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Box 1075 * Veneta, OR 97487 * [email protected] * 541-543-6265 Results-driven, IT Professional with extensive experience in managing administra tion, development, support and implementation of enterprise-wide networking and system solutions SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS * Extensive hands-on experience in network engineering, management, installation , maintenance, administration, security, troubleshooting, training and technical support. * In-depth knowledge of network technologies, architectures, and platf orms, with the ability to apply them to the strategic benefit of organizations. * Proven ability to successfully streamline, optimize, and maintain system/netwo rk functionality performance, and recoverability in mission-critical environments. * Adept at working with managem ent to prioritize activities and achieve defined project objectives; able to eff ectively translate operational/network requirements into technical solutions. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FARWEST STEEL CORP., Eugene, OR 1995 - 2009 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR A leading processor, fabricator, and distributor of carbon steel products with 1 3 locations across five western states. * Managed multiple IT projects, including network installations and migrations. * Successfully migrated Lantastic network to Novell network, and subsequently to Microsoft Windows network. * Implemented and managed server virtualization proj ect using VMWare Infrastructure; configured system for optimal availability and disaster recovery, and used VMWare Converter to migrate 40 physical servers to v irtual servers. * Implemented and managed e-mail archival system using Symantec Enterprise Vault 7.5, and EqualLogic Storage Area Network. * Assisted in implementation of corporate e-mail solution using Microso ft Exchange 5.0, including upgrade to Microsoft Exchange 2003. * Deployed backup systems using Backup Exec and CommVault backup packages. 4J SCHOOL DISTRICT, Eugene, OR 1995 NETWORK OPERATIONS ASSISTANT The main school district for the city of Eugene. * Fulfilled diverse duties, including installing network interface cards in Maci ntosh and PC systems.. * Assisted in network installation, Internet connectivity issues, and upgrade of network equipment. TECHNICAL SKILLS * Windows, Symantec Enterprise Vault 7.5, Symantec Antivirus, VMWare ESX Server 3.5, VMWare Virtual Infrastructure 3, VMWare Converter, VMWare Workstation, Shor eTel VOIP Phone System, CommVault Backup system, Microsoft Network, Microsoft Se rver 2003, Active Directory, Microsoft SMS 2003, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, G roup Policy, Microsoft ISA 2006, Microsoft Exchange 2003, Ceridian Time Clock Sy stems, Cisco PIX Firewall, VPN, Routers and Switches, Equalogic SAN, Novell 3.12 , 4.11, 5.1, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Associates Degree in Computer Network Operations - Lane Community College, Eugen e, OR