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Primary Systems Administrator for Village's Gold Coast theme parks and associated businessCore Technologies:-Windows Server 2003-2022-Linux Server management (Primarily CentOS+Ubuntu)-ADDS, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy design and management-Veeam Backup-Multiple Hypervisors - Hyper-V, VMWare, Nutanix-Private Cloud management and maintenance (Dell vxrail HCI via vsphere)-MS Azure management and maintenance-AWS management and maintenance -Exchange-Office 365 administration-Network administration with HPE, Aruba and Cisco routing and switching-Powershell scripting and automation-Aruba WiFi Administration

Gold Coast

Gold Coast

Auckland

Within months of joining identified key business areas that were not being standardised. Worked with the management team to come up with key deliverables on server installations and then designed, tested and implemented a full server build document that the each project now adheres to. This has enabled the management team to get a better idea of project status as well as plan for labour required, and improved response time for our tier 1 support team by giving them standardised environments to work in across multiple clients.Designed, implemented and maintained a full private cloud setup for our company, now hosting 24/7 business applications for multiple clients. Implemented VMWare ESXi, vCenter, SAN technology, and designed and implemented networking layouts including an HA clustered Fortigate edge firewall and Cisco switching. Project lead and managed transitions from existing on-prem solutions to this new cloud solution. Experience with Veeam backup solutions, hold VTSP qualification from Veeam run training course.Worked with management to identify areas of improvement within Fission internal infrastructure, designed and implemented changes to improve uptime, availability and speed of internal servicesHeavy Fortinet focus, numerous installs (easily 20+) for many different clients ranging in scope from 5 person offices to 70+ person multinational branches. Main experience in FortiGate + FortiAnalyzer. Excellent client and vendor communication skills.Working for one of the biggest resellers of Microsoft’s 365 platform in NZ, in depth experience with 365 platform including PowerShell scripting.Willing to put on the ‘sales hat’ when required. Particularly enjoy pre-sales solutions architecture.Security focused, always reading about the latest potential threats and ensuring that the systems I am responsible for are not vulnerable.

Auckland, Nz

Numerous server 2012R2 Deployments and on-site installs for small, medium and large organisationsTaking a project from sales and seeing it to completion, managing other staff and external providers as necessaryAdministering legacy server 2003 through to current 2012R2 server systemsPrimary site contact for multiple schools around the Pakuranga area and adult schools in the CBDSQL, RDS, ADDS, Exchange, proprietary app server setup and configurationExtensive Office 365 knowledge, from setting up 2-person home offices to large federated azure SSO solutionsWireless setup and configuration, primarily with the RUCKUS and Ubiquiti brandsFirewall setup and configuration (Watchguard, Mako, Sonicwall, Shorewall)Hosted Linux based VPS managementCloud based solution installation and configurationMac configuration, install and support in a business environmentExcellent client interaction skills and ability to create a rapport with easeConsulting with customers and coordinating with the Sales team on IT opportunitiesLocal and online backup solution configuration (including replication and recovery), install and integration with current RMM softwareFully familiar with Connectwise ticketting and best practicesNotable deployments include a full domain structure (DC, Exchange, RDS) and thin client deployment in Papua New Guinea for a charity based in Auckland

High level of computer literacy. Experience in the operation and administration of a complex networked Desktop environmentsDesktop Support experience. Solid knowledge of PC architecture at both hardware and operating system level. Strong knowledge of Microsoft desktop application software products Proven understanding of local and wide area networking concepts, principles and protocols Excellent time management and organisational skills. Exposure and familiarity to the following: Microsoft Windows Server (2008r2+2012)Microsoft Exchange Firewalls Network Infrastructure – Switches, Cabling Microsoft Active Directory VMwareDesigned, assembled and deployed new servers for Circle IT including AD, DNS, DHCP, SCCM, Squid, and Office 365Designed, deployed and managed a “Squid” and “SCCM” serverDesigned, assembled, deployed and managed multiple servers in a virtualised environmentIT Team Leader for multiple server / desktop client deploymentsDeployed Office 365 with a seamless change of domain to a different Office 365 tenantDesigned and implemented a fully AD federated Office 365 setup on Server 2012Demonstrated excellent client interaction skills, ability to work under own motivation

Christchurch

• Interacting with public• Managing five gangs of electricians (+apprentices)• Knowledge of health and safety practices• Scheduling and Organising of work to be done• Minor IT support role around office• Helped usher in a new system which completely revamped the business’ workflow• Managed stockroom and ordering• Managed and maintained relationships between building companies and Smart Systems

• Interacting with public• Managing a group of 12+ plumbers/apprentices• Knowledge of health and safety practices• Scheduling and Organising of work to be done• Minor IT support role around office• Invoicing and front counter• Learning a completely new system and mastering it in a very short time

Christchurch