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July 2010-current                                  Kaplan, Inc.
                        


Computer Systems Engineer/Innovator/Developer 


Provide enterprise desktop support for desktops, laptops, and software for company/student applications;
  24,000+ workstations, 100+ servers, 22,000+ customer base and student population reaching 40,000. 

Build scripted applications and software updates used for enterprise deployment using LANDesk, group
  policy, and customized deployment scripts and packages for client and server OS; software packaging
  engineer.

Build scripted applications that have logging, event tracking, branch logic, and failsafe coded routines.

Perform all software unit, component, integration and system testing in a lab environment as QA tester.

Verify and resolve application package interoperability conflicts or issues with existing applications in
  customer environment.

Test applications across multiple hardware and software platforms.

Test Windows XP and Windows 7 images in a lab environment.

Test Windows 8 and Server 2012 with company products in a lab environment.

Test Microsoft Bitlocker Drive Encryption for Server 2003 Active Directory integration and implementation.

Create/maintain automated solution to install server roles, services, and settings post setup.

Create automated solution for transitioning from one anti-virus/DLP solution to the next.

Create automated software installations on DVD-Rs and provide support for home users.

Create and test virtual environment using Ubuntu Linux.  Create scripts and lockdown UI.

Test published company applications and create documentation for Citrix virtual environment.

Test Chromebook and Chrome OS with company applications and technology.

Provide support for MAC OSX, Ubuntu, Windows XP, Windows 7, Server 2003/2008, Chrome OS, iPhones,
  Samsung phones.

Troubleshoot Active Directory group policy and logon issues.

Collaborate with project team members to determine the appropriate build and beta testing schedules.

Build solid contingency plans and routines, and perform execution as needed.

Create video demos using Camtasia for all projects; used for documenting work flow and processes.

Create LANDesk training videos to be used by technical staff using Camtasia.

SharePoint 2007/2010 administration using Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer.

Technologies: ExeScript, New Boundaries Prism Deploy, Scalable WinINSTALL, WinRAR for
  packaging, Expression Web 4, Ghost Imaging 11.5-building and testing packages for deployment.
  LANDesk 9, advanced Windows XP/Windows 7 configuration, Office 2003/2007/2010/2013, Active
  Directory on Windows Server 2003, Active Directory on Windows Server 2008 R2.  Hardware:
  Dell/HP laptops/PCs/Google Chromebooks. Scripting languages: AutoIT, Visual Basic Script, WMI,
  Batch Shell, PowerShell, HTML, HTA, and JavaScript. Programming languages:  C#. Windows 7
  imaging, Server 2008 automation, SSM updates. Others: MDT 2010/2012, WDS 2008, SCCM 2012, SQL
  2012 Installation.




April 2010-July 23, 2010                Advanced Refrigeration & Air                                 


Network Admin/Desktop Administration: Tier 1,Tier 2, Tier3 Enterprise support


Provided local site desktop support for desktops, laptops, desk phones, mobile phones and AR&A applications;
  200+ workstations, 200+ customer base.  

● Building scripted applications and software updates used for enterprise deployment; 250+ devices.

● Build MSI packages in WinInstall to be deployed via Group Policy.

● Created video demos using Camtasia for all projects.

● Created standard operating procedures for scripting and MSI development and implementation.

● Created scripted server solutions for backup, clock drift, storage cleanup, and etc.

● Created PowerPoint and Visio presentations for management review.

● Log tickets and provide reports directly to management.

Technologies:  Office 2003/2007, Windows XP, Windows 7, Active Director Tools, Local
  Group Policy, Ghost. Hardware: Polycom Phones, Blackberry, iPhones, Mini Mac Desktops, Dell
  Laptops/netbooks. Scripting languages: Visual Basic Script, WMI, Batch Shell/console scripting,
  HTML, HTA, and JavaScript. Active Directory on Server 2008.

 





Oct. 2009-March 2010                       Kaplan Higher Education                                     

 

Desktop Administration/Technical Operations: Tier 1 and Tier 2 Enterprise support, On call

 

Provided local site desktop support for desktops, laptops, phones and Kaplan applications; 800+ workstations,
  800+ customer base.

● Build scripted applications and software updates used for corporate deployment; 9,000+ devices.

● Building and mass deployment of desktops and laptops using PXE/Norton Ghost Image Server.

● SharePoint Developer for corporate site.

● Compiled reports using customized scripts and LANDesk.

Technologies: Office 2003/2007, Windows XP, AD Tools, Local Group Policy, and Ghost.
  Hardware: Nortel Phones, Blackberry, HP Desktops/Laptops, Dell Laptops. Scripting languages:
  AutoIT, Visual Basic Script, WMI, Batch Shell, PowerShell, HTML, HTA, and JavaScript.
  Windows 7, Office 2010, Server 2008.

 

 

Feb. 2006-Sept. 2009                         Halifax Medical Center                                                

 

Desktop Administrator: Tier 2 and Tier 3 Technical Support and Automation Engineering

 

Provided Enterprise Desktop Support for over 200 hospital software applications and hardware interfaces,
  and 3000+ workstations, 5000+ customer base.          

● Performed daily tasks in troubleshooting Advanced Microsoft Windows XP & Microsoft Office issues.

Served as the desktop analyst in the analysis, design and planning, and implementation phases of
   IT-related projects. Provided reports and other metrics directly to management on all projects
   and tasks.          

Installed, configured and tested hardware and software desktop/laptop/tablet products, built images
  and developed software packages as necessary, and then provided support and training services to
  customers, internal and external; Desktop Engineer.          

Maintained detailed knowledge of desktop/laptop/tablet products in the marketplace, including hardware
  and software such as operating systems, security features, peripherals, applications, and local area
  networking technologies; Technical Writer.          

Created and maintained Active Directory Delegated Taskpad Panel for Client Services, which included
  34 scripted applications; this was utilized to increase efficiencies and reduce the necessary training
  for new staff; Automation Engineer.         

Performed daily tasks in Active Directory user provisioning, AD maintenance, and other desktop
  administration duties as assigned; Group Policy, AD Maintenance, Active Directory Administrator.         

● Maintained systems with scheduled patching of security and software updates; Patch Administrator.         

Responsible for technology innovation, procedural structural design for new desktop team,
  and developing a new vision for the future of desktop engineering; Innovation Engineer.        

Technologies:  Group Policy. New Boundaries Deployment Software, Microsoft BDD
  Imaging, Microsoft SMS, Advanced Windows XP Configuration, Active Directory on Windows
  Server 2003, Windows Update Server Services (WSUS). Hardware: Dell laptops/PCs, HP
  Printers, Fujitsu Tablets, PDAs, cell phones. Scripting languages: Visual Basic Script, WMI,
  Batch Shell, HTML, HTA, and JavaScript.          



 

Feb. 2006-promoted                            Halifax Medical Center                                               

 

Senior Technical Support Analyst: Tier 1 and Tier 2 customer phone support, On call and flex schedule

 

Provided Enterprise Desktop Support for over 200 hospital software applications and hardware interfaces,
  and 3000+ workstations, 5000+ customer base.         

Performed daily network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network hardware and software
  problems based on TCP/IP, DNS, WINS, file and printer sharing for 3000+ workstations.          

● Imaging and disaster recovery of computers, streamlining deployment process on a 3 month rotation.

Programmed scripts and acted as technical lead in IT projects, leading to many successful enterprise
  projects.         

● Team lead over busy Service Desk; approx. 750+ calls per week, plus daily direct customer assistance.        

● Provided daily training to support staff and acted as senior technical escalation technician.

Technologies:  Intermediate TCP/IP, Intermediate Windows XP, Ghost Server, FTP
  Server, Intermediate Office 2003, Intermediate Email/Outlook, Basic Frontrange Heat, Basic
  Meditech, Basic Prism Console, Basic ITSM Console, PDAs, Cell phones, Dell Laptops, Dell
  PCs, and USA Mobility Pagers. Scripting languages: Batch script, VBS script, and WMI queries.          



 

 

Oct. 2005-Jan. 2006                  Robert Half International www.rhi.com                                

 

Service 2 Technician: Tier 2 customer support, 3 month Contract project for ISC-NASCAR

 

● Performed daily computer networking tasks as assigned, ghosting, building PCs, deploying equipment.
  Participated in full migration from Novell NetWare Network to Microsoft Active Directory.



 



June 2005-Oct. 2005                        Florida Digital Networks (FDN)                                      

 

Senior LAN Technician; Tier 2 and 3 customer support, 4 month Contract project for FDN Communications

 

● Traveled to Sales offices at JAX, TPA, MIA, West Palm Bch, FTL, ATL for Cisco Router/Switch/Server upgrades.

● Developed technical documentation for Router Infrastructure and Network Design.

● Performed backup of all Cisco router and Cisco PIX configurations and IOS for disaster recovery.

● Performed daily network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network hardware and software
  problems based on TCP/IP, WINS, DNS, file and printer sharing, active directory replication, and systems
  integrity and security.

● Performed daily computer networking tasks as assigned, ghosting, building PCs and servers, deploying
  equipment.






Feb. 2005-June 2005                  Robert Half International www.rhi.com                              

 

Senior Network Engineer Consultant: Tier 3 support, 4 month Contract project for Halifax HMO

 

● Windows Server 2003 Active Directory, federated forest; Designed for 14 facilities.

● Installed Microsoft email Exchange Server 2003 for 700 users; Designed and implemented.

● Presented open projects in a design and implementation format before management.

Performed daily network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network hardware
  and software problems based on TCP/IP, WINS, DNS, file and printer sharing, active directory
  replication, and systems integrity and security.

● Websense, Netscreen, Web Server, and SQL Technologies Administration, Cisco Switch Administration.



 

Dec. 2000-Dec. 2004                            Memorial Hospital Systems                                         

 

Computer Network Systems Analyst & PC Desktop Specialist; Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, On call

 

● Maintenance and administration of Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Servers; approx. 47 servers.

● Managed Multi-OS client environment; Novell, DOS, Win 3.x, 9.x, NT 4.0 & 2000, XP; approx.  1500+ PC clients.

● Installed NICs, media, software, hardware, hubs, switches and proprietary equipment in network environment.

● Performed daily network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network
  hardware and software problems based on TCP/IP; DHCP, WINS, DNS, file and printer sharing.



 

1997-1999                                                    A.M.I., Inc. College                                                

 

Network Administrator: Tier 1,2,3 support

 

● Maintained and operated Windows NT 4.0 Server, DOS, Win 3.x, 9.x, and NT.

● Maintained Microsoft Exchange 5.0 Server, backup server and recovery of lost files.

● Installed NICs, media, software, hardware, hubs, and switches in network environment, cat3 & cat5.



 

1996-1997                                                 Jackson County Library                                             

 

Computer Desk Clerk: Tier 1 support

 

Provided computer support to patrons & performed normal library clerk duties; Word Perfect, DOS, Windows,
  486/586.



 

1995-1996                                                 Panhandle Online - ISP                                             

 

ISP Field Technician

 

● Install modems

● Repair computers

● Program logon scripts

● Design web pages



 

1994-1995                                                Chipola College Library                                              

 

Computer Desk Clerk, Tier 1 support

 

Provided computer support to patrons & performed normal library clerk duties; Word Perfect, DOS, Windows,
  486/586.







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