David Covert Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ohio

Ohio

Columbus, Ohio Area

Supported LAN/WLAN for The University Systems of Ohio (including: Ohio Board of Regents, eTech Ohio, OhioLINK, The Ohio Learning Network, Ohio Supercomputer Center, and OARnet) using Juniper EX and Cisco switches.• Supported LAN in 2 Datacenters (KRC and SOCC).• Supported Juniper SRX3600 running JUNOS. Firewall contained 206 subnets.• Implemented Cisco 4400 wireless controller offering wireless in 4 buildings within Columbus using 802.1x authentication.• Supported switches in OARnet POP’s for optical gear maintenance LAN.• Worked with Backbone & Routing engineers to enhance and troubleshoot LAN connectivity.• Created and maintained documentation of the LAN in our offices & Datacenters.• Responsible for performance and LAN uptime, maintain strict maintenance documentation, scheduling procedures and administers changes.

• Supervised two user support technicians.• Maintained budget for Special Projects and Capital Procurements.• Architected current LAN/WLAN (500 Nodes) to ensure that it was stable and could always be expanded with minimal effort and cost. Familiar with most Cisco LAN/WLAN devices.• Managed the IT aspects of numerous physical plant expansion projects (plant is currently 1,000,000 sq ft.) – ensuring proper coverage of LAN/WAN.• Maintain WAN including international and domestic connections.• Implemented Juniper SSL VPN solution to enable greater availability of network resources.• Maintain Sonicwall Pro5060 Firewall.• Managed Active Directory Migration from Novell (400 Users).• Implemented Vmware ESX 3.5 system – resulting in reducing physical systems by one-third.• Maintain 30 Dell Poweredge servers – Building, Patching, Performance Tuning and Repairing.• Maintain IBM I-series running JDEdwards and Lotus Domino.• Implemented Spam and Virus blocking systems to ensure the safety of our network.• Managed wireless barcode scanning system using DClink to report inventory transactions to JDEdwards.• Implemented and maintain Rightfax system using Xerox equipment.• Implemented and maintain Blackberry BES system.• Implemented and maintain Commvault Simpana 8 Data Backup System.• Implemented and maintain two Dell iSCSI San Arrays and one EMC Fiber-Channel Array.• Support engineering teams on numerous projects for production tracking and equipment integration.• Implemented and maintain in-house production tracking and line side labeling system (60 Production lines). o Supported Developers o Implemented and maintain RFID system for work in process production tracking.o Familiar with PLC integration o Created limited desktop environment for production floor computers to ensure that the kiosk type machines were always running the original configuration.• Architected and installed Data Center UPS and Generator system.

• Participated in Active Directory and Windows 2000 upgrade – Managed the conversion of four branch offices (600 users).• Managed construction on 2 new offices - including install and configuration of LAN/WAN, coordinated install of Nortel Option 61C with 2 fiber remote sites (Option 11).• Created standard images for our site using Symantec Ghost – including Windows NT4.0, 2000, & XP. • Managed project to update the training facilities for Ohio Valley region. Installed high end desktops, mounted overhead projectors in all rooms, & installed a Smart Board projection screen in main training room. Implemented Symantec Ghost Console for scheduled deployment of images and software for training rooms.• Worked with management team on PDA solution – Pocket PC and Palm OS devices, Bluetooth enabled devices with Bluetooth enabled cell phones for remote internet connectivity.• Created and maintained documentation of LAN & Floor plans for 6 offices in the central region, and the Global WAN Diagram.• Implemented Veritas NetBackup solution.• Installed and maintained Polycom Video Conference system.

• Created standard images and deployed to new hardware using Symantec Ghost.• Completed base build of all new servers – included OS install, update all service packs and security updates, install anti-virus software, add to domain for security policy or manually update if not moved to domain.• Evaluated and rolled out PDA solution to Executive team – Windows CE and Palm OS devices.• Managed all nightly backups for 70 servers, swapped 85 tapes weekly.• Helped to write proposals for purchasing new plant equipment and updated plant layout drawings.

• Maintained LAN and all equipment attached to it.• Maintained eight psychological & medical labs integrating lab equipment using National Instruments DAQ components and Lab-View. • Evaluated, tested, and implemented the technical needs of faculty and staff when requested.• Responsible for planning and organizing Graduate Student Orientation.