Joseph Licata
Tampa, FL ****5
**************@*****.***
Cell Phone 813-***-****
Summary
Accomplished IT Professional with over 14 years of technical experience.
Extensive experience configuring, deploying and troubleshooting network
client server solutions. Proven record in team leadership and user
support. Demonstrated customer service skills with the ability to convey
technical issues to end users and non-technical personal and management.
Strengths in: organization, troubleshooting, problem analysis, resolution,
system design and implementation, and a strong history of rising above the
standards and wearing multiple hats outside of initial job description.
Skill Set
Windows Server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, XP, Vista, Windows 7,
Windows 8.1. Active Directory 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012. Exchange 2003,
2007, 2010. Disaster Recovery Systems, CommVault and Symantec backup
solutions. Trend Micro. VMware, View Client 5.0. Hyper V. Citrix
Presentation Server 4.0. Xendesktop 5. XenApp 6. NetApp. WSUS server. KMS
Server. Batch files, Power Shell, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS. PCI Compliance. Cisco
9951, 9971 phone systems. Basic Linux/Ubuntu. A+ area of computer
peripherals and maintenance. EON based phone switches.
Professional Experience:
HealthPlan Services - Tampa, FL. 04/2014-08/2014 (Contractor)
Systems Administrator/PCI Auditor
. Migrated over 50 external users from outdated Citrix to VMware
platform
. Contributed to escalated WET tickets
. Managed data moving and storage of CHD to PCI standards
. Audited all security GPO's to ensure best practices as dictated
by PCI standards
. Made recommended changes to ensure Windows environment complied
to PCI standards
. Audited VMware environment to include ESXi hosts and images as
per PCI standards
PSCU - St. Petersburg, FL. 10/2012-03/2014 (Contractor)
Enterprise Software Implementation/Administrator
. Implemented ASG Enterprise software package on virtual
environment to serve as temporary production to be switched to
DR site
. Spanned software to include 12 different types of servers all on
Windows 2008 R2
. Worked with PowerShell scripts and Batch files to automate
processes with software package
. Met all Sprint goals in timely manner allowing for company's
expectation of roll out to be kept
. Worked extensively with Data Architect, Developers and fellow
Administrator to ensure proper planning and accountability
. Wrote all documentation for installation, configuration and
administration for software package
CloudVDI - Tampa, FL. 6/2012-10/2012 (Out of business Start Up)
Server Engineer/Windows Administrator/Citrix Administrator
. Built out entire Active Directory infrastructure from bottom up
to include Exchange server, WSUS, KMS and Domain Controllers
. Configured necessary DNS records, DHCP pool and FSMO roles
. Created and Administered all user, security groups, email and
distribution list accounts
. Built out Xenserver environment that contained all Windows
servers, XenDesktop, XenApp servers
. Configured XenDesktop environment for newly acquired clients to
include rolling out Virtual Desktops, requested applications,
configuring Golden Images and updated snapshots
. Administering said client machines and user accounts via
XenDesktop in an Active Directory structure
. On site consultant for Citrix XenDesktop Proof of Concept
deployment
Savtira - Tampa, FL. 12/2011-4/2012 (Out of Business Start Up)
Windows Systems Administrator/Server Engineer
. Administered over 150 Active Directory user accounts. In
addition to accounts on various other platforms and applications
. Built out new Domain Controllers and demoted older DC's to best
practice specifications
. Reorganized Active Directory structure to follow best practices
. Implemented needed Group Policies for security groups
integration
. Supported all Windows based machines remotely and in house to
include patch management, hardware, network connectivity and
specific applications
. Managed all Cisco 9951/9971 phones systems for office
Acclaris Inc. - Tampa, FL. 07/2010 - 11/2011
Windows Systems Administrator
. Redesigned multiple Windows Domains structure to one centralized
Domain. To include two remote call centers and three offshore
locations
. Organized whole new structure of Active Directory to include
manageable Organizational Units, Group Policies and introduced
Security Groups into the company's network resources
. Migrated Exchange 2007 off of existing Domain Controller to dedicated
machine in keeping with best practices, with zero impact to end users
. Administered Exchange 2007 environment to support over 300 users
. Built out, configured and installed Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain
Controllers, File Print Servers and wireless access points to
accommodate new Active Directory structure
. Administered over 300 user accounts on various platforms specific to
department needs and requirements
. Managed Symantec End Point Protection for all locations
. Supported all Windows based machines remotely and in house to include
patch management, hardware, network connectivity and specific
applications
Full Spectrum Telecommunication - Clearwater, FL. 01/05 - 11/09
System Administration, Telecom Engineer
. Administered Windows systems running 2003 Server and Windows 2000
Server
. Maintained Exchange environment to support over 150 employees
. Managed spam and virus protection for all communications
. Implemented Active Directory group policies to control user access to
network resources, install and manage software
. Implemented WSUS server to manage Microsoft updates and saving on
network resources and produce reports to insure all PC's and servers
were properly secure and patched
. In charge of analysis, purchasing, implementation, and maintenance of
all technology hardware company wide, including, PC's, servers,
printers, switches, routers, and software
. Maintained server hardware and software patches
. Managed network wide backups and disaster recovery
. Monitored security risks and set policies for end-user access
. Hardware break fix for servers workstations and printers
. Supported 20+ VPN clients
Xpancom, LLC - Lutz, FL. 01/04 - 12/04
Co-owner/Director of Operations
. Responsible for the total front end of Xpancom's Web Hosting/Web
Design company.
. Gave technical support to customers concerning server issues, web site
implementations and E-commerce solutions.
. Designed web sites with Photoshop and Dreamweaver
Medical Manager - Tampa, FL. 05/03 - 12/03 (Contractor)
Software Analyst/Software Implementation Coordinator
. Responsible for helping the company's customers implement their
medical software
. Ran testing and Q&A for various versions of medical software
. Maintained direct contact with customers to insure their satisfaction
and understanding of the software
. Coordinated schedules for the easy flow and rapid production of newly
implemented servers
Candidhosting/Neutelligent.com - Tampa, FL. 06/02 - 02/03
System Engineer/NOC Technician
. Organized and implemented the construction of Windows NT/2000 and Red
Hat Linux servers
. Maintained the servers in working order with periodic security updates
and upgrade scripts
. Provided timely support to clients through a ticketing system and
emergency based phone calls
. Maintained uptime for network through various troubleshooting and
administrative responsibilities
. Provided end user support to on site personnel in various departments
PriceWaterhouseCoopers - Tampa, FL. 01/02 - 04/02 (Contractor)
Q&A Team Lead
. Implemented application migration from obsolete server to a more
stable infrastructure
. Maintained several Unix servers with daily administration
. Maintained all supporting technical documents for application testing
. Managed team of Q&A testers providing daily updates and results to
upper management
Netwolves Technologies - Tampa, FL. 11/00 - 08/01
Production Support/Administrator
. Administered and maintained firewalls (FoxBox/FreeBSD OS) for over 30
GE locations, to include VPN connectivity between sites
. Responsible for testing and implementing several bug fixes to product
. Assisted in Q&A of newer software versions of Operating system that
were applied to product
Education
1999 University of South Florida
Bachelors Liberal Arts
Graduated with dual major
Professional Certifications
CCA: Xendesktop 5, XenApp 6
6425A Microsoft Course
Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain
Services
EON Telecom Phone Switch Administration
Professional References available