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Houston, Texas Area

I managed the corporate UNIX environment of 200+ VMs and 35 physical servers ensuring high availability, security, and DR. I also conducted enterprise-level administration, performing daily backups, restores, and replication. Other key duties, include: Developed and implemented SOX-compliant processes, including developing backup status reports using EMC Data Protection Advisor and monitoring processes/procedures.  Served as the DR coordinator leading the annual DR validation process and collaboration with the Application and Infrastructure teams to develop and update the DR profile, test script, and runbook.  Designed and implemented the corporate-wide migration from Symantec NetBackup to EMC Avamar/Data Domain, defining data backup policies and procedures to reduce usage by 75%.

Houston, Texas Area

I exceled at providing architecture, administration, and managed 6 mission critical Enterprise Data Center environment, including three on-premise and three co-locations. In my day-to-day data responsibilities, I supervised the data center operations as well as providing 24x7, on-call support, serving as an escalation point to resolve international Data Center issues. Designed and implemented the migration of the DR data center from on-premise to co-located with minimal downtime. Managed the projects for 6 data center build outs including 3 on-premise and 3 co-locations

Houston, Texas Area

 Served as the admin overseeing Active Directory, global policy, and Avaya VoIP system, installing and configuring network servers and security devices including passwords, firewalls, and virus scanning. Established VPNs for secure WAN links between locations and a Cisco VPN Client for secure remote access.  Conducted daily backups with Veritas Backup Exec and Zenith BDR. Implemented enterprise-wide Symantec Endpoint virus protection and network security on Windows Server, SQL Server, and various OSes.

•Reported directly to IT SVP, in charge of planning and execution of major IT Projects.•Worked closely with management teams to define project goals, develop business plans, and carry out the installation of critical systems and data migration projects through team leadership. •Strategically negotiated with multiple vendors to structure service contracts and secure cost-effective services. •Structured project teams to execute senior management’s vision for the implementation of advanced technologies to support real time data exchange on EDI department and cutting-edge telecommunications system for call center environment.•Managed both Windows-Based and IBM Mainframe- Based global desktop platform running on a platform supporting multiple sites worldwide.

Played a primary role in successfully acquiring the ISO17799 security certification. Administered Active Directory, Global Policy, and Inter-Tel phone system.Provided deskside and telephone support for local and remote locations in the United States and Panama supporting over 300 users.Converted company from peer-to-peer network to domain-based network with active directory and group policy objects.Installed and maintained Windows 2003 Server, Exchange 2003 Server, SQL Server 2000 and various workstation OS's, physical infrastructure and network cabling for various locations, monitored and maintained log server, time server (NTP), email server, file server, database server, print server, and network routers.Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues with LAN and WAN systems as well as connections with AS 400 mainframe via terminals and terminal emulation software.Provided desktop support for all levels of employees including Executive levels.Projects and Achievements * Setup two new retail locations including the entire physical network infrastructure, Ethernet cabling, switches and computer workstations. Selected and installed of all digital equipment including workstations, high speed B/W and color copier/printers, and wide format scanners and printers.* Project Manager for enterprise-wide voice communication system. Provided guidance and technical expertise in the selection and implementation of a Voice-over-IP digital telephone system utilizing T1 links to connect three locations via Cisco routers. Project completed on time and on budget.

Bs, Computer Information System

Bs, Computer Information System

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