Benjamin Farrell Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Teacher for CCNA classes 1-4 during varying semesters

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Assisted students with technology homework, protect lab assets, and assist teachers with work projectsSupervised the Cisco Lab and equipment- Upgraded IOS software- Designed extra lab assignments- Repaired broken equipment

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

Project focus – divest Hart & Cooley from Johnson Controls inside TSA with all new equipment & systems. I am the senior IT person on the project & responsible for the architecture, coordination, and implementation across 13 sites.Architect and implement international multi-site network, voice, server, and application solutions with a focus on:- Cloud- Time to implementation- Best practicesManage vendor relationships and project implementation including:- MSP Project Team- Infosys Oracle ERP implementation team- CAD software vendors- Quoting and vendor comparisonAnalyze and interpret current designs and architecture with sparse documentation and access rights.Construct complex firewall/VPN mapping rules per IP/Port for access to and from individual servers and devices in JCI’s network.Coordinate business owners, timeframes, & technical representatives to a mutual beneficial end goal.Designed, configured, and executed three site sub-divestiture in a critical time window from the ground up. This sub project was completed February 2021.Product focuses:- Cloud – Microsoft Azure, Intune, Office 365, Ring Central, & MobiControl- Network – Cisco, Meraki, Fortinet, VeloCloud, & Palo Alto- Software – Solidworks, AutoCad, Rockwell, & Creo- Server – Microsoft Server 2008 – 2016- DFS (File migration), Print, DNS, SQL support, and specialized software

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Design and implement enterprise-wide network and system solutions with a focus on- Cloud solutions- Cost reduction- Time and team efficiencyMentor and manage network team members in projects and day to day operations across a multinational organizationDirect and oversee network operations and computer systems including, but not limited to:- Cloud Software – Plex Systems, Office 365, Mimecast, Bitdefender, Sophos, Mobicontrol, & Freshservice- Network – Cisco, Meraki, HP, 3COM, & Sonicwall- Servers – Dell – Server 2003-2016, VMware, & Hyper-V- Storage – EMC- Communication – Ring Central, 8x8, GoTo products, Avaya, & ROLM- Systems/Software – Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Windows 98 – 10, various CAD software, Prophix, & Sage- Backups – Veeam, Backup Exec, & AppAssureProjects of note:- Private cloud design and migration- Network switch upgrade – Multivendor to Cisco Catalyst- Firewall & Wireless Access Point upgrade – Multivendor to Meraki- File storage consolidation and security structure design- Coordination of phone system upgrade to Ring Central

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Walker, Mi, Us

Led multiple large projects including:- Infrastructure design and planned implementation for 2 new remote locations- Microsoft Exchange upgrade from 2003 to 2010- Enterprise-wide wireless upgrade from Autonomous to Lightweight APs- Domain upgrade from 2003 domain and forest to 2008 R2 level- EMC VNX Rerack and expansion- Implementation of ATT Secure Access Gateway- Implementation of VMware VDI infrastructure at multiple facilitiesManaged servers and storage systems including:- Windows Server 2003, 2008 and 2008 R2, and 2012 R2- VMWare ESX3.0 and ESXi4.1, 5, and 5.5- EMC VNX 5300, NS20, and CLARiiON storage systems- Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange, & SQL 2005- Symantec Backup Exec 2010, 2012, 2014 and System Center 10Assisted with network operations including:- Cisco 3560, 3750, and 2960 Switches- Cisco Wireless Infrastructure including 3602 APs and 2504 Controllers- Watchguard firewalls- Network design, cabling, and troubleshooting- Supervised and supported helpdesk operations including, but not limited to: - Password resets, office troubleshooting, and hardware diagnosticsCreated network and instructional documentationDesigned and maintained company intranet webpage

Managed all network and systems across the organization including, but not limited to:- Windows workstations and servers - Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 - Windows XP, Vista, and 7 workstations- Network backbone equipmentProjects included:- Redesign of the network backbone- Cable installation- Wireless bridge design- Documentation of design and maintenance proceduresOther Roles:- Small group supervisor - Phone system support

•Diagnosed and fixed hardware problems while finding creative solutions to special cases.•Assisted with configuring and loading of computer software and modems.

Bachelors, Computer Networking And Network Security

Associates, Computer Networking And Network Security