Management Information Technology

KEvin krippel

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Objective –Information Technology, Network, Switching & Storage Specialist

Looking for a challenging position in Information Technology where I am able to utilize my years of

experience managing low latency global networks, institutional grade IT infrastructure, high power

switching solutions to empower your organization to succeed.

Professional Experience:

2013 to

Present

IT Infrastructure Manager

Eagle Market Makers Inc. Chicago, IL

Document and manage entire IT infrastructure. Implemented Solarwinds products as management

tools

Manage entire TT server deployments for Exchange gateways, Price servers, AlgoSE's and ASE's

Manage Arista and Cisco switch backbone for entire environment.

Manage Firewalls and VPN devices for secure access.

Negotiate all infrastructure contracts with all vendors and VAR's

Perform server and desktop builds.

Implemented HFT server utilizing RedLine technology. Currently in testing with CME

Manage co-location facilities and remote office on all IT functions.

2003 to 2013

Senior Network Administrator

GBar Limited Partnership Chicago, IL

Redesigned Gbar’s switched network from traditional “flat” network to a fully switched

redundant backbone, utilizing Cisco switches and VLAN technology. Implemented redundant Cisco

routers using Cisco’s HSRP protocol.

Replaced Cisco switches with HP Procurve line. Implemented mesh technology for redundancy.

Introduced Citrix technology to deliver proprietary and vendor applications over virtually any

type connection.

Implemented Windows 2000 domain and Exchange 2000 for e-mail, messaging and collaboration.

Migrated to Exchange 2003.

Installed XEN virtual environment.

Migrated Exchange 2003 to virtualized cluster. Virtualized many back office systems to lower

footprint.

Build out a co-location to house Trading groups and market data farm within Equinix facilities

Replaced Procurve environment with Juniper EX series switches. Deployed fully redundant

virtual chassis and designed layer2 backbone. Deployed redundant multicast infrastructure for

Market data.

Installed and maintained Network Management system. Implemented redundant Internet

connectivity using BGP protocol for vendor applications delivered via the internet. Ordered, built

and deployed server and desktop hardware.

Manage Gbar’s real time environment. Monitor price feeds, Trade feeds and Citrix environment

for proprietary trading applications.

Manage Gbar’s CoLo facilities at Equinix.

Cont.

Hardware: Cisco 2660,3660 routers. Cisco 1900,2624 and 2650 switches. HP Procurve 3400,

3500 and 5400. Juniper: EX3200 and 4200 with Virtual Chassis. Juniper Firewalls: NS50, SSG5,

SSG20, and SSG320M. Juniper SSLVPN: SA700 Dell servers and desktops. SuperMicro servers.

Windows platforms. Citrix Presentation Server and XEN server.

Network Administrator/Consultant 2005 to 2013

Emil van Essen LLC / VanKar Trading Corp. Chicago, IL

20 W. Kinzie Location

Provided compliant access to production trading systems, frontend trading platform for both live

and simulated environments.

Provided technical support for PC’s, servers and Telecom systems.

180 N. LaSalle Location

Designed and deployed corporate network infrastructure.

Deployed Juniper EX switches for core switching and Juniper firewalls for redundant internet

access.

Deployed Barracuda SSL VPN appliance for remote users and remote corporate access.

Provisioned core servers for Citrix XEN environment.

Deployed iSCSI SAN for Virtual environment and storage. Provide virtual desktops and servers to

facilitate user desktops and corporate network.

Deployed Windows 2008 domain integrating peripherals with LDAP.

Provisioned McAfeee e-policy orchestrator for client and server virus protection.

Replaced McAfee solution with AVG Anti-virus Business Addition solution.

Deployed disaster recovery backup plan to send corporate data to Amazon S3.

Provide technical support to users for PC, server and trading systems, virtual and physical.

Chief Technology Officer 2000 to 2003

Botta Capital Management Chicago, IL

Managed all IT operations.

Designed and implemented Botta’s Local & Wide Area Networks. Participated in development of

proprietary risk management system.

Coordinated all Vendor and Exchange connectivity for trading applications.

Implemented corporate wide Windows 2000 environment with Exchange 2000.

Implemented company website & Intranet.

Managed construction of offices. Designed computer rooms. Installed & configured Dell servers &

workstations. Installed and maintained Citrix Metaframe server farm. Designed & Implemented

Gigabit fiber ring for switched backbone.

• Strong knowledge of Cisco IOS’, Windows platforms, Network management systems. Hardware:

Cisco 1900, 2900, 3500, 4000 switches. Cisco 1700, 250*-****-**** L3 Modules. Cisco PIX

firewalls. Strong knowledge of cable design & implementation. Strong knowledge of CSU/DSU’s.

Strong knowledge of Telco DS0, DS1 and DS3’s.

Director of Network Services 1997 to 2000

Pax Clearing Company Chicago, IL

Cont.

• Designed, Implemented and maintained Pax’s Local and Wide Area Networks.

• Implemented Fully redundant Frame Relay and ATM network connecting Pax locations &

customers. Coordinated and installed Vendor and Exchange connectivity for Pax trading systems.

Managed installation of all PBX systems in Pax locations. Managed construction of all Pax branch

locations. Designed computer rooms. Installed connectivity & SNA servers for clearing operations.

Deployed FTP server for receiving daily reconciliation files from OCC for clearing operations

• Hardware: Cisco 1900, 2900, 3500, 5500 switches. Cisco 1700, 2500, 2600, 3600, 7500 routers.

Checkpoint firewall. Strong knowledge of CSU/DSU’s. Strong knowledge of Telco DS0, DS1, DS3’s

Senior Network Analyst 1989 to 1997

First Options of Chicago Chicago, IL

Redesigned FOC’s wiring infrastructure for LAN connectivity.

Installed and maintained Cisco routers and switches. Designed Fiber Optic backbone.

Coordinated and installed data circuit installations for customers and Exchange connectivity.

Installed and maintained DOT system acquired from ISI including installing & maintaining

terminal servers.

Prior to becoming Sr. Network Analyst held position as Sr. Telecom analyst. Maintained FOC’s

PBX systems in various branch locations. Assisted in the design & installation of both voice & data

Stratacomm MUX between Chicago, New York and Philadelphia.

Technician 1984 to 1989

Interconnect Planning Corporation Chicago, IL

Install and maintenance technician for IPC clients such as CBOE and CME

Installed and maintained various PBX systems, trading turrets and key systems. Installed many

voice and data cabling systems in Chicago’s Financial District. Resigned from IPC as a Journeyman

Electrician

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