Professional Summary

System Administrator qualifications include 9.5yrs. of configuring, installing, and monitoring Microsoft Windows Servers as well as maintaining a secure and reliable environment for production servers. Have 5yrs. experience with virtualization technologies of installing and configuring ESXi/ESX platforms. As well as ESXi/ESX system planning, coordinating, and implementing in a 3 tier environment. Have the ability to maintain a reliable and methodical approach to technical support and documenting processes.

Clearance

SSBI

Work History

Consultis Information Technology-VA Hospital, 10/01/15 to Present

Tampa, Florida

Create virtual servers through vSphere and install Windows Server 2012 R2 OS with all necessary updates/CRISP software for network compliancy

Assist application vendors with the moving of applications to an updated server and repointing it to another DB

Intstall, upgrade, configure, and support Windows Server 2012 R2 in a production environment

Review performance logs and monitor system performance of Windows Server 2012 R2 /2008 servers and NetApp storage

Work with other network professionals as directed to coordinate efforts, resolve cross-team issues and communicate changes

Monitor and maintain production physical and virtual servers on the VA network

Perform any host-level tasks needed to access new storage

Resolve any storage shortages, replace failed drives, and insure the data is available to all applications

Alert and resolve any performance issues and notify end-users

Move user accounts within ADUC to local OU during user transition from another hospital as well as adjust group membership

Create OUs when required and adjust GPOs when necessary or requested using ADUC and GP Management tools

Created and maintained a SharePoint list that tracks the Windows Server 2012 R2 servers administered by the local network team

Primerica, Insurance/Financial Representative, 02/2015 to Present

Tampa, Florida

•Inform customers of potential investment opportunities.

•Inform customers of ways to get out of debt.

•Present advantages of and sell Term Life Insurance.

DSCI, Systems Administrator, 10/2012 to 6/2014

Kabul, Afghanistan, RNSM

•Installed, configured and deployed Vmware products such as ESXi, Vmware

Workstation, and Vmconverter in a classed and unclassified environment.

•Migrated production Vms using storage vMotion to new Datacenter with zero downtime.

•Planned and implemented ESXi upgrades.

•Implemented P2V and V2V conversions with Vmware converter.

•Created clones and templates, and deployed virtual machines with those templates.

•Configured and carved storage LUNs on SANs such as Dell MD3000(i), NetApp FAS2040 and Equallogic PS6500 for datastores via Iscsi for Vmware virtualization

•Configured, tested, and deployed a SharePoint 2010 farm within a virtual infrastructure.

•Migrated and updated a MOSS 2007 portal over to a SharePoint 2010 farm.

•Experience and clear understanding of computer and network principals such as DNS, AD, SMTP, and TCP.

DSCI, SharePoint Administrator, 07/2011 to 10/2012 Bagram, Afghanistan, CJSOTF

•Miscellaneous projects would include troubleshooting issues with a NetApp FAS3170s to be utilized as storage for backups.

•Maintained a SharePoint 2010 infrastructure for a 80% user dependency level portal.

•Customized SharePoint sites using web parts for company/client purposes.

•Provided technical support for SharePoint users.

•Held training and informational sessions to teach users how to use SharePoint.

•Created Active Directory domain security groups for SharePoint users.

•Configured, tested, and deployed a SharePoint 2010 farm within a virtual infrastructure.

•Migrated all data from a SharePoint 2007 portal over to a new SharePoint 2010 farm.

•Setup maintenance plans to include backups for SQL 2008 servers hosting SharePoint 2010 DBs.

DSCI, System Administrator, 09/2009 to 07/2011

Kabul, Afghanistan, NATO Training Mission

•Deploy and build new virtual infrastructures-solid understanding of VMware ESX server and server hardware.

•Identify and resolve virtual, network, and hardware related system performance problems.

•Perform troubleshooting activities to minimize impact to operations.

•Actively participate in planning, coordinating, and implementing Windows operating systems and applications.

•Maintain knowledgebase of current technology with continuous self study

•Deploy Vcenter application for the consolidation of ESX servers downrange.

•Configured and carved storage LUNs on SANs such as Dell MD3000(i) and Equallogic PS6500 for datastores via Iscsi for Vmware virtualization.

•Administered, maintained and updated MOSS within the NIPR/SIPR portals.

•Provide troubleshooting and problem solving for users of the MOSS platform.

•Responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure.

General Dynamics, System Administrator, 06/2008 to 09/2009

Kabul, Afghanistan, Army Corp. of Engineers

•Maintain and update licenses for AutoCAD and Bentley software for headquarters.

•Implemented and maintained a SQL 2005 database that ran as the back-end to a scheduling software called Primavera 6 that’s used for project tracking.

•Addressed Active Directory issues pertaining to user accounts as well as daily Active Directory tasks.

•Assist users with updating the AEDs internal MOSS site with their data as well as any other adjustments that needed to be made.

•Maintain backup jobs for headquarters as well as designated remote sites using BackUp Exec 10 and Networker.

•Various Exchange tasks through Exchange System Manager. Created and added virtual machines to the domain for a testing environment.

ASCI, Help Desk Technician, 02/2008 to 06/2008 Kabul, Afghanistan, Army Corp. of Engineers

•Assisted United States Army Corp of Engineers as well as military personnel with inprocessing through Headquarters as well as downrange.

•Provided user support services remotely and over the phone.

•Traveled downrange for maintenance of equipment. Created and updated a sharepoint tracking database to ensure all equipment was accounted for once received.

•Created images for AED network baselines using Remote Installation Services.

ITT, ADPE Technician, 07/2006 to 02/2008 Kabul, Afghanistan, TAC-SWACAA

•Provided professional laptop/desktop support and customer service to military and civilian customers.

•Work involved troubleshooting hardware problems and repairing or referring to another repair facility as appropriate.

•Troubleshot and resolved network connectivity issues at the desktop level.

•Troubleshot Outlook / Microsoft Exchange Server connectivity issues.

•Responsible for both classified and unclassified computer system stability through the use of DOD-approved, Government-furnished operating systems and software.

ITT, Database Administrator, 10/2005 to 07/2006 Amman, Jordan, GMASS

•Duties include the configuring and maintaining of Automated Logistic Information Management System (ALIMS).

•Data entry into ALIMS for tracking parts and maintenance costs for each refurbished vehicle.

•Maintained SQL 2000 Server database used to store the information in ALIMS.

•Produce reports that reflect the overall progress of production control and supply.

The Logistics Company, Database/Systems, 12/2004 to 10/2005

Fort Bragg, NC

•Duties include knowledge of, and skill in applying backup and recovery procedures, and commonly used query languages, such as SQL or Access.

•Creating reports from available data stored in the database using Crystal Reports.

•Responsible for protecting the operating systems while monitoring compliance with policies and procedures.

EDUCATION

-Associates Of Science, Olive Harvey College – Chicago, IL – 1995

-Bachelor Of Science, Fayetteville State University – Fayetteville, NC – 2002

-Security +, 2009

-ITIL v2, 2009

-MCITP Enterprise ID: 6812300

-MOSS 2007 ID: 6812300

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