Johnathan Howard Email & Phone Number

Staffordsville, Kentucky, United States

Lexington, Kentucky Area

Cloud Hosted Website● I run multiple WordPress associated blogs on a single LAMP Stack using Digital Ocean cloud hosting. I use this to do Linux testing, work on skills, and write articles on technology. https://kentuckynerd.com​ for more information. ○ Manage MySQL database using PhpMyAdmin. ○ Migrated hosts from Hostgator to Digitalocean (Ubuntu LTS)● Google SEO and WordPress content experience.● Adobe Audition skills for audio manipulation.● Web content manager and Web administration● Social Media Management

Lexington, Kentucky Area

● Upgraded End of Life Linux Operating Systems (Ubuntu) to the latest LTS (18.04)● Upgraded End of Life Window Server 2008/2012 to Windows Server 2019● VOIP Mitel (Shortel) Phone System Administrator● Managing Cisco Network Switches, Dell SonicWall (Firewall), Ubiquiti Wireless Access Controller and Access Points

Lexington, Kentucky Area

● Part of a 24x7x365 team that monitors Web Services and Networking Services● End User Support calls as well as Keeneland Website Technical Support calls● Professional Experience Supporting a large VCenter VMware, Linux, Unix, and Windows Systems ● Cisco Phone Systems Administration

Lexington Ky

•Responsible for LAN/WAN network communications, operations, hardware, and application software•Administered VMware virtual machines•Document and track issues via a ticketing system.•Participated in 24x7x365 on-call rotation.•Provided support on weekends and odd hours to ensure little to no disruption of local and operational systems during scheduled maintenance and outages•Perform operating system software updates, upgrades and managed patches•Experience and sound working knowledge of the following areas: Windows Server administration including Active Directory and the use of Group Policies; TCP/IP, routing, switching, DHCP and DNS, ShoreTel IP Telephony•Experienced with Cisco Routers and Switches, Also Brocade Switches

Winchester, Ky

•Maintained and supported IT equipment at 35 different store locations across the US •Managed the day to day IT troubleshooting for users both locally and remotely•Receiving quotes for a supply of goods from suppliers•Keeping an eye on the WAN/LAN network environment that includes internet access, software applications, and switches; resolving network failure errors by troubleshooting WAN/LAN connections

Lexington, Kentucky Area

IT Project Implementation Technician (2013)• Placed at St. Joe East and St. Joe Main.• Responsible for the wiring and hardware needs of projects and site enhancements.• Implemented OneCare technology to go to a paperless documenting system.• Utilized and maintained SharePoint for managing devicesDesktop Support (2012 – 2013)• Placed at YH America. • Responsible for providing onsite help-desk support, hardware installs, software installs, printer issues, help-desk tickets, networking issues.• Administrated IBM Lotus Notes with Domino Admin and Domino Designer.• Provided remote support to other YH facilities.

Salyersville, Ky

• Ran a robotic welder and maintaining optimal maintenance on the machinery.• Issued Team Leader on 3rd Shift• Disposed of Hazardous material, Acquirement of Respirator Certification• Cleaned, maintained, and did preventative maintenance on robotic machinery and other heavy machines• Trained on MIG Welding Processes.

Associate Of Science (As), Electronic/Computer Engineering Technology

Dual Associate of Applied Science Electronic/Computer Engineering Technology

Education record

Education record

Diploma, Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing

Activities and Societies: Football, Baseball, FFA, FBLABusiness, and Computers.