DAVID COPELAND
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
IT professional with a 35-year background in system administration, hardware and software troubleshooting
and network management for the private sector.
Network Administrator talented at resolving highly technical issues efficiently to maintain up-time and
increase productivity levels.
Analytical IT professional who applies hardware and software design, installation, administration and
Configuration knowledge to support growing businesses and increase productivity.
Network Analyst experienced in desktop support and network configuration. Vast knowledge of client and
server applications, as well as installation and configuration of desktops and servers.
SKILLS
Fiber optics experience Focused
Troubleshooting expert Multi-site operations
Schematic diagram interpretation Personable
Strong mechanical aptitude Dependable
Software libraries maintenance
Internet setup and repair
Mobile data devices installation
Routing protocols knowledge
Strong communication skills
Self-starter
WORK HISTORY
Manager, IT, 0 5/1986 to 11/2014
National Geographic Society – 1145 17th Street N.W. Washington DC 20036
Developed and executed layout and installation of Data Center based on job terms and city regulations.
Managed 4 data Centers throughout the complex
Developed, installed and maintained IBM Tivoli backup systems for all information.
Worked with and installed Brocade and Cisco network systems.
Maintained and monitored the server room, the wireless network and other server infrastructure.
Visually inspected temperature sensors to maintain health of servers and network devices.
Reviewed logs for all networking devices for unresolved abnormalities and problems.
Troubleshot and maintained all networking devices and infrastructure across the enterprise including
Switches, routers and firewalls.
Upgraded and expanded network systems and their components.
Built server systems and installed into racks.
Senior Service Tech, 0 1/1981 to 0 4/1986
ATEX INC – Alexandria, V A
Built server systems and installation at customer sites all over the country.
Served as a liaison between the user community and software and hardware providers.
Completed remote repairs involving software solutions and hardware repairs.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma :
Burke High - Omaha, N E
Novell Certified
Certified with IBM Tivoli Backup Systems
Certified with Brocade Networking systems
Data Center Design and Maintenance
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Provided Tier 1 network-monitoring services on multiple platforms while providing excellent customer
service for more than 1800 users.
Maintained 99% uptime through preventative maintenance and system improvement.
Designed and implemented New Data Center, and migrated systems to the new site.