Network Consultant | Software Developer
IT professional with extensive experience in the engineering, administration and support of enterprise level information systems. Proven expertise in all areas of infrastructure development and administration including needs assessment, requirements analysis, logical and physical design, testing, implementation, scripting, and maintenance. Heightened capacity to effectively identify and diagnose complex technical problems while consistently delivering time sensitive solutions.
Systems: Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server, Windows NT Server 4.0, Linux Servers, Windows client operating systems 95/98/2000/XP/Vista, Linux client operating systems
Networking: TCP/IP, Ethernet, 802.11x Wireless, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, FTP, RDP, DMZ, VLAN, VPN, PPTP, SSL, SSH
Languages: PHP, SQL, HTML, XML, C#, Java, Javascript, jQuery, VBS, Ajax, Autoit, Python, Perl
Software: Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, Apache, Terminal Services, MSSQL, MySql, VMware, Cisco IOS, Cisco PIX, Backup Exec, Ghost, Eclipse, Visual Studio 2010, Eclipse, Dreamweaver, Flash, SBA, Microsoft Office
Hardware: Routers, Switches, Wireless Access Points, Windows and Palm based phones, Hardware Firewalls (Cisco, Watchguard, Sonicwall)
Professional Experience
Company Confidential, FL 2007 - 2009
Senior Network Administrator / Network Consultant
Long term network management and administration for many clients including a pharmaceutical compounding lab, veterinary hospital, multiple law firms, medical facilities and many small businesses. Directly managed our internal datacenter of hosted VMware virtual servers and all network related hardware. Routinely developed network maintenance scripts, content management systems and web applications for clients.
Accomplishments:
Completed countless technical projects that greatly improved network performance and functionality. Performed a key company role in providing remote and onsite engineering support, while drastically reducing both client, and provider operational costs. Designed and maintained Active Directory domains, hosted Exchange environments, and remotely published applications servers.
Company Confidential, FL 2005 - 2006
Senior Network Administrator / Network Consultant
Directly responsible for maintaining the internal data center including all switching, routing, and extensive enterprise level firewall and VPN management. Professionally sustained a secure, 24x7 production environment and network operations infrastructure that hosts multiple web servers, multiple hosted business applications servers, SQL servers, mail servers, terminal servers, spam filtering, network monitoring, and backup management for our secure offsite client data storage.
Accomplishments:
Completed many complex technical projects that drastically improved productivity for multiple law firms, medical facilities and local businesses.
Initiated a long term infrastructure renovation, consolidation and management project while implementing solutions that enhanced reliability, efficiency and established scalability for a 9 site, 700+ user 24x7 production environment.
Directly managed junior technicians and all associated operational project tasks.
Developed a secure remote support system for in-house technicians.
Company Confidential, FL 2003 - 2004
Network Consultant
Provided onsite technical support for the improved stability and performance of residential and small business systems. Installed and configured new hardware and software for end users. Professionally designed and implemented secure storage solutions for highly available network environments.
Company Confidential, FL 2002 - 2003
Network Consultant
Assisted in all phases of design and implementation of network technologies. Collaborated with existing administrators to conduct in-depth technological needs assessments. Responsible for training end users and existing administrators to effectively and appropriately use technology. Instrumental in developing and implementing 0 day solutions for worm outbreaks. Confidently designed systems, policies and procedures for governing software updates and patch management, email and internet usage, access controls, and incident response. Installed and configured new hardware and software for end users.
Company Confidential, FL 2001-2002
Computer Lab Technician
Provided comprehensive support for students and staff including support and configuration for LAN/WAN technologies and educational applications.
Key Contributions:
Direct desktop support and troubleshooting for educational applications, network monitoring tools, distance learning web applications, student registration, and application assistance.
One-on-one computer usage and specialized applications assistance for handicapped and
learning disabled students.
Education
Associate in Science: Computer Network Engineering & Technology
Completed Microsoft Official Curriculum Courses
Microsoft Windows Network and Operating System Essentials
Implementing Microsoft Windows Professional and Server
Implementing a Microsoft Windows Network Infrastructure
Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows Directory Services
Managing a Microsoft Windows Network Environment
Designing a Microsoft Windows Directory Services Infrastructure I
Designing a Microsoft Windows Directory Services Infrastructure II
Certifications Held
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA: Security)
Microsoft Certified Network Protocol Specialist (MCNPS)
Microsoft Certified Product Specialists (MCPS)
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Completed Microsoft Competencies
MCP 2.0 -- Certified Professional
MCPS 2.0 - AOS: Networking
MCPS 2.0 - AOS: Proxy Server / Security Server
MCPS 2.0 - AOS Infrastructure
Systems Engineer - Windows 2000
MCPS 2.0 - AOS: Microsoft Certified Partner 2002 Core Exams
MCPS 2.0 - AOS: Microsoft Windows XP
Systems Administrator - Windows 2000
MCPS 2.0 - AOS: Gold Security (MCSE with 2 Security exams)
MCPS 2.0 - AOS: Microsoft Certified Partner 2003 Core Exams
MCPS 2.0 - AOS: Gold Learning Solutions Security Requirement
MCPS 2.0 - AOS: Server Platform Competency - active directory
MCPS 2.0 - AOS: Competency- Medium Business Solution Provider
MCPS 2.0 - AOS: Competency- Security Solutions
MCPS 2.0 - AOS: Competency - Server Platform Competency - Storage Solutions
MCPS 2.0 - AOS: Network Infrastructure - Desktop Deployment AOS
OEM Hardware Competency
MCPS 2.0 - AOS: Microsoft System Builders
MCNPS 2.0 - AOS: Small Business Specialist
MCNPS 2.0 - AOS: OEM Hardware Solutions Competency - System Building
MCNPS 2.0 - AOS: Information Worker Solutions Competency - Office Deployment
AOS : Microsoft Dynamics Point of Sale -áMS Exams
AOS : Advanced Server Platform Competency
AOS : Microsoft Dynamics C5 - Small Business Server
AOS: SBSC Networking Solutions
AOS: Microsoft Dynamics CRM - Optional Exams
AOS: Microsoft Dynamics Point of Sale - Optional Exams
AOS: Identity and Security Competency 1
AOS: Security Solutions Competency - Identity and Secure Access2
