Windows Systems Administrator

DAVID SEED

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-j-seed

SUMMARY

A detail-oriented and results focused senior systems administrator, specializing in Windows, with demonstrated experience in troubleshooting, end-user support, implementations, policies and procedures, project management, support and maintenance, technical operations, and software and infrastructure. Additional proficiencies include product acquisition, reporting, inventory management, systems monitoring and installations. Leverages outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve issues in a quick and timely manner, and delivers improved work-flow processes. A dedicated, innovative, and proven top performer, who enables an organization to create top-notch technical environments and operate at maximal efficiency.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Windows 9x/NT 4.0/2000/XP/7/10, Microsoft Server 2000/2003/2008/2012, Microsoft Office 97/2000/XP/2003/2007, Novell Netware, IBM BigFix, Altiris CMS and SMS, DOS/Batch and PowerShell Scripting, VMware/ESX, DameWare, HP, Lexmark, Dell, IBM, Toshiba, Compaq

EXPERIENCE

US FOODS, Tempe, Arizona

Senior Windows Systems Administrator, 2001-2017

Managed certification and deployment of all new hardware and software, including creating custom package installations utilizing InstallShield and documentation.

Responsible for uptime and performance monitoring for all enterprise servers.

Primary resource for deploying Microsoft security patches.

Member of client services department providing support and instruction.

Promoted from client support technician to server support technician, managing, maintaining, and supporting all aspects of Windows servers.

Served as member of team migrating 20 sites to enterprise-wide Active Directory infrastructure.

Utilized BigFix and Altiris SMS to manage and patch 2,300 Windows-based servers.

Reduced patch deployment time from months to weeks and allowed for single resource to completely maintain patching requirements for all managed servers.

Recognized as key technical team member managing entire VMware environment, including centralized Virtual Center administration and distributed ESX support.

Received “Hall of Fame” award as part of team deploying new laptop wireless solution, saving $3,000 annually per location.

SPRINT ENTERPRISE NETWORK SERVICES, Phoenix, Arizona

Technical Solutions Consultant, 1998-2001

Provided technical support for desktop workstations to internal customers at Motorola.

Assisted on many new system deployments and migration projects.

Served as team lead for large-scale asset management and data retention project for Motorola, saving 20% in annual vendor hardware support.

Functioned as team lead during high-profile, new hardware deployment for Wells Fargo that was completed ahead of schedule.

Recognized as key technical team member responsible for large-scale Windows 2000 and Office 2000 conversion and upgrade for Microsoft at Motorola.

Oversaw large-scale Y2K remediation project for America West Airlines.

Received two customer recognition awards and one employee recognition award.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

TOTAL AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES, Phoenix, Arizona, Systems Specialist, 1992-1998. Maintained, supported, and configured all computer equipment and related peripherals, including PCs, network servers, modems, switches, terminals, and printers. Prepared documentation. Trained users on new and existing applications. Mentored employees in IS department. Named Employee of the Year, Employee of the Month, and twice Honorable Mention Employee of the Month.

LEE ENGINEERING, Phoenix, Arizona, Systems Specialist, 1989-1992. Maintained all computer equipment and LAN. Served as high-end CADD systems operator and technician. Supported users with hardware and software problems. Wrote software to replace company's manual process of traffic flow analysis, reducing analysis time between 30% and 40%.

CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Professional, 2002

Novell Administrator, 2001

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

IBM BigFix Relevance Language, 2016

VMware Infrastructure 3: Installation and Configuration, 2008

Altiris Advanced Technical Training, Patch Management, 2005

Implementing and Administrating Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services, 2003

Altiris Client Management Suite, 2003

Pre-Installing and Deploying Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, 2002

Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, 2001

AFFILIATIONS

Altiris User Group

VMware User Group

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