Systems Engineer
Resume:
KURT KRUY
ASHFORD, CT *****
*****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Systems Consultant in a progressive
systems environment
QUALIFICATIONS: -Excellent analytical and communication skills
-Ability to work independently and to meet specified project goals
-Efficiency in Troubleshooting/Problem Solving
-Strong Technical and Business Aptitude
TECHNICAL SUMMARY:
Client Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft
Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 10, Linux
Network Operating Systems: Windows 2008 Server, Windows 2012 Server,
Windows 2016 Server, Windows 2019 Server, Solaris, HP-UX
Virtualization: Vmware Vcenter 6.5, Desktop VDI imaging, Microsoft HyperV, Citrix
XenApp, XenServer and XenDesktop, Cisco UCS, RES Workspace,
Recoverpoint for VM
Application Software: Microsoft Office, SQL Server, Skype for Business, Exchange 2010 through 2016
Tivoli, Lotus Notes, Ghost, Oracle 11, IIS, SCCM 2012 and 2016, Veritas, Wise,
Insight Manager, Sharepoint, Office 365
Protocols: TCP/IP, LDAP, IPX/SPX, NetBIOS, DLC, DHCP, BootP
Remote Access: Citrix Receiver, VPN, Citrix XenApp, Sonicwall, ATM, T1,
Terminal Server, Frame Relay, Cisco routers, bridges
Cloud Automation Tools: Chef, Puppet, Docker, Ansible, Powershell
Cloud Hosting: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
February 2017- Pratt and Whitney East Hartford, CT
October 2019
Systems Engineer
Responsible for the maintenance and support of a 1000 node Windows 2012 Server Active Directory based network
Implemented and supported Netscaler for improved Citrix load balancing
Responsible for the design and rollout of Citrix Xenapp 6.5 for published applications and VDI image creation utilizing Vmware View
Utilized MOM and SCOM 2012 for cross-platform monitoring and server patching of existing blade servers and internal and remote clients
Implemented DFS file replication to improve WAN network response time
Utilized Chef and Puppet for PHP Web application deployments
Implemented and managed a Amazon AWS cloud environment using Vmware converter and MVMC to migrate existing Vmware VMs
Extensive usage of Microsoft Build Tools including Migrate and Msbuild
Implemented New Relic APM for application performance monitoring
Responsible for public folder migration from Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2013 for multiple remote sites using the Active Directory connector
Supported 600 Citrix XenApp 6.5 users for remote office access and was responsible for Citrix server builds and load balancing metrics for performance tuning
Supported and maintained Vmware Vcenter 6.5 servers for both internal and external clients
Involved in overseeing the migration of 500 users to Windows 7 and converted 50 servers over to 2008 Server
Responsible for support and maintenance of 20 Unix Solaris servers
Responsible for creating Windows 2003 image builds using Wise for Windows Installer scripting tools
Installed and supported 12 IIS web servers and was responsible for establishing web security standards for internet site access
Responsible for managing 4 consultants for Windows 2012 Server migration from 2008 Server
Supervisory tasks included project management, time tracking and defining employee’s project roles and responsibilities
Oversaw production SMS support including package distribution and client inventory analysis utilizing Wise scripting tools
Responsible for SMS package creation and distribution to all remote sites
Provided technical guidance for remote thin client dial-in clients using Citrix Server and for RAS remote users
November 2013- Travelers Insurance Hartford, CT
January 2017
Systems Consultant
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of a 1500 node Windows 2012 Server Active Directory based network environment
Implement Microsoft Azure for Devops group and established a hybrid cloud environment for production applications
Served as Team Lead for Active Directory Rollout Team with responsibilities for both AD design, OU structure and group hierarchy tree and forest creation
Worked with business units and managers to define security rights for new AD directory structure
Installed and maintained 5 Linux (RedHat) production web servers
Responsible for Checkpoint VPN-1 Firewall installation and maintenance
Member of Testing and Acceptance Team to approve server Ghost image builds created with Wise scripting tools
Built HP Proliant BL30P Blade servers for remote office installation
Supported both local and remote mail server users utilizing multiple Exchange 2003 postoffices with LDAP
Provided remote technical support for field personnel at 4 branch offices
December 2007- Pfizer Inc. Groton, CT
October 2013
Windows NT Architect
Responsible for a 200 client node migration from a Novell Netware 4.1 NDS based server environment to a Windows NT 4.0
Server domain based network architecture
Oversaw the conversion of both servers and desktops to a TCP/IP protocol based NT multiple master domain model that supported four remote sites utilizing Shiva Lan Rover remote dial
Created SMS application install packages utilizing Wininstall
Installed and maintained four Microsoft 5.5 Exchange post offices for both internal intranet and external internet e-mail communications
Used Citrix Metaframe to support 250 remote users running Peoplesoft 8.0 and SAP 4.5B at 3 remote sites
Installed 4 Primary and 2 Secondary SMS site servers to provide both software and hardware auditing and client driver distribution for 200 nodes
Provided a knowledge transfer of NT administration skills to existing IS staff at end of project to allow for a graceful platform transition
Supervised two junior staff members on NT 4.0 Workstation upgrade procedures
August 2004- Aetna Life & Casualty Middletown, CT
November 2007
Windows NT Consultant
Responsible for the design, implementation and support of a 500 node Windows NT Server 3.51 TCP/IP based network
Oversaw migration from a Novell Netware 3.12 based network to a Windows NT Server and NT Workstation domain based network infrastructure
Responsible for supervising 4 junior consultants for client node migration
Installation and optimization of SQL Server for processing and storage of HMO medical data
Completion of a 25 user RAS (Remote Access Service) dial-in system via ISDN to facilitate data downloads from remote office locations for processing into corresponding database records
Provided technical guidance to existing IS staff for rollout of Microsoft Backoffice and Microsoft Mail Server
June 1998- Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Hartford, CT
July 2004
Systems Analyst
Responsible for the management and administration of a 250 node
Novell 3.12 Token-Ring network
Duties included network management and technical support of proprietary LAN based commercial business applications such as Skyline, a commercial property management software application
Heavy usage and support of Oracle 7.0 for management of property value information
Administered a 50 node Lotus Notes Server with responsibility for both client and server maintenance tasks
July 1989- Middlesex Mutual Assurance Middletown, CT
May 1998
LAN Administrator
Responsible for the administration of oversight of a 200 node Novell 3.11 Ethernet network
Installed Cisco routers and Bay Network intelligent hubs to improve network response time and reliability
Responsible for all IS budget expenditures for projected network needs for both client and server equipment
Extensive use of Rumba and Smarterm for 3270 emulation for connectivity to an internal IBM AS/400
Worked with consultants to implement internal firewall for both external remote access and internal intranet connectivity
Provided end user training to assist in desktop conversion from DOS based claims software to a Windows based claims system
EDUCATION: May 1989 University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06268
B.S. Computer Science, Cum Laude
July 1995 Certified Netware Engineer (CNE)
Connecticut Computer Services
October 1999 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Connecticut Computer Services
June 2009 Vmware Certified Professional (VCP)
Connecticut Computer Services
August 2010 Certified Citrix Administrator (CCA)
Connecticut Computer Services
July 2015 Azure Solution Architect (MCSD)
Connecticut Computer Services
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