Daniel A. Stukus
**** **** *****, ***** **********, PA 15642
Phone: 724-***-**** ( Cell: 412-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***
STORAGE ADMINISTRATOR / BACKUP ENGINEER
Background includes 18 years of experience in installation, testing,
upgrading, troubleshooting, support, and maintenance of data storage
Environment combined with my track record of rapid responsible growth with
each employer due to performance, work ethic, and team morale-building
skills.
COMPETENCIES:
EMC Avamar, Data Domain, and Networker . NetApp VTL . Disaster Recovery .
Data Center Management . LAN Troubleshooting & Resolution . SAN
Administration . NAS Administration . Tier 1, 2, and 3 Support . Hardware /
Software Installation and Configuration
TRAINING / TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Training: EMC Avamar
EMC Data Domain
EMC Networker
NETAPP VTL
Hardware: EMC, IBM, NetApp, StorageTek, HP Blade Servers; Compaq
Proliant/HP rack mounted servers; Dell server; HP desktops;
Compaq & Dell laptops; Cisco hubs and switches; Epson,
Tektronix.
Operating
System: Windows Server 2000, 2003, and 2008, Unix, Linux, Aix, and
Novell.
Software: Microsoft Active Directory; DHCP, WINS and DNS; Microsoft
Office; SQL 2000,2003; Citrix; Microsoft Exchange; Lotus
Notes PC Anywhere; Trend Micro and Diskeeper
Backup
Software: EMC Networker, Netbackup, CommVault, Veritas Backup Exec.
.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Aug 2007 to Present - Enterprise Storage Management Backup and Recovery
Pittsburgh, PA
PNC Bank.
. Provide daily backup and recovery support for all of enterprise
storage.
o Perform daily and weekly monitoring and maintenance for all
production, test, and development environments.
o Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues
o Configure, maintain, optimize, and administer multiple storage
platforms.
o Analyzing and monitor backup disk usage over all backup
platforms for growth analysis.
. Architect and implement new solutions for overall storage management.
o Design solutions for changing business needs to ensure data
recoverability.
. Troubleshoot issues in a multiplatform OS environment.
o Windows, Unix, Linux, Aix
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued):
. Manage and Maintain Backup hardware.
o Perform updates, configuration changes and overall support of
the Avamar grids, Data Domains, Networker servers and Netapp
VTLs.
. Disaster recovery planning and implementation
o Plan and perform yearly testing for regulatory compliance.
Feb 2007 to Aug 2007 - Systems Engineer Contractor Latrobe, PA
Kennametal Inc.
. Provide server support in the global information technology
department.
. Troubleshoot server issues in over 100 locations worldwide.
. Build and install new server hardware in a 2000/2003 environment.
. Track new hardware for maintenance and end of life replacement.
1998 to Dec 2006 - Systems Administrator Pittsburgh, PA
Reed Smith, LLP
. Managed internal network and hardware infrastructure including HP
windows 2000/2003 servers and HP 9000 Unix server to support thousands
users worldwide
. Provided system administration and tier 2/3 supports to include
software and hardware installations, maintenance, upgrades,
troubleshooting, user account administration, and support under
stringent deadlines in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.
. Worked as a team member on a data center consolidation project to
implement data management life cycle and disaster recovery.
. Worked with EMC SAN/NAS solution for internal data storage management
and data replication to secondary data center for data failover and
disaster recovery.
. Designed and implemented backup software and hardware solution across
the firm.
. Worked various shifts to complete special projects
. Built & configured 2000/2003 servers for various applications such
Exchange and SQL
. Managed multiple cluster server environments for high availability
applications.
. Configured and managed workstations and laptops using Altiris.
. Remotely managed data center hardware and network activity with
Compuware.
. Developed standard operating procedures for data center in the areas
of backups and server maintenance.
. Maintained windows server security patches according to firm's
standard operating procedures.
. Managed server fragmentation using Diskeeper.
. Responsible for racking and cabling of new server hardware in the data
center.
. Managed server and infrastructure hardware asset tracking.
. Responsible for hardware and software break/fix resolutions for local
and remote data centers.
. Implemented security card access system for local data center and
other key S&T areas.
. Used Trend Micro to manage external virus protection.
. Troubleshot VPN, dial-up, and WAN access issues
. Served as Technical Lead and/or System Administrator on major
projects, including data center consolidation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued):
1994 to 1998 - Operations Management Monroeville, PA
Computerized Communications, Inc.
. Provided daily operational management for technology and office staff
in the areas of system design, installation, training, and support of
various computer hardware, software, and networks platforms.
. Implemented server build processes for internal and client server
environments.
. Provided client services for server hardware and software procurement
and hardware installation and cabling.
. Provided client solutions for Server management, Antivirus, remote
access, and data recovery using various tools like Trend Micro,
Diskeeper, pcAnywhere, and Backup Exec.
. Served as project manager and liaison for installation and
implementation of large client sites.
1992 to 1994 - Systems Engineer Pittsburgh, PA
Universal Retail Services
. Designed solutions for specialized retail and wholesale businesses.
. Provided technical assistance in the areas of installation, training,
and support of end users hardware, software, and network
implementation.
1990 to 1992 - Programmer/Technical Analyst Pittsburgh, PA
Roth Computer Register Company
. Provided presales support, programming, installation and training
. Managed POS, inventory control and accounting systems for restaurants,
and retail establishments
EDUCATION / TRAINING:
Robert Morris College - Pittsburgh, PA
Course of Study: Business Information Systems
Bradford School - Pittsburgh, PA
Course of Study: Accounting
Turtle Creek High School - Turtle Creek, PA
Course of Study: Business/Computers