Systems Administrator Resume

Title
Systems Administrator

Primary Skills
2003, vmware, SAN, NAS, Linux

Location
US-CA-Los Angeles

Posted
Jan-15-09


I am an experienced Senior Systems Engineer / Administrator with strong problem solving skills and I enjoy the opportunity to learn new things.
Technical Skills
Operating Systems / Hardware:
Windows Server 2000/2003, VMware 2.5-3.5, UNIX, Linux -Red Hat, SuSE, SAN, NAS, EMC, Isilon, NetApp, Novell Netware v4.11-6.5,BorderManager, IIS, Exchange Server, Lotus Notes, Windows 3.11, 9x, NT, 2000, XP, Compaq, Dell, HP, IBM servers, SCSI, Netscreen, PIX, 3com, Cisco Hubs, Routers, Switches, F5, EMC Clarion, DLT, LTO, DDS, RAID, NAS, SAN, Sonicwall, Watchguard, Nokia, F5, Citrix
Networking Topologies/Protocols:
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, Frame Relay, RAS, DSL, VPN, WINS, ATM, Ethernet, T1, ISDN, Circuits
Software Applications:
SQL: 6-2005, Exchange Server: 4.0-2003, Lotus Notes: 4.6.2-R6, GroupWise: 3.0-6.5, SMS, IIS, ISA, Proxy Server, Back Office, ArcServe, VERITAS Backup Exec, TSM, MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Front Page, Firewall software, NetIQ, Symantec, WinZip, Betreive, SAP, AutoCAD, Unix, Lotus123, Legalmaster, Carpe Diem, PKZip, Cute FTP, Citrix, Check Point Firewall-1, Ghost, Vantive, Right Fax, Visio, PAL, UUNET, Cheyenne Software, Interbase, Flash, Dreamweaver
Certifications
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CCNA, A+, Notes Administrator, Exchange Administrator, NT, 2000 and Novell Administrator, Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA)
Education
University of Texas -- San Antonio Business
Austin Community College
University of Phoenix BS Information Technology

Professional Experience
I have had progressively more complex positions with increasing responsibility in the computer industry since 1997. Experience is listed in reverse chronological order.



Senior Systems Administrator, 11/2008-Present
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Culver City, CA
• Implemented and maintained and supported over 200 Windows 2003, Linux, VMware and Apple XServe.
• Preformed administration, including planning /implementing strategies on all servers, NAS and SAN environment.
• Backup and restore network data with Symantec NetBackup 6.5 and EMC VTL.
• Global support of the Sony secure and enhanced FTP environment.
• Support and maintain Active Directory replication, creating standard process for group policy deployment, Active Directory users and groups management, implementation and administration of DNS, DHCP and WINS

Server Analyst, 7/2006-11/2008
Universal Music Group, Los Angeles, CA
• Builds, installs and tests Windows, Linux, and VMWare servers based on requirements from Design and Architecture or established standards
• Monitors system performance and takes proactive action when pre-defined thresholds are exceeded. Performance, maintenance, troubleshooting and problem isolation.
• Work with Active Directory issues such as: logon failures, account lockouts, network connectivity, DNS and WINS name resolution, authentication problems, DFS links and replication issues, folder and printer permissions, etc.
• Advanced troubleshooting of issues such as Active Directory and FRS/DFS replication issues, application memory leaks, Kerberos ticket size, etc
• Follows the department processes to perform nightly backups of the assigned servers. Manually scans each log for completion and manually copies any files to ensure quality and complete data backup which were not captured during the process.
• Ensures that all backup files either onsite or offsite are readable by performing audits.
• Inspect and monitor servers and observe the operation of the data center. Resolve and report any problems via a Remedy ticket or escalation the Technical Lead.
• Open Global Change Control for planned or emergency changes and a critical notification with the UMG Service Desk for critical issues.
• Document and maintain existing server and backup documentation and produce additional procedures as necessary to enhance the efficiency, accuracy and reliability of server and data backup and restores for UMG clients.
• Handle Remedy tickets for trouble ticket, requests, and critical issues for North America during the late shift or as assigned.
• Handle projects such as server builds, hardware installations, software installations, etc. as assigned.

Network Engineer, 2004-2006
Techlink Resources, Los Angeles, CA
• Built, maintained, designed, administered and repaired wired and wireless networks consisting of servers, firewalls, routers, switches.
• Set up, managed and troubleshoot PC desktops, laptops and printers and all other network devices.
• Provide support for Microsoft Active Directory issues, planning, design and disaster recovery. Also support all other distributed technologies such as DNS, WINS, and Group Policies.
• Installed, configured, administered, supported Microsoft Server 2000 and 2003, Exchange 2000 and 2003, Cisco routers and PIX firewall.
• Configured, installed, and managed all network devices and application servers, including Microsoft software, Linux, Cisco routers, backup solutions, database products.

Network Engineer, 2004
Hewlett Packard Burbank, CA
• Supported, maintained monitored, diagnosed and repaired Qwest WAN infrastructure consisting of servers, gateways, firewalls, routers, switches and WAN links.
• Managed, sustained, supervised more than 200 web clients and 1,000 servers in the Qwest Hosting Facility.
• Configured, installed, and managed all network devices and application servers (Microsoft, UNIX, and Linux), F5, Cisco, Netbackup, Nokia firewall, clusters, Hitachi SAN, EMC, Compaq, and Brocade, HP OpenView, Insight Manger

Network Engineer, 2002-2003
VAR Outsourcing Los Angeles, CA
• Provided onsite and remote network management, administration, installation, repaired, and maintenance of over 100 Win 2000, NT, Novell, and UNIX servers.
• Handled warranty repairs and parts ordering for clients, and supported environments of over 1000 nodes
• Provided system integration, network diagnosis, Scripting, web design and configuration and then recommended solutions to fit the client s needs.
• Set up and managed multiple e-mail platforms, Cisco, Active Directory, UNIX WAN and LAN services, DNS, Internet, Intranet, Extranet, Novell 5x, ZENworks, Citrix, and network integration for several companies.
• Setup and managed multiple e-mail platforms, EMC, Compaq servers, Insight Manager, Brocade, Clusters, VPN solutions, and network integration for several companies.



Network Engineer, 2001
Pioneer North America/TekSystems (contractor), Long Beach, CA
• Maintenance of all North America accounts, volume & directory structures on all LAN based systems.
• Maintained the overall administrative aspects of the LAN/WAN environment which included over 100 servers.
• Installed and configured new Windows 2000 servers and clustering on IBM and Compaq servers.
• Responsible for the documentation and standardization of all system administration procedures.
• Provided NT, Lotus Notes, Unix, Exchange, Novell, Veritas Netbackup, EMC, Compaq servers, Insight Manager, and Brocade and other ancillary systems support

Systems Administrator / IS Manager, 2000
Prindle, Decker & Amaro LLP, Long Beach, CA
• Implemented, maintained and troubleshoot Novell and NT, Windows 2000 networks.
• Upgraded Notes from a 4.6.2 environment to R5.
• Built a VPN between offices in San Francisco and Long Beach.
• Installed and configured new Windows 2000 servers with RAID and backups.
• Setup up user accounts, ran backups, and assigned file sharing with NDS.
• Made day-to-day decisions on buying and implementing new products.

Help Desk/ Administration, 1999
The Irvine Company/Outsource One (contractor), Newport Beach, CA
• Provided technical support to end users within the company and at remote sites.
• Upgraded and administered Lotus Notes 4.6.2 to R5.
• Repaired, maintained and built new systems, installing all necessary programs.
• Supported Novell 4.11 and 5, along with NT server, SQL and Windows 95, 98 workstations.

Technical Support Analyst, 1998
Electronic Data Systems / Toshiba Computers Systems Irvine, CA
• Provided technical answers to questions from end users about laptops, desktops, and servers.
• Assisted at Level III in developing the resolution of complex problems with supporting documents.
• Evaluated application software and hardware for correct operation as defined in documentation.
• Recommended inclusion for resource database.
• Maintained an ongoing awareness of current and future Toshiba and competitors products/services.

Technical Support Analyst, 1997
Cornerstone Integrated Services Austin, TX
• Supported Macintosh and PC based computers.
• Provided end use support for Minolta, Acer and Okidata devices.
• Analyzed and resolved problems involving all major software applications.

Certifications
See above


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