Willie L. LaGrand Jr., R* Technology, LLC, Lyft.

Security Clearance: TS/SCI, granted 03/1999 with Lifestyle Polygraph

Education: Attending Park University in pursuit of a BS in Information System Management

Certifications: N/A

Professional Experience:

R1 Technology, LLL, Lyft - pick and drive around.

R1 Technology, LLC, System Engineer, 03/2009 to 04/2015

As a System Engineer at R1 Technology, LLC,

Mr. LaGrand has extensive knowledge in designing, implementing and deploying Microsoft Products. Knowledge on the installation and configuration on System Center Operations Manager 2007 (SCOM) and System Center Configuration Manager 2007 (SCCM).

Have great knowledge on VMware and the implementation of the software. Build and configure ESX server to host VM instances of SCOM, SCCM, NetIQ, Domain controllers, Citrix and Microsoft Exchange.

Is the deployment team lead voice engineer on the implementation and deployment of the ONEROOF voice system to include the SQL database and ONEROOF configuration.

System Engineer at Ventura Solutions Inc. (10/2005 to 03/2009)

Has an extensive skill in implementing and deploying Microsoft Products. Knowledge on designing, implementing, configuring and maintaining Microsoft Local Area Network. Strong Analytical capabilities and result oriented approach to problem solving with strong and immediate decision making skills. High Skills in Documentation of processes and projects.

Installation & Maintenance of WINDOWS server and workstations. Planning and implementation of system and data security, User and Group Managing, Device Managing, NTFS & FAT File System Management. Problem determination and resolution. Applying Antivirus Patches and Packages, Network Printer Management, and Accounting and Auditing Security Events.

Senior System Technician at Analex Corporation (12/2003 to 10/2005)

Perform electronic repairs, mechanical assembly, and system testing before shipping equipment out to field sites. Repairs include rewiring, component replacement/upgrades, and system troubleshooting and testing.

Replace, configure and upgrade single board computers, hard drives, memory modules and system software. Collaborated in debugging and performed system modifications where necessary. Use software and hardware test instruments to diagnose process and resolve equipment problems. Provide tier 2 24/7 third party support to local and international customers.

Install and administer Microsoft Windows (NT 4.0), Windows 2000 & 2003 and Linux Red Hat (AS 3.0, AS 4.0, ES and WS) software. Configure system software and hardware to achieve maximum system performance. Installed and supported installation and configuration of a Foundry Bigiron MG8 Gigabit Ethernet switch for office-wide use to replace aging Fore Runner switch. Install, configured and administer Net Appliance FAS980 and FAS200 database and storage system.

NT System Administrator at Digitalnet Government Solutions (08/2003to 11/2003)

Provide direct systems administration and server support to multiple NT workstations, Window 2000 and Windows Terminal Server (WTS) customer.

Use multiple administrative tools such as SMS 2.0, Exchange 5.6, WTS, DNS Utilities and Icarus.

Desktop System administration tasks include, but not limited to: monitoring system resources; troubleshooting system hardware/software; updating and correcting DNS; completing Remedy tickets consistently exceeding quota; installing, upgrading and maintaining hardware/software on workstations.

System Technician/Jr. System Administrator at Atlantic Coast Telesys (SAIC) (02/1999 to 07/2003)

Build, configure, test system software/hardware, deploy and install satellite survey and collection systems.

Build, configure, install software, perform upgrades, backups and manage user accounts for stand alone/networked UNIX operating systems.

Inventory control officer of over 2,500 pieces of equipment from Dell, Sun, Miteq, Comstream, Lantronix, Hughes and etc. valuing over $1.5 Million dollars.

System Coordinator/Analyst at United States Navy (01/1990 to 01/1999)

Facilitated and trained over 20 operators on Silverfish, Goldenperch, Jetavator and other signal analysis software tools and equipment.

Managed user’s accounts, coordinated upgrades, downloads and installed signal analysis software to user’s accounts.

Maintained the operation and trouble shooting of UNIX and VAX/VMS based systems/subsystems to ensure mission continuity.

Responsible for the operation and trouble shooting of systems providing remote management to multiple ECHELON and TWD field stations.

Performed traffic analysis, database updates and report generation.

Coordinated system backups, system upgrades, monitoring of local area networks and associated equipment to ensure proper operations.

Responsible for the operation and trouble shooting of High Frequency Direction Finding (HFDF) systems.

Performed daily monitoring and manipulation of computer systems configurations.

Performed analysis on local signal environment and provide feedback to mission managers.

Skills: DEC Command Language (VAX/VMS), Sun Solaris, Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, XP and Vista Workstations, Windows 2000 & 2003 Active Directory server, Exchange 5.5 and 2003, Linux Redhat AS 3.0, 4.0, ES and WS, NetIQ, Data Ontap, VMware, Microsoft Office, Frame Maker, Power Point, Admintool, and Signal Analysis Software. Utilized DEC Alpha, VAX, Applied Signal Technology, DCME’s, Cisco, Foundry, Net Appliance, EMC, 3Com, Lantronix, Miteq, Hewlett Packard, Dell, IBM, Watkins-Johnson, Raydyne, Gateway, Comstream, Fairchild, Icom, Regency, AT&T, Sun Enterprise, Nextra, Ultra and SPARC workstation.

Related Experience: Active Directory 2003 & 2008 training, Exchange 2003 & 2007 training, VMware training, Citrix training, NetApp training, EMC training, ONEROOF training, Deployment Technical Lead

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