Database Administrator Active Directory

Alex Kafyrov

Systems - Network - Database Administrator

Phone: 236-***-**** *******@*******.*** Maple Ridge, BC linkedin.com/in/alexey-kafyrov Canadian citizen with a valid SIN

PROFILE SUMMARY

Strategic IT Leader with 15+ years of expertise in enterprise infrastructure transformation and delivering solutions that drive business efficiency. Demonstrated success in modernizing legacy systems. Known for reducing operation costs while improving service delivery and system reliability. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Design and implementation of Microsoft-based IT solutions Cross-functional team collaboration IT training program development and delivery Data extraction, manipulation, and reporting

TECHNICAL SKILLS Active Directory Azure Backup Strategy CentOS Cisco IOS CRM Dynamics Data Migration DNS DHCP Exchange Server Group Policy Microsoft 365 Network Administration Remote Desktop Services SharePoint SQL Server Troubleshooting

VPN Virtualization

WORK EXPERIENCE

Elco Systems (Canada): Nationwide wholesale distributor of computer components, software and peripherals. Senior Systems and Network Administrator May 2008 – Jan 2024

• Managed Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange 2010/2019 mail systems, SharePoint, and Remote Desktop Services servers. Administered Windows 2008 R2, 2012 R2, and 2016 GUI and core versions.

• Controlled day-to-day operations and supported a TCP/IP CentOS VPN network across 5 locations in North America. Tracked daily WAN performance with SNMP and SolarWinds utilities. Troubleshot and resolved Layer 2 issues (STP). Identified unauthorized devices on the branch network (Wireshark).

• Addressed phone calls, chats, and email requests from 60 users, resolving a spectrum of issues, including but not limited to challenges with Office 2019, Office 365, Teams, and the internal procurement portal.

• Monitored a server room with 24 servers (Supermicro & HP ProLiant), achieving a 99.97% uptime without overcomplicated setups. Built and upgraded servers, including memory expansion and SAS controller installations while ensuring compatibility and system stability.

• Assigned O365 licenses and features; created Microsoft Entra ID accounts; renewed software/services subscriptions.

• Reduced CAPEX by an average 1500$ per server through carefully selecting brands and acquiring high- quality hardware on eBay. Identified saving opportunities and pre-negotiated services contracts with vendors like Rogers, Bell, and Primus.

Selected Highlights, Projects, and Accomplishments COVID-19 Pandemic Response

• Executed an emergency transition to a work-from-home model for Sales and Purchasing teams, by introducing Microsoft Teams for company-wide video meetings within two weeks. Internal Communications

• Modernized special order management by replacing shared Excel files with SharePoint, resulting in improved productivity and collaboration between the Purchasing and Sales departments. Customized lists, libraries, pages, workflows, and forms (using InfoPath).

Leads Management and Customer Service

• Evaluated, planned, and deployed a CRM Dynamics 4.0 server with approximately cost savings of $26,000-

$54,000 in setup and first-year operational expenses compared to standard outsourcing contract models. IT Infrastructure Upgrades

• Led a major project to update two key business systems: replaced an obsolete, soon-to-expire version of Sage Business Vision with the latest build and switched from Citrix MetaFrame XP to Windows Remote Desktop Services.

Disaster Recovery, Security and Operations Support

• Maintained documentation for all mission critical systems. Improved backup efficiency using iSCSI SAN and accelerated desktop deployments with WDS. Distributed OS updates via WSUS. Created firewall rules for Microsoft TMG, Cisco routers and pfSense.

Virtualization

• Executed P2V migrations of Windows 2000 servers and complex legacy systems with hardware RAID controllers. Removed ghosted network cards with SDK tools. User Training and Onboarding

• Authored user-friendly 'how-to' guides for remote work tools and applications, incorporating troubleshooting tips and best practices. Compiled internal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) articles. Script Development and Automation

• Adopted and implemented various automation tools, including logon scripts, batch account creation for labs, OS deployment tasks, and event log responses using PowerShell and Visual Basic. Web Branding

• Edited and debugged CGI scripts on an early edition of the corporate website. Successfully migrated a WordPress site from hosted environments to on-premise infrastructure with a quick transition, minimizing impact on site users.

Proof of concept, lab environment, personal and academic projects

• DALL-E Image Generation (C#); Microsoft Build Challenge (Generative AI)

• Hardware-accelerated VDI with Citrix XenServer 7.1 and NVIDIA GRID K2 pass-through

• BizTalk Server Integration. SCCM/Intune endpoint management EDUCATION

B.Sc. (Chemical Technology)

Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology

CERTIFICATION

MCSE, MCDBA, inactive MCT. MCID: 984672 Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity

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