MARK A. QUINN
413-***-**** ada9yc@r.postjobfree.com
Chicopee, MA 01020 linkedin.com/in/mark-quinn-85716819
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
Detail-oriented, hardworking certified technical professional with a strong background in Microsoft, VMware, and UNIX. Several years’ experience in creating and maintaining a true 7 x 24 Global IT environment. Fast learner with excellent communications skills who can readily apply new knowledge. Self-reliant with extensive record of quick and accurate problem resolution with great attention to customer service. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
DEMONSTRATED STRENGTHS INCLUDE
Microsoft OS
VMware
Scripting expertise
Amazon Web Services
Windows Hardware Support
Hardware Acquisition and Support
Storage Technologies
Unix Ubuntu / Centos
Disaster Recovery
Planning and Delivery
Customer Focused
Self-Starter
CERTIFICATIONS
Aws Cloud Practitioner
Aws Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Cisco C.C.N.A
VMware – Vcda
Aws Certified Developer – Associate
Cisco CCENT
Cisco C.C.N.P
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ISO new England, Holyoke, MA
Senior Systems Administrator 2011 – Current
Planned, installed or deployed Windows Servers in a high availability environment.
Maintained Active Directory, while redesigning problem areas as needed.
Considered “Go to” person for maintenance and troubleshooting of server infrastructure.
Administered and supported multiple domains
Designed and implemented hardware independent imaging.
Designed and implemented bare metal recovery solutions.
Developed automation of processes through scripting.
Advanced ability for programming in (Vbscript / Batch / PowerShell / Powercli)
MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Springfield, MA
Windows Server Engineer 2006 – 5/2011
Evaluated and specified hardware requirements for business application based on supplied requirements. Provided 7 x 24 on-call production support for Windows \ VMware infrastructure environment comprised of more than 2400 servers.
Successfully maintained high company standards for up time
Designed and supported Windows based servers using VMware, HP hardware and blade center technology.
Utilized HP Systems Insight manager SNMP monitoring with HP Remote support paq.
Key person responsible for managing Windows Servers in enterprise-wide Disaster Recovery tests
Programmed in VMware Powercli, Visual basic script, PowerShell Batch, and winbatch.
MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Springfield, MA 2002 – 2006
Senior Network Administrator
Designed and implemented Novell to Windows 2000 scripted migration for 100 sites.
Designed disaster recovery solution to reduce business downtime to 8 hours
Provided 24 x 7 emergency support Leased Line Support (Vpn and point to point leased lines)
Provided Windows application and hardware support for all MassMutual Agencies and Agents
Designed and programmed a conversion from IMAP Email to Microsoft outlook, with less than a 1% failure rate
EDUCATION
Associates Degree – Accounting, University Of Phoenix
Certificate – Electronics, Porter and Chester Institute: Enfield, CT