System Administrator/Mis Manager
Ferrell Companies, Inc
Lakewood, Co
Provided project management of Turnkey Systems for customers. Developed and presented LAN/WAN topologies to prospective clients. Managed the IT department, including budgeting, planning, and the rollout of new hardware and software. Created and maintained numerous technical documents for both internal and client use. Administered NT 4.0 servers, Novell 4.x, Novell 3.12, SCO UNIX, and AIX UNIX servers. Provided top level remote support for over 400 clients on networking and workstation issues along with on-site installation, configuration, and support for RS6000, SCO, & NT servers. Utilized, integrated, and supported terminal emulation programs (James River, Minisoft, R2, HitAnsi). Performed Beta testing for Novell and James River. Implemented inventory control for machines being built and all local equipment. Evaluated the purchase of all computer-related products. Upgraded existing legacy network to a CAT5 10baseT with a server ring of 100baseT. Prepared and instructed monthly classes to encourage the staff to fully utilize their computers and software. Provided all operational assistance for the daily operation of eight servers with approximately 60 users. Installed and maintained the local LAN and E-mail system. Installed and configured ISDN lines, FDDI rings, workstations, and Internet Gateways. Worked with Novell 3.12, NT 3.5, and Win3.x. Implemented in depth Win95 customization, policy editor, and registry editing. Provided the installation and rollout of NT/Unix integration, Win9x workstations, DNS connectivity, Internet integration, and troubleshooting and repair. Managed multiple rollouts, Internet connectivity, and provided email support.