.
Managed several T1’s, PRI’S, Phone and voice mail system
Access America Miami, Florida
Call Center - Network administrator-(1995-1998)
Administration of Several Windows Servers
NT 3.51 and NT 4.0
SQL Server 6.5
Services
PDC, BDC.
DHCP
WINS
File Servers,
SNA
IIS
Email Solution
Microsoft Exchange 4.0, 5.0 and 5.5
Backup Solution
ArcServe and Backup Exec. With tape Library.
Clients
Windows 95, 98 and NT4.0 client stations.
Group policies, Mandatory roaming profiles.
Worked with developers testing and deploying applications and updates.
Managed 16/7 helpdesk with 250 nodes
Managed three helpdesk supports Pc specialist.
Network Security.
Managed a TADIRAN(German) local phone system
Network cabling expansion.
DataFlex Tallahassee Florida
Field engineer-(1993-1995)
Provided Service to Dade and Broward County School Board.
Provided Support on various system based on ticketing system
Novell Server 3.12, NT 3.51, Windows 95’,98'
Macintosh Servers
Backup Solutions
ArcServe, Veritas backups.
Various Hardware Raid installation and configuration.
Hardware and software Server support to private business.
Bay Network devices
Router configuration
Network cabling and Termination
EDUCATION:
1992 Netware 3.11
1996 NetWare 4.11
1997 IBM Training: Desktop and Mobile system service, PC line version 2 service, Warranty basics.
1997 A+ Cert.
1998 MCSE Training NT 4.0
1999 Advance Cisco Routing Conf. Training
2001 MCP Cert.
2004 MCSE Training NT 5.0
2004 MS Exchange 2003 training.
2016 VMWare 6.0