GUSTAVO E. SALAZAR

CURRICULUM VITAE

e-mail: mcq0p2@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 901-***-****

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Successful 25+ years of solid experience as IT Professional and leading software development teams, deploying

enterprise application solutions, implementing scalable global IT infrastructures, creating and leading IT teams and

Customer relations. Excel in delivering high return on technology investments, instituting cost effective

technologies, increasing revenue streams through introduction of new technology services. Recognized for strengths

in integrating cross-functional applications and technologies.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Windows Server Administration (2003, 2008R2, EX2010)

• Server Patching and Migration (2003, 2008R2, Red Hat, Solaris, Ubuntu, CentOS)

• Server Build (HP/Dell/IBM/Sun)

• Active Directory and GP management

• Project Management Methodologies & Auditing IT Departments.

• Assembling, configuring, testing, troubleshooting and repairing PC hardware.

• Solaris, Windows Server 2003/2008R2, Exchange 2007/2010, Linux, VMWare Server/Hypervisor/ESXi

• Programming in COBOL, Access, Excel, Data Flex 3.2, FoxPro 2.6, and Alpha5 v10

• Jenzabar EX, MS Office, accounting software, MS Project, Web designs.

• Managing ERP/CRM/PLM development and implementation Teams

• Business Analysis and Business Intelligence

• Databases management systems & Storage management.

CAREER PROGRESSION

GS Consulting & Service

IT Manager & Project Manager / October 1996 to Present

• Manage day-to-day computer support and networking troubleshooting for customers

• Install and configure Servers and workstations under Linux, Windows.

• Windows Server 2003/2008R2 installation/configuration

• WS2003/2008R2 Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and Roles configuration and management

• Install various software applications including CRM and ERP under Windows and Cloud environment.

• Install, configure and troubleshoot LAN/WAN systems for customers.

• Assist customers in hardware and software selection and Vendor's evaluation.

• Analyze recommendations to increase production and improve performance for customers

• Perform Audits and evaluations of IT departments to determine best procedures for restructurability and

improvement

CARREER PROGRESSION, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PROJECTS

US Army Reserve. 4th Bde, 100th Div, Millington, Tennessee. Jan 2006 - Present

• Human Resource Specialist Duties

• Administration Specialist Duties

• Network Administrator Duties

• Coordinate with Brigade on Technology upgrades and support.

• Support the unit Mission.

• Assist soldiers and commander in Troubleshooting.

• Maintain the Unit's website.

• Technology utilized: Server 2003/2008, Solaris, Red Hat, Exchange 2010, VMWare,

XP/Vista/W7

Southwest Search. Dallas, TX. Apr 2012 – Jul 2012 (Project/Short Term Contract)

• Support for users in the various departments.

• Installation of hardware and software.

• Troubleshooting and repair of computer systems

• Design new network infrastructure

• Coordinate IT providers and vendors

• Installation of new Virtualized Servers

• Manage the various company's Servers

• Technologies Utilized: Server 2003/2008, CentOS, Linux (Ubuntu), Exchange 2010, VirtualBox

Greentech Automotive. Horn Lake, Mississippi - Aug 2011 - Nov 2011 (Project/Short Term Contract)

• Design GTA's network infrastructure

• Coordinate IT providers on Services

• Evaluate CRM/ERP/PRM and DMS Systems for the company.

• Installation of new Virtualized Server

• Manage the SBS and Exchange Server

• Technology: SMS 2003, Server 2008, VirtualBox, VMWare, Exchange 2005

Coffeyville Community College Coffeyville, Kansas - Nov 2010 - Jul 2011 (Project/Contract)

• Lead the Campus' Department of Technology.

• Decide on the new Technology to improve the College's Information System.

• Evaluate new hardware and software.

• Develop a comprehensive plan for the development of Technology.

• Coordinate and Manage IT personnel and technicians.

• Supervise the Network infrastructure.

• Develop policies for the technology infrastructure, Fail-over, backups, WAP, Smart Classroom.

Highlights:

During my administration I was able to restructure 15 individual Servers in just 7, including the new AD, DC,

Policies, Print Server and File Server, DHCP and Policies. By implementing server Virtualization we were

able to save thousands in Licensing, power consumption and administration time. Additionally, I design the

new Campus' WAN plan and computer Labs, Implemented the contingency Server and the Backup policies. I

lead the migration from Server 2003 to 2008R2 and from EX2003 to EX2010. I managed the Help Desk task

to assist 75 faculty / staff users and about 1200 students.

Hollywood Casino Tunica, MS. Jan 2009 - Nov 2010 (Project/Short Term Contract)

• Support for users in the various departments.

• Installation of hardware and software, patches, upgrades, virus removals, etc.

• Troubleshooting and repair of computer systems.

• Analysis of procedures to increase efficiency in the department.

• Technologies Utilized: Server 2003, Exchange 2005, XP/W7, IBM AIX

Advance Communication & Systems

Corporate Project’s Analyst / International Business Consultant

Caracas, Venezuela/ January 1989 – October 1996

• Lead in the development of custom made computer software and ERPs (administrative, statistical, financial,

communications, production, educational and juridical)

• ERP Team leader of 25 to 150 system analysts and programmers

• Develop a paralegal program for international trademark offices in South-America.

• Organize and evaluate the company staff to improve productivity in the warehouse

• Coordinate the Computer Assembly department and Warehousing.

• Organize documents, meetings and presentations for customers

• Develop the company’s training schedules

• Maintain and expand relationship with International customers in the US, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru,

Mexico, Panama, Ecuador and USA.

• Project Manager for the United Bible Societies in South America and the Caribbean

• Responsible for the hardware upgrading, Data transferring, Data Backups, and end users training

• Manage, auditing, and coordinate upgrading on the main administrative software under DataFlex.

• Implement a Novell Network 5.x – 6.x

• Responsible for upgrading the Administration Systems under DataFlex for the Corporation

• Organize documents, meetings and presentations for the Directors

• Develop and organize the IT Department for Chelsea Corporation and its 17 stores.

• Design & Developed the POS/ERP for Chelsea Corporation’s 17 stores

• Design & Developed the PLS (Production Life System) for Chelsea Corporation

ADDENDUM/ EDUCATION

• Bachelor in Science / IT Management, Liberty University (Currently in course)

• Associate in Science / Computer Science & Informatics, Santa Maria Institute, Venezuela

• Associate in Arts / Administration, Southeastern Baptist College, Laurel, MS

• Associate in Arts / Bible, Southeastern Baptist College, Laurel, MS

• Administration Specialist, US Army, Ft. Jackson, SC

• Information Technology Specialist, US Army, BT Collins, CA

• Human Resource Specialist, US Army, Ft. Jackson, SC

• Linux+, A+, Server+, Security+, and Exchange, US Army Skillport

• Corporate Connections, Novell of Venezuela

• Program Analyst in FoxPro, RQBE & SQL, Eniac Corp, Venezuela

• Advanced Applications & Systems developing, Eniac Corp, Venezuela

• Programming in Data Flex, FlexLine Software, Florida

• LAN & WAN Network Management, Central Institute of Systems and Informatics, Venezuela

• Systems Analyst, Maracay Computing Center, Venezuela

• Computer Programmer, Maracay Computing Center, Venezuela

LANGUAGES

• Fluent in Spanish & English

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