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Contract terminated due to COVID• Troubleshot, diagnosed, and resolved hardware, software, and other network andsystem problems• Configured new switches and troubleshot/replaced faulty network equipment whenrequired• Worked with remote field engineers at multiple stores to configure switch ports or totroubleshoot device connectivity issues• Updated out of date network documentation for all locations

• Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role, as well as creating and managing Virtual Hard Disks, over 100 Virtual Machines, and Checkpoints• Created and supported over a 1000 Exchange users in 10 locations nationwide and worldwide, as well as corporate office users. Created, managed, and supported thousands of Exchange objects such as distribution lists and other managed Exchange objects• Designed and executed migration from Exchange 2010 to Exchange 2013 with a multi site DAG infrastructure, and monitored the DAGs•Troubleshot hardware and software issues, documented those issues and associated resolutions•Operational knowledge of Active Directory, group policies, DNS, DHCP, and DFS•Collaborated in the planning, evaluation, selection, and recommendation of initiatives related to Cisco and Microsoft technologies•Cisco ASA Firewall Administration, Network Security Administration, and various Network Engineering duties•Prepared and executed HP switch migration to Cisco 2960 stacks for better network proficiency•Designed and implemented secure remote access portal for 3rd party users to access network resources using F5 Big IP webtops•Planned and implemented Microsoft LAPS, and other network security changes after 3rd party security audit•Reduced employee workload of common tasks by developing and maintaining MS Orchestrator runbooks for various departments•Implemented and maintained secure Aerohive wireless network for employees and company guests

• Designed and implemented WAN/LAN networks for new offices in the US, Thailand and the Czech Republic• Maximized network service levels, performance, security and overall system up-time availability/fault tolerances• Provided ongoing remote and on-site operational support of all national and international offices including LAN/WAN connectivity and VPN access• Analyzed and selected new technologies based on cost effectiveness, technical functionality, durability, and manufacturer support• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to network hardware and software acquisition, use, support, security, disaster recovery and backup• Created and provided end user training documentation, conducted bi-monthly employee technical training sessions