Active Directory Software

Keith A. Barker

***** ******** **** **. ~ Houston, TX 77073

Cell Phone (713) 805 - 8842

Email~******@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Senior Analyst focusing on a challenging position in Information Technology utilizing my technical skills to help increase enterprise stability, promote growth and incorporates new technologies whenever possible. I am looking for an opportunity in network design, infrastructure and server management.

CAREER SUMMARY

Over 19 years of progressive, professional experience in IT.

Solid foundation and experience in Microsoft operating systems.

Level Three support for servers, desktops and laptops via remote control solutions.

Software distribution solutions tailored to the problem, the business and to the client.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Hardware: Compaq -HP Products, Dell, Toshiba, Sony and Gateway. Servers, Laptops and computers.

Operating Systems: Windows Server platforms - (NT 4.0, 2000 to 2012R2) and SBS 2003 to 2011.

Windows Desktop platforms - (XP, Vista. Win 7 / 8 / 8.1.)

Client Based: Broad technical knowledge combined with project implementation experience, professionalism,

time management and the ability to fix the client along with the problem. Excellent

communication skills both orally and written.

EXPERIENCE

03/2015 – Present

Willis Group @ Eagle Rock Energy – Contract to Perm. Houston, Texas

Systems Administrator

Responsible for both physical and virtual servers in a VSphere/VMWare environment.

Troubleshooting and supporting SQL, Exchange, Active Directory, Citrix and SCCM environments.

Server backups using Microsoft System Center DPM and Actifio Enterprise backup solution.

Deploy new virtual servers and repair existing server systems.

SCCM administration, software and application packaging using command line, .vbs and powershell scripting for software deployments. Microsoft Operating system patching.

Citrix VDI deployments using Unidesk vm provisioning, personalization and application layering tools.

VMTurbo for VM management.

4/2011 – 2/2015

Nabors Corporate Services - Full Time. Houston, Texas

Imaging Specialist / Senior Systems Analyst

SCCM 2007 migration to SCCM 2012R2 (CAS and Primary configuration (5,200 endpoints, multiple Secondary Servers and distribution points).

Responsible for SCCM administration, software and application packaging using Wise installer and SCCM for software deployments.

Build and utilize test environments in 2012R2 HyperV.

Experience with Server 2003, 2008, 2008R2 and Server 2012R2.

Special projects and software testing. New hardware testing and evaluation.

Designed, packaged and deployed Xp Pro and Windows 7 Enterprise images that are designed to work on a minimum of 40 computer based hardware platforms. Images were built using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) and Symantec Ghost (some WIM images). The MDT platform allows automated deployments of Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft Office products via SCCM for manual deployment.

Responsible for the standardization and documentation of said projects, software, utility media, bug fix media creation, and distribution via Cd /DVD, web, Windows PE ISO formats and SCCM deployments.

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6/2009 – 4/2011

CoolTechPlus - Contract . Houston, Texas

Senior Network Support Consultant - Small to Medium Business focus.

Support of multiple clients using Windows Server 2000 to 2008 and Windows SBS 2003. Windows Active Directory administration, account creation and support for end users. Active Directory security analysis, planning, design and implementation.

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 installation, administration and support. Configured Exchange installations to reflect Microsoft Best Practices.

Installation, administration and maintenance of client security, firewalls, operating system patching and anti-virus products. Server and end-node security setups. Site inventory, equipment warranty, system rollouts, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of all types of servers, computer equipment and software.

VMware Server, ESX 3.5 and ESXi testing environments setup. Strong vendor interaction, with the objective being to place the right tool in the right place for the right price to benefit the client. Custom IT solutions for client specific needs. Support for client proprietary systems and software.

3/2007 – 6//2009

Priority IT - Full Time. Houston, Texas

Network Support Consultant - Small to Medium Business focus.

Designed and implemented multiple Active Directory upgrades, from 2000 to 2003. Windows Active Directory administration, account creation and support for end users. Active Directory security analysis, planning, design and implementation for multiple client networks.

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 administration and support. Modified existing Exchange installations to reflect Microsoft Best Practices. Migrated Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2003 on newer hardware.

Migration of Sharepoint services in an Active Directory 2003 environment.

Microsoft Operating System patching with scripting, SUS and WSUS on Server 2003 and SBS 2003.

Network security design, enterprise backup plan creation and disaster recovery planning resulting in significant reductions in spam and unwanted intrusions into client’s internal networks.

Administration and maintenance of client security, firewall solutions (Cisco and SonicWALL equipment), operating system patching and anti-virus tools.

Designed and implemented backup solutions (Hp Disk to Disk), Symantec Backup Exec versions 9.x to 12.x and Symantec CPS. Offsite electronic backup solutions using tools like MozyPro, E-vaulting and SonicWALL CDP.

Designed and installed SonicWALL VPN to VPN solutions to connect separated offices over the internet.

Designed and implemented multiple anti-virus solutions and migrations of McAfee ePO 3.6x to 4.x and Symantec Endpoint Server 9.x to 11.x. resulting in increased virus detection, server and end point protection. Involvement with Symantec user group.

Site inventory, equipment warranty, system rollouts, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of all types of computer equipment and software.

Administration, maintenance and upgrades for Citrix environments.

Designed and installed Microsoft Certificate of Authority Server and License Server in a Windows 2003 environment.

VPN solutions for small environments (Citrix and SonicWALL).

Custom IT solutions for client specific needs. Support for client proprietary systems and software.

Strong vendor interaction, with the objective being to place the right tool in the right place for the right price to benefit the client.

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9/1999 - 3/2007

Waste Management Inc., - Full Time. Houston, Texas

Imaging Specialist / Senior Systems Analyst

Designed and implemented a phased upgrade / replacement of Symantec Anti-Virus (SAV) clients with McAfee VirusScan using LANDesk and a packaged script that uninstalled the SAV client, cleaned up damaged SAV installs for removal and installed McAfee VirusScan 8.0i. This project reduced the man hours spent by the corporate helpdesk dealing with client related viruses by approximately 85 percent.

Responsible for the proof of concept project that allowed LANDesk Management Suite to be selected over 13 other software distribution tools. This tool paid for itself in reduced man hours in about 9 months.

LANDesk® Management Suite Administrator. Software distribution, software packaging, inventory and operating system patching. Multiple projects with custom designed deployment solutions for internal departmental needs. Example: Designed and tested a SAP fat client deployment to 17,000 plus desktops over the WAN (the fat client is about 600 plus megs. in size. A custom delivery and installation package was developed for this project). This project saved hundreds of man hours.

Responsible for 6 LANDesk application and SQL database servers, 2 McAfee ePO application and SQL database servers. SAN devices and updates were also my responsibility.

Designed, packaged and deployed a streamlined, standardized ghost image to field IT technicians. Operating system image building (Integrated images, automated O/S installs and silent installations), Windows 2000, Xp and Server 2003 images for 18,000+ desktops, laptops and servers.

Designed, packaged and deployed an integrated image that consolidated over 50 hardware platforms, cut the creation time for new images by 700 percent, added modular upgrades and bug fix testing via an IT imaging group. Responsible for the standardization and documentation of said projects. Software, utility cds, Bug Fix media creation, and distribution via cd, web and ISO formats.

Designed, packaged and deployed a web based script to elevate permissions for web based program. This facilitated installs by end users with no installation rights from internal websites. This project freed 5 development groups that were unable to develop pass this problem. This saved the company about $2,000,000 dollars and cost about $5,000 dollars in software to deploy.

New hardware and software evaluation. Testing said hardware and software for introduction into the local environment. Timely problem escalation to management for problem resolution.

Management of specialty projects with a broad range of infrastructure products and complex networking components. Support for multiple internal web applications and systems.

Troubleshooting and support of Operating Systems, Microsoft Applications, POS software, LANDesk, Antivirus clients, proprietary applications, and configuration of desktops, laptops and servers.

Designed, packaged and deployed a scripted CD based installation of Microsoft Office to field technicians that streamlined and standardized installations for over 8,000 nodes.

11/1997 - 9/1999

Microage - Full Time. Houston, TX

Senior Service Engineer - Team leader

Responsible for insuring quality work and customer satisfaction.

Third level support for service engineers in the field (Houston, Texas area).

Server, laptop and desktop warranty repair. Pc breakfix and rollouts.

Network and software installations, application upgrades and Y2k readiness.

Repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of all types of computer equipment.

Training provided for support personnel and support groups on approved projects with lecture and approved documentation.

EDUCATION

8/89 - 3/90 Microcomputer Technology Institute, Houston, Texas GPA 4.0

1/81 - 6/84 Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas

CERTIFICATIONS

MCSE, Dell, Micron Certified plus multiple printer certifications. A+ Certification.

Multiple hardware OEM certifications (Servers, pcs and printers)

Vendor certification on multiple lines of equipment

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