Mark Graham
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Network Engineer Network Administrator System Analyst Graphic /
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Technician Technology Consultant Web Marketing Specialist
A results driven IT professional with extensive experience in engineering,
administrating, and support of information systems. In depth expertise in
the implementation, analysis, optimization, troubleshooting, and
documenting LAN/WAN topographies. Proven ability to lead, and motivate
project teams to ensure success.
Technical Experience
Systems Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, XP, 2000, NT 4.0, 3.51,
3.5, 3.11, 3.1, Windows Data Center 2003, SBS, Windows Server
Enterprise, 2008, 2008R2, 2003, Advance Server 2000, 2000,
BackOffice, NT 4.0 Solaris, Novell, Linux (Suse, Redhat,
Ubuntu, Kubuntu), Project Server, Sharepoint 2005, 2010,
Exchange 2010, 2007, 2005, Hyper-V, VMware, SQL Server 2008 R2,
2005, Infor Enspire, Aurora, Microsoft Dynamics,
Hardware Servers, Laptops, Netbooks, Ipads, Iphones, Smartphones,
Routers, Switches, Hubs, PBX Switches, NAS, RAID,
Notebooks, PDAs, Mainframes, Tablets
Software Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Image Ready, Adobe Illustrator, Quark
Express, Corel Draw, Extensis Tools, Microsoft Office - 2013,
WordPerfect Office Suite, Open Office, Dreamweaver, Flash, MSDN
Software, Solomon, Quickbooks Pro, WinVet, EDI, Visio Pro,
Project Pro
Programming VBasic, C++, COBOL, RPG, FORTRAN IV, SQL, BASIC, VB,
Javascript, Java, Perl
Networking TCP/IP Sec, IPX/SPX, DNS, AD, GPO, LDAP, DHCP, Hosts, SNMP,
SMTP, VPN, FTP, WINS
Professional Experience
PCI, Inc. Williamsville, NY October 2013
- February 2013
Contracted to provide Senior Systems Engineering support to multi-client
environment. Hands on working with troubleshooting AIX mainframe issues
with CA back, Windows Servers, VDI/VPC with VMware, Citrix Xen
Server/Center, Instituted a new system state backup system because disk
space on Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 2003 R2, Windows 2003, Windows 2000,
and new SEP Environment with specialization to exclusions across multiple
topologies regarding SEP 12. Clients support for Fidelis Care, Fiserv,
Media Plus, Roberts Gordon, Healthworks, HealtheNet, and Independent
Health. Client Support was Citrix Desktop, XenApp, IPad, Macbook, HP/Dell
Laptop & Desktop direct support.
Day to day functions include network analysis, protocol modifications, P2V
Conversions Hyper-V, VMware and Citrix, Firewall management, SEPM
deployment and managing. Visio network diagraming, project management, and
OS migrating.
EarthLink Amherst, NY Mar
2013 - October 2013
Recruited to provide Help Desk / Analyst support to multivendor
environment. Hands on working with troubleshooting AIX mainframe, Windows
Servers, VDI/VPC with VMware, Telco Vendor interactions for trouble
shooting Cisco routers, firewalls, Application support for Microsoft
Office, Windows XP, iOS environments that included VPN support (though it
was only in beta testing still during my tenure) iOS support was not just
limited to Ipads and Iphones, support was for Mac's as well, and helpdesk
support for M&T Bank Enterprise wide. Advised HR that this was an
intermittent career choice and advised them I would pro-actively pursue
looking for gainful employment with a company that would embrace me and my
abilities.
Typical support extended to Cisco routers, Switches, IP phones, Windows
Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows XP, Windows 7, Netminder,
Siteminder, Blackspider, AIX, AVX, Terminal Emulators, VPN, RSA, Service
Manager, Citrix, Fiserve, multiple other applications, extensive Microsoft
Office support for Excel, and Outlook. Nortel Northstar phones, PBX.
Typically in the top 5 call answerers daily. Average talk time to resolve
issues set the record one day 61 call average talk time was 2:22 to resolve
issues. Continuously praised by people on far end in resolving issue
efficiently and correctly. Provided assistance in providing new templates
for other analysts to follow to help improve the efficiency of calls
handled.
Berenson Buffalo, NY Mar
2012 - Oct 2012
Recruited to assist with ERP system that had functional issues with custom
EDI applications. The EDI application was a custom application to take
transactions from web and specialized form orders from several EDI VANs.
This issue initially was believed to be the Infor Enspire ERP, when the
issue I resolved was actually the EDI custom application itself along with
the Web Server platform it was running on. After mapping the transactions
utilizing Lansa's Composer I had all the information necessary to
investigate the trouble spot issues and devise a plan of action to correct
the issues with the custom EDI application. Transferred the transaction
platform data to a SFTP platform. Troubleshooted EDI format issues with
vendors such as Baer, Amerock, Lowe's, and a variety of others utilizing
Virtual testing on Hyper-V and VMware servers. All EDI information was AS2
and XML based. Set new procedures in place to import and extract
information into the ERP system. Old servers were running a mixture of
Windows 2003 / Windows 2008 R2 schemas and had issues with Active
Directory. Implemented new client / server OS integration with Windows
2008 R2 and Windows 7 Pro 64. Support was setup for access via Ipads and
Iphones with custom apps, and purchased apps. Accomplished several changes
to application needs to meet the new architectures. Implemented a more
robust disaster recovery system and plan. Redesigned all communications
equipment off of old T1 trunk and implemented VOIP / Unified Communications
gateway with Microsoft Lync.
Active Directory rebuild and migration from Windows Server 20003 to Windows
Server 2008 R2, Cisco 2991 router, Cisco Pixie 331, VPN, Sonic Firewall,
Barracuda Spam Filter, Barracuda Mail Archiver, Windows SQL Server 2005,
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Onsite, Microsoft Office 2010. Customized
Applications. Infor Enspire ERP version upgrades. Dell / HP Servers, Asus
EEE Tablets, Dell Laptops, Macintosh Computers, HP / Dell Workstations,
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7. Extensive Adobe Applications,
Acrobat Pro 8, 9, X, Adobe Creative Suite CS2 and CS5, Outlook
customization. Windows IIS Server configuration and development.
Sharepoint 2010 development with VB scripting. Server and Network
Adminstration. DPM management and DRM methodologies updated and corrected
to reflect network changes and demands. Outlook Business Contact Manager
2007, 2010 to Microsoft Dynamics CRM (onsite) Project Lead / Manager /
Developer.
Eastman Machine Company Buffalo, NY Oct
2010 - Jan 2012
Recruited to rebuild entire company infrastructure from ground up. AS/400
S30 and Windows 2003/2008 environment. Implemented new client / server
OS's and built connectivity to existing ERP (AS/400) ODBC and network
connectivity. Initially VMware servers ESX 4.1 U1 were in the middle of
consolidation into a VSphere environment. Budget constraints restricted
the move within the company and was asked to a better solution for the data
management of the AS/400 S30 data with vStorage which was problematic.
Maintained 65 VMware workstations on ESXi 4.3. Restructured Hyper V servers
to run redundant services and servers from one platform and the migrations
of the VMware servers to the new Windows environment. Evaluated Dell's
Equallogic SAN solution and recommended it, yet again the budget
constraints would not allow this at the time. Redesigned and solidified
backup procedures from tape to disk from AS/400. Implemented a more robust
email archiving system and integrated it with Exchange 2007 VR5.
Implemented multiple subsystems such as Sharepoint, Solidworks, and other
services to provide faster more reliable service in the manufacturing
process within the company. Redesigned existing cable topography from Cat
3/5 to Cat 6 with a new fiber backbone between the plant. Removed the
Nortel Meridian phone system and replaced it with a Vertical Wave.
Implemented a new helpdesk feature and created a new portal system using
Sharepoint called myEastman, with remote and VPN access.
Nortel Telcom PBX to Wave IP MBX migration Project manager. Nortel Phone
system administration. Network Administration, Project Manager for
rewiring building from existing Cat 3 - 5 /53 to Cat 6. Switch upgrading
from 10/100 to 10/100/1000 VLAN with WiFi integration and support. DRP
with Microsoft SCCM 2005/2007 and DRM 2010 servicing. Domain Migration and
Project Management to Windows 2008 R2. Microsoft Windows Storage 2003 SAN
development and migration to Windows Storage Server 2008 R2. Sharepoint
Deployment and Farm integration for multiple sites both US and China. C++
software development for new cutting tool needs and Project manager for
integration in new automated cutting tables. Telephone support for Verizon
Android, iPhone, and Windows phones. Removal of Blackberry Enterprise
Server and services as I removed the Blackberry phones from the
environment.
Server migration and integration to and from VMware to Hyper V. Camera
surveillance system project lead and installation with access to and from
phones, workstation area for executives. Workstation migration Project
Lead / Manager from Windows XP 32 to Windows 7 Pro 64. CRM Project Lead /
Manager for Migration of Access CRM to Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
White box Computers, Dell Optiplex, Dell Various model Latops, HP Laptops,
Ipads 1, 2, Dell Servers, Toshiba MFP copiers, Xerox Phaser Printers, HP
Printers, Dell Printers, Tape to HDD Backup solutions. Media technology
development. Windows Sharepoint, SQL Server, CRM, and Office development.
Worldwide Travel Staffing Tonawanda, NY June
2008 - Oct 2010
Recruited to restructure existing technology and help repair CRM system.
Implemented and deployed SBS 2003 (not R2 even) to SBS 2008, migrated
Access CRM to SQL with programmable Frontrange Goldmine, exceeded JACHO
certification requirements, redesigned ColdFusion website to ASP Dot Net
Nuke. Implemented Sharepoint for document farming and CRM JACHO
integration. Support for Ipad and Iphones during this as well as Portal
Administration for Macs.
Canadian FX Eden Mills, ON 1998-
2008
Self-owned company that provides technology support to over 1250+
clients/companies in Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and in the
United States. Canadian FX provided a wide range of technology and
services to medium and small companies and clients to ensure they can
compete in today's ever changing markets.
Owner
Analyze and design custom hardware and software solutions for various
company needs, from small server network topographies, to 150+ client /
server networks for a large Veterinarian organization, each solution was
provided with 24/7 365 technical support. Optimized client needs from both
LAN and client workstation implementations using optimization reports,
configuration utilities, service updates, and log reports. Provided
hardware support as well as software support for each individual client's
needs and office solutions. Implemented cost effective solutions for data
backups from tape storage systems, DVD backups, RAID systems, to NAS
solutions. Client Support was Dell, HP, Asus, Toshiba, Sony and Macbook
laptops and a variety of white box and name brand desktops.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Physics: University of Wisconsin - Madison
May 1991 GPA 3.85