Network Administrator Software Development
Resume:
Warren James Gaal
Aurora, CO *****
E-Mail: **********@*****.***
LinkedIn: Warren Gaal
I am interested in applying for the Network Administrator position. My career has given me experience as an engineering assistant, network administrator, application and/or network support, software development, data management and recovery, databases, spreadsheet on DOS, Windows, or UNIX OS. I have over 20 years of computer support in many different industries while completing my BS degree in Computer Science at Metropolitan State College using C++, Java, and Visual Basic. Giving both school and work my full attention has led to more responsibilities increase my broad communication skills, and understanding to what was needed through my queries.
Petrogulf Corp. did not have any direct computer personnel. Having been in the IT industry for over 15 years, I knew the organization of productivity and management. I set up a remote office in Rifle, Colorado that collect data from 300 producing wells in the field and through developing the TCP/IP for travelling engineers. Using the SCADA system, the new office will relay data to the Rifle office and then Denver. This entailed ordering computers, printer, scanner, switchboard, and fax. With Qwest, I set up a DSL with two separate phone lines which was interpreted as two DSL lines that I had to correct. I’ve also coordinated a network change and mainframe room change. Using the Active Directory with new employees, I assigned DNS, mapped directories/files (Read, Write, Execute attributes), passwords, and more.
Using Symantecs for the daily backup, I was able retrieve data for users or groups that they unknowingly changed or deleted. I coordinated a move of the Outlook email from a Linux Server using VPN (virtual private network) to the Exchange Server on a Windows 2003 Server. The email is now backed-up on the server and also gave traveling personnel means of getting their email directly. Before the change, personnel would have to leave their computers on and forward company emails through commercial carriers with the email downloaded to the PC, thereby erased on the server. This inhibited the backup from completion. I saved the company money in conversion by sending a helping worker home after the individual PCs were done. After finding an error performed by the helping worker, I spent 4 more hours correcting their error in copying old emails, contacts, and deleting the old architecture.
I had 70 PC users that I controlled access, password, mapped through the Active Directory and support with hardware/software questions, bought/discard PCs, install on network and updated various PC/System software. I implemented the company-wide network security statement signed acknowledgement by all end-users. Using Norton through Symantec, I checked the nightly system virus checks and was able to produce accidentally deleted files. Researched and interviewed 9 copier/printer/fax/scanner vendors to decide which one was more viable for the Land Department at Petrogulf Corp. With my excellent interpersonal negotiation skill, I talked with the IT user and my company's President/VP to commnicate/negotiate with the vendor(s) to solve the users IT problem(s).
Thank you for considering me for this opportunity. As the only hired IT personnel, I implemented, managed, maintained and supported all the hardware and software of the network and system for the company. With this position, I was the liaison between the company staff and IT vendors or outside company associates. I am highly motivated to apply the knowledge that I have acquired and eager to learn new skills. The references and letters of recommendation I can supply will attest to my problem solving skills, dependability and dedication as an employee.
Thank you for your time. Warren Gaal
Warren J. GAAL
Aurora, CO 80018
**********@*****.***
Cell: 720-***-****
IT Technology
A highly recognized Security Systems Architect with over twenty years of experience in software development (various project methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall), network administration, mapping (GIS), project analysis, engineering & technical development. Expertise in setting up remote offices for local hospital, restaurant chains and Denver Public Schools. Public Trust security through the Denver Election Division; 2016-2020.
Software Architect Training
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado
Dean's List with a GPA 3.5+, Honor Roll three times
B.S. Computer Science, Metropolitan State University at Denver, Colorado
VP Honor Roll, Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges - three times
Pending Certifications:
CCNA and ITIP
Computer Languages and Best Practice Tools
C++, C, Java, SQL, PASCAL, HTML, BASIC, Visual Basic 6.0/VBA
Cloud Security Courses and Tests
Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior (2018).
Cloud Security Alliance and 2-Day Seminar J Certifications (2017).
Network Technician Course and 4 certifications-Taliva Academy - June 2016
Skills Assessment and Work Skills Assessment - 01/2016
Certifications:
GIS - Geographical Information Systems
Basic Petroleum Technology
Data and Engineering Software Awareness
ArcGIS I, ArcGIS II, Advance ArcView
Network+
Security+
Energy and Networking Training:
Networking: WAN/LAN, TCP/IP, Symantec/Veritas Back-up, Active Directory.
Earth Science Software: ArcGIS I, II, Adv. ArcView, ARC/INFO, GIS, Geographix.
Petroleum Industry Software: Used PI/Dwights, I.H.S, PowerTools, Aries, Drilling Wire software applications.
Skills
Risk Analysis, Business Policy, Network Architecture, Binary and Operating System commands, Active Directory, Firewall, Router, Switches, Ports, Authentication, Detection Systems, Tunneling Protocols, Kerberos, Bridging, Access Control List, wireless vulnerability, virus types, VLAN & OSI Model, Object-Oriented Programming/Object-Oriented Development (OOP/OOD), Graphical User Interface (GUI).
Leadership
Vice President’s Honor Roll. Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and
Colleges 3 times - MSUD
Elected as Membership Chairman for the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
Dean's List, Honor Roll 3 times - CSM
Professional History
Printer Technician, Lockheed/VOLT Contract 6/2021-4/2024
IT Contracts, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Valkyrie Resource, Adobe/Marketing merger
11/2018-10/2020
PC/LAN Analyst ll/Desktop Service Support & Backup Technician,
Beacon Health Options 8/2017-5/2018
Network Administrator/IT Coordinator, Petrogulf Corporation 5/2005-4/2007
Engineering & Exploration Technician, Computer Support, Database Developer,
HS RESOURCES/KERR-MCGEE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CORPORATION 10/1998-6/2004
Roles:
Network Administrator
Traveled to schools installing/running Windows 7 over Windows XP, Active Directory, named PC, domain, and antivirus.
Uploading new Operating System and software on Apples.
Provides support at St Joseph’s hospital, advanced tracking and installation of the 1600 PCs and printers on the network.
NREL-Golden, replaced motherboards, heat sinks, and batteries in computers.
Desktop Support
Prepared PCs to migrate from the HQ Domain to the LA Domain; DirecTV.
Traveled the US upgrading Chipotle Restaurant PCs for new hard drive or new PC. POSS
Moved PC users to new machines by moving personal documents, outlook email, company programs; imaged computers for a commercial tire manufacturer; Bridgestone.
Used McAfee to deduce valid or blocked emailed.
IBM - IT Help Desk for the US Forest Service, VISA contracts.
Statistical analysis for oil/gas companies.
DBA/SQL - Sole developer for 7 petroleum engineers for well prospects' characteristics - 6 years.
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