Yohannes Zerai
Phone: 206-***-****
Email: *************@*******.***
Technical Skills
Network/Windows: Win XP, 7/8, Server 2003/2008 server, Active Directory,
WDS, WSUS Server, DNS/DHCP Server, Hyper V, DFS, File and
Print Services, TCP/IP.
Office 2007/2010. HP/Dell/Lenovo laptop and desktop systems
repair/troubleshoot.
Database: SQL Server 2008/2005, writing basic T-SQL commands,
Backup/Recovery database.
Professional Experience
Microsoft/Allyis, System Engineer Redmond, WA
4/2012 - Current
. Troubleshoot incident, application issues and implement solutions
related to Red Prairie, Microsoft Dynamics POS, CRM, Day Force, AX,
Windows Platforms, and W2K8 server.
. Perform upgrades configuration and maintenance changes on SaaS
applications, such as Day force.
. Configure web based application, troubleshoot issues related to backend
SQL server and IIS.
. Collaborate with third party vendors to run various SQL queries to
resolve issues in the applications.
. Troubleshoot Point of Sale (POS) systems related to hardware devices,
performance and application.
. Hardware imaging of desktops, tablets, VeriFone devices, mobile phones
and other hardware devices.
. Administer production servers and services that range from windows
services, SQL DB backend, and background jobs
. Collaborate across functional groups L2, Cisco, Incident Management to
identify problems, monitor incidents and drive expeditious resolution
based on priority.
Manson, Support Admin Seattle, WA
8/2009 - 4/2012
. Provide application, network and desktop support to 500+ users in 5
states and remote offices, and joint project partners via email, phone
and in person.
. Application support and upgrade or AutoCAD, Office 2007/2010, and
Shoretel VOIP system, Active Directory, and W2K3 Server, Terminal
Services, WDS Imaging setup.
. Manage Active Directory in multiple sites, creating and modifying
accounts/groups, modifying group memberships, logon issues,
connectivity performance, establishing permissions to various sites.
. Setup and deploy new images for Dell laptops/desktops. Maintain and
upgrade software and hardware. Provide Windows 7/XP support and
troubleshooting
. Troubleshoot various applications in various sites running on Terminal
Services. SQL Server 2005 application support, creating user accounts
and setting permission levels and troubleshooting. Worked with Sr. SQL
DBA to perform basic tasks in management studio.
EMP, Systems Administrator Seattle, WA
4/2006 - 4/2009
. Provided support for desktop, application and network issues.
. Managed Active Directory network, which involved creating and modifying
user accounts, security groups, OUs, modifying group memberships,
Active Directory replication issues, file/printer services.
. Worked with Database team to provide application support for Raisers
Edge, and Gateway ticketing systems. Configured user settings,
installed software, and printer issues.
. Setup, install and imaged IBM desktop and laptops running Windows
organization wide, repaired hard drives, motherboards, Memory, CPU and
other IBM/Lenovo components.
. Provide hardware support for Blackberry's, printers, VOIP Cisco IP
phones which included creating user accounts, routing and configuring
phone settings, and troubleshooting IP phones.
. Installed and supported MS Office 2003/2007, Excel, Word, Outlook,
PowerPoint problems.
. Provided technical and support documentation and how to manuals for end
users to use.
Boeing, Support Analyst Bellevue, WA
9/2005 - 3/2006
. Provide Tier 2 support to various desktop and remote users in a very
fast paced environment.
. Troubleshoot Windows 2000/XP, network troubleshooting and application
support.
. Active Directory management, troubleshoot Dell computer hardware, and
other components.
. Installed and supported MS Office 2003/2007, Excel, Word, Outlook,
PowerPoint problems.
Children's Hospital, Security Analyst Seattle, WA
2/2005 - 8/2005
. Active Directory administration which includes managing user accounts,
creating/modify/delete user accounts, Distribution groups, manage
permissions, and access rights to entire hospital systems.
. Maintained file servers and provided network support with Windows
Server OS.
. Worked with various departments to support of security and user
accounts within the Lawson ERP.
. Maintains and supports Windows desktop and applications (MS Office
Suite).
. Assisted with upgrade of applications such as ERP Lawson and other
internal systems.
Safeco, Tech Support Redmond, WA
8/2004 - 1/2005
. Hardware and software support and problem resolution for local and
remote end users. Provided and troubleshoot Windows OS user account,
profile, network related issues.
. Desktop Application support, and Ms Office support (Outlook, Word,
Excel, PowerPoint)
. Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and Network connectivity
problems using command line such as ipconfig, nslookup, nbtstat,
tracert, performance issues on the network, and slow logon issues
. Provide support to laptop users traveling and configure wireless setup
for internal users
Education
SQL Server Specialist - University of Washington
Created Modular user-defined functions and stored procedures
with error handling, Disaster Planning and Recovery, SQL Server
Optimization, T-SQL, Reporting Services (SSRS), Backup/Recovery
and High Availability (Database Mirroring, Log Shipping and
Failover Cluster)
B.S. in Computer Information Systems, DeVry University
Pomona, CA.