Casey Kawata

**** ** ****** ******

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

310-***-****

acyg2i@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking an opportunity to add value to an IT organization that needs my interpersonal and technical skills and combined experience in the IT field

Core Competencies

LAN/Wan Administration

Customer Support

Communications

Documentation

Multitasking

Troubleshooting

Systems Administration

Cisco Call Manager

VMWare

Enterprise Backup

Email Administration

Citrix Administation

Netapp Storage

Technical Summary:

Network Protocols/Communications: TCP/IP, Gigabit Fiber Backbone, T1, VPN, Wireless

Software: Microsoft Applications: Active Directory, DNS, FTP, IIS, DHCP, SUS (Software Update Services), VPN, MS Office, Telnet, Exchange 2010/2013 Server, SQL Server 2012/2014, WebEX, NetMobility VPN Client, CommVault Backup Solution, MS DPM 2012, MS SCCM 2012,

Systems: Windows Server 2008R2/2012/2016 Server, Windows 7/8.1/10

Hardware: HP Proliant Servers, Dell Optiplex & Latitude, HP Storageworks MSL4040 Library, Citrix Netscaler,

EXPERIENCE

Kilroy Realty Corporation 08/2005 – Present

Sr. System Administrator

Manage, plan, and implement on-going projects to improve IT management, maintenance, and technical support

Coordinate with remote offices to support users

Involved in day to day administration of all systems, including Windows servers, Exchange servers, Citrix servers, Netapp Storage, business applications, Sharepoint Administration, VMWare, Cisco Call Manager

Participation in Technical Support for hardware, software, mobile devices, etc.

Handling of Corporate file backups and restoration that meets auditor’s requirements.

Involved in many future projects such as upgrades, maintenance, and implementing new technologies.

Prepare logs, reports, and compliances for IT Auditors

OAO Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 03/2005 – 07/2005

System Administrator

Involved in day to day administration of all systems, including Windows servers, Exchange servers, and AS400 servers

Server backups using ArcServe with DLT, LTO, Sony AIT drives for Windows Servers and Magstar and MLR3 tape drive for the IBM servers (for internal, Data Center in Burbank, and remote site in Woodland Hills)

Involved in several disaster recoveries on Windows servers

Contributed to moving several servers from one building to another

Hardware and Software troubleshooting and maintenance schedules

Software and Hardware upgrades and software patch management

Handle technical service request from 50+ internal users and 300+ external clients throughout the U.S.

Prepared backup tape documentation for offsite tape storage.

On call for weekends and after hour support (3 week rotation)

Monitored Antiviruses, email servers, backups, software updates, etc.

Escalated circuit outages to Qwest Communications to assure proper recovery

Experienced in ASP Data Centers (Qwest) in Burbank

Coordinated hardware supports with Dell Tech Support for 300+ users

Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd.

LAN/WAN Administrator (Reported directly to IT Director) 11/1998 – 02/2005

Migrated this $0.5B, distribution company’s network to Microsoft’s Active Directory consisting of 16 branch offices in North America

Documented all 16 branches (site profiles) reducing support response time and providing key information for company IT projects

Maintained company’s data backup and recovery procedures for Intel and AS400 platforms

Administered POP3/SMTP email server for a 700+ user community

Monitored and prevented virus attacks using the corporate version of Symantec Antivirus protection software

Managed Microsoft Software Update Services to assure that all computers have the latest updates and security patches

Utilized the Active Directory to push out security and group policies to computers

Provided first level support to over 700+ employees and trained college students who were part of the company’s Internship program

Ensured that the company’s server backup/recovery plan was correctly carried out properly on all servers and systems

Assisted in ADP Payroll system technical support

Servers consisted of Windows and IBM AS/400

Contributed to a disaster recovery plan

Provided 24/7 support for users

Asset management for all IT equipments

Projects:

Infrastructure Transition

oStandardized, configured, and deployed over 700 desktops and laptops on Dell hardware and Microsoft software 16 branches in North America

oUpgraded and Migrated 16 branch offices to Sprint’s Frame Relay and CISCO routers

oImplemented MS Clustering and Backup/Recovery procedures for PeopleSoft’s EnterpriseOne ERP system

oManaged and implemented strategies to relocate our Toronto’s site and test network connectivity

Assistant Administrator 04/2001 – 09/2003

Handled automobile accident/workers’ compensation claims for entire company

Drafted warning letters and company policies

Assisted in company expansion plans

Reviewed contract leases and business letters for executives

Managed and maintained company security cameras

Helped with building and facility management (16 branch offices)

Security alarm administration (ADT)

Point of contact for PC and Systems problems (Escalated problems to Dell Tech Support and IBM Tech Support)

Telecommunication support on phones and business lines

Prepared liquor license applications for 11 branch offices

Filled out general forms and applications for the company

Handled general business licenses for all branch offices

Accounting Staff 11/1998 – 04/2001

A/P clerk – Reviewed payment orders for 8 branch offices and processed checks for payment

Data entry – Input payment information for check processing

General Ledgers – Manual entries for cash receipts, deposits, withdrawals, expense, etc.

Prepared financial statements and balance sheets

Book keeping

Handled Bank transfers and wires

Completed bank application for new accounts

Utilized bank software for reporting account balances to accounting manager

Prepared business letters for accounting manager

Bank account reconciliation

Assisted PC related and AS/400 accounting system problems for accounting and sales staffs

Education

A.A. Business Administration, Santa Monica College (1998)

B.S., Technical Management, Devry University (Graduation February 2006)

Training/Special Recognition

MS Active Directory Management

EMC SAN Administration, Data Storage Protection

JAPANESE LANGUAGE – CONVERSATIONAL

Eagle Scout Award - 1992

References

Wayne Ballek – Sr. Network Engineer - 562-***-****

Richard Lopez – Manager Desktop Engineering – 916-***-****, 310-***-****

Stan Low – Sr. VP Information Technology – 714-***-****, 310-***-****

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