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Plano, Tx, Us

Plano, Tx, Us

Plano, Tx, Us

Plano, Tx, Us

Plano, Tx, Us

Plano, Tx, Us

Design, Architecture and implementation role working with account managers to engage customers and design solutions to fulfill business and technology needs. Focusing on Data Center and cloud virtualization, design solutions that address current customer needs and business initiatives.Responsible for the overall architecture, solution design, and overseeing and managing major projects. Customers include Enterprise, Commercial, Small to Midsize Business, State and Local Government, and Education verticals.Solutions include:• Scoping of Services and Hardware/Software required for solution• Storage Technologies (HPE, EMC)• Datacenter migrations (Azure, AWS, on-premis)• Cisco networking (Nexus) and server platform (UCS/Hyperflex) • Office 365 migrations (Exchange, Google, Office 365)• VMware Technologies (vSphere, ESX, vCenter)• Microsoft Technologies (Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, O365).

Bay Island Tourism Breau promotes tourism to the islands of Utila, Roatan and Guanaja.Served as a strategic advisor providing technical insight into digital initiatives.

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As a Sr. Systems Administrator at a managed service provider (MSP) I provided outsourced IT services to enterprise and SMB clients, proactively managing network and computer systems for client businesses. Network administration of routers, switches, wireless, and other network devices. Maintain and monitor network and server systems, troubleshoot and recommend and implement improvements as needed for optimal client operations. Consult with clients, analyze existing environments then propose IT solutions to improve business processes and efficiencies.Monitor computing resources and perform trend analysis of resource usage then design and plan network and system infrastructure upgrades before they impact business operations.

Work with Latin American businesses providing system and network administration.Network design and implementation including LAN, WAN and firewalls.Identify system deficiencies proactively, recommending, planning, and implementing such solutions the upgrade of client networks, servers, and WAN connections based on customer needs and requirements. Merged multiple WAN links encompassing DSL, point-to-point wireless, and satellite with load balancing, source routing, and QOS to ensure reliable and fault-tolerant network access while minimizing costs. Migrated servers to VMWare ESXi platform using iSCSI on NAS, decreasing hardware costs and facilitating disaster recovery flexibility. Spearheaded multiple migrations from on-site Exchange servers to a cloud-based platform.

Roatan, Islas De La Bahia, Hn

Planed, coordinated, and performed on-location photoshoots for advertising and promotion of client services and products.Photographic specialties include architectural, aerial, lifestyle and industrial photography

Coxen Hole, Islas De La Bahia, Hn

Installed, updated, and maintained servers and LAN/WAN connectivity. Designed and implemented VOIP phone systems for clients. Installed, upgraded, and maintained servers, including Windows 2003 Server and Active DirectoryIntroduced Asterisk based VOIP PBX over WAN links to reduce the cost of internal and external calls. Ensured the optimal operability of the point-to-point wireless MAN network. Integrated online RADIUS authentication and billing solutions for Internet café and WI-FI hotspots. Consulted with clients, employing plain language to explain technical concepts.

Sacramento, California, Us

Contracted to OSHPD to act as network administrator for Novel/Windows 2003 networkPerformed multiple tasks related to the migration of Windows servers to a virtualized VMWare ESX blade based platform and the deployment and administration of Citrix Metaframe servers. Segmented a flat network into VLANS using Cisco catalyst switches. Incorporated an integrated lights out (ILO) throughout a datacenter, increasing server availability.

Roseville, Ca, Us

Customized, deployed, and maintained network services for multiple enterprise clients as a Network Engineer for an IT consultancy firm, a value-added reseller (VAR), and partner of Microsoft, Cisco, and HP. Oversaw daily IT operations, including the configuration, migration, and maintenance of email servers.Identified and leveraged new technologies as necessary to meet client requirements. Installed and deployed Windows 2000 servers, facilitating consistent backups, evaluating and crafting recommendations for effective security, and maintaining network security. Devised and instituted Windows 2000 migration plans. Deployed new applications on Citrix servers. Configured Cisco PIX & Linux firewalls and VPNs.

Hanover, Md, Us

Knoxville, Tennessee, Us

Directed and ensured the integrity of 24/7 operations and maintenance of 200+ Flying J plaza UNIX servers and registers through remote access. Administered key functions of multiple NT workstations, DOS clients, and dumb terminals at 135 remote locations nationwide. Installed, maintained, and debugged open source and proprietary software. Drafted documentation for internal use, updating all relevant stakeholders on system changes. Increased accuracy and automated routine tasks by creating Shell scripts using CSH and BASH. Coordinated productive backups, trained end users on effective application use, and troubleshot and rectified LAN connectivity issues. Pinpointed and addressed system performance problems. Delivered third level resolution support.

Associate'S Degree, Network Administration

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