Systems Administrator
CurrentProvided Windows OS administration, LAN/WAN/VPN administration, VMware administration(vSphere ESXi & vCenter with Dell EqualLogic SAN) Also managed Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Exchange, wireless access points, print servers, backups, Cicso switches & firewalls, VOIP, analog & Fax lines. Provided support for mobile email devices(iOS, Android, Windows Mobile).Key Contributions:•Evaluated and reconfigured company’s Windows Server 2003 environment, upgraded server environment to Windows Server 2008 R2 & Server 2012 R2 for enhanced functionality and speed.•Built new file servers, terminal server, file/print sharing and domain controllers.•Migrated company servers to Dell 3-2-1 VMware configuration for enhanced redundancy and scalability.•Implemented disaster recovery solutions such as Symantec Backupexec. First with a tape system, then upgrading to a Symentec BES 3600 appliance.• Deployed and managed Dell SonicWall anti-SPAM device.• Researched, recommended and implemented system enhancements such as antivirus and malware detection and removal software that improved reliability and speed.•Managed transition from Comcast\Cimco to Vonage for company wide data and voice systems improving speed and performance between IL and Malaysia.• Migrated from Exchange to Office365.• Built and wired entire network for several buildings in Franklin Park, Bensenville, and Batavia.•Trained employees across multiple departments and facilities on network operations including log-in procedures, network functionality, permissions, printing issues, security and use of software.
