Provide network infrastructure solutions for Microsoft Gold Solution Partner clients. Act as senior instructor for Microsoft Server level courses. Oversee daily network and server administration functions. Maintain software licensing compliance. Evaluate emerging technologies and develop implementation plans.Key Accomplishments: Designed and deployed a Windows 2008 Server, SQL Server 2008, and Exchange Server 2007 infrastructure for a large accounting firm.Designed and deployed Windows 2008 Server infrastructures for several SMB clients.Designed, deployed, and oversaw daily operations of a Windows 2008 Server, SQL Server 2008, Exchange Server 2007, and Cisco VOIP/VPN infrastructure for a large tax firm.

Oversaw complete upgrade of server and network infrastructure utilizing Dell blade servers and Cisco routers and switches. Evaluated emerging technologies and developed implementation plans. Maintained software licensing compliance. Performed network and server administration tasks.Key Accomplishments: Designed and deployed a SQL Server Cluster using Windows 2008 Server and SQL Server 2005 with full failover capabilities while reducing SQL Server licensing costs by 50%.Evaluated and deployed a disk based backup solution utilizing Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2007 on a Windows 2008 Hyper-V based platform.Designed and deployed a SAN infrastructure utilizing Dell Powervault MD3000 and MD1000 storage arrays.Designed and deployed an Exchange Server Cluster using Windows 2003 Server and Exchange Server 2007 with failover capabilities.

Directed all aspects of IT operations and infrastructure management. Performed system and network administration as well as technical support services. Devised and incorporated robust policies and procedures for network security and system/data backups. Monitored and tuned LAN and system performance. Planned and managed IT and special project budgets.Key Accomplishments: Transformed comprehensive paper-based process by designing and deploying IT solutions, such as the Eagle Floral Management System, to digitize/automate order processing, sales, scheduling, inventory/delivery management, payroll, accounting, performance reporting, and employee time keeping.Implemented company LAN with fiber-optic backbone, wireless capabilities, and secure VPN for 12K-square-foot facility.Facilitated 4-year revenue increase of 42% through enhanced technical capabilities.

Led 5-person team in management of IT services for headquarters operation of 2 Hong Kong-based business units. Oversaw design and maintenance of network infrastructure. Crafted and executed strategies and evaluated emerging technologies to drive technology innovation and streamline/automate critical processes. Cultivated vendor relationships and negotiated service agreements for computer hardware and network components. Planned and administered $5M IT operating budget.Key Accomplishments: Orchestrated integration of all Quaker technology assets across the Asia-Pacific region during corporate acquisition.Coordinated upgrade of all Compaq servers to Dell, to include specification research and team training, which delivered 57% reduction in hardware maintenance and third-party support costs.Achieved and sustained 100% availability of network, Exchange Server, SQL Server, and AS/400 applications.Recognized Subject Matter Expert, advising field IT managers on various hardware technologies and software licensing solutions.

Coordinated client engagements, to include ascertaining functional requirements to devise solutions for implementation of network security and software distribution/asset management product, NetWizard. Provided strategic recommendations for web-to-host, terminal emulation, and palm computing solutions. Performed comprehensive network infrastructure and security assessments to advise clients for future planning. Key Accomplishment: Led large-scale national NetWizard deployments with Walgreen's and Underwriters Laboratories, encompassing 15K and 4K nodes, respectively.

Analyzed client systems and operations to devise enterprise network infrastructure overhauls/upgrades leveraging client-server technologies. Directed implementation of 600 Windows NT workstations and concurrent transition from NetWare to Windows NT Server and from GroupWise to Exchange Server for large public utility.

Oversaw network administration and support. Planned and directed implementation/configuration of organizational systems, networking components, and business applications. Performed routine system/data backups. Managed video-conferencing tools/processes as well as anti-virus software and licensing. Researched specific products or applications based on targeted business needs and prepared recommendations. Served as liaison between China and New York operations.