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Superior, Wi, Us

Superior, Wisconsin

Serve as sole Administrator to manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers, as well as Cisco network devices at several locations for start up enterprise. Support development team in resolving challenges and coordinating system upgrades for maximum system availability. Collaborate across departments to facilitate day-to-day operations and liaise with vendors and independent contractors to ensure use of up-to-date technologies. Develop and document standard policies and procedures. Track computer system performance, generate periodic reports, and ensure compliance with corporate guidelines.Key Achievements: ~ Ensured reliable inter-office communications, while significantly cutting operating costs by converting from costly direct T1 connections and Cisco SSL VPN systems to anOpenVPN solution. ~ Led project to transition from hosted email marketing delivery solution to internal load balanced Postfix solution. ~ Directed successful upgrade from Microsoft Exchange 2003 to 2007.~ Consistently completed targeted tasks and produced timely project deliverables by utilizing wide range of leading-edge technologies and staying ahead of schedule.

Maintained high degree of accuracy ensuring optimal uptime and data throughput oncritical core production systems, including BIND DNS and Solaris UNIX platforms. Deployedand operated Apache, Tomcat, and ColdFusion Web systems to serve content. Managed andpatched system applications to ensure proper resolution of client domains. Tracked activedomains and administrative access to verify credentials. Collaborated with multipledepartments to deliver on-time projects and rapidly resolve service issues.Key Achievements:~ Contributed to greater time efficiencies and decreased costs by proactivelyimplementing and quickly completing key projects.~ Reduced expenses and increased productivity by suggesting and deploying new low-costopen source solutions.