PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
** ***** ** ******* *************/ Engineer in USA including 21 years for US Enterprise companies
Extremely efficient - Highly organized - Great attention to detail and follow-up - Great team player
Excellent communication, analytical, research, troubleshooting, documentation and planning skills
EDUCATION – TRAINING – AWARDS
ATM Hardware Maintenance – NCR Online, Dublin, OH, 2015
ATM Software Programming – Diebold, Canton, OH, 2013
ITIL v3 Foundation – EXIN Online, Columbus, OH, 2011
Linux, Vista, and Windows 7 – University of Phoenix, Costa Mesa, CA, 2010
MCSE 2003 – Irvine Valley College, CA, 2005
TCP / IP Network Design – University of California, Irvine, CA, 2004
Applied Internet Security – University of California, Irvine, CA, 2001
VOIP / Voice and Data Networks – University of California, Irvine, CA, 2000
Windows NT Networking – University of California, Irvine, CA, 1996
IQ=140 – UK Mensa Testing, Bucharest, Romania, 1990
Master of Science in Computer Engineering – Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering – Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FIELD NATION – Freelance Work 05/17 – Present
Technical Engineer – Field Service
Analyze, troubleshoot, and repair hardware or software on computer systems, registers, and peripherals
Perform on-site service and repair on major OEM Servers, laptops, desktops, printers, and networks
Support ATMs and POS (Point of Sales) Diebold, NCR, and Wincor-Nixdorf Windows based systems
Activities include recognition, research, isolation, resolution, follow-up, pick-up, ship, and document
MAPSYS Inc – 6 months Contract 08/16 – 03/17
End Client: COMMERCIAL SAVINGS BANK, Upper Sandusky, Ohio
Systems Engineer, Level 2 and 3 Network & Systems Support – On Site
AD, Windows Server 2008/ 2012/ 2016, Windows 7/ 10, IBM iSeries, 100+ Servers, 1,000+ users
Jack Henry banking system, Office 365, Cisco Unity System 8.0, Backup Exec 2014, and Veeam 9.0
Support for Data Center operations/ LAN/ WAN, VPN, VMware 5.5, on site and by remote
PYRAMID CONSULTING – 6 months Contract 08/15 – 02/16
End Client: SPECIAL METALS CORPORATION (a division of PCC), Huntington, West Virginia
Systems/ Server Engineer, Server Audit and Migration, Project Manager – Home Office
AD, Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2012 R2, Windows 7, LAN/ WAN, 1,500+ Servers and 7,000+ users
Windows Server 2003 audit/ hardening, SCCM/ SCOM 2012, Migrate 200+ Servers to 2008/ 2012 R2
Enforce security and best practices in Applications, GPOs, Registry, Services, and Symantec EndPoint
TECH MAHINDRA – 8 months Contract 06/14 – 02/15
End Client: ABERCROMBIE & FITCH HQ, New Albany, Ohio
Systems Engineer, Level 2 and 3 Network & Systems Support Lead – On Site
AD, Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 and OS X environment, 1,500+ Servers, 5,000+ users, HP OpenView
Windows Server 2008/ 2012 R2, DC/ LAN/ WAN, DMZ, Office 365, software deployment implement
Altiris 6.9 to 7.5 migration, command line/ PowerShell/ Visual Basic/ Admin Studio/ Java scripting
VMware ESX 5+ View, vCenter, vSphere, VDI clusters, templates creation and management
GPO administration, scripting, image creation and deploy, security and reporting
NESCO RESOURCE – 2 years Contract 03/12 – 03/14
End Client: DIEBOLD Inc, North Canton, Ohio
Systems Engineer, ATM Field Engineer – Home Office & Field Service
ATM software Engineering, design, implement, test, troubleshoot, fix, and document
Windows XP/7 Migration, Windows Server 2008/12 R2, SCCM/ SCOM 2012, Solar Winds, VMware
Data Center operations support, including Active Directory, LAN/ WAN, Radia, SAN, and VPN
Enforce security using McAfee EPO, Symantec EndPoint, and Aladdin USB Encryption
Implement deployment automation by using batch files, Visual Basic, and Java scripts
SOGETI USA – 3 months Contract 12/11 – 03/12
End Client: BOB EVANS FARMS HQ, Columbus, Ohio
Systems Engineer, Level 2 and 3 Network & Systems Support – On Site
Provide support for AS400, JBA, .NET, SQL, and Horizon using ServiceNow ticketing system
Create and update documentation in Lotus Notes 8.5 and on SharePoint 2010
COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS – 8 months Contract 05/11 – 12/11
End Client: JP MORGAN CHASE HQ (Polaris McCoy Center), Columbus, Ohio
Systems Engineer, Assistant Operations Manager – On Site
Enforce security for ATM gold images to be released in field, Radia, Symantec EndPoint, McAfee EPO
Data Center operations, 2008 R2 Servers, Clustering, Load Balancing, DMZ, PlateSpin, SAN, VMware
Configure and manage Active Directory, use SCCM/ SCOM 2007 for software patches/ updates/ reports
Implement automation in application deployment using batch files, Visual Basic, and Java scripts
Level 1/ 2/ 3 Server and ATM (Automated Teller Machine) technical support in house and in field
Create and update documentation on SharePoint 2010
CONEXANT SYSTEMS HQ, Newport Beach, California – 6 months Contract 11/10 – 04/11
Product Application Engineer, Lenovo Japan Account Manager – On Site
AD, Windows 7-32/64 SP1, Vista 32/64 SP2, XP 32/64 SP3, Linux Ubuntu, and 2008 R2 Servers
Distributed Defect Tracking System, Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, and JIRA
Windows Debugging Tools, Acronis, Bart, Cool Edit, Hiren, SCCM/ SCOM 2007, Symantec Ghost
Design Verification Testing to detect, record, track, and solve audio driver bugs down to code
International team work with programmers, technicians and engineers to meet deadlines
POMEROY HP – 6 months Contract 04/10 – 10/10
End Client: EDISON INTERNATIONAL (S.O.N.G.S.), San Clemente, California
Systems Engineer, Help Desk Coordinator – On Site
350+ Servers network support, AD, HP Systems Insight Manager, SCCM/ SCOM 2007, Solar Winds
4,000+ Users, Level 1/ 2/ 3 remote support using Altiris, Peregrine, SAP, and Tivoli systems
Deploy and support Citrix, McAfee, MDE, OCS, Oracle, DMZ, VPN, and Android/ Blackberry/ PDAs
Support migration from Windows 2000 to XP, and from Office 2003/ 2007 to Office 2010
Deploy various applications including migration from Lotus Notes 6.5.2 to 8.5.1 using Altiris
DELTA HEAD START HQ, Los Angeles, California – 6 months Contract 10/09 – 03/10
Systems Engineer, Help Desk and Technical Manager – On Site & Field Service
Windows 2008 HP Servers and XP HP workstations environment, HP OpenView
Use Active Directory to create, modify, and maintain system accounts accuracy
Support Exchange 2010, SQL 2008 Server, Blackberry 5.0 Servers, DMZ, SCCM/ SCOM 2007
Configure and maintain SonicWall firewalls according to company policies and rules
Plan and perform migration from Windows XP to Windows 7
Plan and perform migration from Office 2003/ 2007 to Office 2010
Plan and perform Symantec Anti-Virus installation
Provide level 1/ 2/ 3 Help Desk support and Field Service
CORPORATE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS – 3 months Contract 11/08 – 01/09
End Client: FREMONT BANK DATA CENTER, Santa Ana, California
Systems Engineer, Data Center Backup Specialist – On Site
Support Windows 2003/ 2008 Dell, IBM, HP Servers (6,000+), HP SAN, HP OpenView
Support Data Center CommVault Galaxy/ Simpana Backup system daily operations
Monitor 200 tapes Vault systems and prepare daily backup tapes for Iron Mountain pickup
Document, troubleshoot and solve all backup issues and update the log records
LANDAMERICA FINANCIAL GROUP HQ, Irvine, California – 4 years Employee, lay off 01/05 – 08/08
Systems Administrator and Engineer, Project Manager – On Site & Field Service
Windows Server 2000/ 2003/ 2007/ 2008 Dell, Compaq, 1,200+ Servers, HP OpenView
Support 24x7 on-call and all by myself 260 users (as part of 11,000+ users nationwide)
Apply extensive Active Directory knowledge to support system and user accounts
Manage, backup and maintain Exchange 2007 Server
Manage SQL 2005 / 2008 Servers and support Crystal Reports for users
Apply comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft products like IIS 6.0 and 7.0
Implement, monitor, and administer VMware ESX and Terminal Servers to reduce costs
Use SCCM, SCOM, and Solar Winds to monitor, troubleshoot, and update the network
Participate in Data Center operations including use of Cisco, DHCP, DNS, and WINS
Use CommVault Galaxy and Veritas backup systems to assure business continuity
Use GPO, DMZ, PGP, PKI e-Token, RAID, SonicWall, and VPN to assure business security
Analyze and implement security features as required by PCI and SOX security audits
Support Avaya phone system, update all 3 Servers implied, and create weekly reports
Support Velocity door access system, and DIVAR video surveillance security system
Build 100+ Servers, 250+ Workstations, and 60+ laptops
Write documentation, procedures, Windows batch files, PowerShell, and Visual Basic scripts
Daily documentation updates using SharePoint 2003 and 2007
Level 1/ 2/ 3 support on site or by remote using Clientele and FootPrints ticketing systems
Plan and test Disaster Recovery plans
Plan and perform Server consolidation and migration by PlateSpin, and Data Center relocations
Plan and perform various Large Scale Software Deployment Projects
GLORY USA HQ, Cypress, California – 4 years Employee, lay off 10/00 – 10/04
Systems and Integration Engineer, Loomis Fargo Account Manager – On Site & Field Service
Support Windows NT4/ 2000/ 2003 Dell, Compaq, HP, and IBM Servers (900+)
Team member supporting 24x7 over 5,000 users nationwide
Use knowledge of Active Directory to maintain and extend company’s LANs and WAN
Install, configure, and support IBM DB2, SQL Gupta and Glory USA financial software
Install, configure, and monitor DHCP, DNS, DMZ, Linux Red Hat, RAID, SMS, Cisco VPN
Install, monitor, and troubleshoot ARCserve and Veritas Backup to assure data safety
Build 200+ Servers, 500+ Workstations, and 100+ laptops
Level 1/ 2/ 3 support on site or by remote using Remedy ticketing systems
Plan, perform, and support Windows 2000 to XP migration including software applications
Build, install, and support nationwide 52 new sites for Loomis Fargo client company
Write process documentation and procedures. Train and supervise technicians
VOLT INFORMATION SCIENCES HQ, Orange, California – 3x 6 months Contracts 03/99 – 08/00
Sr. Systems and Network Administrator, Project Lead – On Site
Level 1/ 2/ 3 support and Data Center operations (1,500 Servers and over 10,000 users)
Lead for special projects like Object Fax, FaxCom for Exchange, Mail Servers, SMS, Ghost
Managed hardware/ software deployments, Data Center duplication, and Y2K compliance
DATA DESIGN CORP, Huntington Beach, California – 2 years Employee, lay off 02/97 – 03/99
Systems and Network Administrator, Help Desk and Technical Manager – On Site & Field Service
FRESNO COUNTY, Fresno, California ( 6 months contract, 01/98 – 06/98 ) Help Desk, Heat. 160 Servers. 900 users. NT4/ 95/ Workgroups, Citrix, LDAP, TCP/IP, Banyan-Vines, Lotus Notes.
PRUDENTIAL HQ, Irvine, California ( 3 x 3 months contracts, 02/97 – 12/97 ) Support NT4/95. 700 Servers, 10K users. Data Center relocation. Help Desk, Clientele, Citrix, LDAP, Lotus Notes.
PRINTER CONNECTION, Anaheim, California – 5 years Employee 11/91 – 01/97
Systems and Network Specialist, Technical Support Coordinator – On Site & Field Service
Build, upgrade, monitor, test, and repair Servers, workstations, laptops, and network printers. Support IBM based PCs and MacIntosh systems, including for hospitals. Phone and on-site user support. Field service.
DXN ELECTRONICS SERVICES, Costa Mesa, California – Owner, Consulting 09/91 – 02/97
Computer and Electronics Services Specialist – Home Office & Field Service
Troubleshoot, repair, design, and customize electronic systems/ installation. Diagnosis and repair various electro-mechanical systems down to component level using my own meters, oscilloscope, and analyzer.