Ali Gursel
Pine Bush, NY
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My objective is to gain employment with an organization, corporation, or municipality
that allows showcasing my professional abilities, which also includes remote technical services
to adapt to a near post Covid environment. I will strive to become a valuable and trusted
employee.
Summary:
I have strong project management skills. I complete tasks with minimal guidance. My
strongest asset is my ability to multitask, prioritize, and have exceptional organizational skills. I
also have excellent trouble- shooting, diagnostic, and excellent communication and interpersonal
skills. I pride myself in assisting users range from novice to tech guru. I react quickly and
efficiently in any crisis. I work very well under pressure and I’m happy to work in a day or night
schedule.
I have extensive knowledge as a systems administrator. I have advanced knowledge of
local and remote PCs, OS’s and remote management networking. Microsoft Active Directory
maintenance and related configurations. I was certified with Novell Netware (up to version 4.11),
Microsoft Windows from DOS transition to latest Windows versions, as well as custom networks
on discontinued topologies. Knowledge of these outdated Network platforms and OS’s helped
build my knowledge base. Proficient with medical software programs; Medisoft and Medical
Manager. I have experience with government departments (Administration, Police, Fire, Court
clerk, Parks and recreation, human resources, etc.) due to their security considerations I adapted
custom subnets as requested.
Work History:
Mind Dynamics, LLC - South Broadway, White Plains (2013 – 2022) Status Employment end date 7/22
Position: Senior Network Administrator
Responsibilities: Maintenance of entire network, (MS server, MS OS’s) Serviced five locations,
two offices in White Plains NY and three offices in Manhattan (upper eastside) I built, supported,
and maintained the entire company network infrastructure. I was responsible for the day to day
operations and maintenance of the company data devices and the network structure related to
37 desktops, multiple handhelds and tablets based on Microsoft networking for System activities
under strict HIPPA guidelines.
Reported to Diane Gursel
Brookside Painting Pelham, NY (2009-2016) 1099
Network administration status based on a twenty four service on call including PC support.
All tasks were performed as required; on call consultant.
Reported to Robert Wager president
CIS (Cispectrum Inc) White Plains, NY June (2009 – Dec 2011) W2 Employee
Network administrator and PC support for Law firms in Westchester and NYC. Company and law
firm names available upon request.
Reported to President James Herbert
Child & Family Behavioral Health, PLLC - November 2004 - March 2013 (1099 Consultant)
Windows server 2012 R2 and work stations in locations 200 East 33rd street suite 25J New York,
NY 10016 including Westchester office in White Plains, NY. Supported and customized network
with the file server based in Westchester, remote access via LOGMEIN to workstations and links
to handheld communication devices.
Reported to Subhash Inamdar, MD
Town of Mamaroneck, Village of Mamaroneck, Larchmont Sept 1999 – 2004 (1099 and W2 employee)
Initially hired as a technician for the Y2K transition for three municipalities in Westchester
County. The networks consisted of IBM AS400 via dumb terminals (green screens). After the Y2K
success all networks and workstations were upgraded. Responsibilities ranged from full system
support and isolated data services for police and fire station networks. Other departments; Tax
assessors, building department, elected personal, HR, public relations, Admin and other depts,
i.e. Court clerk. Town of Mamaroneck, Mamaroneck Village, Larchmont references:
Administrator; Steven Alteri, Clerk; Pat Dacacio, PHA; Kathy Kopa, Police; LT Bob Kosiak,
Administration; Sandy Vanderslice
Heritage Microsystems (private consulting)
50 Forest Circle New Rochelle, N.Y. 10804
This was my consulting company I used for various projects for clients. All tasks performed were
as a 1099 consultant. Self-reported
Education:
Iona College New Rochelle NY 10801 BA; Advertising Media & Information Technologies
2019 up to current timeframe: Microsoft and IBM Dos, (all versions) CPM systems.
Concurrent DOS (Pre-DOS system) All Window Currently s GUI versions, Novell Netware engineer
Certified up to version 4.11. Microsoft certification tier 2. VMWARE NSX-T, VSAN, vSphere config
Starting applications at UC Berkeley School Master’s degree/others considered for (MICS)
certification; Secure coding, government and national security, network and web security,
cryptography, privacy.
Software:
Windows all version, DOS all versions, Novell Netware, VMWARE NSX-T entry level to vSphere,
and all top office suite packages (Word, Wordperfect, etc.) MS server versions; 2003 R2, 2008 R2,
2012, 2016. Both hardware and software type firewall systems for network security. Knowledge
of both standard hub units (dumb to intelligent). Configuring various security systems with full
backup to either, tape, SSD, cartridge drive, optical and constant switch backups to enable full-
proof with almost instant restorations in a 24/7 routine. Setup lure workstations for tracking
hacking incidents and modify security as needed. Maintained instant mirror backups, this
configuration allows same day restoration of downed servers and workstations. Support for
Microsoft products such as; Word, Excel, Power Point, Access. WordPerfect 5.1, IBM and
Microsoft DOS to Windows and or OS2 transition. This sentence is added to see if you are paying
attention, if so please mention this Number - 451. ALEC DOS Police custom serial networks;
RS232 links, Stacker drive, PCBoard versions up to 11 BBS Online Medisoft, Medical Manager,
electronic medical records (EMR)
Hobbies:
Antique and classic car restoration (1970 lemans current project), fishing, gardening and
always trying to invent a newer, better …… anything
References:
John Jacoby, MD - Subhash Inamdar, MD - Kelly Roebuck- Realtor - John Lam – Apple systems
administrator Robert Carroll – Sales
References available on request (Email or Phone)