Dan Harris Email & Phone Number

Lakewood, Co

Denver, Co

Hired to handle all Windows Administration and sole deskside/operations support role for multiple offices, about 100 users. When management decided to switch from a Microsoft shop to a Apple shop, I began learning Linux administration in a way that allowed me to still be integral to team projects. We used an Agile development process with a 2 week release schedule. Deployment and management of 500+ node CentOS5 and SL6 infrastructureHighly available systems required for 24x7 site operationStorage administration (SAN, NAS, FC)Began implementing a central logging solution using rsyslog controlled via custom puppet moduleAutomated node provisioning and management using Cobbler, Spacewalk, and PuppetHelped move complete datacenter, and office infrastructure with nearly zero site downtime including making hundreds of new custom length cablesReduced Windows deployment, software installation, and configuration time significantly by implementing WSUS, Group Policies, and WDS.Management of Active Directory, File servers, print servers, etc.Building security access administration and reconfigurationVOIP system administration, ShoreTel and CiscoAdministrator of Exchange 2003 ServerMigrated company from Exchange 2003 to Google AppsRebuilt Active Directory for migration from 2003 to 2008Monitoring and trending using ZenossPuppet used for most server configuration needsKVM/LibVirt and VMWare ESXi Virtualization HypervisorsAdministrator of Active Directory, Open Directory, and IPA for Directory Services

Hired to run a new high speed plotter, I quickly found several new tasks to take on. I began working a technical support role almost immediately. Generally consisting of keeping operations running efficiently and supporting user/management needs as they rise. Administering Active Directory for Directory Services/ACL’s using Windows Server NT/2000/2003, and Exchange 2003 for email.Deskside Support for 167+/- Civil/Structural engineersCreated software standards for each engineering discipline and standardized PC images company wideBackup Administrator - Create backup methods/jobs to backup all servers ensuring recovery data is available in-house and at offsite storage. Several recoveries performed weekly.Active Directory 2003 AdministrationExchange 2003 AdministrationSoftware Licensing administratorHardware and Software troubleshootingPC building and maintenance/repairMigrated company mail from MS Mail 3.0 to Exchange 5.5, Exchange 5.5 to 2003Order / Maintain I.T. department suppliesBackup Operator for Printroom Scanner/Plotters