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Madison, Wi, Us

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin Area

Administer Windows, Linux and VMWare servers to maintain maximum uptime while complying with industry regulations. Administer routers and switches to ensure network performance and security in a multi-location WAN. Implemented a NetApp SAN with data mirroring within the production site and backup across the WAN to a DR site.

Janesville/Beloit, Wisconsin Area

Administered Windows, Linux, NetWare and VMWare servers to maintain maximum uptime while complying with industry regulations. Administered routers and switches to ensure network performance and security in a multi-location WAN. Re-designed the backup system to deliver reliable backups with the ability to perform DR restores. Implemented a system to monitor hundreds of devices on the network and provide 24x7 notification in the event of a failure

Maintained complex wide-area network of Windows servers running on VMWare, including Terminal Servers, Exchange 2003 and Windows 2003 Servers, for largest Wisdom Forge customer.Implemented helpdesk tracking system to document support calls and record solutions.Supported 50+ remote locations via phone and remote control software.

Worked with clients, Engagement Managers and other Product Consultants to design and develop custom solutions for inbound fax systems.Developed systems using VBScript, JavaScript, Active Server Pages and a proprietary processing language in a rules-based software system.Helped deliver a complex inbound system with multiple levels of document processing to Esker's largest customer.Was lead consultant on a project upgrading Esker's largest client to a newer version of the system. Traveled to client locations to perform functional requirements design and assist with project scoping.

Managed the internal network for Herzing College's Madison campus consisting of more than 20 Windows servers and over 300 workstations in a complex environment.Implemented improvements to the backup system, server configurations and workstation rollout procedures.Supervised a team of 6 student assistants and coordinated with the staff and faculty to ensure prompt problem resolution.Implemented an issue tracking system to document requests and resolutions.

Provided system and network support to over 40 small to medium-sized businesses and schools including network design, installation, maintenance, staff training, on-call network administration, network and workstation diagnostics, and troubleshooting.Designed, installed and managed network providing accounting, email, file-sharing and remote access for EJ Plesko & Associates, allowing client to increase network usage and employee efficiency by 40%.Installed servers, workstations and imaging systems, and maintained 175 PCs for Walworth School District decreasing system recovery time and increasing error prevention, saving the district $10,000 per year in support services.Upgraded Wisconsin Counties Association network, including new infrastructure, server installation, DSL connection, web-based email, network upgrade, PC/Mac workstation replacement and printer installs.

Designed and installed 25 networks for this firm specializing in large network projects.Worked with sales staff in determining customer needs; provided network and administrator support.Worked on project team in large network roll-outs for clients including a 1-1/2-year network conversion project for Kraft Foods.