Geof Lickey

**** ***** ***. ******, **. ***** 559-***-**** acxsfo@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To further my educational goals through hands on training and learning new skills.

Technical Skills:

A+ Certified, Net+ Certified, Inet+ Certified, Security+ Certified, Dell Certified, HP Certified,

Currently working towards my M.C.S.E.

18 years experience working and fixing computers (break/fix)

9 years experience wiring computer networks (pulling cables, terminating, testing)

9 years experience monitoring, repairing, and upgrading servers. (2K, 2K3, 2K8, 2K12, Linux, Blackberry, Appletalk, MacOS, ServerOS)

8 years experience with wireless networks (microwave, short-burst, WiFi, RFID, security)

5 years monitoring a school computer lab

5 years Computer Animation and Desktop Digital Editing (Flash, Java, Fireworks, AVID)

5 years Network-wide installation, updates, and refresh experience.

Education:

University of Phoenix - B.S. Information Technology 2016

SJVC 2003

Employment History:

Contract Work 12/01/2015 – Present

Network Administrator/Engineer

Duties: Through several contract assignments, I have been in charge of network migrations, refreshes, reimaging, and network security. I managed the reconnecting of the network infrastructure for the Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino. I managed the data transfer and rerouting of the networks for the hand off at Yosemite National Park. I have secured the network for the VA hospital in Fresno. I recently moved a physical/virtual network, with zero downtime, out of the path of the High Speed Rail. At these projects I used most of the tools I have learned over the years. From VMWare snapshot management and quick recovery, to PowerShell scripts to speed up security upgrades. At each location I walked into an existing environment and would have to find out where the problems were and fix them quickly.

United Health Centers 06/15/2015 – 11/30/2015

Senior Network Administrator

Duties: Manage Network and Servers. Consolidate from physical to virtual servers, using VMWare and manage off site data storage, meeting HIIPA requirements. Implemented an upgrade of the backup utility, from tapes to virtual snapshots, using Veeam. Upgrade and streamline existing equipment and prepare for future growth. Convert from onsite Exchange to Office 365. Upgrade and centrally manage wifi and security settings for remote sites. Set up and maintain offsite Disaster Recovery center. Manage IT resources and condense trouble tickets to maximize off site trips.

Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission 08/01/2011 – 06/12/2015

Senior Network Administrator

Duties: Manage IT department, including 5 staff members, 19 servers, and 1,400 users at multiple sites throughout Fresno County. Design upgrades to systems including Novell to Windows, Cloud Storage, VOIP, Cisco, Citrix, Remote Access, Virtualization using VMWare, Tapeless Back Up using Veeam, Thin Clients, Imaging, Wifi and Network Security. Manage multiple programs with different funding sources and requirements, from Health Services to Banking.

Cardiovascular Consultants 08/20/08 – 08/01/2011

Network Administrator

Duties: Monitor and repair network and equipment, plan future upgrades, and support and train users. Manage 10 servers. (Red Hat, Mac, 2003, 2008, and 2012)

S&A Computers 05/15/08 – 12/15/08

HP Desktop Technician

Duties: Travel between Bank of America branches to assemble, refresh, troubleshoot, repair, and format PCs. Troubleshoot Firewall settings and Network Interfaces.

BK Lighting 10/01/07 – 05/15/08

Website Content Specialist

Duties: Manage Company Website, checking for consistencies, typos, and other errors. I worked with the third party hosting company on the PHP engine that drove the site, as well as, had several duties outside the normal realm of IT. I managed the company store, the special needs employees, and the marketing warehouse.

Tucoemas Federal Credit Union 01/10/07 – 09/15/07

Network Administrator

Duties: Manage Network Team consisting of myself, a software engineer, and a network technician. Manage and troubleshoot all aspects of 140+ computers and 12 Servers spread out between 4 locations. Manage updates and refreshes from main office. Find solutions and upgrades to existing bottlenecks and make recommendations to the board. Advise the VP of all IT purchases, reviewing and revising proposals and budget needs. Make the Help Desk Department friendlier and more understanding of user’s needs.

Manco Abbott Inc 07/16/06 – 10/11/06

Network Administrator

Duties: Manage 60+ PCs and main office, 20+ at Remote Office in SLO, and 80+ at remote office sites. Also there were 10 servers, plus a VOIP, Blackberry, and a fax server. Troubleshoot all issues. Repair and or order a new PC as the need arose. Install all software for PCs, troubleshoot and maintain Intranet and CITRIX. Manage Back Up Tapes. Manage updates and refreshes from main office.

EMD Networking Services 2/13/06 – 6/08/06

Network and Server Technician

Duties: Travel from client to clients’ office building, fixing any network issue they had, servicing networks from Fresno to Bakersfield and from Exeter to Lemoore.

My daily schedule at EMD included but was not limited to:

Remote Accessing into servers of clients to check back ups

Doing Monthly Contracts of support and troubleshooting

Documenting Event-Viewer files, listing trouble spots

Setting up new servers for clients

Upgrading existing servers to 2003

Setting up phone and fax servers to connect with Exchange

Troubleshooting physical issues with servers

Traveling to clients offices for issues

Upgrading existing PCs, Servers, and network devices

Troubleshooting VOIP

Edit SQL Databases and make advisements on upgrades through ours and third party companies.

Manage updates, refreshes and remote support from main office.

Alorica 8/15/05 – 2/13/06

D-Link Tech Support Phone Agent

Duties: D-Link phone agent. Supporting D-Link customers that would call in on the tech support number. In the time that I worked there I had over 1000 calls.

Aeroplate Corp. 7/15/04 – 2/13/06

Network Administrator, Network Engineer

Duties: Build and Maintain network for small General Contracting company for the government. I designed and built several projects including, WiFi, Network Security, VPN, Web Page, and Installed a few servers.

Ensminger Rentals 2002 – 2004

Repair Technician / Computer Repair

Duties: Build and Maintain SQL Databases for Rentals, Tools, Workers, and Equipment. Set up web site. Fix all computers.

QC Cable 1998 – 2002

Voice and Data Technician

Duties: Run and terminate Cat5 cables in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial environments. Install VOIP set ups in Office Buildings

Contractual Work:

Outsource Telecommunications – Network Tech - Military bases, Prisons, Retail outlets, Offices.

Tek Systems – Network Tech – Retail outlets, Offices, Apartment Complexes.

Pride Staff – Network Tech – Offices.

TAC Worldwide – Network Tech – Hospitals, Government Installations, Network Refreshes.

Endeavor Telecommunications – Network Tech - Installing and Troubleshooting networks.

References:

Arte Americas/ Grace Solis 559-***-****

Fresno County Courthouse

Sanger Unified School District Susan Lopez 559-***-****

Niacc Technologies Isaiah Lozano 559-***-****

Preventa Dental Joeb Nino 559-***-****

Kennedy’s Consulting Robert Kennedy 559-***-****

Dr. Sedillo D.D.S. Dr. Sedillo 559-***-****

Manco Abbott Inc. Andrea Kennedy 559-***-****

Aeroplate Corp. Mary Williams 559-***-****

Ensminger Rentals Pearl Ensminger 559-***-****

QC Cable Eugene Lickey 559-***-****

Tucoemas FCU Mark Amaral 559-***-****

Fresno EOC Sareen Bedoyan 559-***-****

Cardiovascular Consultants Laura Garcia 559-***-****

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