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Ebensburg, Pa, Us

Pittsburgh, Pa

Application Engineering, working with data integration and emerging technologies.

United States

Delivering proactive and reactive support engineering engagements for Microsoft Premier customers.

New Enterprise, Pa

Technical Lead Role on migration from Exchange 2010 to Office 365/Exchange 2016 hybrid with SPF, DKIM and DMARC (on Cisco Email Security)Technical Lead Role on integration of Office 365/Azure deployment including Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Security Compliance and Governance (DLP/risk management), Azure storage for backups, and Azure SSO with Cisco Duo (replacing AD FS)Work with team members to implement Cohesity backup for existing environment as well as Office 365Work with MSP to integrate VxRail running vSphere 7 with VCF, NSX, VSAN to replace Cisco UCS/Nimble (FC) infrastructure, lead role in migration and upgrade of VMsUpgrade server infrastructure from Windows Server 2008 and 2012 to 2016/2019System management and maintenance including server patching (SCCM), create Orchestrator runbooks for automation, internal and external certificate managementShare experience and coaching of Systems Admins, Junior Systems Admins and Helpdesk staff in cloud and datacenter technologies to help them advance in their careersAssemble documentation on new and existing systems, coordinate a team based initiative to build and maintain as-built and troubleshooting documentationLead Systems Admin, work with Business Analysts ton full JD Edwards ERP system upgrade

Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Johnstown, Pennsylvania Area

Johnstown, Pennsylvania Area

Responsible for support and periodic updates of server infrastructure at the college including both physical (rack and blade) and virtual server environments used for all college functions. Responsible for backup and restore of all data including offsite replication for disaster recovery and business continuity. Took on an active role in implementing Office 365 for students, as well as a lead role implementing a Cisco UCS Chassis running ESXi 5.5 and vCenter server. Responsibilities include:IP telephony (Cisco Call Manager/Unity Connection)Informacast Paging and NotificationMicrosoft Active Directory (2012R2)Microsoft Exchange (2010)Office 365VMware vSphere 5.5Cisco UCSUnitrends Backup and RecoveryTrendMicro Officescan and Scanmail security productsWSUSPrint Management using Print Manager Plus

Network and systems work for local companies including Active Directory, Exchange, VMware, SQL and desktop services; performing upgrades, integration, and troubleshooting for local businesses, municipalities and non-profit organizations.Performed broadcast engineer services for various local radio stations on a contract, as needed, or emergency basis. Including implementation and upgrades of automation systems, broadcast consoles, emergency alert system, RF microwave systems, tower sites and transmitters.

Somerset Pa

Work with educators to provide technology solutions for everyday problems and assist with the integration of technology into the classrooms. Duties included technical responsibility for technical maintenance of computer labs, network equipment, wireless network, Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Unity Voicemail, Windows XP and 7 desktop deployments as well as physical and virtual (Hyper-V) WIndows Servers running 2003 and 2008 as well as Macintosh OSX desktop and server. Worked with Microsoft Active Directory as well as Open Directory authentication, Microsoft Exchange 2003, and IIS.

Chief Engineer for 6 radio stations: WKYE-FM, WFGI-FM, WJHT-FM, WRKW-FM, WNTJ-AM and WNTW-AM. Primary engineer tasked to maintain operation and compliance on a 24x7 basis. Responsibilities included repair, upgrade and implementation of new broadcast RF (Harris, RCA), microwave RF, network, server, database, automation, telecommunication systems. Responsible for providing documentation and training of staff on operation and monitoring of equipment. Maintained constant compliance documentation for all FCC regulations including monitoring and logging from studio and at transmitter sites and as required for the Public File. Yearly budgeting and maintaining a tight engineering budget was crucial for this position.Responsible for facilities for the markets main studio location as well as 4 company owned transmitter sites, equipment located at 2 leased sites, as well as facilities of three sites leased to tenants. Responsibilities included but not limited to physical buildings, generators, HVAC systems, tower compliance with FAA regulations and security systems.

Croyle Township, Cambria County, Pa

ASP Programmer, integrator, and engineering/IT support for various locations. Worked on a wide array of system integration projects included but not limited to broadcast facilities, Windows and Linux servers, telephony systems, IP networks, security and control systems, auditorium lighting, audio/video systems, teleconferencing and videoconferencing, and room automation for radio stations, conference rooms, churches, an amusement park, and various other locations in several states. Learned programming for several proprietary systems including Wheatstone control surfaces, AMX systems, and some Crestron programming.Provided extensive support for PA EMnet (Emergency Managment Network) with the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters for many stations around the Commonwealth.

Johnstown Pa

Served as engineer for 6 radio stations, supporting all aspects from facilities work, network infrastructure, user workstations, servers, station automation, audio control and processing systems, traffic and billing system, and RF transmission systems. Developed and supported an ASP based commercial production and distribution system for the company, as well as designed web sites and managed content for several company radio stations. Provided IT support for several company markets, as well as assisted with various major changes at other markets within the company.

Managed all technical aspects of two radio station cluster (WMTZ-FM and WNTJ-AM). Maintained automation system for both stations, as well as traffic and billing system. Learned to repair broadcast equipment including satellite, station automation, audio control consoles and switching equipment and audio processing. Managed all web content for both stations, as well as served as talk-show producer and technical engineer for local and syndicated sporting events. Responsibilities also included facilities work including electrical, minor mechanical and structural work on the facility.

Johnstown Pa

Performed basic computer technician tasks including PC repair, new PC builds, OS installation, troubleshooting, network installation and minor retail sales.

John B. Gunther Leadership Program, Leadership

Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce John B. Gunther Leadership Program

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Applied Computer Science With A Minor In Electrical Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Johnson Hall Tech Support Staff Spring 1999 - Fall 2001

Education record