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Delray Beach, Florida

• Install and configure 2008 R2 and SBS 2008 servers.• Implement and configure server 2008 with Hyper-V.• Configure Hyper-V environments and setup servers and pc’s in Hyper-V sessions.• Migrate Exchange 2003 and 2007 to Office 365 and Google Enterprise email.• Install and Configured Blackberry Enterprise services. • Install and configured Enterprise Virus scans.• Configure and install Sonicwall, Netgear and Watchguard firewalls in enterprise environments.• Install New backup system with full virtualization and offsite redundancy.• Install and configured Kaseya system and network monitoring system.• Run and monitor weekly reports on all systems and virus scans.• Setup and configured users accounts on servers and email systems.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Implemented and support Active Directory Group Policy’s.• Deploy Exchange 2003 servers , migrated mailboxes and service to new servers.• Created new file server and Migrated user files to new personal folders structure on file server.• Negotiated migration of servers to Managed Data Center.• Instituted new security policies including new Cisco VPN.• Created new hire setup procedures.• Implemented new wireless network and security standards. • Standardized Computer Hardware.• Created Intranet website.• Reviewed ecommerce website and suggested strategies for proper SEO procedures. • Created proper URL structure for optimal search ranking.• Created metadata for the entire site.• Created Intranet website.• Coordinated company move to new facility.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Implemented migration from Novel to Windows 2003 server in individual branch locations.• Built Windows 2003 Servers and setup for Novel migration.• Migration of User and group files onto new server.• Made sure all PC’s, users, and servers were added to AD and in the correct OU.• Worked with IT managers to create a plan for upgrading all branches of new bank acquisition. • Installed and configured new servers, routers, switches and PC’s at new branches.

Greater New York City Area

Accountable for maintaining technical infrastructure to optimally support enterprise-wide mission-critical system for investment banking operations, including trading and research functions. As part of a Four-member team, managed and supported 2000/XP network, SUN Enterprise and Compaq/HP servers, and the PC’s of over 800 end-users. Analyzed and resolved hardware, software, and connectivity issues in an urgent-demand environment. Reported to VP of Information Technology. • Performed system diagnostic checks and daily inspection of all equipment including servers, routers, and switches. Tracked and responded to all request and notification of system/network outage or malfunctions. Review error logs to ascertain system difficulties and proactively addressed potential trouble spots.• Operated backup system. Verifed the integrity of data, maintained tapes, and implemented restore procedures necessitated by system crashes, corrupt data, or accidental file deletions. Personally managed most restore operations for the office.• Rolled out Active Directory firm wide on multi branch platform. Supported and maintained Active Directory for entire location.• Managed configurations for remote access through Webaccess remote desktop, Cisco VPN, and dial-up technology.• Programed telecommunications hardware including IPC Aliance turret system and NEC 2400 PBX phone system.• Supported internal clients providing technical assistance and/or training on all application. Facilitated the introduction of new applications during adjustment periods. Troubleshooted many unique financial services applications.• Charged with the responsibility of “point-person” during firm-wide outages involving network and/or telecommuncations issues.• Maintained security software (EPolicy and McAfee Management Console) for 800+ machines. Ensured adequate content filtering, virus detection, and cleaning. Assesed and ameliorate breaches to security.

• Installation of Windows 2000 Advance Server on department server and Maintenance. • Y2K upgrade of Bear Stearns trading floor. Surveying of PC's and backup of current files and settings of all software. Installation NT 4.0 and all Y2K software and reconfiguration to user's specifications.• Put into operation all new PC's starting with installation of operating system, setup of all peripherals and coordinating with user needed software. Installation of PC's and other hardware in user's office and all needed training.• Installation of PC's on the network and on Bear Stearns domain.• Remote Access installation on multitude of PC's to Laptops using VPN, ISDN and Modem connections.• Installation of new software and all hardware on users PC's.