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Los Angeles County, California, United States

I am responsible for the data centers networks that service CyberFortress Backup and Disaster Recovery around the world. I manage and design networks based on various vendor products. I work with the director of operations to review ISP and data center contracts to reduce OPEX costs.Accomplishments-- Oversee network architecture and platforms across 20.

Greater Los Angeles Area

I managed the network and backup systems for KeepItSafe across multiple co-lo’s in North America. KeepItSafe is a VAR that protects 6 PetaBytes of customer data. I managed a team of three senior technicians, assisted with the acquisition of new business, and procured new equipment to ensure growth of the platformsAccomplishments-- Managed production.

Greater Los Angeles Area

IT Vendor for feature film and TV production offices. Primary technical lead that developed new product, procedure, policy, and support for network and voice installations Accomplishments:-- Managed 500+ networks distributed around the country that service Film/TV productions-- Migrated company infrastructure from consumer grade CPE to enterprise Cisco.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Field technician that installed network and telephone systems for feature film and TV production officesAccomplishments:-- Installed customer office Network and Phone Systems in Los Angeles and remote locations Hawaii and Arizona-- Installed satellite service for remote internet and voice connectivity-- Supported film basecamp-- Provided IT support at.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Managed Linux and Windows server systems that operated the e-payment websiteAccomplishments:-- Managed production system operations of Rentpayment.com that processed $30 Million+ in transactions a month-- Maintained 33 systems across 3 sites comprised of Debian Linux web and Java application servers, Windows 2003 MS SQL Server 2005, and Astaro Security.

Tucson AZ

Performed SAN storage test with multiple OS’s as a systems level testerAccomplishments:-- Tested the IBM DS6000 SAN system through 6 release cycles-- Documented defects and worked closely with development and project management to resolve these issues-- Reported test status to IBM management-- Performed IO stress tests using LINUX, AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, and.

Cambridge, Massechusettes

IT Technician for a start up companyAccomplishments:-- Created IT solutions that supported small and mid-size companies-- Designed built, and managed Windows, Linux, and Apple OS X networks-- Worked multiple facets of company's technical solutions, business development, and customer relations-- Used Active Directory onsite in implementation, migration, and.