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Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Run global DNS/IPAM operations for Ford Motor Company.

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Run global DNS/IPAM operations for Ford Motor Company.

Van Buren, Michigan

In my role here, I oversaw the strategic design, configuration, and maintenance of firewall services, including IDS/IPS across public and remote sites. I administered global proxy configuration, remote SSL VPN access (NAC), and led change management for firewall service requests. I ensured comprehensive technical troubleshooting and problem solving of reported incidents. I developed and delivered operational reports related to PI Extra-net infrastructure performance and capacity/defects. I oversaw major network changes, VPN administration, firmware updates, data center moves, and 24/7 on-call level two and three support functions. During my tenure here, I successfully segregated global rule base for two division separations as a strategic planner and problem solver. I effectively supported migrations of three data centers to a cloud environment. I drove outstanding change management, including establishment of a rule base for a division in a merger. I led a global firewall software update for 125 systems. I migrated over 100 VPNs to next gen firewalls in global data centers.

Dearborn, Mi

Here, I supported, administered, and solved problems for network tunnels of the Fordsecure Dealer NOC, including technical troubleshooting and maintenance of Cisco routers/switches, network availability, and working with level three engineers to resolve issues. I effectively monitored and maintained all aspects of the dealer network for Ford Motor Company.

Farmington Hills, Michigan

I oversaw installation and configuration of Cisco ASA 5220 Firewalls, logging system setup for firewall traffic, configuration of N2N/VPNs, and investigated firewall and VPN issues.

Southern Michigan

Here, I ensured and performed proper installations of POS systems, patched routers and switches, network printers, and Windows servers.

Warren, Michigan

In this role, I drove technical support, planning, and problem solving for networks, servers, and applications for General Motors NOC/Bridge; I remotely accessed client networks, maintained Cisco routers and switches, and collaborated with cross-functional teams.

Farmington Hills, Michigan

Configured Cisco routers and switches with RIP, EIGRP, OSPF protocols with ISDN, T1, Fractional T1, and Frame Relay links. Setup switches with multiple VLAN’s with 802.1Q, configure STP and VTP.Configured PIX Firewalls. Configured ACL’s, NAT, VPN, IPSEC, WEP, WAP, PIK and ANX. Setup Windows 2003 Standard / Enterprise Servers in Domain environment with Active Directory including child domains and OU’s. Wrote scripts for adding / moving users. Configured DNS, DHCP, IIS, File, Print, and certificate servers. Setup Windows XP workstations for Windows domain environments.

Dearborn, Michigan

Managed the deployment of new systems for Ford Motor Company both locally and regionally for laptop renewal project. Developed the processes used in preparing new systems and recovering data from old systems. Maintained the inventory of systems and developed the tracking system for FMCC. Maintained and supported Windows NT server. Supported the convergence to Windows 2000 server with Active Directory.Configured wireless LAN’s and VPN software. Beta tested release of GC 3.0Identified problems with the PC Renewal system and implemented fixes. Implemented new GIRS review process for SPOC.Supported Unix to PC data connections for the engineering and design groups.Member of the process improvement team. Worked on the migrations to Outlook and Office 2000.Supported Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Unix, Windows NT 4.0 Server. Created user IDs, login scripts and granted access to shared resources. Preformed project planning tasks and communication with end users. Maintained print services and second level support for regional offices. Configured hardware for networking, installed video conferencing setups.

Southgate, Michigan

Diagnosing problems, solving software conflicts, configuring hardware as well as installing scanners, storage devices, video capture boards, modems and other peripherals. Recommending software, hardware and setting up new machines for customers and offering phone support were also part of my job. As lead tech I trained the new techs, setup and maintained work order logs and did the weekly schedule.

Basic Associate Degree Classes With An Emphasis On Arts And Film Making., Film Making

Activities and Societies: Set construction and effects for various stage productions.

Certificate, Network Security

Attended classes for studies in Network Security. These included Certified Ethical Hacking, Project Management (PMP) and Network Security

Certificate, Cisco

Attended classes in networking studying for Cisco CCNA, Secure & ASA certification as well as classes for MS Windows Server.

Network Security

Activities and Societies: Studying for Security+ and CISSP exams.