Randy Meier Email & Phone Number

Point Pleasant Beach, Nj, Us

Pt. Pleasant, Nj

• Demonstrates outstanding network expertise in migrating network from MS Windows NT to Window 2K Server/Pro to Win2K3 Server/XP.• Designed and co-managed the construction of a secured climate controlled server room.• Manages and works with an assistant to help provide support for help desk calls from staff while maintaining accurate help desk ticket systems and documentation.• Provides continuous support to 60 users located in 2 offices, which involves maintenance of 20 servers, 20 laptops, 15 remote users and 2 LANs with site-to-site VPN connected offices and hosting provider.• Planned, oversaw, and successfully maintains the IT infrastructure of 3 new branch offices. • Has led numerous upgrades, including: backup/recovery software and hardware, MS Exchange mail server from v5.5 to 2K to 2K3 to 2010, client work stations, laptops and network routing hardware.• Increases the office productivity through several key implementations, such as: new servers, multiple generations of firewalls, VPN (virtual private network) solutions, secure wireless access, hardware / software procurement, Google Chrome Books Management, EMC SANs, and anti-virus solution with mail scanning & archival capabilities. • Utilizes excellent analytical skills in researching market that has assisted in locating and implementing a cost effect hosting provider.• Purchases, configures and supports handheld devices, wireless technology, and other networking equipment for remote access.• Completes projects in time sensitive environment, working nights and weekends when necessary due to work ethic and commitment to the organization.• Evaluates new technologies to enhance corporate profitability and minimizes downtime.• Provides support for Avaya IP Office phone system with VoiceMail Pro and Right Fax.• Acknowledged for admirable communication skills and served as a vital link between vendors and project managers to ensure they were supported in the most appropriate manner.

Bradley Beach, Nj

• Addressed multiple upgrades, including: backup/recovery software, antivirus software, client work stations, laptops and firewall.• Provided support for the 12 user office as well as administration of the backend servers.• Supported any project close out process and ensured project closeout was completed in a timely manner including documents completed / current, and made certain the transfer of all equipment and installations to end the end user were supported.• Assisted in the implementation of a new phone system.• Implemented a client VPN solution for the remote employees and a secure wireless solution for the onsite employees.• Installed a remote access solution. Due to my limited work week I was still able to address many issues in a timely manner.• Researched IT related solutions and purchases for an extremely cost-conscious environment, increasing corporate revenues.