Administrator for Windows and Linux servers, Network Storage Arrays, and Data Backup/Recovery systems.

Administrator for Network Storage Arrays and Veritas NetBackup. Duties include assigning Storage, monitoring space utilization, and recovering and reallocating storage as needed. Other tasking such as Monitoring the NetBackup environments by fulfilling backup, recovery and archive requests, troubleshooting configuration, network and client problems, system administration, remediating IAVM vulnerabilities to maintain DISA compliance, and troubleshooting VMware backup client issues, and performing software updates as required, and development of technical documentation, standards, policies and procedures. Key AchievementsPRDC Accreditation work to complete AS&D and SAN STIGS.Generated Monthly reports based on NetBackup performance, total number of clients protected, and number of Terabytes protected for licensing concerns.

Administrator for Symantec NetBackup and Network Storage Arrays. Duties include fulfilling backup, recovery and archive requests, troubleshooting configuration, network and client problems, development of technical documentation, standards, policies and procedures. Assigning Storage, monitoring space utilization, and recovering and reallocating storage as needed. Other tasking such as Monitoring the NetBackup environments, system administration, SAN administration, remediating IAVM vulnerabilities to maintain DISA compliance, and troubleshooting VMware backup client issues, and performing software updates as required. Key AchievementsAdminister an extensive NetBackup environment with over 1000 clients across 4 domains.Cross Training with SAN administrators.Assisted in setup and configuration of new DR NetBackup environmentGenerated Monthly reports based on NetBackup performance, total number of clients protected, and number of Terabytes protected for licensing concerns.

Administrator for Symantec NetBackup. Duties include fulfilling backup, recovery and archive requests, troubleshooting configuration, network and client problems, development of technical documentation, standards, policies and procedures. Other tasking such as Monitoring the NetBackup environments, system administration, remediating IAVM vulnerabilities to maintain DISA compliance, and troubleshooting VMware backup client issues. Key AchievementsAdminister an extensive NetBackup environment with over 1000 clients across 4 domains.Generated Monthly reports based on NetBackup performance, total number of clients protected, and number of Terabytes protected for licensing concerns.

Team Lead for the administration of all Microsoft Server 2003/2008 File and Print servers on the company network consisting of over 600 physical and virtual systems. Coordinated with Sites and on location technicians for System backups, software patching, overall hardware and software troubleshooting and resolution, general scheduled maintenance, and hardware upgrades. Responsible for account management, login script support, access and control of file shares and active directory administration. Worked with Network Engineers and File Storage administrators to meet the storage needs and bandwidth requirements for the File and Print Servers. Key AchievementsAssisted in the migration from separate independent IT services to centrally managed IT services resulting in significant cost reductions and consistent service across all sites.Assisted with a server consolidation project to reduce the overall server count at the sites and centralizing servers to regionalized data centers resulting in considerable savings in hardware and maintenance costs as well as providing a higher level of reliability and security.Assisted with the Lights Out Management project which provided improved management and administration of Servers and Hardware at remote sites.

California Md. The Systems Administrator for all BAE Systems Southern Maryland Locations. Responsible for 20 Microsoft Server 2003 systems, 5 Unix Systems, all Network switches and routers as well as connectivity to the Wide Area Network. Performed hardware and software upgrades, Service patches for both Unix and Microsoft Systems, Full systems Backups with off site storage, Hardware and software troubleshooting, Network performance tests, Monitored file storage utilization, and implemented in house software solutions to meet business needs. Key AchievementsAssisted in the Voice Over IP upgrade to the existing telephony infrastructureWorked with Management on the implementation of a new Battery Backup System for the Data Center.Implemented a Legacy Hardware upgrade for the Solaris Platforms hosting Critical Databases which increased performance, productivity and reduced costs over all. Developed software for network monitoring, print queue management, and to facilitate automated data transfer across multiple networks.

Performed direct end user support to include the setup and configuration of both desktop and laptop computers, software installation and upgrades, Operating Systems installed and patching, monthly security patching as well as any on demand security patching required. Troubleshooting hardware issues, resolving software problems, providing training and technical instruction as well as writing How-To documentation for software use. telephone support to include, testing, running cable, connecting phone jacks to the punchblock. Working with printer issues such as configuration, maintenance, and user connectivity. Key AchievementsImplemented a Network Migration from a Novell/Microsoft NT to a Microsoft 2000 network.Assisted in a Network Hardware upgrade from 3com to Cisco Layer3 smart switches and routers.Wrote several user guides for using MS Outlook email, how to use network storage file shares properly, and printer setup.

Performed diagnostic and calibration on computer monitors, utilized computer calibration equipment and diagnostic software to correct picture alignment, color balance and brightness problems with computer monitors and exceeded standards set by Sony’s quality assurance department. Worked on Sony VAIO computers and laptops performing diagnostic testing and repair in Sony’s East Coast PC refurbishing center. utilized Intel’s MTA hardware diagnostic software to help pinpoint defective components that needed replacement. Key AchievementsWorked hand in hand with Sony’s technical department to improve testing procedures and update the testing software for use with new model computersImplemented several quality control procedures which improved product reliability, reduced testing time without sacrificing quality, and increased production.