Windows Administrator

Nuno Simoes

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acs0gp@r.postjobfree.com

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Infoblox (daily DNS & DHCP configuration & administration, migration from Windows Server to Infoblox appliance)

Active Directory (day to day maintenance, migration from domain to domain, Users & Computers migration), DNS (admin & migration), DHCP (admin & migration)

Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2012R2 (patching, upgrading, migrating)

PowerShell (automating user account creation/deletion, network storage provisioning, backup scheduling, DNS & DHCP maintenance – adding/removing records)

Microsoft Windows XP Pro/Vista/7/10 (configuration & deployment)

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (create and deploy OS images and software applications)

VMware vSphere/ (virtual machine golden image building, deployment, template designing & provisioning – both Windows & Linux provisioning and)

Familiarity with: Citrix XenDesktop, Cisco switches, Windows & F5 firewalls, Linux Ubuntu OS, TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, troubleshooting network connectivity, fault tolerance, Remote Access, RAM, Hard drives

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Windstream Communications, Systems Engineer (Contract) Twinsburg, OH

April 2014 – November 2015

-Supporting a network of 14,000+ users and 12,000+ workstations

-Enterprise Network DNS / DHCP Administrator as part of the Network Re-addressing project team

-migrated overlapping network IP space to non-overlapping space, DNS & DHCP migration from acquired networks, from MS Server to InfoBlox appliance

-Daily interaction with InfoBlox (a DNS, DHCP, IPAM appliance) updating DNS & DHCP configurations within multiple network views through InfoBlox and MS DNS/DHCP consoles

-Active Directory maintenance, migration of Users and Computers from acquired networks, including user profile updates, CSO password resets, communications parameters, etc

-Windows Print Server/Streem Fax Administration (add printers, remove printers, update names and/or IP addresses)

-McAfee Endpoint Encryption troubleshooting, App-V, sequencing and troubleshooting virtual app delivery by way of streaming to client workstations

-PowerShell/Perl (80%/20% respectively) scripting to automate systems addition/update tasks (i.e. AD new user/computer accounts, auto provision network shares, DNS additions/modifications, etc)

Excel Management Services, Inc, Contracted IT Consultant NE Ohio

Aug 2009 – 2014

-Level 2 Level 3 support for various clients

-Maintain contracted networks through using SCCM to deploy OSs, OS patches, Applications and Application upgrades via Security Policy and SCCM 2012 & ConfigMgr 2007

-Upgrade hardware and software on retail store chain throughout Ohio, including inventory reconciliation, assessing individual store needs, recommending additional equipment to meet needs, re-image adequate hardware and replace EOL equipment

-Maintain DHCP server by adding/configuring IP address ranges as needed, consolidating servers and dismissing stale zone

-Update DNS configuration to reflect most current and efficient routing

-Virtual server deployment and migration using MVMC to better leverage existing hardware

-Print Server configuration and administration (HP JetDirect/HP JetAdmin)

-Install and configure video security networks using wireless IP cameras, configuring the DVR software, configuring video monitoring over the internet to remote laptop or cell phone client.

-Set up multiple “Internet Cafes”

-Consult with owner operator to recommend equipment for café

-procure equipment from various vendors

-set up PCs - install operating system (both Win 7 and Linux Ubuntu) and software

-run network cables, configure Cisco routers and remote administration

-set up DHCP rules for player vs. admin PCs, network PCs

-train owner/operator and staff on software, perform final troubleshooting

-set up redundant DNS servers to ensure 24/7 access to offsite gaming servers

-configure SQL database to keep track of customer list for monthly promotions

-IIS administration, adding webpages (promotions, standings, etc), set up control list to webpage by authentication

-Contracted to provide general IT administration for LaVie a wellness clinic in Beachwood

-Built and maintained Windows Small business server, user & email account creation

-Configured network for internet access, VPN & RD connections, configured firewall for secure access to hospital protocols for electronic medical record access

-Contracted to provide general IT administration for the office of Dr. Koletsky in Shaker Heights, OH

-Built and maintained Windows Small business server, user & email account creation

-Configured network for internet access, VPN & RD connections, configured firewall for secure access to hospital protocols for electronic medical record access

-Contracted to provide general IT administration for the Assumption School in Geneva, OH

-Maintained school Windows 2003 Servers, patched and upgraded OSs (both server and desktop clients)

-Developed a internet access policy securing the environment as students needed access, but need security for privacy issues by securing ports as well as maintaining the website Access Control table

-Maintained the domain user list by creating and using scripts that compared student body and faculty on an annual basis

RSG – Dell Service Provider, Storage Engineer Austin, TX

Sep 2006 - May 2009

-Rack, connect fibre based Dell PowerVault SANs and configure using Equallogic.

-Rack, connect and configure Dell EMT PowerEdge Enterprise equipment, (including blade servers, switches, kvm trays, etc.) into new or existing data centers

-Consistently met and/or exceeded time constraints promised to the customer

-Worked on the Holland Computing Center in the University of Nebraska’s PK Institute. This HPCC was ranked 43rd in the world

-Consistently scored average or above in customer experience surveys

-Attained numerous Dell certifications including Dell Associate Server V9.0, Dell ESF Level I and Dell ESF Level II Certifications

Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, Field Technician Columbus, OH

Feb. 2005 - June 2006

-Image PCs with standard applications on Novell/Windows network and site specific software

-Back up user data, settings and applications on existing PCs to network drive

-Deploy new hardware and keep a log of old serial numbers versus replacement serial numbers

-Restore user data, settings and applications to new PCs from network drive

-Troubleshoot deployment issues such as peripheral drivers and network connectivity

-Visit scheduled Government sites all over the State of Ohio to survey and audit existing equipment to determine replacement eligibility

-Submit report to central location to schedule replacement of equipment

-Supervise 4 technicians on projects being executed at various Ohio Department Human Services, Veterans Aid and other Human Services department offices throughout Ohio with strict time tables for equipment deliveries, deployment and pickups.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

ComputerTraining.com Cleveland, OH

MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

Microsoft ISA Certification (Internet Security Agent)

Training to obtain CCENT certification

EMC

EMC 20-001

Dell Austin, TX

Associate Server

DCSE ESF Level I V4.0, DCSE ESF Level II Parts 1, 2 & 3 V4.0

PE-R900, AIO, PE-1955, and Dell EMC CX3-20 / CX3-40 / CX3-80 Certifications

York University

Political Science & Chemistry Toronto, Canada

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