Systems Administrator / Network Engineer

Barry Fregeau

Tampa, Fl *****

Cell 813-***-****

**********@*****.***

Career Overview

Experienced Information Technologist specializing in Microsoft Systems Administration, Virtualization, LAN/WAN Network Engineering and delivery of Corporate IT Project Solutions.

Experience

05/2014 – 05/2015 Network Engineer Keep IT Simple - Brandon, Fl.

Supported local corporate businesses remotely and on-site. Troubleshooting, Installing, Managing and Upgrading Windows Servers (2003, 2008, 2012, Hyper-V), Desktops / Laptops (XP, Vista, 7, 8, MAC OS) in LAN/WAN infrastructures designed with Managed Switches, Routers (Firewalls), Unify Wireless APs, QNAP NAS / SAN Storage, DNS, DHCP, Video Surveillance and Structured Wiring, all configured for maximum security (HIPAA). Hosted and Local MS Exchange Servers / IMAP / POP3 / Spamming Email Management, Local & Off-site Data Backups Systems, Custom Server & Workstation Builds (ASUS), Virus / Malware Removal, Business Software Support (Quickbooks, AutoCad, Adobe, MS Office (2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, of365).

Reason for departure: Laid Off - Downsize

09/2009 – 04/2014 Network Administrator Powerchord, Inc. – St Petersburg, Fl.

Designed, Installed, Upgraded and Managed the LAN/WAN and VOIP infrastructures for the Production, Development, QA & Marketing Teams. This included all hardware and software aspects of the network of 48 Physical and Virtual Windows Servers (2003, 2008, 2012, Hyper-V & VMware) with 45 Local Users (XP, Vista, Win7, Win8, MAC OSX) and 6000 Remote Dealers. Performed all maintenance and upgrades, including Change Management (NNT). Maintained DNS management issues for IIS WEB Servers v6/v7 for 6000 Domains with SSL Certificates locally and at DNS MadeEasy / GoDaddy / Network Solutions. Managed and configured Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, IP Subnets, Exchange 2010 Email w/ Active Sync, Cisco VOIP phone system & building Security Alarm System. Implemented Internet Security with HA Fortinet Routers/Firewalls including IDS / IPS Systems, Remote Access over VPN & (4) VPN Connections to Production environments. Re-Designed and installed new Network Printing, UPS Power Management, CAT6 Structured Wiring, Polycom Video Conferencing, Wireless 2.4/5.0 GHZ Access & Security, ICQ / OpenFire Server Messaging Systems, F-Secure Anti-Virus & Malware Central Console Server. Engineered a total Data Backup Solution with “Acronis True Image” locally and off-site synchronization with remote Disaster Recovery Location. Implemented WS_FTP Servers for 150 FTP Sites & Email SMTP Relay Servers for email automation. Remediated PCI Compliance using “Alert Logic” monitoring Tools and Security Penetration Testing. Inventory and Purchasing Management of all Software & Hardware with complete Network Documentation.

Reason for departure: Laid Off - Change of Management

02/2009 – 09/2009 Network Engineer Tampa Bay Networks - Tampa, Fl.

Supported local corporate businesses remotely and on-site. Performed 2nd and 3rd Tiers IT Customer Service troubleshooting, installing and managing MS Windows Servers / Hyper-V / Desktops / Laptops in LAN/WAN Networking infrastructures.

Reason for departure: Career advancement – Offer from Powerchord, Inc.

11/2008 – 02/2009 Network Engineer A.J O’Neal Staffing Agency - Tampa, Fl.

Contracted to Graphical Controls at the TECO Big Bend Power and Tampa Bay Water Desalination Plants to troubleshoot all network issues that had been plaguing both plants for the past few years. Consulted and recommended IT solutions to management and in turn implemented the solutions according to a predetermined scope of work and project detail. The solutions included installing a PRTG Network Monitoring System to study traffic patterns and protocols, re-vamping the old CAT5 and Fiber Optics Cabling Systems, re-designing the Cisco Ethernet Switch layout to eliminate traffic / congestion and installing new Windows Servers to better manage all the (749) Program Logic Control (PLC) SCADA devices that maintain the coal & water plant operations in a 99.99 % Uptime environment. Reason for departure: End of 3 Month Contract.

05/2008 – 09/2008 Network Engineer Verticle IT - Tampa, Fl.

Supported local corporate businesses in a real world environment. Performed 2nd and 3rd Tiers IT Customer Service and Support on-site and remotely, troubleshooting, installing and managing MS Windows Servers / Desktops / Laptops in LAN/WAN Networking infrastructures.

Reason for departure: Personal Illness.

11/2005 – 05/2008 Network Administrator/Engineer Tandel Systems, Inc. - Largo, Fl.

“1099 Contracted” IT Administrator / Network Engineer. Designed, Implemented and supported all aspects of Server Virtualization (VMware ESX, Fusion, P2V Utility, Parallels & XEN Source); Windows Servers (2000 & 2003) with (75) Desktops & laptops (Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS); Mac OS X Server with Apache Web Server; Exchange 2003 Email Server using SMTP / POP3 / IMAP & Active Synch for Mobile Devices secured with Symantec’s Mail Security for Exchange & Endpoint Protection for Spam & Anti-Virus; ACT Contact Management Server; PeachTree Accounting Server; Active Directory (Security Permissions, DNS, DHCP & WINS); Veritas Backup Exec Tape Backups (DAT, DLT & LTO); Ethernet 10/100/1000 Managed Switches (HP & Dell); Sonicwall Firewalls with VPN site to site & Remote Client Global VPN; Hardware Manufacturers (HP/Compaq, Dell, MAC & Clones); HP Printing Environment / Print Servers; Implemented Network Fault Tolerance (RAID 5, NIC Load Balancing & Power Redundancy); Deployed Wireless LAN & Mobile Device Connectivity; Software Licensing Management of all MS Products; Expert Knowledge of MS Office (2003/2007); Project Management using MS Project, MS Visio, Central Ticketing System & Complete Network Documentation; Designed a SCADA Product for Remote Fluid Monitoring; Upgraded Samsung Phone System from (8) POTS lines to (12) digital lines via T1 connection.

Reason for departure: End of 2 Year Contract.

08/2003 – 11/2005 Consultant/Network Engineer Self Employed - Tampa, Fl.

Supported local corporate businesses in a real world environment. Performed 2nd and 3rd Tiers IT Customer Service and Support on-site and remotely, troubleshooting, installing and managing MS Windows Servers / Desktops / Laptops in LAN/WAN Networking infrastructures

Reason for departure: Contract with Tandel Systems, Inc.

05/2002 – 07/2003 Network Engineer Connectwise - Tampa, Fl.

Supported local corporate businesses remotely and on-site. Performed 2nd and 3rd Tiers IT Customer Service troubleshooting, installing and managing MS Windows Servers / Desktops / Laptops in LAN/WAN Networking infrastructures.

Technologies included: Windows Servers (NT/2000/2003); Novell (Netware 3/4/5/6); Workstations (Windows 95 - XP); Firewalls (Sonicwall, Dlink & LinkSys); Servers (HP, Compaq, Dell, Intel & Clones); Email Systems (Exchange 5.5, Groupwise & POP3); Faxing Systems (Castell, Faxsys & MS Fax); Telephony Systems (Nortel & Altiware); Remote Connectivity (Citrix Metaframe, Terminal Server, VNC & PC Anywhere); Antivirus (Norton & Mcafee); Database Servers (SQL, Oracle, Pervasive); Print Servers (HP & LinkSys); Backup Systems (Veritas Backup Exec & ArcServe); Servers and Workstations builds (Case, Motherboard, CPU, Memory & OS Ghosting); Internet and WAN Connectivity (Frame Relay, DSL, T-1, POTS).

Reason for departure: Too many absentees > I was the Caregiver for my mentally disabled father.

05/2001 - 05/2002 Technical Sales Executive SolSource - Clearwater Fl.

Established new clients through cold calling, network events and vendor relationships. Maintained a minimum of $20K Net Profit per month through the sales of advanced technology products such as Network Integration Services, Structured Wiring and Data Center Build-outs (HVAC, Fire Suppression, Raised Flooring, Generators and Alarm / Entry Systems). Awarded bonus level performance during 4 of the last 6 months of my employment while also continuing my technology education during the evening. Coordinated product ordering and project installations, including telecom circuit requirements.

Reason for departure: Owner filed bankruptcy and the business was closed.

12/1999 – 04/2001 Network Engineer, Partner SCRS Technology Group – Tampa, Fl.

Co-founder of the company when Progressive Business Solutions closed. Responsibilities included that of Office Manager, Controller, Account Executive, Project Manager and Network Field Engineer. The primary goal was to provide corporate business clients with an end-to-end IT Solution designed and implemented to specification.

Reason for departure: Disagreement on filling 1st Year IRS taxes.

04/1993 – 12/1999 Manager/Network Engineer Progressive Business Solutions – Tampa, Fl.

Sr. Network Engineer / Project Manager promoted to Technical Services Manager & Sr. Pre-Sales Engineer. Managed & Supported (30) Network Engineers, project management (Analysis, Design Diagrams, Scoping / Tasks Resource Allocation and Proposal Generation). Developed Technical Sales Process and trained all Sales Executives. Technology Expertise Includes: Windows Server (NT, 2000); Novell Netware; Internet and WAN Connectivity (Frame Relay, ISDN, ADSL, T-1); Firewall Security (Cisco PIX, Watchguard); Remote Connectivity using Citrix MetaFrame, Terminal Server & PC Anywhere; Network Faxing (FaxSys, RightFax); Email Systems (Exchange 5.5 & Groupwise); Host Terminal Emulation (Unix, AS/400 & Mainframe); Routers & Switches (Cisco, HP); Server Technology (HP, Compaq, Dell, AST & Gateway); Telecom (Cisco VOIP, PBX, Multiplexers & Modems); Backup and Archival Systems (Veritas, ArcServe); Peer-to-Peer Networking; Online/Offline UPS Power (APC & Liebert); Structured Wiring (Coax, UTP, Fiber); Topologies (Ethernet, Token Ring, FDDI & Wireless).

Reason for departure: Company was sold and the Integration & Programming Divisions were closed.

01/1988 – 04/1993 Senior Network Engineer Evernet Systems - Tampa, Fl.

Management of (6) engineers in the Tampa Branch and reported directly to the CIO in California. Provided Novell CNE engineering design services, implementations and troubleshooting to corporate businesses. Mentored sales team in the strategy of technical IT sales. Responsible for providing new technologies and products that would be beneficial to our clients. Performed Project Management for all client installations including pre-sales task scoping, resource allocation, Visio diagrams & document proposal deliverables.

Reason for departure: Career advancement – Offer of Management position and Partnership

02/1981 – 01/1988 Bench Tech/Network Engineer Exxon Office Systems – Tampa & Orlando, Fl.

Performed on-site Engineering Services and in-house Bench Level circuit board repair utilizing oscilloscope, frequency generator and signal tracing. Achieved Novell Netware Certification in hardware and software. OS support (CPM, DOS & Windows), Hardware support (IBM, Compaq, Apple Macintosh, AST, Okidata & Epson). Expert at Component Level troubleshooting of IBM PC Motherboards, Printers, Power Supplies, Quip / Sharp facsimile machines and Exxon Word Processing Stations. I have a knack for circuit board design improvements using Reverse Engineering Techniques.

Reason for departure: Career advancement – Offer from Evernet Systems

Education & Certifications

2014 VMware Certified Associate VCA - Data Center Virtualization (VCAD510 Exam)

2013 Microsoft MCP Installing & Configuring Windows Server 2012 (70-410 Exam)

2003 Symantec Certification Symantec Sales (Network Security - Knowledge Award)

1997 - 2003 HP OpenView & Star Certification SNMP Monitoring – Servers, Storage, Switches, Printers Certification

1998 - 2002 Cisco Systems CCDA Certified Cisco Design Associate & Sales Associate Certification

1997 Dale Carnegie Customer Relations Course

1990 - 2002 Novell Netware CNE 3-4-5, CNA, SAA Mainframe Connectivity Certification

1981 United Electronics Institute Associates Degree in Electronic Technology, GPA 4.0

1978 Selwyn House School (Montreal) High School Degree and College Credits – Math, Science, French (fluent)

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