Jason E. Talley
PROFILE
Self-motivated Information Technology professional with twenty years of experience building, maintaining, and administering Microsoft Networks, Microsoft Exchange Server and Desktop Support experience, as well as excellent customer service skills.
SUMMARY
OF
SKILLS
Hardware: Compaq Servers/Racks (4+ yrs), Dell Servers/Racks (10+ yrs), Other PC Compatibles, Notebooks, SCSI, RAID, Cisco Routers, Dell Power Vault DLT and LTO Auto Changers, BlackBerry handheld devices, SonicWALL Firewall Devices, SonicWALL SSL-VPN devices, SonicWALL NSA Firewall Devices
O/S: Windows Server 2008, (6+ yrs), Windows Server 2003 (11+ yrs), Windows 2000 Professional/Server (14+ yrs), Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (14+ yrs)
Software:
Microsoft Exchange 2007 (6+ yrs)
Microsoft Exchange 2003 Server (10+ yrs)
Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server (12 yrs)
BlackBerry Enterprise Server (10+ yrs)
Microsoft Visio (5+ yrs)
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 (2+ yrs)
TCP/IP (8+ yrs)
DNS, DHCP, WINS (15+ yrs)
Microsoft Outlook 9x/2000/2002/2003/2007/2010/2013
(10+ yrs)
Microsoft Office 97/2000/2002/2003/2007/2010/2013
Microsoft IIS 4.0/5.0/6.0/7.0
Microsoft Exchange 2010 (4+ yrs)
VMware ESXi Server 4.x/5.x(7+ yrs)
Citrix WinFrame/MetaFrame
Microsoft FrontPage 2000/2002
Veritas/Symantec Backup Exec 9.x/10.x/11.x/12.x/2010/2012
HP Jet Direct Print Servers
FTP/Telnet, HTTP/HTML
Drive Image Pro
Acronis True Image v9/10
Symantec Ghost
Trend Micro Office Scan 10.x / 11.x
Training:
VMware vCenter 5.5 Training - 2014
MCSE, MCSA Certification, TechTrain, Charlotte, NC. - 2002
Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Migration, Microsoft ISA Server, Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Training, 2002.
NT Enterprise Course, Wave Technologies, 1998.
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
GMS (Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc.
Sr. Systems Engineer, 10/12 – Present
Active Directory Administration in Enterprise sized network
Group Policy Management for multiple Active Directory OU’s
VMware administration, creation of Windows and Linux Server Virtual Machines of over 200 Virtual Machines spread over 15 VMware ESXi Hosts
SAN experience with Dell Equalogic Storage devices for storage of Virtual Machines
Provide support to end users either onsite or over the phone
Provide Backup and DR support with Unitrends Recovery backup appliances
Setup, configure and administer vCenter 5.5 Appliance and connect to Active Directory with Single Sign On
Setup, configure and administer Nimble Storage SAN device for use with VMware
Experience with Unitrends Backup appliances
DynaSis Integrated Systems
Systems Engineer, 04/04 – 4/12
Install, repair and administer small to medium size Windows 2000 / 2003 / 2008 networks for many small to medium sized businesses
Design and implementation resilient Microsoft Active Directory Networks, utilizing DHCP and DNS.
Create and deploy Group Policies in an Active Directory environment.
Installation and configuration Microsoft Exchange 2000/2003 Servers.
Installation and configuration of Windows Server 2003 and 2008 for Small Business Server.
Installation and configuration and troubleshooting of Dell PowerEdge Servers.
Administration of VMware ESXi 4.x on Dell PowerEdge Servers
Converted 20+ physical servers to 3 physical servers with VMware 4.x
Installation and configuration and troubleshooting of SonicWALL and Cisco firewall devices
Create Point to Point WAN links between multiple offices using firewalls or routers.
Setup and configuration of wireless networking devices such as access points, routers and print servers.
Perform Network Administration at multiple client sites in many different environments.
Provide Tier 3 level technical support to end users.
McKESSON HBOC, Alpharetta, Georgia
Team Lead, (Short term migration project) 07/03 – 10/03
Team lead over 6 technicians for a 2,500 computer rollout project.
Provide end-user support for approximately 2,000 users at the Corporate office.
Asset Tracking for all incoming and outgoing computers.
Directly interact with senior management personnel on personalized computer refresh projects.
LANIER HEALTHCARE, Norcross, Georgia
Migration Technician, (Short term migration project) 05/03 – 06/03
Assisted in approximately 150 computer rollout project.
Copy data from old machines to new machines.
Configure all settings for each user on new machines to match old configuration.
Keep track off all serial numbers and machine types for asset tracking.
U.S. COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, Alpharetta, Georgia
Network Field Engineer, 09/02 – 01/03
Installation, administration, and maintenance of Microsoft Windows 2000 Networks.
Hardware/Software troubleshooting and support of workstations and servers running Microsoft Windows.
Active Directory setup and implementation.
Create Group Policies in Active Directory.
Setup Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server for multiple customers.
Installed and maintained various SQL Databases for multiple customers.
Implementation of backup and disaster recovery systems for multiple business environments utilizing BackupExec.
Imaging of workstations using PowerQuest Drive Image and Symantec Ghost.
BELLSOUTH via ASAP STAFFING, Atlanta, Georgia
Team Lead, 08/02 – 09/02
Led a team of six people, moving computer equipment for corporate offices.
Reconfigured workstations network settings for new locations.
UTILIQUEST LLC. Corporate Office, Atlanta, Georgia
Systems Engineer, 03/01 – 03/02
Built a 15-server Windows 2000 network from the ground-up, utilizing Active Directory and Exchange 2000 Server.
Migrated company from Windows NT 4.0 and Microsoft Exchange 5.5 to Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Exchange 2000 Server
Exchange administration for entire company nationwide, totaling over 450 mailboxes.
Designed and implemented backup/disaster recovery system using Backup Exec and Dell Power Vault 136T Autoloader.
Setup and configuration of Microsoft Instant Messaging Server using Exchange 2000 Server.
Installation and administration of BlackBerry Enterprise server for Microsoft Exchange Server.
Provided support for phone (PBX) system.
Provided support for remote users in over twenty states.
Desktop support and administration of entire Local Area Network.
Designed, implemented and maintained interactive intranet site for company-wide use using IIS 5.0, which includes SQL database for news and employee directory, and the ability to read and edit documents online.
Edited SQL databases for Microsoft Great Plains and Dynamics accounting software
Set up all new servers and workstations in the corporate office.
Assisted in the imaging and deployment of approximately 950 Dell laptops to utility locators in the field.
Assisted in establishing trust relationships with domains nationwide.
Installed Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition on all workstations and servers.
SUMMIT TECHNOLOGY GROUP, Norcross, Georgia
Network Field Engineer, 11/00 – 03/01
Onsite network administration for numerous customers.
Microsoft Exchange Server administration and maintenance.
Installed and configured tape backup and disaster recovery systems.
Installed Windows NT networks.
BELLSOUTH LONG DISTANCE, Atlanta, Georgia (Short-term Installation Project)
Network Installations (3 week assignment), 09/00 – 10/00
Team lead over a team of 3 people in a migration from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000.
Replaced close to 300 desktops with new 400 Megahertz machines.
Resolved any issues that may have arose during the project.
Reconfigured new computers to match the old machines.
Removed cc Mail and installed Outlook 2000, as well as configured all settings. Imported cc mail archives into Outlook.
Various desktop support responsibilities.
BELLSOUTH INTERNATIONAL ACCESS, Atlanta, Georgia
Network Administrator. 01/00 – 09/00
Network administrator for multiple domains using Windows NT 4.0 Server and Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5. Supported 150+ users.
Provided all network support and consulting for the following business groups: Marketing, Accounting, Development, Network Operations Center, and the Executive Group.
Assisted in establishing trust relationships with multiple domains.
Supported approximately 500 users on MS Exchange using Outlook 98/2000, both local and remote. Related duties included preparing technical documents, installation and configuration of all software, local and international remote dial-in configuration and user training.
Installed, configured, and resolved issues with information systems equipment such as desktops, notebooks, docking stations, printers, scanners, modems, network interface cards, and memory. Maintained automation hardware and software inventory worth over $1 Million. Performed detailed diagnostics of malfunctioning computer workstations and network servers. Instructed users in operative level preventative maintenance and the use of applications.
MICRO/NET SOLUTIONS, Norcross, Georgia
Networking Technician. 09/98 – 01/00
Performed installation, maintenance, administration, and service of Windows NT networks for numerous clients. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to, managing NT domain user accounts and email accounts through Microsoft Exchange Server. Set-up Proxy servers on various networks.
Provided Hardware/Software troubleshooting and support for multiple small business clients
Configured Ascend routers for WAN or Internet access.
Performed upgrades and service of client PC’s. Installed and upgraded various client software packages. Diagnosed and resolved issues involving Microsoft Outlook and Office 97 Professional. Assisted in setups of trust relationship with multiple domains.
Clients included: BC/BS, World Changers Ministries, and multiple small companies throughout the state of Georgia.