Sql Server Engineer
Resume:
Ted Elhajj
Apartment C
Harrisburg, PA, 17111
717-***-**** Cell
*********@*****.***
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
To be granted an opportunity to share my experience and grow with a firm who
appreciates a person characterized by hard work, motivation and loyalty.
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EXPERIENCE
12/12 –Present Emulous Communications Lancaster PA
Senior Systems Engineer – Full Time
Install and setup networks for small/medium sized businesses. Migrated several
installations to HyperV, upgraded domains and Exchange data to current levels.
Hardware/software and network support. Run and terminate fiber optic cable (ST, SC) &
copper cable of all types cat5e using rj11 and rj45, coax using BNC & Ftype. Setup and
install different routers and firewalls (Cisco, Sonicwall, Watchguard). Setup spam filters
& backup using software or hardware devices like Barracuda.
8/12-12/12 Independent Consultant – Harrisburg
Self Employed Consultant – Part Time
Support small customers and advertise my services, maintained 6 clients for a period of 4
months and then absorbed company into Emulous Communications.
11/2007- 8/2012 Net Aid LLC Manchester PA
Senior Systems Engineer – Full Time
Provide Systems support to a variety of small to medium sized businesses both with long
term contract and short term assignments. Supporting Infrastructures containing a variety
of Windows 2003/2008 SBS and Enterprise servers running a variety of applications.
Upgrade existing domains (SBS and Normal ) from Windows NT, 2000, 2003 and 2008.
Install and Upgrade existing Exchange and SQL servers for various clients. Responsible
for disaster recovery of all applications and servers on over 40 clients networks.
Recommend VPN and remote solutions for clients and secure using mostly SonicWall or
Symantec Appliances. Upgrade existing infrastructures including file and print servers
for the enterprise maintaining security and causing little down time for the end user. I am
an expert at network migrations and very rarely have issues that cause stoppage.
Maintain and upgrade any and all network services such DHCP, DNS, WINS and Active
Directory. Create Visual Basic scripts to make network migration easier for many users
including mapping new printers and setting defaults. Maintain clients DNS topology and
manage their existing DNS records (MX, A, CNAME, SPF, PTR etc…) Create and
maintain Access and SQL databases for clients according to their specifications. Also
utilize tools such as Shadowprotect and Norton Ghost for imaging clients and servers.
Maintained and designed several large databases in Access 2000 through 2007 and
developed utilities and small programs in VBA and normal VB.
04/2003 – 7/2012 Kaplan Harrisburg PA
Instructor –Part Time Adjunct Instructor
Provide instruction to students and expound upon different Operating Systems such as
Windows 2000, XP, 2003/2008, Vista, Windows NT, Linux, Windows 98 & DOS. Other
technologies include Network Essentials, MSDOS, IIS, Apache Server, SQL Server and
Introduction to IT, Windows 2003/2008 Server, Exchange Server, HTML, XML and
Telecommunications. Keep grade books, attendance, create labs for students, and unlock
the complexities of Network operations to them.
11/2002 – Present Internet Gateway/Self Employed Harrisburg, PA
Provide all ISP facilities and manage and maintain over 30 servers & 10 Routers at my
CO Location facility. Maintain several thousand clients worldwide with standard ISP
services such as Bandwidth, Terminal Servers, Network Support, Email, Firewalls,
Router Management & configuration, Intrusion Detection, Bandwidth Utilization, Web
Design and Marketing. Provide network consulting services for local business being there
all in one computer/network services provider. Coordinate project management tasks for
multiple Technicians and web designers to ensure the customer is always provided the
best possible services. Maintain security and functionality of IIS Web Servers, Dial Up
Devices, SQL Servers, Exchange Servers, Firewalls and Terminal Servers that are located
in a nearby CO facility. Experienced implementing wireless and wired networks for small
to medium sized companies throughout the tri-state area. Experience using Network
Sniffers to evaluate network performance and utilization. Excellent Windows and Novell
Migration skills upgrading domains, file and print servers and networks for small to
medium sized business as a 1099 contract employee.
06/2000 – 12/2002 D&E Networks Harrisburg, PA
Systems Engineer
Install, support and monitor Windows 2000 & NT 4 networks for large Pennsylvania
State Agencies, including Windows NT 4.0 Server Domains, Windows 2000 Domains,
Microsoft Cluster Services, Windows 2000 Professional, Exchange Server, IIS, SQL
Server, Clustering, IBM MQ Series, IBM Director, Lotus Domino, Inoculate IT,
ArcserveIT backup, RAID arrays, MS RIS Server, RRAS, Websites & FTP Sites, SQL
Server, Terminal services, Microsoft SMS, login scripts, Netware Gateways and client
services, Fax Servers with Exchange Gateways, Migrating several Access and Dos based
databases to SQL Server databases. Monitoring the enterprise with network sniffers
management software such as Sniffer 4.2, Etherpeek, Ciscoworks, MRTG, MOM and
setting performance logs and alerts. Successfully implemented MOM on over 100 servers
in the enterprise on both Windows 2000 & NT 4 Servers. Recommended, Designed and
deployed successfully the full network architecture for implementing MOM 2000 on the
development, production and DMZ networks. Prepare reports and analyze network traffic
to recommend upgrades to the enterprise. Installed and configured Microsoft Operations
Manager 2000 and deployed to strategic servers throughout the enterprise. My team was
directly responsible for the improvement of MOM & Netiq Management packs for MOM
2000. Deployed multiple rollouts of Windows NT/2000 Server/professional using Disk
Duplicating software (Ghost, PowerQuest), Sysprep, Scriptit and secedit. Also made
Visio diagrams to document the customer’s network infrastructure including Active
Directory Forrest and Physical layout. Hardware includes HP Netservers, Compaq
Prolients, Dell Poweredge, IBM Netfinity, Custom built Servers with Raid Arrays, DLT
& DAT Tape drives, SCSI Cards and peripherals, NT/2000 drive mirroring, HP and
Lexmark printers and servers.
08/1999 – 6/2000 The IRIS Companies Fleetwood, PA
Webmaster/NT Admin/Tech Support
Responsibilities include maintaining our Windows NT 4.0 network which consists of 1
NT 4 PDC including; MS Proxy 2.0, Exchange 5.5, SQL Server 7.0, IIS 2.0, Zetafax
Server, Veritas Backup Exec and Modem Sharing for 40 users. The BDC includes NT4
Server, Veritas Backup Exec and Power Chute for Smart Ups. The backbone is 10 MB
Ethernet connected to our ISP with a T1 line through a router. Install NT networks using
DHCP, 100MB Ethernet and SQL Server at client sites for use with our digital imaging
systems. Design and maintain 3 Company websites using Front Page 2000, custom Java
Scripts, and general CGI routines Using custom graphics designed in Photoshop 5.2,
Corel 2000, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat to make PDF files, and Office 2000 Premium.
Also setup HP Jet Direct ports including over 10 high volume and personal printers, Snap
Drives for file serving and RAS for remote user dial in. Maintain both internal tech
support calls and external calls from over 400 customers. Installed and configured Black
Ice Defender to keep intruders out and initiated a password policy to minimize risk to
malicious attacks. Use utilities such as DHCP manager, User Manager for Domains,
Server Manager, Ping, Tracert, MS Net monitor, Msconfig, Winipcfg & ipconfig, and
telnet to troubleshoot and repair network issues.
08/1997 - 07/1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics c/o H.L. Yoh Lancaster, PA
Consultant
Responsibilities include supporting over 300 nodes on an NT TCP/IP network.
Troubleshooting network/software/hardware problems on our LAN. Preparing new
laptops, desktops, scanners, printers for end users. Also repairing HP LaserJet Printers,
organizing wiring closets, fixing RAS problems. Updating Jobtrak inventory, help desk
software and customer relations. Also created small VB/C utilities to accommodate end-
users. Support included HP, Compaq, IBM, Sony, Dell, Gateway, Clone and proprietary
lab equipment. Also was the primary laptop repair technician and offered
recommendations on new equipment. Installed and configured Oracle, SQL Server, and
Microsoft ODBC drivers and applications. Responsible for R&D new software and
hardware. Used numerous O/S utilities such as FTP, Drive imaging/Copying, Seagate
Backup Exec, Winnt Server/Client Tools, SMS Remote Control, wrote small queries
against the SMS database, virus software and handled all aspects of Y2K awareness. Also
migrated over 200 users from Msmail to Exchange Server with Outlook client.
01/1995 - 08/1997 PA Blue Shield Camp Hill, PA
HRIS Programmer
Responsible for updating Code in SAS, RAMIS and SQL also designed 10% of new HR
software in Peoplesoft and Crystal Reports for system on a DB2 platform. Also
responsible for troubleshooting user problems such as Hardware/Software/Network
malfunctions. Duties also consisted of ordering/upgrading new PC's and training end
users and customer relations. Implemented, designed and tested new database to store
employee records and setup menu system to run user reports. Coded SAS and RAMIS
applications to extract/upload data from Mainframe to SQL Server. Also wrote numerous
adhoc reports for end users in RAMIS/SAS/SQL Server/DB2 and Dataease. Wrote over
100 utilities in SAS to convert files and upload/download them from between Mainframe
and our SQL Server. Acted as DBA in dBase, DataEase, and SQL Server.
08/1992 - 12/1995 CTC Distribution Services York, PA
MIS Manager
Duties included maintenance/repair of equipment including Scan Equipment, PC's, Scales
& Printers. Also responsible for writing and initiating code in SQL Server, Paradox,
Clipper, dBase and automating file transfers to our clients. Also set up and maintained a
40-node QNX network and a 10-node Dos Client server network. Duties also maintained
over 15 local customers PC systems and file transfers. Wrote an automated database
application in Clipper to automate faxing to 30 USPS bulk mail facilities. Also wrote
small utilities to convert data text to database files, fully automated the file conversion
process by writing small modules to attach to one larger module. Responsible for
supervising, hiring, firing and writing evaluations of three other individuals who reported
to me. Acted as DBA in dBase, Paradox, SQL and administrator of QNX and Dos
network.
EDUCATION
06/2008 Kaplan Online
Network Administration
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Network Administration. Significant courses
include Networking Fundamentals, Project Management, Computer Science, Advanced
Mathematics.
04/1992 Thompson Institute Harrisburg, PA
Specialized Business / Computer Programming
Graduated with 3.85 GPA. with an Associate in Specialized Business. Significant courses
include: COBOL, RPG, Accounting (I,II,&III), Payroll Accounting, and Cost Accounting.
Miscellaneous Classes/ Certifications
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Microsoft Certified Professional Windows 2000 Professional/Server/Directory Services,
Sonicwall Security Systems Engineer
Network infrastructure, Proxy Server, Exchange Server. Peopletools I, PeopleCode I,
Introductory to SAS, Intermediate SAS, Nisca Printer Repair,
HP Printer Repair
Certified Fiber Optic and Copper Cabling Installer and Instructor (C-Tech)
MILITARY SERVICE
8/85 - 8/89 United States Navy
Underwater Explosive Ordinance Technician
Repaired, Tested & maintained small electronic devices, held monthly
training classes to improve quality through development of the
individual. Responsible for refurbishing underwater ordinance and
maintaining all electronic devices corresponding to them. Elected as
Junior Sailor of the Quarter 3 times, Junior Sailor of the Year once,
awarded Letter of Commendations and Letters of Appreciation at two
different commands. Received Honorable Discharge in August 1989.
PA National Guard
8/89 – 8/93
Field Medic
Army Achievement Medal
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
8/1996 – Present Sonshine Ministries, Word of Grace Ministries, 2nd Chance Ministries
Volunteer Programmer/Technical Support/Trainer/Mentor
Volunteer at Sonshine Ministries (Homeless Shelter for destitute people). Setup Websites
and currently host them on one of my web servers. Provide remote office thru a terminal
server that is located at my CO location. Provide free technical support and local area
networking support for all three of these ministries.
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