Bradley Reed
Peterstown, WV 24963
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A Professional Computer Systems Engineer who is very proficient in all aspects of a medium-sized site. Possesses skills in Windows Server, SQL, network infrastructure, physical and virtual server installations, to the management of application software and ERP systems.
Holds a deep acumen in all the businesses processes. Acts as a functional subject matter expert as well as an IT professional. Possesses unique skills to understand all layers of the technology stack, which allows involvement with both infrastructure as well as application projects.
A self-motivated team leader who is approachable, attentive and understanding. An observant listener that absorbs the needs of his peers, with a desire to actively support and fulfill the needs of their departments. Extremely customer centric and cost conscious.
Expert skills in Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 and Windows 7 & 10
Superb knowledge of database Management: Microsoft SQL 2005/2008/2012
Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite
Sufficient with Microsoft Visual Studio; Visio, Project
Moderate skills in AutoDesk AutoCAD & Inventor; Siemens NX & Team Center PLM
Adequate skills in CISCO Switches Routers and Firewalls
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GE TRANSPORTATION - MINING, GLEN LYN, VA
Network Operations Engineer August 2012
June 2017
Responsibilities included all facets of site operations, including ERP, Engineering PLM, Manufacturing Execution Systems and site infrastructure.
Assisted with all IT acquisition tasks acclimating users to new technologies
Tutored users transitioning from Macola ERP to Oracle MRP and Teamcenter PLM
Transitioned and decommissioned 4 servers to 1
Replaced Dell CAT 5 Infrastructure with CISCO CAT6 infrastructure
Expanded Wireless Network to cover entire campus for vehicle testing.
Provided technical support, troubleshooting, and upgrades to Microsoft SQL databases.
Managed Several SQL Server 2008 and 2012 databases and associated applications
Provide a systematic communication of project key milestones to stakeholders.
Utilized ITIL Technology with ServiceNow for all support tickets.
Manage the successful transition of manufacturing site relocation.
FAIRCHILD INTERNATIONAL, GLEN LYN, VA
Manager Information Systems Director January 2010 August 2012
Used my knowledge of technologies to persuade a privately owned company to move towards the digital age by utilizing their Microsoft Office Suite to eliminate the paper oriented aspects of the business. Also advocating a push to move direct material sourcing from FAX to Email communications. Led Engineering Design towards Three Dimensional Modelling.
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Users, Group Policy Distributed File System
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and 2007
Symantec Endpoint Protection to increase Anti-Virus reliability and reduce cost.
Managed SQL Server 2005 databases and associated ERP & Timeclock applications.
Digital Job Card Visual Basic Application improved efficiency Real Time Data into Macola ERP removing the need for manual data entry
Enhanced Backup Strategy from tape to Revinetix Hard Drive System
Reduced Printing cost by 50% by leasing 5 Copier/Fax/Printers and
removing 56 Desktop printers and FAX Machines.
SAP Crystal Reports Server and Developer Report Writing for departments
Led Engineering Design towards 3-D Modelling with Autodesk Design Suite
Introduced SaaS Digabit Documoto Customer Product Online documentation
Managed Terminal Services Server for 6 Sonicwall Remote VPN Sites
Maintained and expanded NEC Analog and Digital Phone System.
Researching VoIP Solutions when we were acquired by GE.
CELANESE ACETATE, NARROWS, VA
Senior Systems Administrator March 1991 October 2009
Progressively changed the computing environment from islands of information to interconnected processes by building out small dedicated subnets, bridging the gap between information contained on PLC networks and informational databases.
Installed and configured Windows Servers and SQL Server Database systems.
HP Hub and Fiber Concentrator to Bay Networks VLAN Technology
Process Control Network Administration
SQL Server Database and IIS Application Support
Fabricated and installed secure kiosks to protect shop floor computers
Marathon Technologies /Stratus Fault Tolerance Hardware
OSI PI Database and Application Administration
DTC & Telcom over Phone pairs for Terminal access and printing
Installed 6 Citrix Units for Secure Remote Access
Replaced 56k Dial up with Backup T-1
EDUCATION
NC STATE UNIVERSITY, Raleigh, NC
Computer Science Major
SANDHILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Carthage, NC
Associate in Science - Engineering Technology