Systems Administrator Information Technology

Kalin Lopez

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CAREER PROFILE

Exceptionally capable Infrastructure Systems Administrator with over 10 years experience enthusiastically seeking to bring a vast repertoire of knowledge and experience to a challenging position offering professional and personal growth.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Administration

• VMWare ESXi v 5.0-6.5 • Microsoft Server 2000-2012R2 • Active Directory

vCenter and vSphere • Windows XP, 7, 8-8.1, 10 and Exchange 07-13

• SAN Operational Administration • Microsoft Server 2000-2012R2 User Administration

Hardware

• HP ProLiant and IBM Blade Server – Common PC Desktop and Laptops. Build, Upgrades, and Component Replacement

• HP, IBM and NetApp SAN Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance

Software

• OS installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades including Firmware

• Application installation, configuration, management, support, and training

Support

• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues with Hardware, Operating Systems, Applications Software, TCP/IP Network, DNS, DHCP, Connectivity, and Peripherals

Database

• Microsoft SQL 2000-2012, Enterprise and Express

• Database creation, setting permissions, backups and restorations

• Skilled in data query, reporting, analysis, manipulation, and mining

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Currently Not Working Tacoma, WA July 2017-Present

• Homecare/Personal injury

Nisqually Red Wind Casino Olympia, WA (Systems Administrator, Infrastructure) Apr 2014 - June 2017

• Maintain the ESXi, vCenter, and vSphere v6.5 VMWare/Microsoft Enterprise virtual environment, including Physical Servers, Hypervisors, and Operating Systems

• Administer Microsoft Server/Windows production infrastructure to include new build and systems upgrades

• Install new software releases, system upgrades, evaluate and install patches and resolve software/hardware problems in the Microsoft production server environment including Server 2003 through 2012 R2

• Manage enterprise level System Backups and Disaster Recovery procedures in both physical and virtual environments

• Manage and administer Storage Area Networks (SAN) in both Production and Disaster Recovery environments

• Multitask and prioritize escalating issues to insure smooth and uninterrupted production

• Effectively communicate department status and recommendations to management and staff at all levels of technical sophistication

• Maintain flexible personal availability to accommodate unforeseen department needs

Scott Systems(Remote) Tacoma, WA (Technical Support Analyst/Systems Administration) May 2005 - Aug 2013

• 100% Remote environment using various Remote Technologies for Customer Service and Technical Support

• Systems and proprietary software administration including RDP server maintenance, hardware, software, database, and network problem resolution

• Data and trend analysis, SQL queries, database updates, migrations and data conversions

• Software application installations, migrations and upgrades

• Backup creation and monitoring using a variety of methods including scheduled tasks, batch files, Microsoft utilities, third party applications, and cloud solutions

• Disaster recovery including hardware rebuild/replace, and data recovery/restore from backups

• Technical training and extensive customer support on software operations and technical procedures

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Advanced Career Technologies Sacramento, CA 1999-2000

Education Focus:

• Server and Desktop hardware failure troubleshooting including component diagnostics, replacements, and scratch builds

• Software installations including Operating Systems, Office application, and Third Party applications

• Trouble shooting and verification of overall system operation and performance

Certificate:

• In-house certification as a Hardware Support Technician

• In-house certification as a Software Support Technician

REFERENCES

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