Sr. Systems Engineer

Simon Liang ( Cell: 646-***-**** ( *********@*****.***

Fairfield, Connecticut

PROFILE:

Systems Engineer with professional work ethics combined with commitment

to excellence in all projects and tasks undertaken. Experienced with

implementing systems, networks, and infrastructure designs. Ability to

demonstrate strong technical and management skills. Capable of

adapting easily to new concepts and responsibilities. Work effectively

within a team environment while being equally effective independently.

High-energy and dedicated with the ability to communicate persuasively

within all levels of an organization. Proven history of analyzing

situations, employing creative and effective decision-making to solve

problems and achieve results.

PRODUCTS:

( Microsoft Products: Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007/2010, Active

Directory, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, SharePoint 2010, IIS, SQL

2000/2005/2008, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, SCOM 2007

( Server Software: VMware ESXi Server, Citrix XenApp 6, RSA

Authentication, HP Systems Insight Manager, Sitescope, WinInstall,

Blackberry Enterprise Manager, Norton Ghost, Microsoft FrontBridge,

Proofpoint, Symantec Enterprise Vault, Actiance, Websense, DoubleTake,

XO Soft, NetFlow Analyzer, SolarWinds, HP Command View, Backup Exec,

CommVault, EMC Avamar, Recovery Point 3.3, Site Recovery Manager

4.1.1, Centrify, Varonis

( Hardware: HP ProLiant servers, HP ProLiant Blade servers, HP SAN EVA

8100, HP StorageWorks MSA 60/500/1000, HP StorageWorks MSL 6000 & 4048

Library, QNAP, Riverbed, F5, Netscaler, EMC Clariion CX4-480, IronPort

EXPERIENCE:

AQR Capital Management (Hedge Fund) Greenwich, CT

2/12 - Present

Senior Systems Engineer

. Responsible for all backend infrastructure services including but not

limited to Active Directory, Exchange, BES, Citrix, Sharepoint, and

SAN/NFS/LUN provisioning.

. Support VMWare farms across multiple sites. Perform VMWare migrations

from version 4 to 5.

. Perform and project manage new installations, upgrades, and migrations

on all infrastructure systems in accordance with standards and

operational requirements.

. Architect mail infrastructure and migrated Exchange 2007 to Exchange

2010 with archiving and journaling.

. Integrate Linux servers and workstations into Active Directory using

Centrify for the high frequency group.

. Designed SharePoint 2010 farm. Migrated SharePoint 2007 to 2010

environment.

. Document installation/configuration procedures. Contribute to and

maintain system standards.

. Research and recommend innovative technology to meet fast-paced

business requirement and future growth.

. Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and resource

optimization of all hardware, server resources, systems and key

processes.

. Monitor/configure daily backup operations, ensuring all required file

systems and system data are successfully deduped to disk and backed up

to tape using CommVault.

. Manage remote site Windows infrastructure and applications.

. Configure Server monitoring and reporting via System Center Operations

Manager 2007.

Cowen Group, Inc. / Ramius Capital Group (Hedge Fund) New York, NY

12/03 - 11/11

Director of Network Infrastructure - Hands On

. Managed 700+ servers & network environment globally.

. Evaluated and determined suitability of various datacenters for

migration of merged company.

. Responsible for adhering to a two million dollar migration budget.

. Project managed and provided hands on expertise with multiple office

build out and Datacenter moves.

. Demonstrated strong business acumen and ability to develop strategic

future growth plans.

. Led systems engineers, network engineers, managed vendors and

consultants.

. Designed and implemented global Active directory and LAN/WAN

infrastructure.

. Worked with market data vendors on numerous build outs and migrations.

. Partnered with internal and external auditors annually to maintain

companywide server/network compliance addressing Sarbanes-Oxley

mandates.

. Managed Active Directory, Sites Links, DNS, DHCP, SQL, and Exchange.

. Effectively utilized Microsoft group policies to standardize

companywide server and workstation security.

. Migrated mission critical systems onto Microsoft base clusters

insuring high availability.

. Setup Blackberry Enterprise Server and configured policies.

. Managed HP EVA and EMC Clariion storage (SAN, NAS).

. Implemented and maintained VMWare solutions (ESXi Servers, vCenter,

and vSphere).

. Minimized Cowen's CAPEX and OPEX by virtualizing 60 percent of

physical servers using VMWare ESXi farm.

. Implemented secure remote access utilizing Cisco Software VPN with RSA

authentication globally.

. Installed Riverbed appliances globally for file and Email WAN

optimization.

. Conducted quarterly security audits on Active Directory and all

application access.

. Deployed Email, Instant Messenger, and Bloomberg archiving across all

departments.

. Managed backups and retention policies for all mission critical

systems. Performed monthly test restores.

. Implemented server and network monitoring utilities maximizing

infrastructure uptime.

. Procured all infrastructure hardware/software equipment and support

contract renewals.

. Responsible for the Datacenter and IDF closets' physical security,

cooling, and UPS maintenance.

Disaster Recovery

. Served as part of the "Emergency Management Team" to spearhead

companywide disaster recovery plans, procedures, and documentations.

. Set up and maintained redundancy of all critical systems at the

Disaster Recovery site.

. Configured real time data replication utilizing EMC SAN, DoubleTake,

XO Soft, and Never Fail.

. Conducted quarterly disaster recovery tests.

. Implemented "Alert Now" as an emergency notification system to

employees.

. Created and documented all system failover and testing procedures for

Active Directory, Exchange 2003/2010, Blackberry Enterprise Server,

File Servers, SQL Servers, and application servers.

BARCLAYS CAPITAL, New York, NY

5/02 - 12/03

Senior Analyst

. Troubleshot and resolved issues pertaining to accounts, applications,

printing, and network connectivity problems.

. Conducted User Acceptance Testing from NT4 to Win2k, insuring clients'

full functionality during company's migration to Windows 2000.

. Performed daily backups/restores on file servers using ArcServe.

. Volunteered for Disaster Recovery maintaining full WAN functionality

for desktops by providing availability of drive mappings, printing,

and application testing.

. Completed client requests in the Backoffice/Business Support GSP and

Remedy queue.

. Participated in the engineering of VPN for a firm wide push.

. Assisted the Networks team in configuring and standardizing switches

and routers.

MERRILL LYNCH, New York, NY

1/01 - 3/02

Senior Specialist

. Supported production Servers encompassing configuration, account

creations, permissions, and managing server services on Windows NT4,

Windows 2000, and Microsoft Exchange 5.5.

. Initiated and implemented antiviral server using McAfee ePolicy

Orchestrator 2.0, resulting in company's software/dat file standard

being met on all supported Servers/Workstations on a weekly basis.

. Supported Brokerage software packages including Bloomberg and Bridge

Quotes.

. Experienced in working on multiple tasks/projects under pressure while

meeting strict deadlines.

. Volunteered to manage, configure, and implement backup rotations for

production servers using ArcServe 6.6.

. Provided 24/7 support for all server, workstation, and network

related issues for a 200+ user environment.

. Implemented/Configured NIC access points for wireless network

connections using Cisco Aironet.

. Assisted with the conversion of static IP to DHCP on supported LAN

segments.

. Resolved Oracle and SQL database connectivity issues.

. Supported all PDA's, including Blackberry devices.

. Continuously monitored tickets and projects on Remedy to identify and

resolve clients' needs; improved client relations and increased

positive feedback by prioritizing responsibilities to achieve expected

results.

. Utilized personal strengths and continuously assessed skill gaps to

improve performance by participating in

in-house, commercial, and on the job training.

LUMINANT WORLDWIDE, New York, NY

6/00 - 12/00

Support Delivery Manager

. Managed and implemented print services, security, user accounts,

WINS, DHCP, login scripts on Windows NT 4.0.

. Assisted support staff with second and third level support on

hardware, software, and network issues.

. Deployed a backup solution using Quantum Tape Library system by means

of Backup Exec 8.5; Automated backups

and backup status via emails to administrators.

. Managed staff of four in delivering professional support for three

New York office locations.

. Instrumental in planning and engineering of a hardware and software

standard for the company.

. Assisted in creating an efficient Support Center, implementing

policies and procedures.

. Managed and deployed a backend corporate security card service for

a six-floor location.

. Supervised telecom consultants on moves, changes, and Nortel phone

switches.

WIT SOUNDVIEW, New York, NY

8/99 - 6/00

Server Support Analyst /Trade Floor Support

. Managed and administered NT4.0 and Microsoft Exchange

5.5 user accounts and permissions.

. Assisted in the hardware and software builds of NT4.0

Server on Dell Power Edge and HP Net Servers.

Supported trading floor in all aspects of brokerage applications, such

as ADP Quotes, AS400, and Kana Report.

Provided 24/7 support for software, hardware, and network issues for

200+ users.

. Served as liaison between the Broker/Dealer

operation and its vendors during outages; restored

crucial connections

in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

. Managed, administered, and configured all

Broker/Dealer IDs and securities on the AS400

mainframe.

. Updated service announcements on company's main

website during critical Broker/Dealer outages and

restorations.

. Engineered standard corporate desktop image using

Norton Ghost 6.0.

. Spearheaded a firm-wide antiviral push without disturbing

productivity using Norton Anti Virus Enterprise Solution.

. Assumed manager's responsibilities in his absence within six months

of employment.

HUNTER COLLEGE, New York, NY

2/96 - 8/99

Computer Associate /LAN Manager

. Managed and provided sole support on Novell 4.11 and NT4

networks with 150+ users.

. Maintained and supported all hardware, software, and networking

issues within the 79th Street campus.

. Developed and designed Hunter College School of Social Work's website

and faculty homepages advertising school curriculums and enrollment

information.

. Created equipment upgrade proposals, balancing faculty and

curriculum requirements within campus budget.

. Administered campus fax server using Castelle FaxPress.

. Implemented backups of school's critical information using

Iomega one-step backup.

. Trained faculty and students in basic computer practice and web

navigation.

. Worked fulltime while completing a Bachelor's Degree.

EDUCATION: HUNTER COLLEGE, City University of New York - Graduated

with Bachelors Degree 6/99

( Major: Psychology ( Minor: Sociology

SPECIAL SKILLS:

( Bilingual: English and Cantonese

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