Engineer Network

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WORK EXPERIENCE

SUPERTEK COMPUTER SERVICE, SAN DIEGO, CA

Information Systems Network Engineer, Jul 1997 – Present

I am an independent and self-motivated network engineer proficient and extremely knowledgeable of all Microsoft servers, Exchange mail servers, All Windows operating systems 2016, 2012 R2, 10, 7, which include build from the ground up and install and setup on-site with maintenance as needed. Help desk and remote tier level 2, 3 to troubleshoot computers either in-house or on-site. Setup Exchange mail servers, install all Microsoft SQL server install, backup, and maintain, install SSL certificates, DNS infrastructure; maintain host records, help keep domain healthy.

Network administration on local area networks and wide area networks, seek out security breach vulnerabilities, and implement router and anti-hacking appliances according to requirements and hardware needed to implement the security.

On-site troubleshooting of Windows and MAC PC’s and servers including setup of phones, PDA, notebooks.

Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities. Design service contracts with different levels of service.

Appoint and delegate technicians and assign responsibilities to them as well as delegate lead.

Designed customer’s infrastructure and implemented Microsoft Windows servers to include older models 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012 R2, and the newer 2016, including Terminal servers for remote users with group policy and rights. I also lock down network domains with SMB3 and elevate Windows servers and Windows 10 using PowerShell.

Install configure and maintain DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and group policy. Wi-Fi setup and maintain Zone Directors and AP’s with 2 step authentication and security for wide area mesh.

Design Microsoft networks; install firewalls, site-site VPN, SSL signing, VPN, switches, web filters, proxy servers, and cabling as needed. Dell SonicWALL, Sophos, Meraki (Cisco) routers.

Recommend and install various antiviruses, anti-malware, and spyware solutions for home and business corporations along with other products for Outlook and Exchange servers including Cloud services.

Configure backup solutions for clients including Cloud backup with encryption.

Created and maintained client computer images, make HIPPA compliant with standard implementation and guidelines as required by HIPPA.

Installed various software applications standard and customer specific including Microsoft LYNC 2013 now Skype for Business.

Communicate with staff or clients to understand specific system requirements, sometimes training user the fundamentals.

Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes.

Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet user needs.

Troubleshoot all software and hardware, and operation of complete computer systems.

Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software with service contracts which include weekends and after hour support.

COMPUTER MASTERS, SAN DIEGO, CA

Systems Engineer, Jun 1991 – Jul 1997

Build to spec computer systems and Microsoft Servers, install all pertinent software, burn-in, deliver and setup for mostly government contracts.

DCA10NET certified, Novell certified in 1995 CNA. Microsoft training introduction.

Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign and develop new network.

Maintained Miramar Air Station computer center with on-site service contracts, maintained all systems.

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, SAN DIEGO, CA

Entry level Technician, Jun 1988 – Apr 1991

Developed skills to install UNIX mainframes. Extensive education in Austin Texas facility.

Install and implementation of UNIX systems traveling to several states to install.

EDUCATION

DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL, MINDEN, NV

High School Diploma, Jun 1980

COLEMAN COLLEGE, LA MESA, CA

Computer Applications and Networking, Jun 1988

Certificate of Completion Technical trade Computer Technology – math was my major

Maintain skills with Cybersecurity, Windows servers, routers firmware with extreme vulnerabilities with on-going classes along with webinars and testing constantly.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Microsoft Certified partner – trained engineer by Doug Ford, mentor

Novell Certified Systems Engineer – CNA July 1995

Lenovo (IBM) Partner and board level Systems Engineer 2015 to present

Very social and friendly with customers and fellow staff members.

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