Curtis Messer

Largo, FL *****

ac2iwx@r.postjobfree.com

630-***-****

Professional Summary

• Expert supporting Windows 2016/2012R2/2008R2/2003 Servers.

• Expert supporting Windows 10, 8.x, 7, XP.

• Expert supporting Novell NetWare Servers 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x.

• 8 years’ experience with vSphere and VMware Administration, vMotion and Migrations.

• Administer Windows Active Directory network.

• Experienced installing, and configuring Web Servers (IIS, Apache, Tomcat, and JBoss).

• Experienced with Monitoring Systems such as WhatsUp Gold, Solar Winds, BMC Patrol.

• Experience working with DevOps and automated deployment tools (BMC RLM, RPM, BMA, Subversion, Mantis, Embarcadero Database Change Management).

• Experience supporting Development, Testing and Pre-Production Environments.

• Experience writing and troubleshooting scripts (PowerShell and Batch).

• Manage Exchange 2007 and Exchange 2003 servers including Additions, Deletions, Distribution Groups, and Mail Flow.

• Experienced in UNIX versions of Sun Solaris, RedHat, Ubuntu Linux and CentOS.

• Experienced in disaster recovery software including Backup Exec 12.5, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8.

• Expert on installing and troubleshooting Server hardware and software.

• Support iPhones and iPads with Exchange and on a Secured Wi-Fi network.

Technical Skills

Hardware: Array Controllers, Network, HP/Compaq, Dell.

Peripherals: HP Laserjet Printers, Tape backup hardware, Print-sharing devices.

Well versed setting up and maintaining the full line of HP Servers.

Topologies: Ethernet UTP/STP/Coax, Token Ring UTP, and Arcnet UTP/Coax.

Operating Systems: Windows Server 2012R2/2008R2/2003/2000/NT, Windows 7/XP/2000, Novell Netware 6.x, Sun Solaris 2.4-2.6, RedHat, Ubuntu, and CentOS. Windows 10, 8.x, 7, XP.

Software: Microsoft Office 2016/2013/2010/2007/2003/2000/97/95. Troubleshoot and install the following, Symantec SEP, Backup Exec for Windows/Windows NT, and ArcServe.

Disaster Recovery: Using Backup Exec, CommVault, and ArcServe.

Professional Experience

Apex Data Solutions October 2015 – July 2017

Systems Administrator

• Use Active Directory for user additions, deletions, password resets, and file permissions.

• Spec out and, configure all new Laptops and Desktops.

•Used HP’s Fortify to scan new code for Security Vulnerabilities in preparation for submission to the Veterans Administration.

•Maintain Vonage Voice over IP phones.

•Daily support of onsite and remote users.

•Install Test environment using Docker and Virtual Box.

•Manage all computer images for backup and restores.

•Manage Software Licenses.

•Build and install Kaspersky End Point Anti-Virus Server for all users on domain.

United Airlines July 2015 – August 2015

Server Admin/Migrator

• Manage Windows 2003/2008/2008R2/2012R2 Servers in VMware ESXi using vSphere for Production, Quality Control, Dev, and Pre-Staging.

• Admin Servers in vCenter, including Expanding drives, and vMotion servers from Build environment to Production Environment.

• Use vSphere to monitor and restart hung servers.

• Do pre-migration checks on Windows Servers using the Microsoft Active Directory Migration Tool.

• Migrate 300 Windows 2003/2008R2/2012R2 Servers to new Domain using Microsoft’s MSDSS to Support Novel Migration to Windows Server 2008R2.

• Create and use PowerShell scripts for gathering user data such as, Groups Belonging to,

User phone numbers and email addresses.

• Login to servers and do post migration checks.

AbbVie August 2013 – July 2015

Server Admin/Migrator

• Manage Windows 2003/2008/2008R2/2012R2 Servers in VMware ESXi using vSphere for Production, Quality Control, Development, and Pre-Staging.

• Admin Servers in vCenter, including Expanding drives, and vMotion servers from Build environment to Production Environment.

• Use vSphere to monitor and restart hung servers.

• Use HP Service Now, and BMC Remedy for work load management.

• Do pre-migration checks on Windows Servers using the Microsoft Active Directory Migration Tool.

• Migrate 3600 Windows 2003/2008R2/2012R2 Servers to new Domain using the Microsoft Active Directory Migration Tool.

• Login to servers and do post migration checks.

Instant Technology April 2013 – August 2013

DevOps Engineer

• Install, configure and troubleshoot various DevOps Application Lifecycle Management tools on the Amazon Cloud.

• Create and edit Batch Scripts for testing in Dev and Lab environments.

• Work with BMC RLM, RPM and BMA to develop updated training and onboarding materials for DevOps consultants.

• Install and configure Embarcadero’s Data Architect and connect to MS-SQL and MySQL databases.

• Create MS-SQL databases for testing of data syncing, snapshotting, backups, and restores.

• Manage Windows 2008R2 Servers in Amazon Cloud for DEV, and Test/Lab environments.

• Build CentOS versions 6.2 and 6.4 Virtual Machines for Dev Labs.

• Build Windows Servers and Workstations in VMware for Dev Labs.

• Used iLo console to attach and install VMware Images/ISOs to HP Host Servers.

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Aug 2012 – Mar 2013

System Administrator

• Manage Windows 2003/2008/2008R2 Servers in VMware ESXi 4.1 using vSphere 4.1 for Production, DEV, and Test/Lab environments.

• Use BMC Remedy for call and work load management.

• Admin Servers in vCenter, including Expanding drives, and vMotion servers from Build environment to Production Environment.

• Create Scheduled Tasks on WebSphere Application Servers for clearing queues.

• Monitor Servers using BMC Patrol monitoring tools.

• Patch Production Windows Servers using Bigfix Tools, and Patch Production Linux Servers using Red Hat Satellite Server.

• Use ComVault for restoring Files and Server OSes.

• Use VMware VCenter console to increase size of C: drives on Windows 2003 Servers.

Exelon Feb 2012 – Aug 2012

Wintel System Admin and VMware Specialist

• Install Windows 2008R2 Server on VMware ESXi 4.1 using vSphere 4.1 for Production, DR, and Lab environments.

• Build and configure Windows Servers with IIS 7.0 and 7.5.

• Build and configure Windows Servers with SQL Server 2008.

• Deploy Windows Servers 2003 and 2008R2 in VMware environment.

• Use Windows Active Directory to manage Production, Disaster Recovery, Lab environments.

• Provide hardware support to Call Center Modernization Project Team.

• Use MS Visio 2007 to create server support documents.

• Provide Server Admin support for SQL Servers running proprietary Databases.

• Work with Server Admin Team on server builds.

• Build over a dozen VMware Hosts for Call Center Software installation.

ATS Nov 2011 – Jan 2012

Server Admin Level 1&2

• Use Windows Active Directory to support 22,000-user network across 3 Domains with Windows 2008/2008R2/2003 Servers.

• Provide remote support for Windows servers.

• Use Exchange 2007 to manage 22,000 users.

• Use Orion SolarWinds to monitor 1750+ Windows Servers.

• Use VMware vSphere to Manage 750 Virtual Windows Servers, on VMware ESXi 4.1.

• Work on Server Admin Team, to provide support to Deskside Support Team, Communications Team, and Messaging Team.

Towers Watson Oct 2011 –Nov 2011

Systems Admin

• Perform Windows Admin support for 14,000-user network, running a mix of Windows 2008R2/2003/2000 Servers.

• Provide remote support for Windows servers.

• Support and troubleshoot EMC VNX SANS and EMC Clariion CX Series SANS.

• Create user profiles for Alpha Tools databases.

• Perform Administration for FTP site using Tumbleweed.

City of Joliet Feb 2011 –Sept 2011

IT Team Lead

• Admin 900+ User network, running a mix of Windows 2008R2/2003/2000 Servers.

• Supervise Imaging and setup of all new Laptops and Desktops using Norton Ghost.

• Manage Exchange 2007 Server, used Power Shell to get User Data.

• Oversee new network scanner/printers installs in Police Department and Fire Department.

• Use vSphere 4.1 to Admin 36 Virtual Windows Servers on VMware ESXi Cluster Servers.

• Update 50 Windows Servers to current Service Packs.

• Restore backups to a functional state using Backup Exec v12.5, v12, and v10.

• Use Visual Basic scripts to get usage on Active Directory 2003 across 3 Domains.

• Support Cisco Ironport Email appliance.

Infrasource Inc. Mar 2007 – Jan 2011

Systems Administrator

• Administer 100 local users on 15,000 user Windows Active Directory Domains.

• Configure all new Laptops and Desktops, and join to one of 4 domains.

• Install 9 new Dell Power Edge 2950 Servers in Racks.

• Install VMware 3.5 ESXi server running a Domain Controller and Virtual Print Server.

• Updated VMware 3.5 ESXi server to VMware 4.1 ESXi server.

• Setup internal users on a Non-Broadcasting Wi-Fi network, also created a Step by Step Guide for connecting to the Wi-Fi network with a Windows 7 Laptop.

• Upgraded Card Swipe Security System from Win Pak to Stanley PAC for Windows.

• Maintain Iron Mountain Backups.

• Maintain Cisco Voice over IP Call Manager.

• Activate, configure and support iPhones, BlackBerrys, and iPads.

• Configure and maintain Sprint, Verizon, and Cingular 3G Air Cards.

• Daily support of 100 onsite users.

FLS Inc. Jan 2007 – Mar 2007

Systems Administrator

• Installed 3 new Windows 2003 servers, one as the Primary File Server.

• Primary file server is running a RAID Level 5.

• Primary File Server is also using VMware GSX Server that is hosting a Windows 2003 Server running Terminal Services and a Windows 2003 Server running Exchange Server 2007 and a Windows XP Pro test workstation.

• Installed and support 3 physical Servers and 3 VMware Machines.

• Setup and manage 5 Fixed IP addresses through the Netopia DSL Router.

• Created a new domain and migrated internal employees and upgraded PCs to Windows XP Pro from Windows 2000 Pro.

• Provide day-to-day support such as setting up and managing the backups, troubleshooting Quick Books and the migration to Microsoft Accounting 2007 Professional.

Acxiom Apr 2006 –Dec 2006

Systems Administrator

• Migrate 1700 Exchange 5.5 users to Exchange 2003, including prep work, and NT Domain to Active Directory Clean-up.

• Provide support for the 1700 existing Windows XP Pro workstations.

• Create new users, and Delete/Disable Terminated users.

• Gather data for Exchange 2003 migration from Exchange 5.5.

• Support a mix of Windows XP Pro and MACs, using Nortel VPN and Webmail for remote users.

Riverside Brookfield High School Feb 2006 – Apr 2006

Network Administrator

• Provide support for a Novell Netware 6.5 network with 350 Windows XP Pro workstations.

• Install Symantec Antivirus 10.0.2 Server on Windows 2003 Server and setup client rollout.

• Install TriFit and PE Manager on 10 Workstations for Syncing with 10 Pocket PCs, for Phys Ed department.

• Troubleshoot PCs in 4 computer labs running NetOp software for Teachers to be able to control multiple students’ screens at once in a teaching environment.

• Instruct school PC Tech on Backup Exec 10, to include how to check backups and do file restores.

Crown Packaging Technology 1999 – Dec 2005

Network Engineer/Windows Engineer

• Managed and Administer Windows Active Directory on 2000/2003 Servers with over 25,000 users, including User Creation, Printer Creation/Installs.

• Admin 200 local users on Windows 2000/XP Pro workstations, and 35 remote users in Lancaster Ohio.

• Restored Network Backups that had not functioned for over two months, to keep legal and sales opportunities of company safe, in less than one week, resulting in cost savings of $125 per hour for 100 employees.

• Build and implement Windows 2003 Servers running on Compaq/HP hardware including, automated installs and rollout with complete migration to Windows 2000 Server from Windows NT 4.0 server.

• Backup and restore Exchange 5.5 Information Store and User mailboxes.

• Migrated Exchange 5.5 Server to New HP ML370 Server Hardware and Clients from Outlook97 to Outlook2003.

• Migrate 35 users from remote Lancaster Ohio location to Local Exchange 5.5 Server in Alsip.

• Install and troubleshoot 45 laptop users VPN using Nortel VPN client 4.5 with the Sprint Dialer.

• Design a new network infrastructure using HP ProCurve Switches to replace the older Cisco switches and implemented upgrade in two cost effective stages.

• Setup and Install Linksys/Cisco Wireless Network.

• Manage and optimize a combination of Windows 2000, Windows 2003 Servers with Windows 2000/XP Pro workstations as the client side.

• Define Hardware Standards for Servers, Desktops, and Laptops.

• Troubleshoot and resolve Backup Exec 7.3, 8.6 and 9.0 issues, install and configure 10 Tape Overland Express Auto-Changer and 1 ADIC 7 Tape DLT Auto-Changer.

• Diagnose network slowdowns using Microsoft’s Network Monitor.

• Build and install new SQL and Exchange Servers, including optimizing server for data base use, and setup proper Backups and SQL Servers and Exchange Server.

• Maintain Definity 75 phone system, including user additions, removals, and Voice-mail.

LaSalle Bank 1998 - 1999

Novell Server Build Team

• Brought over 300 NetWare 4.11 and 3.12 Servers to Y2K compliance.

• Assembled, loaded, and configured new Novell 4.11 Servers including installation of NDS into a mixed Novell and Windows NT network.

• Used Windows NT Workstation to monitor and maintain the Novell/Windows NT Server network.

• Upgraded Netware 4.11 servers to NDS version 6.01 from version 5.95.

• In charge of server patching including Novell 4.11 and 3.12 servers, Compaq NSSD(NetWare Support Software Diskettes), ArcServe 6.1, and JetServe.

• Built dispatches, modify dispatch scripts, and tested for proper function of dispatch and distributions.

AAR Corporation 1995 - 1998

Network Administrator

• Managed Windows 95 rollout team of 4 technicians and 2 PC Support technicians.

• Administer and maintain 500 user Novell Network, including addition and deletion of network IDs, troubleshooting login scripts and all other aspects of Network Administration.

• Install and configure Cisco 5000 and 7000 switches.

• Migrate 3.1x Novell NetWare servers to NetWare 4.11, replace hardware as needed.

• Traveled to remote sites and did site surveys, on follow-up visits installed servers, and related hardware.

• World Wide cc:Mail Administrator.

• Built and maintained Windows NT 4.0 Servers used for cc:Mail routers and to run cc:Mail 32 bit Administration programs.

• Maintained latest Virus scanner on file servers.

• Monitored the setup and configuration of all new PCs.

• Provided hardware/software support to Help Desk on level II and III calls on a daily basis.

• Experienced in installing and aligning Satellite dishes used for real-time stock quote programs such as Data Broadcast Systems.

• Supervise PC Support Team.

Education

John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL May 1994

Associate in Applied Science in Electronics Technology

John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL May 1994

Certificate in Electronics Industrial Maintenance

Training

• VMware DCV-VCP 5.1

• Network Plus Certification (N+)

• Microsoft MCSE Courses:

• Implementing and Administering Microsoft Active Directory Services

• Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure

• Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials

• Optimizing, Installing, and Troubleshooting Windows 95, Sept. 1997.

• cc:Mail DB8 Class, August 1997.

• Attended Novell BrainShare 1996, and Novell TechShare 1999

• NetWare 3.x to 4.x Update, November 1995.

• Windows 95 Migration, September 1995.

• Sun Solaris OS 1000 Level training.

• Compaq Certified Warranty Service Technician, May 1993 and Re-Certified May 1994.

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