Parente Randolf and Beard Miller merged in October 2009 and became ParenteBeard.Lead technician for our VMware Virtual Infrastructure which consisted of the existing 4- and 3-node clusters in our Wyomissing and York locations.Built a 4-node cluster in our co-location facility; DBSi) as well as installed single node ESXi systems in 23 of our satellite locations to host a Domain Controller, File Server, Print Server, and an Altiris Server.Lead tech for our HP SAN/iQ iSCSI storage clusters in Wyomissing and York and our EMC Celarra iSCSI/NFS storage in DBSi and Philadelphia.Back up tech for our network monitoring system - Solarwinds Orion NPM 10.Participated on the team to migrate our Novell Directory, File and Print services to Windows 2008.

Worked with a consultant to implement Microsoft Systems Operations Management. Participated on the team to migrate our distributed GroupWise 7 email system to a centralized Exchange 2007 system. Managed, configured, supported, upgraded, and evaluated network software systems including network operation systems, groupware systems, anti-virus systems, anti-spam systems, network management systems, software distribution systems, network fax systems, network print systems, network scanning systems, file storage, backup systems, data archive, and service contracts when needed. Managed and maintained an HP iSCSI SAN and VMware ESXi 4 infrastructure virtualizing Netware, SLES, OES 2, Windows 2008, 2003 Server and Citrix XenApp Servers. Managed three Network Specialists, did bi-annual reviews, and created objectives for each technician. Created a maintained 3-year budget for Network Services Purchased most hardware and all network related software, Dell laptops and desktops, HP servers and Cisco network gear, as well as reconciled budget Managed LAN/WAN infrastructure including contracts for WAN services and service contracts for LAN/WAM equipment for our 17 offices Managed, configured, and supported telecommunications systems including local, long distance, toll-free voice services, and phone systems. Vendors included MetTel, Verizion, Level3 and Inter-Tel.

Managed, configured, supported, evaluated and monitored internal and external security. Used GWAVA, BorderManager and DoubleCheck.Managed, configured, supported, upgraded, and evaluated network software systems including network operating systems, groupware systems, anti-virus systems, anti-spam systems, network management systems, software distribution systems, network fax systems, network print systems, network scanning systems, file storage, backup systems, and data archive. Used NetWare 6.5, Windows 2003 Server, GroupWise 7, Symantec AV 10, ZENworks 7, Monit, Cacti, FaxWare, NDPS, iPrint, Arcserve 10.5, 10.1, and GWArchive.Managed, configured, supported, evaluated, and monitored remote access systems. Used Citrix 4.5 and Access Manager 3.1; Provided end user support

System Administrator for a 35-station network with an MHS System and Dial-In and Dial-Out services.Responsible for installing, supporting, and designing Novell and Lantastic networks for roughly 35 client engagements including a 1,500-student college.

* Demonstrated, trained, installed, and supported CAD/CAM, CADMAX, SMARTCAM, CADKEY, and VERSACAD software Responsible for PC hardware support and installations Installed, trained, supported, and tested the following networks: Novell NetWare, DNA, Lantastic and PC-NFS and integrated their software and other packages for customers. Worked with these topologies: Thinnet, Thinknet, 10-Base T and Token Ring.

I was employed in the design and development of the various mechanical devices and systems used on this equipment. In addition to making the drawings, I made the necessary calculations to ensure that the components were sized properly for the application.I programmed a CNC 2-axis lathe and a 3-axis milling machine and worked with the machine shop in the manufacturing of pretzel-making and -baking machinery.