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San Francisco Bay Area

Primary Systems Engineer responsible for 10+ clients in the South Bay area. Performed regular maintenance and administration of client networks and infrastructure. Client liaison for upgrades and augmentations which typically involved assessing the current environment and researching what technologies best to deploy for the long term success of the client. Proficient in Systems (Active Directory) and Network Administration. Typical implementations include: Windows Server (2003, 2008 (R2) & 2012 (R2)), 2012 Terminal Services (RDS), Exchange (2003, 2007, 2010 & 2013), Firewall deployments (Cisco ASA and Sonicwall TZ/NSA), Backup Exec (10, 11d, 12d & 2010), Veeam backup and recovery (Including Cloud). Acronis backup and cloning, SQL (2000, 2005, 2008 & 2012). Migrations: Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007, 2010, 2013 & O365, Windows Server 2003 to Windows 2008 and 2012. Experience with installing and configuring VMware 4 and 5 - iSCSI SAN and local storage installations. VLAN segregation and iSCSI networking with Cisco and HP switches. Familiar with setting up and administering Dell and HP SAN's (PowerVault MD Series, PS4XXX, PS6XXX).Handled procurement and project implementation from start to finish. Successfully managed on average 6 major network augmentations per year. Managed and maintained largest South Bay client for All Covered.MCITP: Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Virtualization Administrator on Windows Server® 2008 R2

San Francisco Bay Area

Aided Wave Systems with feedback on their 'security software suite' installation and authentication. Provided feedback from the perspective of a first time 'systems administrator' user/installer. Helped augment and edit current Enterprise Authentication Suite documentation. Ammended documentation with clearer more understandable Visio diagrams and verbiage.

San Francisco Bay Area

Responsible for oversight of entire company operations. Comprehensive systems administration of company's Windows 2000 and 2003 servers. Configuration and maintenance of: Windows active directory (dns, vpn, gpo and Exchange 2003), Cisco firewall, access control system, phone system (hybrid PBX with VOIP), system backups and disaster recovery.Charged with all technological decisions, negotiations and purchases. (connectivity, colocation, telco). Highly involved with enterprise website hardware setup and network design. Extremely cost conscious. Responsible for company PC installations and configurations. Familiar with migration of key Microsoft software (Windows nt-2000-xp and 2003, Exchange 5.5-2000-2003). Handled company logistics, key tasks included; 3 company moves, design and assemble office cubicle systems, coordination and oversight of projects to minimize downtime (key services overlap; telco, internet, power, VOIP etc).Organised and scheduled company user's conference.

Houston, Texas Area

Engineer responsible for design and check of installation aids, installation coordination and logistics. Computer modeling included tow and lift analysis, and pile capacity checks. Detailed design mainly of lifting eyes and sea fastenings. Furnished necessary technical drawings and details when required.

Houston, Texas Area

Responsibilities include computer modeling and analysis, engineering detailed design and drafting. Analyses entailed using SACS programming and standard engineering practices such as dynamic and fatigue analyses, pile capacity checks, lifting eye design and cathodic protection. Prepared permits, design reports, technical drawings and various other project support documents.

Houston, Texas Area

Design engineer responsible for intra fab yard deck lift analysis for the PEMEX EPC-1 project. Project scope included two 13,000 metric ton decks to be installed in the bay of Campeche. Analysis entailed devising a suitable method of lifting all three deck levels, for each platform, without compromising the structural integrity of the decks.

Bsc, Engineering (Mechanical/Civil)

Mechanical / Civil Engineering

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