MCSE, MCSA, CCNA

Patrick J. O’Brien MCSA, MCSE, CCNA

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Mount Prospect, IL 60056

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Mobile 224-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a challenging and responsible position as a senior level network administrator or network engineer for a technology-oriented organization. In my role, I would use my natural talents of learning, analyzing, focusing, maximizing and strategizing to add value to the department and the company. My skill set positions me to operate well as part of a team, stay results-driven and consistently produce a high standard of work. My strong communication and organizational skills allow me to operate efficiently in a leadership role to add to the bottom line of any organization.

CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) – 2009

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) – 2009

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – 2008

NETWORK EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years supporting networked environments related to security, stability, performance and management

• Auditing of established networks using defined governmental, industry or vendor standards

• Install/configure/maintain/troubleshoot all aspect of Active Directory environment

• Install/configure/maintain/troubleshoot all aspects of a networks’ infrastructure

• Install/configure/maintain/troubleshoot all aspects of hardware computing environment

• Institute established processes and procedures

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Hardware: Cisco PIX/ASA, Cisco Routers, Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco WLAN controllers and access points, Cisco IDS/IPS; HP ProCurve switches, HP StorageWork SAN, Hitachi SANs, SonicWALL Firewalls, Fortinet FortiGate, CheckPoint Firewalls, Linksys Managed switches, Symbol/Motorola Wireless Switches and WAPs

Software: Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft IIS, Apple Operating Systems, Cisco Clean Access, Cisco Monitoring Analysis and Response System, Avaya VoIP Packages, Symantec Backup Exec, Symantec Anti-Virus, McAfee Anti-Virus, Numara Track-IT, IPswitch WhatsUp, Network Instruments Observer, NetScout Sniffer, MUNIS, Citrix, CommVault

Protocols: IP Suite (TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, SMTP, etc…), IPX, Appletalk, RIP, OSPF, IGRP, EIGRP, MPLS, IPsec, L2TP, PPTP, SSL, etc

WORK EXPERIENCE

Prescient Solutions, Schaumburg IL

Consultant (Feb. 2004 – Sept. 2009)

• Generated over 1 million dollars a year of new revenue for 2008 and 2009

• Saved clients incalculable money when implementing recommendations from my audit findings or project based work with trickle-down effect to subsidiaries and business partners

• Direct supervisory role for dozens of clients during transition periods to full on-site team

• Managed or assisted on hundreds of projects for local municipalities to Fortune 500 companies

Primary duties consisted of network auditor, network engineer, network administrator and technical writer. Primary person responsible for providing independent audits of established networks using recognized industry standards. Responsible for creation and delivery of all documentation related to independent audits. Project proposals related to audit findings from network design/redesign to hardware expansion or consolidation. Managed or assisted on hundreds of projects ranging from server builds to data center migrations while working within established budgets. Primary network administrator/network engineer during personnel transitions. WAN/LAN design, implementation and administration. Provided staff augmentation during project based work. Mentoring and training of new personnel. Forecast budgeting.

Illinois Tool Works, Glenview IL

Office Services (Feb. 2003 – Feb. 2004)

Computer skills were leveraged to construct and maintain an Access database used company-wide for tracking divisional conferencing equipment. Maintained and supported corporate AMX system, corporate conferencing equipment and all corporate audio/visual equipment. Duties also included mail sorting and delivery.

Freelance Web Development

Web Developer (Dec. 2000 - Feb. 2003)

Constructed HTML and Java Script web pages for various clients. Constructed stand-alone Flash animations used in direct marketing campaigns. Implemented Flash based games or other content into existing web sites. Assisted in Flash programming projects. Forum administrator for Flash programming on Flashkit.com

Performance Communications Group, Chicago IL

Network Administrator (Dec. 1999 - Feb. 2001)

Primary duties were network administration and helpdesk. Part of a two person team responsible for all aspects of the networked environment consisting of 6 servers and 35 workstations (PC/Mac). Performed duties as a Flash animator and programmer. Was named employee of the month on two occasions.

ITW Fastex, Des Plaines IL

Programmer (Sep. 1998 - July 1999)

Primary duties were to design, code and implement Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) probing routines to automatically measure various injection molded parts. Performed quality control spot checks and routine production floor quality checks within a lab environment using calipers and various proprietary equipment.

United States Army Reserves

Communications Expert (Apr. 1997 – Apr. 2003)

Install, integrate and maintain various single and multi-channel ground and airborne radio and antenna systems. LAN administration and management.

(References available upon request)

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