Michael F. Bracht
**** *. ******** **** **********, Indiana 46750 Phone: 260-***-**** Email: **********@*****.***
Network Administration
Troubleshooting
Project Management
Solutions-oriented
Quick Learner
Adaptability
Supervision
Secret Security Clearance
Communications
Professional Profile
Results-driven, detail-oriented Information Technology Professional with demonstrated success towards ensuring the provision of technical expertise to support business requirements including assisting with the analysis of business needs design, implementation of business solutions, user support, system administration and servers, PC and peripherals support. Highly skilled with overseeing networks, as well as providing support for technical aspects of LAN/WAN administration, planning, security, and training to achieve effective technical solutions to meet corporate objectives and priorities.
Highly skilled in remote and on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex technology problems
Able to analyze issues and recommend, as well as implement corrective solutions
Extensive experience with installing, configuring, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting end-user workstations and related hardware and software
Operating Systems:
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7-8-10, Server 2003/2010, MAC OSX
Voice and Data Networking:
DNS, WINS, DHCP, TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, Network Protocols, WWAN Devices, Routers, Wireless fundamentals, Network switches
Software:
MS Office Suite 2007 & 2010, Kaspersky, Backup & recovery tools
Hardware:
Dell Desktop PC's and Servers, VMware environments
Professional Experience
Transworks, Inc. a Division of Norfolk Southern, Fort Wayne, IN
Senior Network Administrator 2002 to Present
Position Profile: Maintain Windows 2010 servers and back office product, Exchange 2010. Maintain the network infrastructure, email for 450 clients, all PC and desktop support, and server administration. On call 24/7 for response to all issues. Manage system upgrades and rollout new hardware/software. Install programs on-site. Assist end users with resolution of the more complex problems and applications. Verify all Windows updates and security patches.
Triple Crown Services, a Division of Norfolk Southern, Fort Wayne, IN
Windows NT Administrator 1997 to 2002
Position Profile: Facilitated all backup and restore procedures for Windows NT. Managed Microsoft back office products including SMS Administration, Exchange Administration, and SQL Server. Supervised 2 helpdesk employees and assisted with Help Desk calls for 300 end users for problem resolution. Established and maintained maintenance agreements on equipment. Installed, upgraded, and maintained servers.
Additional Technical Expertise and Experience Prior to 1997 Available Upon Request
Military Experience
United States Air Force – Eglin, AFB, FL - Aircraft Control and Early Warning Radar Technician, 1981 - 1985
Education &Training
ORION, Ltd
Macintosh Computer Operations, 1992 – Military Police Training
Litton Saudi Arabia, Ltd
Instructor Techniques of Training, 1987
Defense Acquisition Radar (DAR) Test Tech School. 1986
United States Air Force
Advanced Radar Ultra Low Side Lobe Antenna (ULSA) School, 1984
Electronic Technical School, 1981
Huntington North HS
Diploma