Michael James Gray
Greenville, NC 27858
Cell: 252-***-****
E-Mail: ************@*****.***
SKILLS SUMMARY
Computer professional with experience in LAN/WAN Management, system
analysis and basic SQL programming. Additional expertise in PBX,
networking and server management along with user training and support
documentation for all software solutions.
EXPERIENCE
Electrolux EMA Kinston, North Carolina (Contract) 12/2012 -
01/2014
Site System Administrator/Server Administrator
Installed and configured servers for EMA North American Enterprise.
Monitor and manage server performance to include file servers,
database servers, web servers, and domain resources Monitor and manage
DHCP servers for the LAN/WAN.
Document and maintain information relative to key technology vendors
for server hardware & software. Lead in server related projects
Work with the Systems Support Manager to develop, document, implement,
and maintain an enterprise network security plan. Document all onsite
processes, changes with servers, utilize HP Service Manager Center.
Complete LAN related 3rd level support issues as assigned by the
Service Delivery Team. Administered PBX Toshiba Voice Systems.
Perform account administration, file security, and resource allocation
& security for the servers in North America. On call for after hour's
support of enterprise servers, related outages, and support issues.
Neil Medical Group, Kinston, North Carolina 05/2006 - 07/2012
Network/Server Administrator
Administered operations in a multisite domain. Managed Dell
Servers Windows 2003/2008, VMWare, Nortel Option11, and
Switches, including Nortel and Aruba Wireless environment.
Provided remote support for online Medical ordering. Compliance
within HIPPA Standards. Provided solutions for equipment at both
locations.
. Installed and configured servers; ensured server
performance and maintained applications on all servers.
. Installed, configured, resolved issues, and maintained
server-based applications running on the network including
MS Exchange, SQL Server, and IIS.
. Managed access to network resources including network user
accounts, mailboxes, NAS shares, and SQL Server
applications.
. Managed server room and network/voice switches,
deployments, reconfigurations, rewiring, and maintenance.
. Maintained relationship with outside vendors to solve
issues with hardware/software products.
. Tested, monitored and maintained the infrastructure and
system applications.
. Researched, analyzed, and resolved telecommunications-
related problems; implemented telecommunications hardware,
operational procedures; created and/or modified voicemail
and call features; installed telecommunications equipment
and provided support for handsets, voicemail.
. Administered local area network and WAN for remote site.
Managed back-up and restored files on servers with Backup
Exec, including reliable backup procedures, and operation
plans for network/server environment.
. Created/managed VLAN's and network access to end users.
Cardinal Health/Pyxis, Greenville, North Carolina 01/2005 -
10/2005
Field Service Technician
Serviced Pyxis/Cardinal medical supply equipment for 15
hospitals in Eastern North Carolina, which included
troubleshooting all hardware/software on MedStations,
SupplyStations, AnesthesiaStations, ScrubStations and consoles.
Was reactive on-call for all hospitals to maintain 1,900
Pyxis/Cardinal units.
Avaya/AT&T, Greenville, North Carolina 08/2004 - 01/2005
Contractor
Team support for all AT&T managed voice services, trouble
resolution for all voice systems; PBX/VOIP/Audix. Arranged
dispatches to sites for outages to meet SLA. Identified chronic
issues and working with GCSC to develop and execute action plans
to resolve major outages.
IBM, Greenville North Carolina 12/2003 - 07/2004
Contractor (Tyson Foods, Farm Bureau and DHL Corporation)
(Tyson Foods) Team lead for data migration from Windows Legacy
to Windows-XP, transferring data, ensuring proper migration,
validating e-mail accounts and applications. Confirmed
workstations were configured correctly for Technicians and
resolved technical issues at multiple sites.
(Farm Bureau) Network printer replacement and workstation
installation.
(DHL Corp.) Team lead for DHL workstation replacement. Script
loading of imaged applications and connecting to DHL network.
Confirmed PC's (370+ workstations) were configured correctly and
solved technical issues at each site.
Convergys, Greenville, North Carolina 06/1999 - 11/2003
Enterprise Network Technician / FedEx Senior Technical Support
Enterprise Network Technician 01/2001 - 11/2003
Responsible for operations of the voice and data communications
systems, providing LAN/WAN network support and administration
for 350 multi-project users in an inbound/outbound call center.
Rewired and routed the entire site's data and voice lines to
reduce connectivity issues. Definity and Avaya Telephone
system. Implemented new projects for XM-Radio, Verizon and E-
Scripts.
FedEx Senior Technical Support 06/1999 - 01/2001
Provided senior-level support and solutions to customers using
FedEx Caf ' shipping software as well as diagnosed all hardware
and software issues.
EDUCATION
2004-2005 - Attended University of Phoenix toward degree in
Information Technology.
1994-1998 - ASE Certification, Technician (Lincoln Mercury/ Dodge
Chrysler)
1981 - Elyria High School, Ohio, high school diploma
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/TRAINING
MCP, MCSA Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
PowerCCNA Training, TechTrain Corporation
Comptia A+ Certification/
Comptia Network+ Certification
Cisco Routing/Switching Course, Pitt Community College
Nortel Wireless Certification/ Nortel Switch PBX Training
MILITARY BACKGROUND
United States Marine Corps, 1981-1987, Honorable Discharge
- Supply/logistics and leadership training
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They like to figure out how all of the pieces and resources can be arranged
for maximum productivity.