Resume of Systems Architect

Title
Systems Architect

Primary Skills
Infrastructure management, Web development and server management for mission critical applications

Location
US-NJ-Franklin Lakes

Posted
Jan-08-08


Summary and Objectives:
Skills and experiences are well suited for a hands-on IT consulting position where I might utilize and expand already extensive knowledge of lnformation Technology Infrastructure and operations support skills toward the benefit of the organization in its infrastructure management, Web development and server and telecommunications management and mission critical applications.

Experienced in Linux Redhat Systems Administration, Apache Server and VMWare. Also maintains extensive knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Portals Development with Sharepoint, VMWare/ infrastructure and application virtualization (installation, configuration, and diagnostics), Active Directory, security, both logical and physical.

Skills range from most hardware, all PC systems, Apache Server, Linux, all versions, Sun Solaris, numerous routers, networks, telecommunications, operating systems (all mainstream operating systems), video applications, audio integration, HTML development, PHP, JavaScript, VB Script, and other scripting languages, various email applications, diagnostics, security and overall performance of computer environments. Have hands-on experience in NT server, Windows 2000/2003 servers, UNIX servers, Linux, various server architectures, .Net, WebServers, and MacOSX Server (BSD Unix).

Work Experience:

* Advantage Resources (Consulting position) with American Express International, World Financial Center, New York, N.Y. (June 2007- December 2007)- Systems Architect and lead Sharepoint Portal developer and Administration

o Developed Sharepoint Portal applications for American Express from server, infrastructure, to security to portal development.
o Installed working Portal for American Express housing corporate strategic and confidential information. Security and accessibility by internal user departments was the focus. Assignment is nearing successful completion.

* GalaxE.Solutions, Inc. (February 2005- June 2007)- Systems Architect and Server Administration, Linux-Apache, Microsoft, Unix, Oracle, MS Exchange Server, Java Applications, all LAN/WAN, Networking, Security, Operations, set up and administration, Portal Servers, Portal Development.

o Work in Galaxy home offices in support of all network and server architecture
o Set up and maintain Windows Domain for GalaxE.Solutions (Active Directory)
o Work at key clients in support of various production/operational scripting and server management.
o Set up and administer Apache Server with Linux Redhat for several global applications
o Provide expertise in PHP for creating and maintaining dynamic web content for several applications, providing use of MySQL in managing and moving and working with content.
o Developed within PHP, Sharepoint Portals and other [portal applications, site flows, interactivity of screen and content with user command interfaces to these portals
o On site consulting provided for Galaxy key clients
o Configured VPN (Virtual Private Network) for the US-Canada operations office.
o Set up the logical topology for the Toronto company office and operation
o Development and use of Use of VB Scripting, PHP and other tools, at Coach, a key client, and at home office for operations status
o Extensive use of portal and database tools in support client engagements
o Web Client and server set-up.
o Configure voice-mail and all voice telephone set up for Galaxy Systems
o Configured voice over IP box that provides communications between Galaxy NJ/NY offices and its Bangalore India (offshore) operation.
o Serving Galaxy as a source for all helpdesk issues.
o Support for all PC/ hardware and operating systems within GalaxE. Solutions (hard and soft configuration)
o Worked within several major architectures MS .Net, Java (J2EE) and Linux Open source environments.

* Franklin Lakes Board of Education (May 2004 - Jan 2005):
o Maintain client computers and support architecture (Experienced with all versions of MS Windows, 2000, XP, NT, and with Mac OS)
o Re-imaging (standardizing) all end-user computers to a common specification, software set and configuration
o Work with MAC G4,G5 towers as network servers to configure and add new users and update software for all users
o Install new software packages
o Install/run Cat-5
o Set up Cisco switches
o Install/Maintain Cisco switches, Xerox printers, peripherals
o Install/Configure Building-Wide Wireless Access (Apple Airport)
o Respond to teacher tech repair requests.
o Confer with staff to determine source of problems.
o Instruct staff on proper use of software and hardware.
o Upgraded entire computer system and network system for 4 building district.

* AnySystem USA, Paramus, N.J. (Jan. - May 2003): Built, configured, tested, and prepped for production and shipping SUN Enterprise servers (Solaris/UNIX, models: E4500, E3500, E4000, and E6000). Installed operating system and configured servers for various applications. Held this position while a full time student at NJIT (New Jersey Institute of Technology)

* Franklin Lakes Board of Education (Summer work - Jun. - Sept. 2001) worked for the Technology Coordinator, installing, upgrading, and maintaining the critical school system's network, servers, and desktop systems and application software.

Areas of Expertise:
* Most operating systems: Extensive knowledge of Windows (all- NT, 2000, XP, 2003), extensive knowledge of MAC/OS X, extensive working knowledge of Linux (Redhat/Fedora, Mandrake, SUSE), Unix/Sun Solaris
* Scripting languages, PHP, VB Scripts, and other mainstream methods/tools
* Networking: Extensive understanding of LANS, TCP/IP, Novell, WAN, Cisco and other Routers, Security Firewall/Cisco, T1 Gateway, Apple Airport
* Server Administration: MAC/OS X, WIN 2000 & 2003, XP, LINUX environments, Web/FTP/Email/game servers, Web page design, user account management (local/remote)
* Multimedia: sound/graphics design
* Local network Cat 5 wiring, hub and router setup experience, with working knowledge of architecture and firewall set-up (CISCO and others)
* Web Design & Application Programming, Macromedia Studio (Flash, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Freehand), PERL, PHP, VBScript, JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), DHTML Development, Visual Studio.net (Microsoft .NET)
* Network security: Web security, MAC/OS X, Windows, LINUX, file sharing setup and security
* Troubleshooting and diagnostics
* Application Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Access), Appleworks
* Databases: MS Access and All SQL, including Oracle
* FirstClass Groupware Suite (Email, Instant Messaging, BBS, Calendar/Schedule)
Education:
* Berkeley College, West Paterson, NJ
Associates Degree, Network and Information Technology, 2002
* VMWare Expert, course in installation, configuration and diagnostics
* New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ
Completed junior year towards Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, 2003-2004
* Continuing on with courses in Cisco, Citrix, Zend, ad I have done with VMWare already, though I already have extensive understanding of some of these areas, intend to obtain certifications within the next 6 months.

Professional Interests:
* Web page design, networking, wide and local area, setting up and running an FTP/Web/E-mail server, building and running and maintaining entire systems engineering and design, security, troubleshooting and diagnostics
* Continue work in a thriving educational or business environment
* Problem solving, troubleshooting, system design, upgrade and setup

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