BRIAN D. SWANSON
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785 E-Mail: *************@*******.***
Professional
Summary: Accomplished and talented information technology professional with over 18 years of diversified experience. Technical experience includes installing, managing, maintaining and troubleshooting wide and local area networks, servers and workstations. Successfully led IT operations in opening up new facility in Penang, Malaysia. Interact with associates across all levels and always maintain a team attitude and approach to work.
Education: 2010 Peirce College Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Graduated with a 3.46 GPA
1998 Computer Learning Center Plymouth Meeting, PA
Computer Network Engineering course
Graduated with honors
Professional
Certifications:
MCSE - Systems Engineer (Windows)
MCTS - Technology Specialist (Virtualization)
MCITP - Server and Enterprise Administrator (Windows Server 2008)
CompTIA - A+ Certified, CompTIA Network + Certified
Qualifications:
Ability to manage, prioritize, and complete projects successfully
Experience in managing and supporting worldwide computer networks
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems and find solutions
Professional
Experience: IT Authorities Tampa, FL 9/17-
Sr. Infrastructure Support Engineer
Support of ITA clients servers and networks using LabTech and ConnectWise
Manage and support Datto backup appliances
Setup secure networks with SonicWALL and Cisco ASA firewalls
Monitor all client networks with PRTG and/or Auvik Collectors
Document and update all client environments using Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Provide additional support to all Level I, II, III engineers
Digital Hands Tampa, FL 10/16-8/17
Systems & Network Engineer
Manage multiple Active Directory Domains
Cleanup & redesign Active Directory to Microsoft standards
Setup & Design Office365 tenant
Migrate all Exchange mailboxes, distribution lists and contacts to Office365
Setup dual authentication with Office365 and Okta
Manage VMware environment with Dell Compellent Storage
Monitor all network servers and equipment using PRTG
Manage Office365 and Active Directory using Windows PowerShell
Hill International Philadelphia, PA 5/16-10/16 Contract
Senior Systems Engineer
Manage Active Directory Domain & Exchange environment using Windows PowerShell
Setup & manage new Office365 tenant
Manage Microsoft Hyper-V environment consisting of 250+ physical servers running 800+ virtual servers using System Center VMM
Manage all build servers for new remote branch offices
Upgrade all remote offices to Microsoft 2012 R2 Hyper-V cluster servers
Administer all network devices including Cisco switches, routers, ASA & WAPs
Manage & monitor remote enterprise data center consisting of all relevant storage for entire company
Progressive Business Publications Malvern, PA 01/16-5/16 Contract
Infrastructure Manager
Managed and mentor team of 3 helpdesk and desktop support staff
Migrated all 250 users from Gmail, Google Hangouts and Google Docs to Office365 Exchange email, Skype for Business and One Drive Business
Setup AzureAD and ADFS services for use with Office365
Assist in migrating all AWS servers to Microsoft Azure cloud
Stabilized the WAN & LAN with Meraki firewall and switches.
Design new Active Directory layout and network for all branch locations
Convert WAN from T1 & cable internet providers to 10/100 MB Ethernet backbone
Manage all Windows servers which consists of SQL, ISS & File Servers
Lake Region Medical Collegeville, PA 10/02-01/16
Server & Network Operations Manager
Managed team of 4 members which included network, server and voice engineers
Team lead of 14 Systems Administrators that were located throughout the world
Technical Lead Enterprise, Virtualization, Storage, Backup, Network, Architecture and Design
Led a migration of 4000+ mailboxes from Exchange 2003 & 2010 to Office365, which included the setup of Microsoft AD Federation Services
Network engineer responsible for implementing a new MPLS network at 20 various sites that included a change from T1’s to an Ethernet network
Responsible for design, implementation and administration of 150 physical servers running roughly 750 virtual servers in a highly reliable Virtualization environment consisting of VMware and Microsoft HyperV with SCVMM
Maintained current firmware, software revision and patches on all servers and virtual machines as well as backup of all essential servers and configuration using various Backup and Recovery solutions
Move and build new enterprise data center supporting 22 sites worldwide for 365 24/7 availability
Successfully implemented and joined a new site/facility in Penang, Malaysia into our existing infrastructure. Includes designing new server/data room.
Migrated over 20 complex networks throughout the world consisting of multiple windows domains and subnets into one global infrastructure
Configure, setup and manage Cisco switches, ASA and Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers at all global sites for a consistent network infrastructure
Technical lead on 2 separate acquisitions which included introducing 2 separate email name changes
Penmark Auto Group West Chester, PA 5/01-09/02
Systems Administrator
Administer and maintain network infrastructure
Manage Windows servers/network in a multiple domain network
Administer Microsoft Exchange 5.5 & SMS 2.0 servers at multiple sites
A.R.C Blue Bell, PA 2/00-5/01
Exelon /PECO Energy
Swat Tech/Team Lead
Install and setup users email profiles using Outlook 2000
Convert Lotus Notes email to Exchange 5.5
Upgrade and convert Token Ring network to an Ethernet network
Aventis Pharmaceuticals/IBM Contractor
Helpdesk Supervisor
Create and setup user’s mailboxes using Microsoft Exchange 5.5
Install software packages using Microsoft Windows NT SMS 2.0
Set up a call center for Corporate HQ’s using Remedy call tracking software
Responsible for remote sales team support and installations
IMI Systems Inc. Wilmington, DE 3/99-2/00
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Centers/COMPAQ
Consultant/Network Analyst
Setup network servers and printers on local area network.
Administered user accounts and permissions on the local area network.
Migrated user data and application files from Novell NetWare to Windows NT 4.0
SmithKline Clinical Labs/Quest Diagnostics
Desktop Support Lead
Installing software applications over the network using WinInstall.
Performing local administration and support for the end users.
Responsible for traveling to remote sites to coordinate and assist in deployment project.
Tangram Enterprise Solutions Malvern, PA 10/98-3/99
LAN Administrator/PC Tech
Install and maintain Novell NetWare servers in a production environment.
Troubleshot and diagnose network problems.
Maintain and support a computer lab of workstations in a network environment
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