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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Microsoft Server 2008, 2003, 2000, NT
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Exchange Administration
- Router Configuration
- Microsoft IIS Server
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
- Terminal Services
- Palm, Treo, Blackberry
- Microsoft Windows XP, 98, 95
- Building Systems and Servers
- Blackberry Enterprise Servers
- Enterprise Antivirus
- Windows Software Update Service
- Spam Filtering
- Remote Desktop (RDP)
- VoIP Phone Systems (Mitel)
- Server/Network Installations
- Microsoft Small Business Server (SBS)
- Network Attached Storage
- VM Ware
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
Microsoft (MCP # 330131349)
Microsoft Certified System Engineer + Security (MCSE) (December 2004)
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) (December 2004)
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) (December 2004)
Dell Certified System Expert Tech ID# 525940
802 Customer Handling Skills Certification 8/18/2008
530 DSP Televisions – 4200 Plasma TV 8/17/2008
709 DSP Client – On-Site Troubleshooting w/Power Tester Certification 8/17/2008
783 Foundation 2008 Desktop 8/17/2008
781 Foundation 2008 Portables 8/17/2008
CompTIA
A+ Service Technician April 1999
Network+ November 2004
Security+ December 2004
Work Experience
West Valley Technology May2009- March 2010
Owner/Network Engineer
Maintained and administered networks for small to mid-size businesses and a bit of residential work. All the networks were either Server 2003 or 2008 Active Directory domains with Microsoft Exchange.
Total Networkz August 2008- May 2009
Network Engineer: Maintained and administered 8 different networks for contract customers with between 15 and 65 users. All the networks were either Server 2000 or 2003 Active Directory domains with Microsoft Exchange. I also did service calls for non-contract customers that involves just about every problem situation that could arise on a network.
Intera Inc. July2006-Feb 2008
Network Administrator: Maintains a Microsoft Active Directory domain, Microsoft Exchange, several Linux Servers over 4 locations. This position is part-time Approx 30hr/week
TECHMERGENCY, Austin, TX Dec. 2005 – July 2006
Network Engineer: Maintained and administered 8 different networks for contract customers with between 5 and 50 users. All the networks were either Server 2000 or 2003 Active Directory domains with Microsoft Exchange. I also did service calls for non-contract customers that involves just about every problem situation that could arise on a network.
Computer Geeks, Austin, TX 2005
Field Consultant. Network and computer troubleshooting and repair at the customer’s location. This involved troubleshooting just about every situation from the home user to 100 workstation networks.
Sikes Tile Distributors, Inc., Oakland Park, FL 2004
IT Manager. Managed all aspects of a network with about 25 users. The four locations were connected by a VPN WAN.. The workstations were all Windows XP Pro, and the database (Dancik) ran on an IBM AS/400 server.
BWF America, Florence, KY 2000-2004
Administrator/Laboratory Technician. Analyzes bag house filter bags for current and prospective customers. Troubleshoots hardware and software problems for a network with Sever 2000, and Linux servers. Time was split between computer and laboratory work about 40% to 60%.
EDUCATION
Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH 1997-1999
Majored in Microcomputer Technology. Completed approximately 60% of program, then relocated to Cincinnati to accept a promotion. 4.0 average in major.
Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 1984-1986
