Network / Email Administrator - Messaging Manager

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Skilled Systems and Messaging Manager with more than 20 years of IT experience, accustomed to working with

Network and Server asset management

Last Used

Managed all newer Migration Projects: Exchange 5.5 -> EX2003 -> EX2007 -> EX2010 -> EX2013 ->

Worked with SQL DB Manager for DB design Best Practices to ensure high availability, stability, and

BUD PORTER JR.

455 Chatfield Pointe, Marietta, GA 30064 H: 770-***-**** C: 404-***-****

Career Overview

remarkable peers, looks to transition to the next chapter in Technology Career.

Qualifications

Active Directory and Network Strong analytical skillsAdministration/Management Patch managementExchange, Lync and MessagingArchitecture/Management IT Infrastructure managementSMS/MOM/System Center CM/OM/SD/VMMPowerShell, System Integration and Automation

Technical Skills

Skills Proficiency Total YearsExchange Administrator with Expert 19

experience in upgrades, migrations,discovery, and SEC Compliance

Active Directory Design and Expert 19Administration

System Center Suite CM/OM/SD/VMM Advanced to Expert 10Design, Architecture, Implementation,Administration and Management

PowerShell Solutions Expert 10

Technical Expertise

Exchange Email Systems Engineer

18+ years of email administration experience at current firm.Assisted in early Mail Migration Projects: MS Mail -> Exchange 5.0 -> Exchange 5.5

EX2016. Including implementing Outlook Anywhere.Some Office 365 and Azure experience

SMS/MOM/System Center CM/OM/SD/VMM

10 years of hands-on experienceInstructor-lead training in MS System Center Suite 2016, 2012 and precursorsManaged all aspects of System Center Suite for three version upgrades. Worked with Help Desk Manager to specify and design Service Desk solution for:

Asset Management and ReportingSystem Change and Update Auditing.

Integrated with messaging systems for ticket generation and tracking.

performance.

PowerShell Solutions

Passionate interest in PS from its debut.Developed multiple corporate automated solutions using PowerShell scripting:

In-house password policy reminders and reporting scriptsCorporate office templates roll-out scriptHR PeopleSoft integration scriptsCustomized dynamic group membership scriptsLync provisioning and phone assignment scripts

Current

Current

Current

Current

Antivirus product replacement roll-out script.

System Design and Management Experience

Identifying system requirementsBudgeting for server hardwareBuilding system imagesDeploying OS baselinesInstalling network protocolsInternal applications and toolsManaging systems, accounts, audits, rights, break/fix, performance, updates, and general maintenance.

Accomplishments

Delivered high quality results with an emphasis on detail. All projects managed at or ahead of schedule and withinbudget. Counted on to provide best supported solution or develop creative work-around for exceptions.

Work Experience

Senior Systems Analyst and Messaging Manager 08/1996 to CurrentKurt Salmon Associates Atlanta, GA

Started with company as highest tier help desk support analyst and transitioned in less than 2 years tonetwork / email administratorWas instrumental to multiple technology migrations including NT/Novell to Active Directory, MS Mail toExchange and Octel/Avaya to LyncY2K RemediationManaged multiple Mergers/Acquisitions ProjectsHuman Resources and Accounting Systems ManagementFinalized SLAs and Transition Service Agreements to completion of employmentProud to have worked in IT for a single company for 20 years, still have respect for and of my peers andsuperiorsStill enjoy the unpredictable nature of IT

IT Generalist Contractor 07/1991 to 08/1996M. K. IT Services Marietta, GAMost notable contract was providing businesses with their first internet connection and marketing presence withfirst generation web tools during the early adopter years of The World Wide Web.

Education and Training

Computer Science 1990Career Development Institute Atlanta, GA, USACareer Development Institute formerly Control Data Institute 1988 - 1990

Computer Science 1990Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA, USAKennesaw State 1987 - 1990 Computer Science

Certifications

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP : Windows Server 2016)Certification Number : G413-3550 Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA : Windows Server 2016)Certification Number : G417-4959

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