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Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Administer and support multi-location network environment including Windows Servers, Active Directory, Hyper-V Cluster, VMware, SQL Server, Citrix, Veeam backup, SAN’s (Nimble, Pure and Compellent), Cisco network.
• Exceeded expectations during a Server OS project by eliminating multiple Windows 2003 servers through the use of virtualization and physical server builds.
• Delivered on-time relocation of multiple subsidiaries, including network\server environments and phone systems.
• Exceeded expectations during a SAN Refresh project by implementing the SAN storage on time.
• Improved security by upgrading network device IOS and eliminating antiquated equipment.
• Currently ahead of schedule on migrating Exchange 2013 to Office 365.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Administered and supported Windows Server, SQL Server, Citrix, backup solutions, PCs, and network security, including hardware/software installations and troubleshooting for multiple locations. Managed network.
• Exceeded expectations by taking on enterprise operations along with administration of commercial lines issuance systems and network, server, desktop, and application troubleshooting.
• Delivered an on-time relocation of the Indianapolis office server environment to the Minnesota data center using virtual/physical servers; included standing up environment and testing applications.
• Ensured productivity by testing hardware and applications for enterprise Windows 7 and desktop refreshes, including making recommendations on new hardware.
• Improved security with antivirus software change at the Indianapolis location, including installation, testing, and maintenance.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Managed enterprise software applications and networks. Maintained Windows Server at multiple sites, including hardware and software installations and troubleshooting on both physical and virtual servers. Administered.
• Eliminated issues before installation by developing a new testing process using QuickTest Professional.
• Ensured that the production environment would be minimally affected by other applications by building servers and splitting applications across multiple servers.
• Managed several functions simultaneously, including network troubleshooting and problem resolution, along with commercial lines application administration.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Administered the network, along with security and backup solutions, including client/server installs, job management, and troubleshooting. Supported Citrix, including building, managing, and troubleshooting servers and.
• Surpassed expectations by taking on a broader range of duties, including commercial lines issuance systems and network, server, desktop, and application troubleshooting and resolution.
• Upgraded a high-profile application from the DOS version to a.NET application residing across four servers with a SQL database and IIS website; delivered installation on schedule.