Network Administrator / IT Management

SENIOR NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Broadly skilled IT professional with more than 10 years of combined experience in network administration and IT consulting. Equipped with hands-on management and analytical skills, with ability to deliver productive and cost beneficial technology solutions. Reliable, collaborative, and diligent in getting the job while ensuring continuity of excellent service, designing and implementing efficiency programs, and employing dynamic resolutions to problems.

- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE–Windows 2000)

- Microsoft Certified Professional + Exchange (MCP)

- Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet (MCP+I)

- Dell Certified Systems Engineer (DCSE)

Areas of Expertise

- Network Administration - Configuration and Troubleshooting

- IT Management - Customer / Client and vendor Relations

- Staff Technical Training - Interpersonal Relations & Team Leadership

Technical Proficiency

Software Not limited to: IIS, Exchange 5.5/2003, Veritas Backup Exec, Rightfax, Citrix Metaframe, Terminal Services, McAfee/Norton Antivirus, Net Op, Norton Ghost, VNC, Websence, Net Backup, Shoretel, Nero, Roxio, Winbatch, VMware, Track-It. JDEdwards.

Hardware HP and Dell Servers, Desktops, and Laptops, Switches, Firewall, Network Printers

Operating System Windows NT/2000/2003 Server, Windows 3.1/95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista, DOS,

Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy, Microsoft Networks: File servers, exchange servers, backup servers and agents such as Veritas backup exec, SQL servers (database servers), domain controllers

Blackberry Proficient in BES Administration and BIS functionality

Attributes Proficient in all wireless peripherals and technologies

Professional Experience

General Chemical Industrial Products, East Hanover, NJ

Senior Network Administrator 2008-Present

Ensure network reliability and oversee evaluation, acquisition, implementation, and problem resolution of all hardware, software, and IT procedures. Lead and ensure excellent service delivery at remote sites in North Carolina. Manage and maintain server integrity of 15 onsite and 12 remote Microsoft servers. Strategize and introduce new DR plan while managing more than 200 workstations. Function as Blackberry Enterprise Server (BES) Administrator. Administer ADP applications such as Time Management for Accounting and HR. Secure IT Licenses and track inventory.

- Improved the company’s data management system by building and configuring a complete VMware environment.

- Educated employees in application development and functionality.

- Managed all user accounts, security groups, and distribution groups with Active Directory.

- Played a role in the implementation of MPLS WAN and COS over the WAN

Hewlett Packard, New York, NY

Lead Wintel Engineer (Consultant) 2007

Oversaw more than 200 Windows 2000, 2003, and SQL servers including Active Directory DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.

- Implemented solutions to all malfunctions that occurred on all hardware, software, and IT procedures, as well as facilitated growth and expansion of the SAN (HP EVA 8000).

- Determined cost effective solutions and developed project plans while coordinating with vendors.

- Complied with specifications set forth by H.P. in building servers.

- Maintained and configured several SAN storage devices.

- Efficiently upgraded / refreshed the field office systems in Toronto.

- Established backup policies and procedures with Legato.

- Designed automated server builds and patch installations using Radia.

iBiquity Digital (HD Radio), Warren, NJ

Senior Network Administrator 2006-2007

Managed and maintained all Windows servers and workstations in New Jersey, Michigan, and Maryland. Maintained and configured several SAN storage devices, and configured AD and DNS. Managed and streamlined all telephone operations including extensions, functionality, and configuration. Built and configured StoreVault storage servers.

- Minimized network downtime by creating a ghost environment.

- Organized inventory and ordering of defective parts for all servers and workstations.

- Directed the successful migration of Exchange 5.5 to 2003 and 2003 to new hardware.

E-Risk Service, Flanders, NJ

Senior Technology Officer 2003-2006

Handled a broad range of tasks including evaluation, acquisition, implementation, and problem resolution of all hardware, software, and all technical issues. Maintained system security, data integrity, and emergency contingencies by developing procedures and policies on these areas. Ensured accuracy of all IT inventory and maintained any critical updates through configuration of a SUS and WSUS Server. Developed, configured, and maintained nine Microsoft Servers, utilizing Server 2000 and 2003 (MS Exchange 5.5 and 2003, File, Print, Fax, Citrix, Web, FTP, Norton Ghost, and Microsoft SQL). Oversaw and maintained efficient functions of all user accounts, security groups, and distribution groups with Active Directory.

- Made major contributions in the installation of the D-Mark.

- Enabled reporting of emergencies in server room by creating an automated notification system.

- Spearheaded successful XP rollout and rebuilt all workstations and servers, which brought substantial cost savings to organization.

- Automated all upgrades with Group Policy and developed MSI packages.

- Improved efficiency by creating a central notification system to inform employees of office closings.

- Streamlined and automated system load and software rollout procedures to increase speed and efficiency.

- Reduced user downtime to minutes through implementation of a workstation swap out program

- Built and configured a Norton Ghost Environment. Utilized ghost in building all images consistent with classification and job roles of all employees.

- Facilitated business improvement by managing Citrix systems allowing remote access to the E-Risk network.

IMED Communications LLC, Califon, NJ

Independent Consultant 2000-2004

- Provided technology solutions in improving the IT infrastructure of clients in the healthcare field.

- Implemented an interactive website for a medical communications company. (Functional Requirements, Specifications, Design, Coding, Installation & Testing.)

Information Services International (ISI), Mount Olive, NJ

PC Technician 2003

Single-handedly set up all laptops for new users and troubleshot software and hardware defects. Developed scripts for Backweb and batch files used for data transfers, icon removal/placement, and MS DOS recoveries. Coordinated the entire shipping and receiving of laptops and peripherals.

- Secured IT certifications and tested all software packages to be installed for a future rollout.

- Assisted in daily operations of M&M Mars field sales and office-based employees through laptop support.

- Proactively involved in numerous pilot teams, wireless LAN, Lotus Notes release 5, new RAS, and broadband remote access

- Maintained the entire problem (ticket) queue using a Tivoli software program

- Customized Windows 2000 image for sales of laptops.

Earlier Experience

PC and Network Technician Telcordia Technologies, Piscataway, NJ (2001-2002)

Independent Consultant Gardiner Caldwell Synermed, Califon, NJ (2000)

Technical Support Acordia, Morristown, NJ (1999-2000)

Education

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Newark, NJ (2000-2003)

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

County College of Morris (CCM), Randolph, NJ (1997-1999)

Professional Training

Completed several long week trainings in:

- Cisco Pix–Securing your network

- Microsoft 2003 Server–Train the trainer

- Microsoft Server 2000–Administration

- Citrix–Back to the Basics

Awards and Honors

- Honored for the Best of the Best Award at E-Risk (Wachovia)

- Earned Wachovia Gold Star

- Received numerous Employee of the Month awards in different companies

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