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Quest SoftwareSoftware Solutions Consultant Principal II
Aug. 2015
Quest SoftwareSolutions Consultant Principle I
Jan. 2011 - Aug. 2015
Aquarion Water Company of ConnecticutSenior Consultant
Sep. 2010 - Dec. 2010Decommissioned old domain and migrated resources to Active Directory forest with an empty root
Cleaned up and upgraded current forest infrastructure to Windows Server 2008 R2 in preparation for migration from Lotus Domino to Microsoft Exchange 2010
Created new virtual Windows Server 2008 R2 domain controllers Consolidated Group Policy Objects for functionality and reduced login impact
Enabled AD Recycle Bin
Set up Quest Spotlight for Active Directory
Wire Belt Company of AmericaSenior Systems Engineer
Nov. 2009 - Aug. 2010Rebuilt the entire network from the ground up
Virtualized all servers
Separated roles on to new virtual servers
Domain controllers held multiple roles including SQL, Exchange, File and Print etc.
Built new domain controllers with only directory services installed
Built new servers to handle the non-dc roles
Implemented a Windows 7 Professional desktop standardization project Including standard, customized build of OS as well as application deployment/installation
Implemented Symantec Enterprise Vault version 8 for File System Archiving, PST Migration and Exchange Archiving
Mentored the current System Administrator
GreenPages Technology SolutionsSenior Systems Engineer
Apr. 2009 - Nov. 2009Lead the administration of servers and workstations and analysis and resolution of technical issues
Proficient in knowledge of Server Platforms and Desktop and Server deployments
Part of team of engineers. When customers do not have adequate technical resources to implement the technology we are called to assist. This can range from something as simple as anti-virus installation to very large network and system integration and implementation of very sophisticated technology.
Performed project assessments and participated in project implementations in key areas: security, consolidation, testing, deployment and migration
Provide pre-sales and post-sales support
Solid understanding of physical and virtual Server Technology
Continental ResourcesSenior Systems Engineer
Apr. 2008 - Apr. 2009Understand and participate in high-level project estimating, planning, and deliverable elements
Understand and deliver the infrastructure development process, including developing installs/builds, designing server, application, and deployment configurations, and developing administration guidelines and documentation for both workstations and servers
Able to build a network of servers 'from the ground up'
Understand and implement quality standards
Functional in knowledge of other key Microsoft technologies, including Management applications, Enterprise Communications applications, Server Platforms, and Expert technical knowledge of Microsoft server OS platforms (i.e. Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Server 2003/2008)
Proficient in Microsoft server and desktop applications, networking principles, and systems integration; Document configuration, migration, testing, and deployment solutions.
Solution development, customer-interfacing and project lifecycle responsibilities in a customer-facing
Alternative Technology, IncSenior Systems Integration Consultant
Oct. 2004 - Jan. 2008Implement network solutions for customers including:
Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2003 migration / consolidation
Windows 2000 to Windows 2003 migration / consolidation
Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003 migration / consolidation
Sample Projects:
Migrated and consolidated client Windows NT 4.0 network to Windows 2003 / Active Directory including Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2003.
Client had six domains with a total of 8 domain controllers that was merged into a single domain for easier administration.
Created Organizational Units to mirror previous domain structure for delegation of administration and software distribution.
Used LDIFDE command line utility to migrate / merge X.500 records into Active Directory
Implemented 800-seat Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007 migration
Migrated Novell Directory Services (NDS) to Active Directory
Designed and implemented numerous Active Directory infrastructures including:
Multiple AD Sites with varying replication schedules, costs and frequencies Integration of client's custom application authentication against Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) and AD LDS
Dynasty SolutionsConsultant
Jun. 2001 - May. 2004Install and customize network solutions for customers
Used Group Policy to upgrade client computers, both operating system service packs and applications.
Fixed a client network that simply had too many "Admins" and was just in a sorry state.
Patched and created a much greater security model then the network was configured.
Eliminated the practice of multiple users using the same "Administrator" account for day-to-day administration. Thus making auditing possible.
Brought email in-house.
Client's email was outsourced to their ISP. Configured Exchange 2000 for the use of all company users.
Set mailbox limits.
Established a public folder structure where HR and other department documents could be stored and easily accessed by Outlook clients.
Configured a backup plan.
Using VERITAS backup and a Dell PowerVault tape drive configured a schedule of backups of critical and non-critical data.
New Horizons Computer Learning CenterTechnical Instructor
Dec. 1998 - Sep. 2004Provided high quality, professional training for students enrolled in certificate programs. Mentor new instructors to competently deliver a class to students with little technical experience.
5 + years experience in training environment that easily translates to customer empathy and patience with all skill levels.
Part of the administrative team for the New Horizons, Charlotte Network.
User creation, email setup Exchange 2000, Active Directory, Citrix, MS Patch Management
Upgraded single NT 4.0 domain (with Exchange 5.5 running on Backup DC) first to Active Directory with AD Connector for synchronization, then to Exchange 2000.
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