Sr Windows Sysadm Seeks Contract Work Nationwide.
lefty frizzell
2414 Crooked Lane
Houston, Texas 77084
281-398-6138
Summary
I am a Windows NT/2000 System Administrator with extensive network design,
architecture development, and support
experience. I have expertise with all phases of Windows NT/2000 System
Administration, NT Network Administration, Network
Conversions, Remote Access, System Security and Active Directory deployment.
I have excellent working knowledge of NT
3.5x/4.0, Window 2000 Active Directory and MS Exchange 5.5/2000/2003. My
administration experience includes extensive
backup/restoration experience and also significant router configuration
experience. I also have validation experience in a test
environment. Throughout my project experience, I have configured and
administered MS Exchange and Active
Directory, supporting several migration projects. I am a highly skilled
consultant with fine tuned technical abilities.
Systems
Windows NT 3.5x/4.0, Windows XP/2000/2003, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000
Advanced Server/Workstations,
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, Active Directory (Forests, Organizational
Units, Domain, Enterprise), Windows.NET Servers,
Novell NetWare, Novell 4.x/5.0 Servers, UNIX, AIX 3.25/4.x, Sun Solaris,
Windows for Workgroups, SQL Server 6.5/7.0/2000,
Oracle, Exchange 5.5/2000/2003 Server, Exchange 2000 Enterprise Server, MS
Exchange 4.0/5.5, SMS Server, IIS Server,
Site Server, Index Server, SBS 2003 Server, MS ISA Servers, Terminal/Citrix
Servers, Perl, VB Scripting, SAP, SMS 1.2,
GroupWise, Lotus Notes, Remedy, MS Mail, Quickmail, MS Office Suite, Compaq
Insight Manager, Veritas, Netbackup,
Arcserve, Backupexec, ADSM Backup, TCP/IP, BMC Patrol, NETIQ, Tuxedo,
Manifest, Optums MOVE, OpenView 6000,
Netview 6000, Citrix, Sniffers, FDDI, POP, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, WINS, T1,
ISDN, Cisco Switches and Routers, 3Com
Ethernet Switches, Bay/Wellfleet Routers, Fiber Optic Hubs, Satellite/WAN,
VPN Communications, Compaq/Intel/Dell/HP/IBM
Hardware, HP Jet Direct Hardware and Software, EMC Terabyte Drive Arrays,
Raid-5 Arrays, IBM Netfinity 8, Shiva Rover,
Remote Access Servers
Education
Bachelor of Science, Computer Sciences, Clayton University, Clayton, MO
Experience
Bank One/JP Morgan August 2004 to TBD
Role - Implementation Engineer/Technical Project Manager
Key Deliverable - Win2k and Exchange 200/2003 Server Installation and Data
Migration. Technical Project
Management of assigned projects during datacenter merger of BankOne and JP
Morgan worldwide computer
network.
Duties included a combination of systems architecture, systems development,
Windows NOS/OS lifecycle development,
technical assessments, implementation engineering, regression process
development, SAN support from a directory
standpoint, technology scaling, server builds, migration and/or transition
planning, project planning, standards
validation/development, technical documentation, presentation to management,
training and mentoring of more junior staff and
troubleshooting and problem resolution. On-call Tier III support
responsibilities.
Technologies Used: NT 4.0/2000/2003 Server, Active Directory, IIS, POP,
SMTP, Connectors, Terminals Services,
System Security, Compaq Insight Manager, Compaq/HP Hardware, LILO Cards.
XL Corporation May 2004 to August 2004
Role - Exchange Administration Support Contractor
Key Deliverables - Win2k and Exchange 2000/2003 Server Installation and Data
Migration. Administration of existing
Exchange 5.5 servers and continued operation of existing Exchange Network
As Exchange Administration Support Contractor I was responsible for day to
day technical support of
corporate standard e-mail platform of Microsoft Exchange 5.5 and 2000.
Specific job duties included on-call support,
trouble ticket handling, mail box and public folder administration,
follow-up with client requests for e-mail service related items,
operational monitoring, system log error analysis, and minor e-mail
software configuration. I was the point of contact for e-mail
technical problems and worked with other members of the e-mail
Administration Team as well as the ITS Teams of Service
Desk, Security and Server Operations for problem resolution. Worked with
Exchange Architect in planning of migration to
Exchange 2003.
Technologies Used: Exchange 5.5, Exchange 2000 Server Exchange 2003 Server,
Active Directory, IIS, POP, SMTP,
Connectors, Terminals Services.
IPC February 2004 to May2004
Role - Exchange Engineer
Key Deliverables - Win2k and Exchange 2000/2003 Server Installation and
restoral of existing databases.
Proof of concept and documentation of restoral processes. Training of
on-site personnel to insure adequate
knowledge of documented procedures.
Developed procedures for restoral of Exchange 2000/2003 servers. Installed
various configurations of Exchange to reflect
multiple current configurations. Built 5 separate versions of Win2k/2003
servers, Win2k/2003 exchange servers in both stand
alone and multiple cluster configurations. Helped maintain existing mail
servers. As Team Lead, converted Exchange 5.5 to
Exchange 2000 Enterprise. Migrated data and mailboxes, created accounts and
other tasks as required. Documented the
complete installation/restoral process from inception to signoff as required
by the project deliverables.
Technologies Used: Windows 2000/2003 Advanced Server, Exchange 2000/2003,
Enterprise Active Directory
Verification. System Security, Exchange Cluster
Dell Computers November 2003 to February 2004
Role - Network Engineer
Key Deliverables - SBS 2003 Server and Exchange 2003 Server Installations,
Active Directory Installation, Exchange
2003 Implementation, POP to SMTP Mail Changeover, Training, Installation
Documentation
Worked for Dell Computer covering the Eastern Texas and Western areas of
Louisiana supporting the installation of the SBS
2003 Server and Exchange 2003 server as needed by requesting customers.
Installed Active Directory; created accounts,
users IDs, OUs; and handled other duties usually required in a Small
Business Scenario. Implementing Exchange 2003 as
required by customer. Setup IIS and email servers as requested. Coordinated
changeover of mail from POP to SMTP
with client location and insured that mail provider delivered mail protocols
as needed by client. Provided instruction for
elementary system/email administration. Instructed clients on installed
software as appropriate including recommendations for
data backup and storage. Insured that NAV was installed and operating prior
to departure. I also documented the complete
installation as required by the project deliverables.
Technologies Used: SBS 2003 Server, Exchange 2000 Server, Active Directory,
Exchange 2003 Server, IIS, POP, SMTP,
Connectors, Terminals Services.
Rockwell, Intl. January 2003 to October 2003
Role - Consultant/Senior System Administrator
Key Deliverables - Network Migration to Windows 2000, Enterprise Active
Directory Implementation, Network Security,
Server Build Procedures
Worked as part of an internal team migrating, expanding, and converting a
global mixed Novel/Windows 2000 network to a
mixed Win2000 network for a worldwide control systems manufacturer. This
multi-site network consisted of 35,000 users, 700
Windows 2000 Advanced Servers, multiple Exchange 2000 Servers, Windows.NET
servers and Microsoft ISA servers,
multiple IIS Servers as well as Citrix Servers, Novel 4.0/5.0 servers and
approximately 5000 Windows 2000 Professional
Workstations. Handled an Enterprise Active Directory Implementation and
network security. Helped maintain existing servers,
Terminal/Citrix Servers and additional software/hardware support as needed.
Migrated data from existing Novell servers to new
Win2000 Compaq equipment Migrated mailboxes, created accounts and other
tasks as required from GroupWise to
Exchange. Worked damage control and emergency support as required. Created
accounts, users IDs, OUs and other duties
usually required of a Senior System Administrator in an active, constantly
changing environment. Backed up and restored data
as required for migration. Implemented new server build procedures as well
as consolidated existing builds from 15 to 3.
Corrected existing batch files to reflect new operating environment. Used
Compaq "Lights out" Insight Manager.
Technologies Used: Windows 2000 Advanced Servers/Workstations, Exchange 2000
Servers, Windows.NET Servers,
Microsoft ISA Servers, IIS Servers, Citrix Servers, Novell 4.0/5.0 Servers,
Enterprise Active Directory, Terminal/Citrix
Servers, GroupWise, Compaq Insight Manager, Compaq/HP Hardware
Aventis Drugs October 2002 to December 2002
Role - Network Consultant
Key Deliverables - Windows 2000 Network Migration, Active Directory
Implementation, Network Security, Server
Maintenance, SW/HW Support, Exchange Upgrade
Worked as part of an interim team migrating /expanding a global Windows 2000
network for a worldwide drug manufacturer.
This multi-site network consisted of 25,000 users, 400 Windows 2000 Advanced
Servers, multiple Exchange 2000 Servers,
Microsoft ISA servers, multiple IIS Servers as well as approx 5000+ XP
Professional Workstations. Handled the Enterprise
Active Directory Implementation and network security. Helped maintain
existing servers, additional software/hardware support
as needed. Assisted in the continuing conversion of Exchange 5.5 to
Exchange 2000 Enterprise. Migrated data and
mailboxes, created accounts and other tasks as required. Worked damage
control and emergency support as required.
Technologies Used: Windows 2000 Advanced Servers, Exchange 5.5/2000 Servers,
Microsoft ISA Servers, IIS Servers,
XP Professional Workstations, Enterprise Active Directory
El Paso/Dona Anna County, NM July 2002 to September 2002
Role - Network Administrator
Key Deliverables - Windows Network Migration, Enterprise Active Directory
Implementation, Network Security,
Exchange Upgrade, Data Migration
Designed and engineered the conversion/migrating of a NT 4.0 Network to a
native Windows 2000 Enterprise network. Planned
Enterprise Active Directory Implementation, and network security that
allowed for anticipated doubling of workforce. This multi-
site (7) network consists of 50 Windows 2000 Advanced Servers, multiple
Exchange 2000 Servers, 2 Microsoft ISA servers,
multiple IIS Servers as well as approx 500+ XP Professional Workstations.
Helped maintain existing groups on NT 4. As Team
Lead, converted Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000 Enterprise. Migrated data and
mailboxes, created accounts and other
tasks as required.
Technologies Used: Windows NT 4.0/2000, Enterprise Active Directory,
Exchange 5.5/2000 Servers, Microsoft ISA
Servers, IIS Servers, XP Professional Workstations, Compaq/HP HW
Dell Computers April 2001 to July 2002
Role - Network Administrator
Key Deliverables - Windows Network Conversion, Exchange Conversion, Server
Builds, Data Migration,
Troubleshooting, Active Directory Implementation Planning, Web Security
Assisted in the conversion of an NT 4.0 Network to a total native Windows
2000 enterprise for a Pre-IPO. This network consists
of 75 Windows 2000 Advanced Servers, 3 Exchange 2000 Enterprise Mail
Servers, 2 SQL 2000 database servers, 1 IIS Server
as well as 500+ Windows/XP Professional Workstations (Pre-release).
Maintained two existing NT 4.0/Novell 4.x Software
Development and Customer Support groups on Compaq hardware. As Team Lead,
converted Exchange 5.5 to Exchange
2000 Enterprise creating new accounts, moving existing mailboxes and
affiliated data. Assisted in server builds, data
migration and troubleshooting during rollout. Helped plan Enterprise Active
Directory implementation, Web Security. Working
additional duties insuring that Veritas backups were completed, verified and
stored.
Technologies Used: Windows NT 4.0/2000, Windows XP Professional Workstations
(Pre-release), Enterprise Active
Directory, Novell 4.x, SQL Server 2000, IIS Server, Exchange 5.5/2000,
Veritas
Amber Networks July 20000 to March 2001
Role - Windows Network Architect
Key Deliverables - Windows 2000 Network Design, NT 4.0/UNIX Network
Maintenance, Exchange Administration,
System Security, Help Desk Operations Management, Terminal Server/Citrix
Solution Implementation, Windows XP
RC2 Rollout
Assisted in the initial design of a Windows 2000 network for a Pre-IPO.
Worked on the implementation of Microsoft
Exchange 5.5 and improved System Security for internal Web Servers. Acted
as Exchange Administrator creating
accounts and distribution lists. Managed a two location LAN/WAN. I prepared
infrastructure for consolidation to a centralized
location. Handled day-to-day operations of help desk personnel supporting
500+ users in a Compaq/Dell Server environment. I
maintained current NT 4.0/UNIX network. Worked with Cisco 2000, 3000, 6000
series switches and routers. Assisted with
VPN and remote users. Specified hardware and software combinations to allow
maximum efficiency of developers. Used
Compaq "Lights out" Insight Manager. Worked additional duties normally
required of Senior NT Network Manager. Assisted in
the implementation of a Terminal Server/Citrix solution. Lead prelimary
rollout of Windows XP RC2 for validation and testing
prior to release and implementation.
Technologies Used: Windows NT 4.0/2000, UNIX, Microsoft Exchange 5.5,
Compaq/Dell Server, Cisco 2000 / 3000 /
6000 Series Switches and Routers, VPN, Compaq Insight Manager, Terminal
Server/Citrix
Akamai.com March 2000 to July 2000
Role - Windows Network Architect
Key Deliverables - Windows 2000 Network Design, Legacy Network Support,
Software Recommendations, End User
Support, HW/SW Implementations, Router/Switch Support
Assisted in the preliminary design of a Windows 2000 network while
supporting a legacy combination network of UNIX and NT.
Evaluated and recommended appropriate software products for the proposed
standard environment and to assure compliance
with proposed network architecture and System Security. Troubleshot current
network while providing end user support.
Stabilized the current network to insure proper operation of existing
topology and to ease conversion to NT 4.0. I configured and
personalized software to allow integration into network. Installed
appropriate hardware and software in an effort to integrate
legacy equipment into the new network. Provided supplemental Network Design
support to compliment existing work in
progress. First level support for Cisco 3600/6000 Series routers and
switches. Handled Compaq "Lights out" Insight Manager
support and other duties as assigned.
Technologies Used: Windows NT/2000, UNIX, Cisco 3600/6000 Series Routers and
Switches, VPN, Compaq Insight
Manager, Compaq/Intel/Dell/HP/IBM Hardware
Buy.com November 1999 to February 2000
Role - NT Architect
Key Deliverables - Clustering IBM Netfinity 8 Processor Computers, System
Security, Backups, Data/Software
Validation, Windows 2000 Internal Network Design
Worked as NT Architect clustering IBM Netfinity 8 processor computers using
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server and MSQL 7.0
Server as well as EMC 2 Terabyte drive arrays. This is the first
implementation of this configuration in the US outside of the
Microsoft Campus. Configured multiple 2000 clusters for testing of Microsoft
's new SQL package (Shiloh-also known as SQL
7.5 BETA), and data/software validation in a test environment using full
production data in the same hardware configuration.
When completed, this allowed the customer to move to at total Windows 2000
environment prior to the release of this software
to the general public. Assisted in the testing of new drivers for the EMC
arrays to insure Microsoft compliance. Worked on a
potential design of Windows 2000 internal network using Active Directory,
DNS, DHCP, System Security, Backups, and other
services. Provided complete documentation at end of project. IBM
environment.
Technologies Used: Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, MSQL 7.0 Server, EMC 2
Terabyte Drive Arrays, IBM Netfinity 8,
SQL 7.5 BETA, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
W.W. Grainger August 1999 to November 1999
Role - SAP Functional Support Consultant
Key Deliverables - SAP MM/SD Modules and Optums MOVE Program Support,
Network Support, Warehouse
Management, Material Management, Network Management
Working as a providing second level support to Grainger field offices
worldwide on the SAP MM/SD modules and Optums
MOVE program in an AIX/Oracle environment. Supported ancillary programs such
as BMC Patrol, NETIQ, Tuxedo, Manifest,
and Remedy. Provided basic support to branch offices for printing, account
maintenance, System Security, and problem
resolution on multiple operating systems within Grainger. Responsible for
initial support for Material Management, Warehouse
Management, and Sales/Distribution by instruction and direct hands-on
correction of problems reported by branch offices and
escalation to higher support levels/other groups when required. Provided
Network Management on an "as-needed" basis while
coordinating with datalink providers and vendors as required. Consulted
with other SAP support personnel to provide vital "root
cause'' analysis of SAP outage's. Acted as the sole NT System Administrator
during the migration of Manifest to the NT 4.0
operating system. Provided first level AIX system administration on versions
3.25 and 4.x.
Technologies Used: AIX 3.25/4.x, Oracle, Windows NT 4.0, SAP, BMC Patrol,
NETIQ, Tuxedo, Manifest, Remedy,
Optums MOVE
CompUSA May 1999 to August 1999
Role - NT System Admin/Network Administrator
Key Deliverables - Operations Management Supporting ~10,000 Users/258 Remote
Locations, SAP Implementation,
System Security, Exchange Implementation, Notes Backup/Restore
Responsible for Client side support and data validation of ongoing SAP
implementation and other SAP support duties as
assigned. Completed, this is the largest SAP Project currently running under
NT. Other responsibilities included determining
required daily activities as well as organizing implementations of auditing,
registry modifications, global groups, directory
structure, System Security. The network shares and permissions on local and
remote servers using SMS 1.2 and other tools.
Assisted in the implementation of Exchange 5.x in a lab environment.
Coordinated with datalink providers and vendors as
needed. Other SAP/NT duties as assigned and required by situation.
Responsible for backup and restoration of Lotus Notes
data from Netbackup Software.
Technologies Used: Windows NT, Exchange 5.x, SAP/NT, Lotus Notes, Netbackup,
SMS 1.2
Compaq Computers August 1998 to May 1999
Role - NT Systems/Network Administrator
Key Deliverables - NT Server Support, Monitoring WAN Operations, Software
Validation, SAP Security
Implementation, SAP Server Support, Y2K Audits, UNIX Administration
Worked in Compaq's NCC providing second and third level NT support for
50,000 users worldwide, 2000+ servers worldwide
in a 24X7 environment. Monitored day-to-day operations of WAN using
OpenView 6000, BMC Patrol. Evaluated NETIQ for
possible inclusion at NCC. Assisted in the implementation of standardized
security on 900+ local servers. Contract lead for
Software Validation and SAP Security implementation on NC Series SAP
Servers. Responsibilities included determining
required security as well as organizing implementation of auditing, registry
modifications, groups, directory structure, network
shares and permissions on 60 SAP Servers. Responsible for providing second
level support for SAP servers coordinating
maintenance activities with Oracle DBAs as needed and normal day to day
activities. Assistant Project Manager for Y2K
audits/Windows 2000-deployment prep. Planned and implemented update strategy
for 900 servers to insure proper operation in
Year 2000. Light UNIX System Administration and supplemental administration
of Exchange 5.x mail servers. Verified
backup completion with backup team and restored data are required.
Technologies Used: Windows NT/2000, UNIX, Multi-Master Domain, NC Series SAP
Servers, OpenView 6000, BMC
Patrol, Exchange 5.x
Microsoft March 1998 to July 1998
Role - Senior System Administrator
Key Deliverables - Benchmark Testing of SAP SD Module
Worked assisting in benchmark testing of SAP SD module under NT/MS SQL
Server 6.5 using the EMC Symmetric Terabyte
Disk Array. This project uses very large scale Raid-5 Arrays,
troubleshooting hardware and software, performance testing and
SAP Administration/Operations. The project has required multiple
installations of SAP R3 3.1H implemented under the above
conditions, transports, SAP Administration in a hostile benchmarking
environment. Project was of 4-months duration at SAP
Competency Lab, Redmond WA. Successful completion and Software/Data
Validation allowed client to be fully MS NT
compliant and certified under Microsoft's hardware certification program.
This project was extremely complementary to earlier
SAP experience. I beta-tested MS NT 5.0 (Windows 2000) and MS SQL 7.0 in
preparation for competency tests with SAP R/3
4.0x. Handled backup and restoration of benchmark SW and results.
Technologies Used: Windows NT/2000, SQL Server 6.5/7.0, SAP R3 3.1/4.0, EMC
Symmetric Terabyte Disk Array, Raid-
5 Arrays
Bosch Braking Systems October 1997 to February 1998
Role - SAP/NT Operation and Administrator
Key Deliverables - SAP R/3 Implementation, NT Conversion, NT System
Security, SAP Printing, UNIX System
Administration, System Backup Support
Assisted in the implementation of SAP R/3 from initial planning to Data
Validation and on to "GO-LIVE" phase. Installed SAP
into a distributed computing environment using NT 3.51 platform. Then
participated in the conversion from the NT 3.51 platform
to NT 4.0. Concurrently assisted in SAP upgrade to 3.1h. Worked as member of
Basis Team regarding networks and MS NT
System Security. Did transports; various administrative transactions as well
as doing required tuning and troubleshooting of
SAP/NT system from reports and error messages. Implemented SAP printing as
well as day-to-day operation of the SAP/NT
network. Installed ADSM Backup Software and implementation of current backup
scheme. UNIX System Administration as part
of implementation. Other SAP/NT duties as assigned and required by
situation. Handled the Netbackup of NT 4 servers.
Technologies Used: Windows NT 3.51/4.0, UNIX, Oracle, SAP R/3, ADSM Backup,
Netbackup
DOD Health Center July 1997 to October 1997
Role - Senior NT System Administrator
Key Deliverables - Implementation of an NT Network for the Department of
Defense, LAN Re-engineering, Exchange
Upgrade, Software Recommendations, End User Support, Desktop Video
Teleconferencing Environment
Implementation, UNIX System Administration
This assignment required the re-engineering of an existing LAN, implementing
DHCP, DNS, IIS, WINS coupled with the
upgrade of all existing servers to NT 4.0. Assisted in the upgrade and
troubleshooting of Microsoft Exchange Server 5.0
concurrent with the rollout of a combination of Outlook 97 and the latest
Exchange Clients. Other duties included insuring that
existing Network security measures provided adequate protection during a
change of long-term contractors on this project.
Responsible for reviewing all error logs and directing that necessary action
is taken to reduce overall faults. Reviewed,
evaluated and recommended software for inclusion in a new standard desktop
environment along with multiple Network
Monitoring programs that would allow operation with proper System Security,
and the smallest number of onsite personnel
possible. Deployed network printers using HP Jet Direct hardware and
software. Provided normal end user support and
emergency support as needed. Assisted in the implementation of a desktop
video teleconferencing environment as well as the
implementation of a standard VTC operation. Provided ongoing UNIX System
Administration and daily backups.
Technologies Used: Windows NT 4.0, UNIX, Microsoft Exchange Server 5.0,
Outlook 97, DHCP, DNS, IIS, WINS, HP Jet
Direct Hardware and Software
Onlive! Technologies November 1996 to July 1997
Role - NT System Administrator/Network Administrator
Key Deliverables - Server Configurations, NT Security Procedure
Implementation, Systems Relocation, Sun Solaris
System Administration, Hardware Configurations
Installed NT 4.0 servers to provide platforms for beta/production software
at Onlive! Technologies. Also installed MS SQL
Servers, Internet Information Servers, Exchange 4.x mail servers and other
proprietary servers for testing prior to presentation
to the general public as final products. Responsible for the implementation
of an NT Security Procedure that would allow
remote system administration while still providing maximum security for
company servers outside of the firewalls. Acted as
Consultant for all matters pertaining to implementation of proprietary
software on NT platforms in both a test and production
environment. Assisted in the relocation of the company to a new location and
worked in the re-implementation of the Shiva
Rover, Remote Access Servers, SQL Servers and other systems. I handled light
work as Sun Solaris System Administrator as
part of his NT duties. Worked with routers, 3Com Ethernet Switches, and
other networking equipment as assigned. I developed
comprehensive ACL tables for Cisco 2000/4000 routers as part of an improved
security protection scheme. Light Solaris
Administration on a day-to-day basis as Assistant UNIX Administrator. Backed
up NT 4 and Solaris servers.
Technologies Used: Windows NT 4.0 Servers, Sun Solaris, MS SQL Servers, IIS,
Exchange 4.x, Shiva Rover, Remote
Access Servers, Cisco 2000/4000 Routers, 3Com Ethernet Switches
Dow Chemical Freeport September 1996 to November 1996
Role - Consulting Assistant Project Manager
Key Deliverables - 37,000-node NT Network Upgrade and Management / Daily
Operations, Network Tool Analysis, End
User Support, Backup Systems Maintenance, Windows Workstation Upgrade
I was responsible for evaluation of appropriate network tools as part of an
ongoing effort to improve the work environment and
System Security. Monitored day-to-day activity on network and responded to
outages with appropriate corrective measures.
Assisted end users with problems relating to network, network printing,
desktop and standard environment issues. Coordinated
repairs with appropriate agencies while maintaining backup systems to allow
for continuing data flow during main route
outages. Responsible for monitoring proper operation of DEC/Cisco routers
installing software upgrades and patches as
appropriate. Assisted current NT System Administrators with user accounts,
DHCP, System Security, and other issues relating
directly to Back Office and NT Servers 3.5. Upgraded workstations to NT 4.0.
Restored data, as required, using Arcserve and
Backupexec.
Technologies Used: Windows NT 3.5 Servers / 4.0 Workstations, DHCP, System
Security, Back Office, Arcserve,
Backupexec, DEC/Cisco Routers
British Petroleum March 1996 to September 1996
Role - Consulting Project Manager
Key Deliverables - NT Conversion Project, Standard Working Environment and
System Security Development, System
Conversions, Team Management, Vendor Coordination, Time and Budget
Management, Problem Resolution
Responsible for the architecture and conversion of an obsolete nationwide
Pathworks network into a fully functional NT network
while integrating this new LAN into the existing BP World WAN. This project
involved the concurrent rollout of a new operating
system, development of a standard working environment and System Security,
delivery of new workstations and the conversion
of existing systems to the new BP World standard. Managed up to 19
Engineers and Technicians during all three phases of
this project. I was responsible for customer satisfaction, vendor
coordination, budget and time management. Planned and
coordinated 48 hour cutover that resulted in no downtime for this BP
Division. I was also responsible for problem resolution of
NT Servers, File and Print Servers while assisting in the implementation of
Microsoft II Servers. Developed a cohesive
approach to allow Internet Access while maintaining Network Security.
Training and Seminars
Introduction to Cisco Router Configurations (1 week), Houston, TX
Microsoft Certified System Engineer and CCNA Certifications
Communications Satellite Equipment School (43 weeks), Ft Gordon, GA
Data/Voice Interconnect Course (2 weeks), SBS, McLean, VA
Communications Center Operations Course (12 weeks), Ft Gordon, GA
Communication Equipment Installation Course (5 weeks), Ft Huachuca, AZ
Video CODEC Maintenance Course (2 Weeks), CLI, San Jose, CA
Pierce-Phelps Videoconference Installation Course (2 weeks), Philadelphia,
PA
Applications Programmers Course (43 weeks), Control Data
Programming Enhancement Courses (12 weeks), Control Data
Project Management Training Course (1 week), Ft Huachuca, AZ
Introduction to AIX (1 week), IBM, Houston, TX
Basic RISC-6000 System Management (1 week), IBM, Houston, TX
Advanced RISC-6000 System Management (1 week), IBM, Houston, TX
Basic VAX System Management (1 week), Digital Equipment Corp
Introduction to Networking (1 week), American Research Group
Various LAN/WAN Seminars available locally
First Class Radiotelephone FCC License #PG-94163