Work Experience
Pharma Medica Research Inc.
IT System Administrator March 2015 – Present Mississauga, Ontario
Anti-Virus Deployments and maintenance – Trend Micro Office Scan, TM Worry Free Business Edition
Patching Desktop and Servers.
Security access control (access badge creation)
Installing and maintaining SAGE ACCPAC accounting software
Troubleshoot and resolve IT queries by responding to telephone calls, emails and walk-ins
Manage escalation and retain problem ownership (track calls, remote control, research and update knowledgebase).
Provide basic maintenance and troubleshooting for servers, backup systems (Backup Exec 2014), Windows Active Directory domains and Exchange servers.
Administer and assist with basic troubleshooting for network infrastructure.
Provide IS support for analytical laboratory specific software.
Knowledge of GXP regulations
Write and maintain pharmaceutical industry regulatory documentation (end-user) related to information technology activities.
Extreme Networks (formerly Siemens Enterprise Communications)
System Administrator 2 Jan 2009 – Feb 2015 Thornhill, Ontario
Facilitating Moves, Adds and Changes to Network
User Administration
Active Directory – setting up users and resetting passwords and group policy
Server administration – upgrade and maintenance
Setting up and Maintaining Extreme/Enterasys switches and routers
Assisting senior IT staff with design/implementation of new security standards, Windows XP Desktop deployment and Windows 7 deployment and backup.
Service and repair of laptops and desktops, Printers
Use of Microsoft office 2003/2007/2010/2013(office 365)
Windows XP, 2000, Vista, 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, AD, SUSE 10.3
Use of Software Management System(SMS) to deploy software, SCCM 2007/2012
Wireless maintenance and administration, Extreme IdentiFi
Setup of Siemens VoIP phones, Ascom phones as well.
Manage security access to building/floor
Keeping track of inventory (hardware and software)
Responsible for purchasing hardware and software for office and data center.
VMWare 4.1 5.1 5.5 installation and setup
Deploy servers: Radius, DHCP, DNS, ESXi, Build
Siemens (Chantry Networks)
Operation Specialist Sept. 2008 – January 2009 Mississauga, Ontario
Set it up and Maintained LAN Equipment
Troubleshoot Network and End User Problems
Maintained day to day operations on the network and office
Assisted senior I.T. staff with design/implementation of new security standards
Windows XP Desktop deployment and new test environments for Siemens Developed Software
Maintained Wireless LAN
Ticketmaster (ReserveAmerica)
Client Support Representative Apr. 2006 – Aug. 2008 Mississauga, Ontario
Built relationships with clients to best represent ReserveAmerica
Analyzed technical, business issues to determine cause
Worked closely with the implementation, client services and development departments
Support software for government clients
Fixed financial issues by running database statements
Troubleshoot printers, internet connectivity, browser issue and database errors
Used Remote Access tools to help clients, such as PC Anywhere/Remote Desktop
Trained new employees
Prepared daily/weekly reports for management
Supported over 3000 campgrounds for hardware and software issues via phone and remotely.
Configure Business rules, fees and inventory setup.
Participated in special projects within a team environment.
Provided timely responses to clients via emails.
Escalated any defects found within the system.
Education
Sheridan College Sept. 2002 – Aug 2005 Oakville, Ontario
Computer Science Technician Ontario College Diploma