Michael Barr
**** ********* ******, **********, *** Jersey, 08110
Cell: 856-***-**** Email: adxugi@r.postjobfree.com
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 365, Office 2016, Office 2013, Office 2010
Service Now, ConnectWise, Solar Winds
Citrix XenDesktop 8.9, 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
VMWare 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