Brian Hoff Email & Phone Number

Sr. Systems Engineer with systems/server administration, networking and project management competencies. Particularly interested in server and storage technologies, network architecture and unified communications.Specialties: Server Administration, Vendor management, Messaging and telecom integration, Network design and administration, Project Management, Process management, hardware and software application troubleshooting.

Listed skills include Project Management, Integration, Troubleshooting, System Administration, and 51 others.

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  Sr. Systems Engineer

  Catalyst Workplace Activation

  Sep 1988 - Present - Greater Seattle Area

  • Manage the technology infrastructure for multi-location environment including all network, server, storage, computer and phone systems.• Ensure proper functioning of technology systems through routine maintenance, disaster recovery/backup procedures, manage necessary upgrades, and maintain service provider relationships. • Implement and maintain processes, policies, and goals that support the organization's technology needs.• Help business operation groups utilize technology to improve efficiency.• Conduct appropriate research on applications, tools and technologies that offer opportunities for improvement to the business process. • Consult with software/hardware vendors to identify new and improved technologies, evaluate their offerings in relation to improving business process, and develop ongoing business relationships where appropriate.EDUCATION AND JOB SKILLS:• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Pacific Lutheran University, 1989• 30+ years in a systems management capacity with experience implementing and maintaining business applications• Knowledge of systems design concepts• Conceptual and analytical skills demonstrating the ability to accurately analyze situations and generate solutions or new ideas• Demonstrated high level of verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to communicate information, ideas, procedures, and processes in an effective and understandable manner• Strong organizational, time management and process management skillsTECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND:• Expertise with Microsoft Windows desktop/server Operating Systems• Expertise with Windows Networks, Fortinet and Meraki switches, Ethernet, TCP/IP• Expertise with Office 365 administration and Office applications• Expertise with Dell/EMC servers, Pure Storage flash arrays, and VMware vCenter virtualization technologies• Expertise with Wide Area Network concepts and solutions, including Fortinet firewalls and VPN• Expertise with PC hardware configuration and operations

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  Pacific Lutheran University

  Computer Science