Michael Barr
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Qualifications Summary
Proficient and seasoned Information Technology Professional with more than 20 years’ experience implementing and supporting various corporate IT initiatives. Successful in being the “Face of IT” during numerous IT projects and ensuring their success for all stakeholders.
• Experienced in Windows Server and Workstation administration, configuration, and support
• Knowledgeable in Network and Hardware configuration, management, and troubleshooting
• Ability to easily identify and resolve technical issues and concerns. Excellent communication and presentation ability Technical Proficiencies
• Windows Server 2019/2016/2012/2008 Windows 11,10, 8 7, Vista, Windows XP, Linux Red Hat, Ubuntu
• Active Directory, SCCM, SCOM, DHCP, DNS, WINS, DFS, GPO, IIS 5.0/6.0, Microsoft RDS
• Group Policy, Installation, configuration, Migration and deployment of Windows Server
• Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere 5, Dell EqualLogic SAN, EMC, NetApp
• Acronis, Symantec NetBackup, Symantec Backup Exec, Symantec Endpoint Protection
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2000, Microsoft Exchange 2013/2010/2007
• Microsoft Office 2016, Office 2013, Office 2010
• Service Now, ConnectWise, Solar Winds
• Citrix XenDesktop 7.8, XenApp 6.5, Applications Lifecycle Management
• Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager) and Cisco Unified IP phones
• Tandberg Video Conferencing and Tandberg Movi/Cisco Jabber personal conferencing
• Blackberry Enterprise Server, Apple IPhone, mobile phone support Education
• The Pennsylvania State University
Management Science and Information Systems, Bachelor of Science, August 7, 1999 IT Certifications
• Certified Virtualization Expert – VMWare vSphere 4
• MCSE – Windows Server 2003
• MCDBA – SQL Server 2000
• MCSE Messaging – Exchange Server 2003
• Citrix Certified Administrator
• Security+ Certified Professional
• Network+ Certified Professional
• A+ Certified Professional
Professional Experience
MBarr Services
Systems Engineer, Pennsauken, NJ, December 2018 – Present
• Managed Support and administration of IT infrastructure technologies, including but not limited to: Active Directory, Office 365, VMWare 7.0
• Configured network hardware such as servers, routers, and switches
• Upgraded, repaired, and maintained computer networks
• Assisted network architects with the design of network models whenever needed
• Deployed and updated company-wide software
• Managed Cisco 7965 Desk phones, Cisco 7937 Conference phones and VOIP Infrastructure David’s Bridal
Server & Storage Administrator, Conshohocken, PA, October ‘13 – November ‘18
• Administered all physical/virtual servers and storage to ensure the stability, security, and integrity of the organization’s server infrastructure
• Migrated existing Citrix XenApp 6.5 environment to Citrix XenApp 8.9
• Used Solar Winds and other tools to monitor network infrastructure and server environments
• Managed Disaster Recovery environment by prepping both hardware and software infrastructure for tests and go live events
• Assisted in developing Disaster Recovery plans and procedures to ensure the availability of the server environment and application infrastructure
• Managed Citrix environment, optimized HP System Insight Manager and Integrated Lights Out configurations Information Synergy
Network Administrator, Atlanta, GA, December ‘12 – October ‘13
• Provisioned, installed, and maintained Windows server hardware, software, and operating systems
• Supported and administered various Microsoft technologies, including, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange (2010), SharePoint, SCOM, and SCCM
• Maintained key business proprietary and third-party applications within Citrix and VMWare environments Actelion Clinical Research
IT Specialist/Administrator, Cherry Hill, NJ, August ‘07 – November ‘12
• Maintained Active Directory Infrastructure, Apple IPhone, Blackberry phones, anti-virus protection, disaster recovery, remote connectivity, power management and Tandberg V/C Units
• Managed Cisco 7965 Desk phones, Cisco 7937 Conference phones and VOIP Infrastructure
• Managed Windows client deployments using SCCM and IPhone deployments using Mobile Iron
• Primary support contact for migrations from Lotus Notes to Gmail and Blackberry to IPhone Rumsey Electric Company
Lead Network Engineer, Conshohocken, PA, March ‘00 – August ‘07
• Lead a team of Network Engineers in the support and maintenance of corporate headquarters and 38 remote branches
• Worked with Solar Winds to monitor and administrate our entire environment
• Administered the Citrix server farm to deploy virtual applications for hundreds of Citrix clients
• Provided “Tier 3” support for the Eclipse business system and our Windows Infrastructure