Project Engineer

Lester Bartek Kuzmicz

***-** ****** ****, ***********, Ontario L5B 2P6

Mobile: 416-***-****

Email: *******@******.**

Brief introduction

Senior Systems Engineer/Programmer with 17 years hands-on expertise:

* administration and implementation of enterprise-wide computer systems on Wintel platform,

* domain/network infrastructure administration and management of systems IT projects in commercial, manufacturing and education sector,

* deployment, rollouts, migrations and administration of large-scale Windows Server systems, including Active Directory, MS Exchange, SQL Server, VMS, SMS, Hyper-V and many other system applications.

* application development using VB, SQL, C# and PowerShell scripting, utilized during various migration and monitoring projects, developing system and automation tools and utilities

* develop and market commercial applications for use in large-scale environments

Clients include Microsoft Canada, RBC, Toronto District School Board, Ministry of Education, HP Canada, Exxon Mobile, MCYS and Ontario Energy Board.

WORK HISTORY

KPAS (Kerry’s Place Autism Services) 05/2007 – 11/2008 and 2/2010 - Present

Systems Engineer (Wintel platform), Aurora, ON (1400 users, 28 servers, 60+ locations)

* Transitioned Exchange 2007 to 2010, added second Exchange and Lync server 2010, and implemented Exchange redundancy by the use of DAG (Database Availability Groups)

* Implemented Network Policy Server with RADIUS authentication for all wireless users plus VPN with PPTP and SSTP

* Implemented RemoteApp for several corporate applications (InfoHR, Sage Accpac and others)

* Implemented Outlook Anywhere to permit MS Outlook to connect from outside without VPN use.

* Implemented and managed MS Lync 2010 enterprise environment with VOIP/SIP services.

* Administered company wide security policy including organizational standards (used Group Policy)

* Implemented such technologies as: RODC (Read Only DC), Core OS, BitLocker, Dell’s OpenManage (centrally managed), DNS Read Only, switched Symantec Backup Exec and Antivirus to centrally managed, BranchCache File Access, DFS-R, Dell Baseboard DRAC as an option for headless Remote Server Management

* Implemented Microsoft Enterprise Certificate Authority (Active Directory Certificate Services – MS Server 2008 R2)

* Increased data security by implementing custom NTFS security permissions for Home and Data folders, thus preventing IT Support Staff read access to sensitive data. In addition, IT Support Staff full admin rights were replaced with delegated rights tailored to their specific functions.

* Migrated Windows XP to Windows 7 with the use of custom PowerShell and VB scripts plus GPO

* Switched from VMWare ESX to MS Hyper-V for DC, DNS, and DHCP services plus for lab testing environment.

* Implemented Exchange 2007/2010 restore procedure in VM Hyper-V environment.

* Deployed, configured and administered additional VMware ESX Servers (versions 3.0 & 4.0) and Citrix XenApps

* Wrote various projects documentations and project plans

* Managed (team lead) a group of 3 local and 4 remote support staff for daily server 2003/2008 R2 administration tasks

* Migrated existing SMS 2003 infrastructure to ConfigMgr 2007 and later upgraded to SCCM 2012 (used during migration project as well as a standard workstation deployment

* Implemented, deployed, supported and monitored company’s network and systems infrastructure using SCOM (Microsoft System Center Operations Manager) to cope with expanding environment

* MOM 2005 – administration, monitoring and implementation

* Administered backup solution for enterprise wide systems utilizing BrightStor ARCserve Backup and later Symantec Backup Exec, plus wrote custom automation scripts for backup and restore jobs utilizing ARCserve command line utilities

* Deployed and administered Linux Ubuntu, CentOS and RedHat in VM Environment

* Implemented File and Print with Failover Cluster Management services for high availability (Active-Active, 2 servers)

* Transitioned MS Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007 (utilizing Quest Exchange Migration Wizard) as well as AD 2003 R2 to MS Server 2008 AD

* Deployed PowerShell scripts to automate various systems tasks, including monitoring and GOP apps deployments

* Tested TSM (Tivoli Storage Manager) in a lab environment as a candidate for Symantec Backup Exec replacement

ExxonMobil (Exxon Mobil Corporation) 07/2006 – 05/2007 and 1/2009 – 1/2010

Systems Analyst (Wintel platform)

* Administered client desktop architecture (Windows and iMac) for over 600 users

* Lead a team of 6 engineers for a period of 12 months, reported to US regional manager

* Administered backup solution for test lab environment utilizing CA ARCserve D2D.

* Migrated Windows XP to Windows 7 with the use of custom PowerShell and VB scripts plus GPO

* Administered and maintained the Design, Implementation and Operations practices to meet the S&C requirements

MoH (Ministry of Health and Long-term Care) 01/2006 – 04/2006

Senior Programmer (20 users)

* Designed and developed two-tier custom application based on MS SQL RDMS Server database, including extensive reporting capabilities and integration with current infrastructure (Crystal Reports).

* Wrote project documentation and project plan

* Provided user training on usage of that application

KPAS (Kerry’s Place Autism Services) 06/2004 – 11/2005 (with break for 3 months to do OEB project)

Senior Systems Administrator, Aurora, ON (800 users, 9 servers), Wintel platform)

* Administered existing network and messaging architecture (NT 4.0, Windows 2000) and migrated to Windows 2003 and Exchange 2003 infrastructure.

* Administered Blackberry Enterprise Server for over 60 users

* Configured and administered VMware ESX Server 3.0

* Administered and implemented security policy, organizational standards and naming conventions

* Provided knowledge transfer to existing Network Administrators

* Wrote project documentation and project plan

* Administered VMware Server 2.5 and MOM 2005

* Administered backup solution for companywide systems and desktops utilizing CA ARCserve Backup

* Implemented IIS and SharePoint for applications developed in .Net (utilizing COM+ components)

* Implemented SMS 2003 for local and remote user base

OEB (Ontario Energy Board) 02/2005 – 04/2005 (under Microsoft contract)

Project Leader, Toronto, ON (160 users, 22 servers, Wintel platform)

* Assisted with a design of architecture for Active Directory on Windows 2003

* Administered migration from Novell eDirectory to Windows 2003 Active Directory, as well as migration from Novell GroupWise to Microsoft Exchange and Novell ZEN works to Microsoft SMS

* Administered and implemented IIS 6.0

* Administered and implemented security policy, organizational standards and naming conventions

* Provided knowledge transfer to existing Network Administrators

* Wrote project documentation and project plan

Microsoft Canada Corp. 02/2004 – 05/2004

Project Leader (AD roll-out, NT4/2003 & Exchange 2003 Migration) Thames Valley District School Board London, ON (~20000 users, 43 servers)

* Primary consultant on the project – migration from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2003 AD

* Lead interactive design sessions for customer, guided the customer to design decision

Project Leader (Active Directory/ Windows 2003 Implementation – Migration) Brant Haldimand-Norfolk Catholic District School Board (~13000 users, ~20 servers)

* Primary consultant on the project - migration from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2003 AD

* Lead interactive design sessions for customer

* Provided knowledge transfer on the technology

* Guided the customer to design decision

* Wrote the project documentation

* Directed the activities of the system administrators and testers

Note: Microsoft Canada did a case study at the end of this project; you can find a link to this document in the references section.

HP Canada 06/2003 – 09/2003

Senior Technical Analyst (Enterprise Performance Management)

* Provided performance management support of mission critical NT and Windows 2000 systems

* Assisted in development of monitoring procedures for Windows 2000 Active Directory and MS Exchange 2000

* Administered migration of Widnows 2000 to Windows XP utilizing custom scripts and utilities (VB and Shell).

Royal Bank Canada 01/2003 – 05/2003

Senior Microsoft Exchange Analyst

* Assisted in migration project from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000

* Developed several custom utilities using Visual Basic and C++ for automation and project compliance

* Project objective was to consolidate local & remote sites (i.e.: London, Japan) into central location.

Toronto District School Board (North York Board of Education) 02/1997 - 5/2002

Senior Systems Administrator/ Engineer (Team Leader), Wintel and Alpha platform)

* Managed a team of 12 (on average) systems engineers and analysts

* Designed and managed the network infrastructure development, deployment, and support of an implementation consisting of five Windows NT4 Multi-master Domains, spread over 156 schools and 12 Administration Centers, including 9000 workstations (NT 4.0 Server and Workstation).

* Designed DNS, WINS, DHCP architecture for the five domains.

* Designed the network infrastructure for the North York Board of Education (NYBE – 8000 users, over 160 servers) migration from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000, extensively utilizing Active Directory Services, Group Policies, Windows PE boot environment and workstation images for automated installation packages using MS Installer.

* Participated in the analysis, design and requirements gathering to assess users, security necessities, applications migration issues and other issues pertinent to migration project.

* Designed the monitoring requirements for the future environment, developed custom application (MS VB) for parts of the future environment.

* Assisted in development of a test plan, test scenario and checklist to conduct system integration for the network components and Windows 2000 AD.

* Developed custom tools and scripts for migration of existing data, files and resources (new ALC, new memberships) and user accounts.

* Architected and implemented into production beta version of Windows 2000 in cooperation with Microsoft Canada first Active Directory installation in Canada as a ‘proof of concept’ (site design, DC, DNS, DHCP, WINS)

* Designed architecture, implemented and administered MS Exchange 5.5/2000 (2500 clients).

* Wrote custom applications (ADSI, LDAP, C++, VB, COM+) to migrate users from MS Exchange 5.5 to 2000 (different location, different machine) and to create new users and mailboxes in Active Directory with automatic ‘Welcome Message”, custom user properties, etc.

* Designed automated monitoring application to monitor MS Exchange health state, with automated notification and logging.

* Wrote various scripts and custom applications to accommodate specific migration and business requirements

* Key player in the design, implementation, installation, and support of enterprise class security and firewall solutions for wide and local area networks. Implemented DMZ and VPN solutions using CheckPoint – FireWall-1.

* Architected and managed 2 migration projects – Novel to Windows NT 4.0 and Windows Nt4.0 to Windows 2000

* Responsible for remote desktop deployment – utilized various technologies including scripting, RIS, Ghost and Group Policies

* Responsible for automated software deployment, utilized WInInstall, InstallShield and Sysprep as well as MSI Creator.

* Implemented IIS 4.0 and 5.0 to provide web presence for the organization.

* Planned, designed, developed, and deployed various Internet-based solutions including a Web based automated user management (120,000 users) with SQL DB and Student Information System interoperability.

* Clustered SQL Server Performance Analysis – monitored, evaluated (system and some SQL code) and made recommendations for the Board’s main business application “Trillium” – this resulted in speed improvements of 500% in overall and up to 3000% in some intensive processes and reports.

* Deployed and administered Linux for custom application purpose (6 servers)

* Designed and implemented SMS Infrastructure, encompassing five administrative sites – over 8000 users in NYBE.

* SMS Infrastructure Considerations

* Management of Workforce Resources evaluation

* Security Issues

* Software Distribution

* Software Metering Strategies

* SQL Server Strategies

* Packaging – used WInInstall and Sysprep

* Upgrading Previous Releases of SMS 1.2 to SMS 2.0

* Client Discovery and Installation

* Integration with Window NT 4.0 Domains, SMS Accounts, and Security

* Provided SMS training for administrative staff.

* Responsible for conversion from Novell 3.x to MS Windows NT 4.0

* Responsible for SQL 6, 7 and 2000 setup, configuration, maintenance and administration during the 1997-1999 period.

* Designed MS Windows NT 4 Workstation model image, including profiles, system policy, custom logon scripts, unattended installation scripts

* Coordinated every aspect of creating a Corporate Web Presence, from project development to implementation based on MS SQL Server and ASP. Implemented and administered MS SharePoint.

* Designed extensive automated monitoring solution in order to observe LAN/WAN health status based on various custom applications, scripts and IIS Server.

* Developed dozens of custom applications and scripts (using Visual Studio) for automation, additional functionality and deployments.

* Managed the installation and configuration of all Local Area Network and other technical related projects

INSTRUCTION DELIVERY

Other clients:

HiTech Network Inc.,

Lecturer/Instructor

* Lectured classes (up to 15 students) on SMS 2.0 administration, Shell and VB scripting, Active Directory architecture and MS Exchange 5.5/2000 administration

* Prepared and delivered hands-on instructions for Windows NT 4.0 Workstation within a classroom setting to students and business users at all levels.

Delivered seminars in Firewall Architecture, LAN Analysis and Design and Windows Shell scripting.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2010 – attended ITIL Foundation seminar (3 days)

1989 - University of Gdansk, Poland – M.A. - Master of Teaching

HiTech Institute - Microsoft classes

2006 - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

2003 - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

2002 - Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)

2000 - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDA)

Better Business College, Toronto, ON

1997 - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

1995 – A+ Certification

(Networking, Windows NT 3.51/4.0, Novell 3.x, Protocols TCP/IP, IPX)

key management and technology abilities

System Administration

Team Leadership

Training/Development

Documentation Writing

Client Relationship Management

Project Planning

MS Windows client and server setup and management

MS Windows Active Directory management

System Design & Implementation

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Interests: eBusiness enabling, Web Application Development, Programming

Athletics: Volleyball, sailing, scuba diving, skiing, snowboarding

references

While working for Microsoft Canada, the company did a case study of one of my projects.

Please find the attached case study document where my role as a Lead Senior Systems Architect is described in more detail.

*Note: Alternatively, you can download that document directly from Microsoft’s website at the following link:

http://download.microsoft.com/documents/customerevidence/11890_BrantHaldimand_CaseStudy_Word.doc or by searching with Google using the following keywords: Bartek Kuzmicz, case study.

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