Director of IT
Resume:
David T. Campbell III
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EDUCATION
Master of Science Degree in Computer Science
Long Island University, Brooklyn, New York
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems DeVry University, Atlanta, Georgia
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Sr. Systems Engineer New York, New York
Fir Tree Partners L.P. May 2013 – Present
Ensure smooth day-to-day IT functionality across the organization, including managing vendors, staff, performance, and user satisfaction. Recommend and develop technology based business solutions and identify ways to meet the diverse technology needs of headquarters and remote staff with available resources.
Performs GAP analysis of current technology platforms and future needs. Evaluate effectiveness of systems and offers solutions that support the business.
Prepare and maintain technical specifications and related documentation to secure procedures and prevent system failure. Responsible for technology disaster recovery plan.
Research and make recommendations on hardware and software purchases. Negotiate with vendors to ensure cost effective procurement decisions.
Improve existing software programs and ensures hardware and software is maintained and data is secured through proper back-up and staff training.
Manage budget and controls expenses. Review and assess service proposals and manage numerous technology vendors and consultant relationships.
Support virtualization environments of VMware ESX 6.0 on HP 3PARStorage systems
Manage multiple MS Exchange 2010 servers in a clustered/DAG fault tolerant environment and support with Mobile Iron and BES10 configurations.
Monitor MS Active Directory and MS Exchange server statistics with ManageEngine ADManager,ADSelfService,ADAuditPlus and Exchange Reporter Plus software integration.
Experience in Varonis DatAdvantage software which monitors all access to file directory services, sharepoint and exchange.
Configuring Fortinet fortigate firewall appliance, as well as Cisco IOS, Layer2 &3 switches and routers. Sr. Network Operator Engineer White Plains, New York Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom May 2011 – May 2013
Provide surveillance of the Firm's WAN/LAN using all applicable Network and Systems Management tools(EMC IONIX, NETQOS etc)
Experience in building, configuring and support virtualization environments of VMware ESX on EMC Storage systems, and working knowledge of Windows-based applications
Manage multiple MS Exchange 2007/2010 servers in a clustered/DAG fault tolerant environment and support with active sync and BES configurations.
Thorough understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP, EiGRP, IGRP )on Cisco routers. Worked with Cisco 6500 series switches on port configuring and vlan setup using IOS commands.
Extended knowledge of Server 2003/2008 Active Directory, VBscripting, and group policy Sr. Network Systems Engineer Fort Lee, New Jersey
Network Doctor IT Solutions & Services Oct 2008 – May 2011
Citrix design, installation and configuration using XenApp software
Desktop Installation Support -- Dell / Apple / Lenovo / Computer Imaging and Deployment
Experience in virtualization environments using VMware ESX and MS Hyper-V operating systems
Working knowledge of Blackberry Enterprise Server 5.x platform with Exchange 2003-2010 integrations
Windows 2008 servers; diagnose, repair, build, including administrative functions such as documentation of such server builds, testing, and providing project teams of status reports
Extended configuration knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange Server 2007-2010, IIS 7.0, DNS and DHCP services on Windows 2008 Server
Sr. Network Administrator New York, New York
AFTRA Health and Retirement July 2007 – Oct 2008
Heavy daily diagnosis and repair of most servers
Computer Desktop Installations and Configurations
Supervises implementation of new Operating Systems and supports other 3rd party software applications such as Citrix, ADP, Mercury Quality Center, McAfee Enterprise Anti-Virus server/client
Network Infrastructure build up including Cisco 3560G switches, Cisco Pix Firewalls, Cisco 2800 series routers and HP Pro-Liant servers
Designs/implements complex local (New York Office) and wide-area networks (Los Angeles Office) of machines
Provides technical lead and/or supervises system administrators (Windows/Unix Network, Claims System), system programmers, or others within department
Skilled in Infrastructure Architecture and Management - Systems Engineering (Enterprise Servers & Storage), Network (Data & Voice) Engineering, Desktop Engineering & Support, Telephony, Audio/Video Engineering, IT Client Services (Helpdesk), IT Operations, DB Administration, IT Administration (Purchasing, Vendor Management), IT Security, and IT Recovery Services Sr. Systems Field Engineer New York, New York
ingenuIT/ComputerGuys Jan 2002 – July 2007
Windows 2003 servers; diagnose, repair, build
Installation and extensive configuration knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange Server, IIS 6.0, DNS and DHCP services on Windows 2003 Server
Exchange connectors, LDAP, SMTP, MIME, MAPI, IMAP/POP, Exchange Message Tracker.
Configure Active Directory settings using ‘dcpromo’ in setting up new domain info in a new forest in both Windows 2000/2003 environments.
Install and configure 3rd party software applications such as GFI MailEssentials and Postini Anti-Spam software for Exchange
Use 3rd party software applications in removing spy ware in browser applets (including Internet Explorer, Firefox and Opera).
Configure email archive storage software using GFI Mail Archiver, and Postini Email Archiving
Installation and configuration knowledge of Blackberry Enterprise Server Express
Provide advice on how to improve computing experience and benefits of any recommended upgrades/improvements
Implemented Storage, Voice & Data Networking, and Security products which include: RAID/Disk Arrays, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Wireless LAN’s, VOIP’s, Spam/Content Filters and VPN’s
Responsible for analysis and recommendations to integrate software and hardware packages including advanced planning, and project management.
Field Systems Engineer Atlanta, Georgia
IBM/Apex Systems Sept 2000 – Jan 2002
Repair and diagnose IBM servers daily
Installed hardware and software for computers at various job sites BellSouth, SSA, Lucent Technologies
Worked with hardware and software problems; Including Ghosting, Imaging & Upgrading machines
Assisting employees with a variety of hardware & software predicaments
Used Exchange tools to import .pst files into Exchange 5.5, and used 3rd party software (VERITAS, Arcserve) to backup Exchange database
Windows 98, 2000, XP, WAN Network through a Frame-relay, Hardware/Software Trouble Shooting
Performed software and hardware upgrades for servers and workstations
Effective knowledge of TCP/IP – DNS, routing, testing, and other troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of security and security-related issues (Firewall technology, intrusion detection, virus prevention and security policies that lead to a secure network infrastructure)
General disaster – hardware/software failure strategies, disaster prevention, and techniques utilized to minimize disaster
Manage multiple simultaneous customer cases and resolve issues using company information resources, and technical problem solving techniques
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Servers: HP, IBM, Dell, BES-BDS, Terminal, Small Business Servers Hardware: Astaro, Sonicwall & Checkpoint Firewalls, Cisco Routers, Catalyst Switches, 3com, IDS Software: Adobe, Citrix, Exchange, MS Office, Mobile Iron, Varonis, Itrezzo, Visio Operating Systems: Windows 95-Win10, OS X, Windows Server NT-2012, SBS 2003 & 2008 Computer Languages: ASP.Net, C, C++, C#, Html, Javascript, MySQL, Prolog, Visual Basic ACHIEVEMENTS/AFFILIATIONS
Obtained (MCSE)Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert Server Infrastructure 2012 certification
Obtained (MCSE)Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003 certification
Received Certified Student Leader Honors at DeVry University
Chairperson for all Student Activities at DeVry University
Member of non profit org Playpumps International, and Charity:Water
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