Chad Wright Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas

Server and Infrastructure AdministrationTelecommunications troubleshooting and supportServer migrations

Houston, Texas Area

Configure and support Avaya IP Office and Mitel switches for VOIP communicationsConfigure and manage Sonicwall TZ 215 firewalls for VPN connections Administer and support Terminal Server 2008 environment for 200 usersCreate and manage Active Directory security users and groups for file and print servicesImplement WSUS for Domain Controllers, AD member servers, and workstationsNegotiate and manage Telecomm and ISP service contracts Configure ADTRAN and Cisco switching environmentManage Active Directory envronment for users and groups and create Group Policy Objects

Houston, Tx

Manage outsourced IT services including co-location, telecom, and technical support functions Design and implement video surveillance systems for all facilitiesProvide onsite technical support for critical business servicesNegotiate and manage MPLS contracts with TW Telecom, ATT, and various LEC providersSurvey and integrate communication infrastructure of acquired companiesNegotiate and manage electrical, data, and telecommunication contractorsReview, implement, and improve IT procedures and policies for HIPAA complianceCreate workflow diagrams for business processes for training and documentation

Houston, Texas Area

Manage DHCP , DNS, Active Directory, Terminal Servers, Essential Business Server and System Center Essentials 2007Deploy patches and application using System Center Essentials 2007Manage and negotiate telecommunication, software, and hardware maintenance contractsConfigure and maintain IronPort C150 email gatewayImage, deploy, and support local and remote workstations and serversAdminister Microsoft Exchange 2003 and 2007 serversNegotiate and manage all mobile and landline communication accounts with Cbeyond, Verizon, and AT&T, and QwestCoordinate new office build-out schedules with electrical, data, and telecommunication contractorsPerform daily backups and restores using Symantec BackupExecProcure, Image, and Deploy machines to local and remote users using Symantec GhostProvide 24/7 technical support for 75 users at 5 locationsMaintain and administer the Oaisys Tracer/Talkument system for phone recordingsAdminister and Manage Inter-Tel/Mitel 5000 Maintain SQL database environment using SQL 2008 management studio

Migrate workstations and user data to Windows Server 2003 domainConfigure, deploy, and support cellular phones and PDA devicesCreate and configure Novell and Windows user accountsAdminister and maintain support Guardian Edge Encryption Plus on laptop machinesConfigure and support Cisco VPN 3000 concentratorAdminister Novell 4.11, Windows 2000, and Windows 2003 serversAdminister and maintain Pitney Bowes Group 1 Mailstream serverCreate images for desktop and laptop machinesDeploy desktop and laptop machines to new and existing employeesMaintain and support Novell FTP accounts for clients

Perform daily operation and maintenance of Windows Server 2000 environment.Administer the strategic and daily technical support for local and remote employees including VPN solutions.Manage telecommunication and web hosting contracts for Southern and affiliated companiesNegotiate and manage wireless device contracts to maximize voice and data usage. Install and configure all network hardware and authorizing network security policies.Install, configure, and provide support of 50 Desktop and Laptop Computers as well as gateway routers and firewalls.Manage DNS, WINS, DHCP, off-site and Active Directory servers.Project management of enterprise LAN solutions, antivirus protection strategy, patch management, backup solutions, desktop migrations, and application rollouts.Maintain NORTEL Networks and Panasonic phone systems including adding new users, new lines, and voicemail.

Negotiate data and telecommunication contracts on behalf of clients.Configure and Manage local and remote client cable/DSL networks. Provide network support in local and client environment.Support connectivity for cable/DSL networks, including modems, switches and cabling.

Perform material and supply inventory to minimize shrinkage.Consistently audit progress of retrofit project regarding labor and material costs. Assign roles and duties to apprentices to maximize productivity of technicians.Coordinate and schedule stages of work with hospital security and department managers.

Provided support for over 1000 users, with a variety of hardware and software issues. Responsible for maintaining software upgrades on end-users machines.Implemented new classrooms (installing cable, network switches & configuring machines for network access. (ex. Math / Writing Chemistry / Open labs).

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance, General

Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi

Bba, Finance

Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi