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Australia

Melbourne, Australia

ResponsibilitiesManagement of Aruba and HP switches using Aruba CentralConfiguration and management of Fortigate devices and Aruba switchesMonitoring systems using ManageEngine OpManager and Site 24x7VMware managementDocumentation including solutions and diagrams.AchievementsVMwareInstalled new ESX hosts and upgraded to VMware 6.5Moved the virtual networking from standard to distributed switches.Configured vMotion network with a HP blade chassisInstalled and configured Nimble SAN using iSCSICreated and managed new volumesSetup Update manager with patch baselinesNetworkingMoved the college to new IP ranges and segmented the network into separate Vlans.Assisted upgrading all sites from MPLS to SDWAN.Assisted in migrating sites from HP to Aruba switchesManaged and maintained Fortigate firewalls locally and within WAN providerConfigured Fortigate to communicate to AWS DirectConnect using BGPRouted AWS traffic to the Fortigate using Policy Based RoutingPlanned and assisted in the migration of the central core switch.Implemented a virtual SDWAN appliance within AzureAssisted with implementation of Aruba Clearpass - Designed all enforcement and policy profilesUpgraded all APs in VIC and other regional sites to the latest Aruba AP hardwareImplemented SDWAN firewall rules to protect internal networks from guest wireless accessAWSImplemented separated production and lab VPCs Connected them to the DirectConnect.Built EC2 instances and used AutoScaling policies.AzureImplemented new Azure infrastructure and virtual networkingBackupSetup Avepoint backup for Teams, Outlook and OneDrive in M365

Responsibilities: Documentation of Mercury Marine’s current infrastructureManaging Mercury Marine’s VMware infrastructure (ESXi 5.5)Updating and managing IBM v7000 Gen2Designed and implemented VEEAM v8 backup infrastructure for Mercury Marines Head and Regional Offices.Upgraded the network structure of Mercury Marine’s Asia Pacific region.Maintaining the Citrix infrastructureManaging Active Directory Group policiesSetting up and updating alerting within the OPManager system.Implementing a new Shoretel infrastructure.Managing a Shoretel PABX infrastructureProjects:Designed and implemented Mercury Marine's entire VMware 5.5 infrastructure with the following key components: - Installed and configured V7000 Gen 2 storage - Setup separate isolated VLANs for VMotion, iSCSI, Voice and Data Traffic. - Implemented ESXi 5.1 hosts (upgraded to 5.5 using VMware Update Manager) with DRS, HA and EVC - Configured VMware iSCSI software adaptor to link to separate datastores within the v7000. - Implemented vMotion and Storage vMotion within the ESXi Host Cluster - Setup VMware port groups within a vSwitch with two separate vNics for iSCSI traffic and failover. - Migrated all VMs from the old ESX 3.5 to the new ESXi 5.5 infrastructures by linking both to the v7000 and creating a shared datastore.- Configured a VEEAM v8 Backup infrastructure which involves backing up and duplicating to two NAS's (QNAP). - Installed separate ESXi hosts at all regional offices with their own VEEAM v8 infrastructures including NAS (QNAP) for backup storageAccomplishments: Configured Mercury Marine’s Cisco switch infrastructure with separate VLANs for data and voice traffic as part of the Shoretel implementation project.Consolidated all IP Address ranges onto a single DHCP server.Migrated all data between two file servers.Setup additional VMNICs for the DMZ virtual switch within the VMWare infrastructure.

Responsibilities- Deploying, managing and configuring Fortigate devices. I also do the following within the Fortigates: - updating and creating firewall rules - setting up and managing UTMs - upgrading and deploying new Fortigate devices - configuring SSL VPN Portals- Updating and maintaining VMWare 4.1 and VMWare 5.0 infrastructures- Creating new Windows Server 2008 R2 Environments- Maintaining and troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 R2 Servers.- Backing up the VMWare infrastructure using VEEAM V5 and VEEAM V6- Creating and updating group policies within Active Directory- Maintaining backups of physical servers using Backup Exec 2010 R3- Documenting new procedures and technologies introduced into the ANZCA infrastructure- Maintaining the ShoreTel infrastructure.Accomplishments- Replaced the Fortigate 110C firewalls with Fortigate 800C firewalls and configured the following: - IPSec tunnelling to our NZ national office - IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) for all security policies. - SSL-VPN via web portal and tunnel mode- Installed new domain controller in our NZ National office with DFS, DHCP, DNS and WSUS roles.- Setup a separate hosted solution with the following components: - Fortigate 60C with IPS and SSL-VPN capabilities - IBM 3650-M3 server with WSUS, DHCP and Hyper-V Capabilities- Virtualised the Shoretel Infrastructure

Answering requests via phone and ServiceDesk system regarding PC and other technical issuesSupporting users with the following Microsoft applicationsMicrosoft Office 2003 and Office 2007ExcelOutlookWordPowerPointiMISCreating and setting up policies using Active DirectoryCreating user accounts and mailboxes on Exchange 2003.Creating scripts, which run on login, PC startup, and deploying these scripts using Active Directory.Using Active Directory to deploy software.Deployed and maintained ESET NOD32 anti-virus software and have modified configurations of this software remotely using the ESET remote administrator console.Maintaining and creating backup policies using Symantec Backup Exec 12.5DExperience in restoring servers using Intelligent Disaster Recovery, which is part of Syman Backup Exec 12.5DUsing Backup Exec to backup and restore Virtual Machines.Experience in creating virtual machines and snapshots using VMWare converter.Exposure to Linux.Exposure to SAN and NAS technologyCurrently have created a program using VBScript, which wakes computers up, runs a virus scan then shuts down the PCs when completed.Have deployed Office 2007 using a login script.Maintaining and liaising with outside vendors regarding AV issuesImplementing and maintaining event management using ManageEngine OPManager to report server event activities.Implementing and using ManageEngine Netflow Analyzer to monitor network activity.Maintain the PABX by setting up call groups, labeling extensions, creating PABX mailboxes and backing up the PABX.Patching network points and phone extensions.Rectifying hardware issues with printers, projectors, PCs and laptops.

Duties Performed:Maintaining the Remedy Helpdesk system and ensuring that all calls have been assigned and followed up.Following up calls for the SAP General Support team based in ManilaSupporting users with the SAP system.Creating and activating voicemail boxes using HyperTerminal.Supporting users with the following Microsoft applicationsMicrosoft Office 2003 and Office 2007ExcelOutlookWordPowerPointMaintaining system backups using Syman across various sitesAdministering and maintaining the voice recorder software for Consumer Client Services in General Mills.Supporting users with the following applications PSE, ACNielsen Advisor TMS (Time Management System)CitrixTroubleshooting printer and scanner issues and calling external vendors to fix issues if required.Creating and maintaining relationships with the clients and external vendors.Creating and managing IP address reservations using DHCP on Windows Server 2003.Patching and updating switch configurations where necessary.

This position involved the following:Creation and setup of voicemail boxesPatching phone extensions for users and making network ports active on the switch.Maintenance of the Veritas Backup Exec 10 server including managing backup jobs and creating restore jobsCreation of user mailboxes using Exchange 5.5Installing and publishing applications using CitrixCreation of AD user and AD machine accounts.Installing and setting up servers (Windows Server 2003/2000/NT) to SOEUpgrading switches from Nortel to CiscoInstalling and deploying new desktops and laptops from the prescribed L’Oreal SOECreation of Ghost images of SOEDisassembling and re-assembling PCS to diagnose hardware faultsSupporting users on the following:Microsoft Office 2000/2002/2003ExcelOutlookWordPowerPointEPO (Electronic Purchase Ordering)Activation and training in the use of voicemailAS/400 supportRe-enabling AS/400 user accountsWorking with AS/400 jobs to change job behaviourTraining users on how to dial into and authenticate into the L’Oreal network Creating user dial-in accounts and assigning security tokens.Remote-controlling user machines using PC-DUOTroubleshooting personal, network printers and photocopiersTroubleshooting photocopiers for any hardware faults.Recording and tracking incidents using a task management system (HEAT).Troubleshooting PDAs for merchandisers and Blackberrys for corporate users.Training new I.T team members to support the Sandringham site. Liaising with outside vendors and suppliers in regards to the purchasing of products as requested by users for example PCs, printers and laptops.

Vmware Certified Professional, Vsphere 5.5

Fcnsa (Fortinet Certified Network Systems Administrator), Fortinet Appliances

Bachelor, Applied Science (Information Technology)

Advanced Diploma, Computer Science