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Wylie TX

• Installed and maintain Windows 2008, 2012 core and Hyper-V server environment on Dell PowerEdge hardware.
• Windows 365 MDM, Intune and Jamf MDM device management,
• Exchange 2010 installation, maintenance and migration to Office 365.
• Cisco wireless access point installation and VLAN management.
• Dell PowerConnect switch maintenance and VLAN configuration.
• SonicWall site to site VPN and SSL VPN end user connection.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• UNIX usage for trouble-shooting and system performance issues in a production environment.
• Sun and Compaq server installation and configuration in medium size data center.
• Handled calls for production manufacturing facility/campus including escalation and documentation reducing line cycle time.
• Installed and maintained Symantec System Console for consistent virus solution for facility reducing virus outbreaks.
• Designed an automated Symantec Ghost routine for critical systems backup and recovery reducing the down time of production tools.
• Programming and development using PHP and MySQL to maintain and enhance team knowledgebase.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Planned and migrated eight offices from MS Mail to MS Exchange server 5.5 increasing productivity and performance.
• Deployed and maintained NT 4.0 Server on Alpha and Intel based systems.
• Application support and maintenance for 250 PCs including remote connectivity and installation.
• Installation and configuration of Meridian phone systems streamlining office communication.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• CAD plan production with use of MicroStation and AutoCAD in the structural discipline.
• Assisted in regularly scheduled Pin and Hanger bridge inspections for multiple states.
• Construction Inspection and concrete testing for bridge, airport, and roadway projects.

Albrook Airbase, Panama

• Squad leader for five technicians rewarded the rank of Corporal in a non-infantry MOS for leadership.
• Designated technical inspector for all communication equipment due to proficiency in troubleshooting.
• Responsibilities include repair of equipment to component level and quality assurance of all communication equipment.