Chris Laskowski Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Westminster, Co, Us

Senior Engineer for two data centers: configure and maintain about 1,000 servers. Implement time- sensitive system adjustments to comply with legislation changes, including privacy of financial data and HIPPA, NCUA, VISA compliance. Collaborate with 9 engineers during and outside traditional business hours. Monitor climate data of racks and components to ensure optimal operations and prevent service interruption and data loss. Set firmware update schedule and manage driver repair. Manage and design new hardware solutions for end-of-life replacements. Set up enterprise Print Servers, controlled security on printers using HP WebJet Admin. Utilize HPE OneView, Global Dashboard. Install, configure, and administer HPE iLO system across all servers. Train staff on HPE OneView operations. Expert with MS Server platforms (2016, 2012, 2008, etc) and MS Desktop Systems (Win 10, 8, 7, XP). Working knowledge of VMWare ESXi and ESX. Working knowledge of 3PAR and Nimble Storage, Brocade Fiber Switch configurations. Basic PowerShell. Advanced MS Office and OpenOffice.• Maintained Branch location servers and network printers. This was 375 IBM x3550 servers and nearly 1500 HP LaserJet 5P/6P/6MP printers. Printer updates and security handled with custom templates in HP WebJet Admin. Wrote all documentation for field techs to follow for onsite repair of printers.• Project Manager of Citrix installation. 96-server implementation delivering applications to 375 branch locations. Scheduled and met with diverse internal teams and external vendors.• Set up new AD test environment for Development testing. Set basic Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for this environment. Set up LDAP, DHCP, DNS, Domain Controllers for Development and Test Lab. Set up Exchange 2016 instance for testing. Development and Test Lab physical servers are Server 2012R2.• Set up test lab VMWare servers to run AD structure and VMWare cluster to run four VMs and to spin-off test servers (Server 2012R2 and 2016 VMs).

Provided account, AD, Exchange for 6,300 individuals in 4 federal agencies. Serviced multiple OSs and network security platforms. Monitored server health and network connectivity on Windows Server 2000- 2008 and Microsoft Exchange 2000-2010. Basic account and OU creation and administration.Achievements• Verified secure LDAP traffic with SSL and TLS. Monitored/modified Access Control Lists (ACLs) on admin accounts• Wrote detailed process documentation to ensure efficient workflows.• Performed prompt emergency procedures and preventative maintenance.

Fulfilled short-term time-sensitive contract for software upgrade for database administration to comply with forthcoming Housing of Urban Development (HUD) legislation. Applied Active Directory and file-permissions expertise to remotely upgrade proprietary software suite for real estate attorneys. Provided post-launch troubleshooting and support across multiple server and operating systems, as well as QDBC, Active Directory, and MDB/Access.

Set up and configured computer systems and networks for 5 retail locations, warehouse, central office, and server support center. Managed 10 IT staff and provided tech support to 85-90 sales representatives. Migrated franchise to Exchange 2003 and Active Directory. Trained staff on POS systems. Troubleshooted and repaired all server and client operation systems, support servers, including Windows, terminal services, and related applications, as well as thin-client terminals, telephone, and inventory system. Provided prompt and cordial client support on-site and via phone, email, and remote access. Nurtured relationships with approximately 17 vendors and managed contract negotiations.Achievements• Designed, implemented, managed first full backup system with off-site, secured tapes and built-in global maintenance ability. Developed system to support firm’s growth from 2 to 5 locations.• Presented and implemented new printing system that saved $9,000-$12,000 annually per store and removed reliance on external vendors.• Designed, implemented, managed Secure Point-Of-Sale system for five locations and over 100 terminals. Included connections to live database for immediate stock check and ordering.• Designed, implemented, managed scanning system for warehouse. Wireless barcode scanners communicating with main server system provided immediate order status update and distribution of goods from receiving docks to external delivery docks, cutting two days off delivery process.• Set up new AD environment for entire organization, including main office, warehouse and 5 retail locations. Set basic GPOs for this environment. Set up DHCP, DNS, Domain Controllers on Windows Server 2008.

Developed employee education curricula for Level III and IV Help Desk staff on IBM storage, and wrote hardware maintenance manuals. Performed quality control on entry-level service manuals for 3xxx series servers. Fulfilled RAID array recovery for FEMA email servers after natural disaster, successfully restoring with no data loss. Debugged 2,000 servers for JP Morgan, identified and resolved hardware issue with 3,500-server project for Hilton Hotels.Specializations: Exabyte, HP, Quantum, Tandberg tape; RAID log parsing; tape dump log parsingAwards: Employee of the Month (multiple times), Customer Satisfaction Recommendation – Awarded when satisfaction rates meet or exceed 95 percent for 4 consecutive months.

Wrote user guides and developed intranet for 120 satellite offices in 7 states. Improved software license tracking system. Designed and implemented Data Center. Installed new network hardware, VPN, and firewall. Installed and debugged www-based email system.