I am a highly experienced IT Systems Engineer with a background in multiple industries. I'm known for delivering outstanding customer services for all aspects of IT support.Please contact me on LinkedIn or at Randy.spies@outlook.com

Windows Server Engineer IAdministered General Active Directory in a 6,000 user 1,400 Windows Server, multi domain, multi forest environment. • Supported applications support teams for resource planning and application installation. • Conducted PowerShell scripting and utilities and tools to assist in troubleshooting, automated onboarding and offboarding of team members in AD and Office 365 from data supplied by the HR system.• Worked on new server buildouts and OS migration.• Collaborated with external teams to plan necessary compute specifications for in-process application deployment projects.• Provided third level support for the access control, on-boarding, and desktop support groups.• Conducted troubleshooting on server issues with malfunctioning applications.• Worked on Windows server patching with SCCM, and manual installation.• Provided on-call support evenings and weekends.Windows Server AD Administrator, Contractor with Intellinet (2014 to 2016)Managed onboarding and offboarding of team members. • Followed procedures for granting access to data sources in the NTFS environment. • Provided second level support for the desktop support group.

rovided support for various customers based on contracted support levels. • Responded to alarms from monitored client systems. • Reached out to documented contacts as specified by the clients. • Worked with customers to troubleshoot hosted MS Exchange and virtual desktop connection issues.

Replacement of outdated desktop PC's at various PNC facilities in northeast Ohio. Responsibilities included tracking new equipment delivery, scheduling appointments with end users to complete the replacement, preparing new equipment for installation and performing the installation using the tools and methods as set out by the contractor. Maintained a record of all activities pertaining to each order in the order progress database system and ensuring that all old equipment is shipped out to the used equipment depot. Tasks also included supporting the end users with any issues that arose from configuration changes or other problems that came to light as a result of the equipment change.To enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the process I developed a few applications in Microsoft Powershell that collected information from the old PCs that enabled me to determine if the configuration of the new equipment was correct and allowed me to more completely configure the new software installation to meet the needs of the end user and reduce the disruption to their productivity.This assignment ended after the volume of equipment to be replaced had been depleted.

Initially worked on help desk supporting 300+ user network spanning multiple locations throughout the United States and Canada. Responsibilities included supporting internally developed applications, the Microsoft Office Suite and off the shelf software packages, and hardware support including desktop configuration and image management. Spearheaded project to implement desktop imaging software to improve desktop standardization and reduced time to rollout new systems.In 2000, was promoted to the Systems Engineering department to help support the corporate network and server systems. Responsibilities included assembly, configuration, deployment, and management of server hardware infrastructure; management and deployment of corporate antivirus platform; implementation and management of network monitoring systems; backup administration; active directory user administration; and second level technical support for the help desk.Gained extensive experience in troubleshooting network and server issues. Created systems for monitoring system health using various disciplines including Visual Basic Scripting, XHTML, Windows PowerShell, DOS batch language, Auto-IT, and Python. Also developed numerous utilities to facilitate common management tasks, such as software distribution, data replication, registry modifications, and logon scripts.

Worked on help desk providing local and remote support to a 300+ user network spanning multiple locations throughout the United States and Canada. Responsibilities included supporting internally developed applications, the Microsoft Office Suite, Windows XP, and off the shelf software packages. Hardware support including desktop configuration and image management, hardware diagnostics and repair. Spearheaded project to implement desktop imaging to improve desktop standardization and reduced time to roll out new systems.In 2000, was promoted to the Systems Engineering department to help support the corporate network and server systems. Responsibilities included 2nd level help desk support, assembly, configuration, deployment, and management of server hardware, infrastructure management, windows server OS installation, configuration, and management; active directory user administration.Gained extensive experience in troubleshooting network and server issues. Created systems for monitoring system health using various disciplines including Visual Basic Scripting, XHTML, Windows PowerShell, DOS batch language, Auto-IT, and Python. Designed and implemented server and website monitoring systems using HP Systems Insight Manager, and NAGIOS network monitor. Also developed numerous utilities to facilitate common management tasks, such as software distribution, data replication, registry modifications, and logon scripts.

Responsibilities included administration of Novell network consisting of two servers running Novell Netware versions 3.12 and 4.1; troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading 42 node PC network running MS DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 workstation; providing end user support for software including AutoCAD (releases 12, 13, and 14), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and other assorted applications.Assisted in the development of custom bill of materials system and customer information database application in Microsoft Access. Installed and trained shop personnel on aftermarket paper tape emulation system on the Whitney turret punch machine. Assisted the applications engineering department in evaluating and conceptualizing incoming customer quote requests and developing pricing for customer project quotes.

Assisted in updating company plastic packaging manufacturing equipment. Project goal was to drastically increase the speed and accuracy of the equipment through the use of servo motor technology and carbon fiber components.