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Global Dynamiks Managed Services and Hosting Services

with 15 years experience in designing, deploying and managing network infrastructures and topologies. Worked with various size networks in implementation and management of local network including security, routing, and centralized management. skills include:Various configurations of windows client / server environmentsManagement of various firewalls / routersVirtual Machine deployment & management in ESX, VMware environmentsManagement of cloud based infrastructures SQL Database management & administrationExchange Server deployment & managementWeb based and data driven dynamic online applications.Various server management including DNS, IIS, RADIUS, FTP, SMTP

for managed IT company responsible for designing, deploying, and managing client IT infrastructure including routers, firewalls, server management, desktop support, Database servers & applications, security, availability, integrations and failover & backup services.; Served as internal systems manager and integrator to seamlessly integrate various CRM, billing systems, and other database driven information systems.Deployed and managed Web based front end applications for internal data systems.Managed several internal and client side firewalls and security appliances from various venders such as Cisco, Watchguard, Sonicwall & Vyatta.Created a billing system in Visual Studio to parse and calculate thousands of billings records for monthly billing including integration for primary CRM and accounting software. Served as primary IT consultant for many clients for new or upgraded technology, services, and software.Played lead role in design and implementation of Cloud based services & application publishing.Courteous & professional end user support & desktop support.

for ISP Provider responsible for internal network architecture, security, and management. Key projects:Played lead role in design and deployment of new ISP service. Deployed and maintained various servers such as RADIUS, SMTP, POP3, FTP, Web Servers, & RAS servers.Designed & maintained internal infrastructure for IPASS Global Roaming Access Service during a period when company was the largest reseller of IPASS Services.Designed backend database and web based front end for internal management and customer management of services.Responsible for Network and server uptime, failover methods and backup / disaster recovery scenarios.

where worked as central point between various production and engineering departments in verifying and qualifying product, procedures & process in manufacturing of computer systems Key projects:Responsible for approving operating system images and software prior to production.Helped design custom test and monitor software for department.Worked with production managers to design & implement efficient procedures during manufacturing process’ including assembly, loading, testing, & packaging.

Education record

Associate Of Science, Electronics Engineering