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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Project lead on the Norfolk Southern VMware ESX Virtualization infrastructure project. Designed and implemented the VMware infrastructure. Worked closely with Vendors and other Infrastructure teams for Networking, Storage and Security for a solid platform. Continue leadership in maintaining and support of the infrastructure. I am the go to person for all aspects of this environment. Performed several upgrades to the infrastructure from version 2.5 up to 4.1.Currently designing and implementing VMware Site Recovery Manager Infrastructure. Working closely with vendors and storage team for a complete DR solution. Developed numerous group policies to standardize and enforce server settings.Managed the R&R through NetIQ Directory Resource Administrator as it pertains to user and group accounts.Architected new hardware solutions such as the c-Class environment now in production for a year. Before this it was the p-Class blade technology. Received 24hrs of HP site training on this technology.Provide 3rd level assistance on hardware escalations.Project lead on the perpetual systems replacement project. This covers local and remote sites.Lead architect on system design, deployments, and planningDeployed and configured SQL servers and configured replication for use in the VMware Virtual InfrastructureProgrammed scripts to configure and deploy Integrated Lights Out (iLO)Developed and maintain company server build images for rapid deployments and standardizationSQL deployment and maintenanceDesigned Norfolk Southern's Inventory Management system using both MS access and a SQL backend. This system is relied on heavily for its reporting and deployment planning features.

4975 Avalon Ridge Pkwy

Installed and configured Windows 2000 and Windows NT4 Server on Compaq production servers.Installed and configured Scheduling software (Schedule Wizard and NT Scheduler).Extensive experience in Veritas NetBackup software and Legato NetWorker software.Installed, configured and supported Veritas NetBackup.Installed, configured and supported Legato NetWorker.Applied software patches and firmware updates.In this position, I also assisted several rollouts for Novartis Pharmaceuticals as the onsite Technician. Resolved setup and post setup issues.Monitored over 200 systems for software and hardware failure using NetIQ, Big Brother, Compaq Insight Manager, and Patrol.Monitored scheduled tape backups, executed tape loads, and restored files from the following software products: NetWorker, NT Backup, and Veritas NetBackup.Worked in the following environments: NT 3.5, NT 4.0, OS/2,4 and UNIX.Troubleshot and brought systems back online in event of failure.Monitored user communications with Connect Remote applications. Enabled and disabled user communications on request using HyperTerminal or TCM (Total Control Manager).Monitored and scheduled EDI jobs. Enabled and disabled when requested.Executed batch jobs on request.Edited NT user accounts and permissions.Logged all incidents on paper and electronically.Generated MCI User Communication Reports.Developed and implemented an Access Media Management System for daily logging and tracking of offsite tapes.Created small batch files to automate jobs.Supported internal End User applications and hardware.Supervise personnel in Data center.

Provided technical support to Field Representatives with the following hardware products: Compaq 7730, 7790, 7800, Panasonic CF41 and 61Software products as follows: Windows 95, Cornerstone, MS Office Suite. Acrobat Reader, Netscape Communicator 4.0, Lotus Notes 4.6.2Logged all calls in STATS Vantive call Tracking system.Completed classes SAMS (System administration modules), and ODDS (Open Data Delivery System) in preparation for position change.Additional duties: Designed and updated Helpdesk Web pages and documentation. Created department Phone and address lists.

Hp

Worked onsite with Hewlett Packard providing technical support to end users using, Laser Jet, Ink Jet, and Dot Matrix printers/ some onsite repair.Completed Training classes on Laser Theory and Printer Mechanics.Used X Windows and the application Fireman fluently on a HPUX diskless workstation.

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