Systems Engineer Active Directory
Resume:
Aldwin Aponte
Davie, FL *****
********@*******.***
Objective
I am seeking a challenging position in which I can use my extensive knowledge of the Information Technology industry. Where my experience and training would bring a tremendous value add to any organization.
Summary
Extensive experience in technical and supervisory positions in the planning, implementation, installation, maintenance, and repair of computer network and communication systems. I possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills along with the ability to handle a wide variety of tasks. I’m consistently rated outstanding, exceeded requirements and producing superior results. Responsible, self motivated team player with proven leadership qualities. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Work Experience
Infrastructure Systems Engineer
1/2016-Present Norwegian Cruise Line Miami, FL
Configure, setup, and maintain infrastructure windows systems environments both physical, cloud, and virtual systems. Setup and maintain all exchange messaging systems both shoreside and shipboard, with exchange 2016, Office 365, AWS, and Proofpoint.
Maintain a complex Active Directory environment in support to company’s AD Forest worldwide.
Setup and maintain all exchange systems shore and shipside, with over 15,000 mailboxes using exchange 2016, O365, AWS, and Proofpoint.
Considered the subject matter expert on all messaging systems and message security both physical and cloud.
Windows\Exchange Systems Engineer Team Lead
5/2011-11/2015 Telefonica Corp Miami, FL
Direct supervision over six systems engineers managing equipment, software, and services for clients in their windows systems, active directory/domains, exchange, disaster recovery sites, and a multitude of application servers in our VMware cloud computing and datacenter environment.
Design, implement and maintain complex windows 2008/12 Active Directory domains/server systems and Exchange 2010/13 environments hosted within our cloud computing system.
Migrate multiple client’s exchange environments into our hosted exchange 2010/13 cloud servers
Manage our client’s infrastructure environments and disaster recovery sites within the datacenter maintaining 24/7 support and 99.9% uptime.
Provide 3rd level support for all manner of multiple forests/domain infrastructure issues, exchange maintenance and reporting, application servers, network connectivity and permission issues.
Senior Systems Engineer
11/2010-5/2011 QQSolutions Deerfield Beach, FL
Managed a four forest/single domain windows 2003/08 Active Directory network, with exchange, sql, large archive iSCSI storage devices, high availability systems using VMware 4.1 farms, Microsoft cluster services, load balancers and EMC SAN. Developed Windows Server Update Services, backup and restore standards, disaster recovery planning, and change management policies. Maintained a collocation with 100 windows virtual and physical servers, automated tape library, cisco and HP networking equipment.
Project Manager/Network Engineer
5/2009-10/2010 Centennial Communications/AT&T Miramar, FL
Designed and implemented a Windows 2008 Active Directory network with, Exchange 2007 with IBM XIV external storage, Blackberry Enterprise Server, Citrix Presentation server, File & Print servers, and migrate the top 25% of the company, composed of all executives and their supporting staff, approximately 500 users. This project has been completed under time and on budget.
Designed and implemented an automated windows server update system for over 200 windows based servers located in Miami, and several data center sites in Puerto Rico.
Reduced the amount of servers currently in production and migrate server tasks to virtual systems using VMware. Create virtual systems to take on these tasks and provide the ability to back up and restore those environments for disaster recovery and high availability.
Created and executed project work plans and revised as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Identified resources needed and assigned individual responsibilities.
Ensured projected documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
Ensured projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Developed project standards, templates, and best practices.
Provided oversight for other IT projects to ensure project success.
Systems Analyst
2/2009 – 5/2009 CU Business Capital Miramar, FL
Migrated the company’s network to two windows 2003 Active Directory domains from the former parent domain.
Installed and maintained redundant virtual server systems to service all network systems including Domain Controllers, Exchange 2007, Terminal Servers, VMware virtual systems, NetApp SAN, Sharepoint 2007, Web, SQL 2005, Blackberry, and File & Print servers.
Implemented domain, desktop, and user network policies to comply with NCUA guidelines.
Installed and configured a Switchvox VoIP system for 80 users.
Streamlined a PC imaging system to refresh all PCs before joining the new domain.
Senior Systems Engineer/Senior Consultant
6/2007 – 11/2008 Myriad Consulting Miami, FL
Coordinated a team of engineers to install network systems, perform maintenance and administration to all hardware and software for 9 business contracts. Contracts ranged from medium to large networks with a combination of 50+ servers and 1000+ users.
Performed and supervised all duties related to installing and maintaining 9 individual networks
Maintained 9 Windows 2000/2003 domains in Active Directory
Maintained 8 MS Exchange 2000/2003 servers and one 2007 server
Configured and maintained numerous SQL, Terminal, VMware ESX, Citrix, 3rd party Application, Webserver, NAS, File & Print, DHCP, and DNS servers
Installed and maintained a Blackberry Enterprise server
Installed and configured Cisco 800/2800 series routers and 2900 series switches
Directed and maintained all data backup systems using Symantec BackupExec and developed disaster recovery policies
Designed and installed large Wi-Fi networks to provide internet access to resort style communities in Florida, California, and Arizona.
Senior Network Engineer
3/2006 – 6/2007 Hull & Co Inc. Ft Lauderdale, FL
Managed a combined Active Directory Windows 2000/2003, NT domain network encompassing 30 offices across the US with approximately 1000 users
Responsible for the purchase, installation, configuration, and maintenance of over 120 Dell servers with Windows operating systems as DCs, File & Print, DNS, DHCP, Citrix Presentation 4, NAS, Terminal, VMware server, and 3rd party application servers
Configured and maintained an EMC SAN CX 300/500 with 3 terabytes of data
Responsible for backup, restoration, and disaster recovery planning
Maintained a co-location data center with active replicated systems to maintain business continuity using Double-Take
Managed the local phone system, voice mail system, and maintained all remote telecommunication systems
Senior LAN Administrator
1/2005 - 2/2006 First Data Corporation Coral Springs, FL
Administered a LAN/WAN multi-platform network environment using Novell Netware 6 eDirectory and Windows 2000/2003 Active Directory
Provided 3rd level technical support with an emphasis on Systems Administration for the internal user’s network, desktop and application needs
Managed troubleshooting work orders and coordinated IT technical issues for all areas of the 24/7 call service center
Evaluated systems hardware and software and responded to help desk requests for network hardware/software systems needs
Developed policy and provided leadership to a quick response team to resolve network, desktop, and/or application issues with minimal delay, expense and/or disruption to the end-user
Responsible for daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades to Cisco switches, Dell/HP/Compaq servers, EMC SAN, and PC hardware and software.
Advance Systems Administrator
7/2000 - 1/2005 EDS@Weyerhaeuser Federal Way, WA
Provided 3rd level engineering support to a 40,000 Enterprise user’s network
Provided network/server support for a multi-site/state network
Assisted on the configuration, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of over 3000 Win2000/2003 applications, infrastructure, web, terminal, and Citrix servers
Developed support plans, coordinated implementation, and provided support for LAN and WAN solutions encompassing heterogeneous platforms
Provided technical support for initiatives through participation in project management, creating plans that support implementation of changes
Established and maintained security and integrity standards and controls
Assisted in the evaluation, testing and recommendation of hardware, software and network configurations based on company’s needs
Information Systems Department Lead
11/1998 - 6/2000 Bainbridge Is School District Bainbridge Island, WA
Responsible for the planning, installation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of a multi-platform network environment
Provided leadership to the Information Systems department for all network and computer needs of the School District
Managed the budget for new equipment purchases, maintenance, and temporary contracts for the department
Led an IT staff of 3 personnel to support the technology needs of the School District
Provided administration and technical support for a 3,000 user’s network
Maintained 7 remote sites WAN/LAN, with T1s, Cisco routers and switches, 11 Compaq Netware 4.11/5, NT4 servers, and over 1,000 computer systems for both Windows and Macintosh.
Configured and maintained GroupWise 5.5.2 email, and ArcServe 6 for data backup and restoration
Technology Support Specialist
3/1998 - 11/1998 Snohomish School District Snohomish, WA
Provided technical assistance and troubleshooting in a multi-platform network environment
Managed hardware and software support of the Laptop Program, and maintained a supporting database.
Assisted in the planning and installation of technology throughout the District
Installed, maintained and troubleshot network computers, printers and other peripheral equipment
Automations/Signal Systems Manager
11/1987 - 10/1997 US ARMY Ft Leonardwood, MO
Supervised activities such as configuring and monitoring hardware and software for system operations, processing, control of data flow, and client-server multi-user system support, including network and telecommunication administration
Managed security programs and activities including information protection and the education of up to 600 system users
Planned, developed, implemented, and supervised the installation, troubleshooting, and repair of communications, electronic, and computerized equipment
Supervised a technical team, up to 20 personnel, to provide customer service to assist in operation, restoration, and configuration of functional systems
Managed, issued, and accounted for communication security material and equipment
Performed inspections to maintain control and accountability, to ensure the proper use, handling, and technical specification concerning security elements
Responsible for the successful planning and execution of communications needs to unit movements to remote locations/countries .
Led and supervised technical and support teams to keep the unit’s communications equipments at full readiness status throughout multiple training exercises and three major battle campaigns in Iraq and Kuwait
Education
Associate in General Studies Colombia College, MO July, 1997
VMware vSphere 6.5 Fort Lauderdale, FL Jan 2018
Office 365 Exchange Online Fort Lauderdale, FL Sept 2017
Exchange Server 2016 Fort Lauderdale, FL July 2017
Exchange 2013 Administration & Troubleshooting Fort Lauderdale, FL June 2015
Exchange 2010 Administering and Upgrading Fort Lauderdale, FL April, 2012
Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Course Bellevue, WA February, 2000
Certified Novell Administrator Bellevue, WA April, 1999
A+ Certified Service Technician Seattle, WA September, 1999
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