I am an IT professional that has been in the industry since 1992. My experience with Information Technology is extensive, such as server installation, migration, and management, routing and switching technologies, SAN configuration and management, database management, remote access and VPN management, firewall and information security management, voip phone system installation and configuration, and network cabling.
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Specialties:
Antivirus / Malware Protection
Apple Certified Support Professional
Blackberry Enterprise Server
Cisco Routers & Switches
Disaster Recovery
Firewall Management
Infrastructure Management
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Hyper-V
Microsoft Server Installation
Microsoft Server Support
Network Cabling
Network Design
Network Management
Offsite Backup
Remote IT Support
SAN Technologies
Spam Reduction
Virtual Office
VMWare
VOIP
Wireless Networking
Systems Integrator @ * Assess the current state of a client’s infrastructure and make design recommendations to maximize current investments and still meet the business's stability and business goals.
* Formulate solutions to parallel overall business strategies based on Leapfrog Services Templates.
* Evaluate projects from a technical stance, guaranteeing that the proposed scope, equipment and resources are correct and practical.
* Determine system requirements, identify resources and estimate timelines for project completion.
* Manage project resources along with internal and external teams.
* Write detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to build or modify client networks.
* Act as the lead engineer on integration projects performed for clients.
* Analyze sales proposal and recommends revisions in conceptual design if inconsistencies are found.
* Help lead technology solution research.
* Perform systems integrations work and special project work.
* Act as the client's technical consultant for ongoing business technology initiatives. From July 2011 to Present (4 years 6 months) Greater Atlanta AreaInformation Systems Engineer @ From July 2009 to July 2011 (2 years 1 month) Senior Network Engineer @ Our company is a certified provider of Managed IT Services, IT Consulting, Computer Networking, Network Security, Phone Systems, Virtual Systems, and Disaster Recovery. My role is to provide escalated (level 2, 3) onsite and remote support for small to mid-sized companies in the Greater Atlanta area. From April 2008 to July 2009 (1 year 4 months) IT Manager @ * Manage IT Department for a multi-location Property Management Company
* Supervise and Direct technicians and programmer
* Manage MPLS network utilizing Cisco infrastructure for 35 remote sites, includes Cisco 7200, Cisco 2600’s, Cisco ASA’s, VPN concentrator
* Initiate communications with ISP to coordinate provisioning of T-1 circuits
* Support 300+ corporate workstations, 10 Windows 2000/2003 servers. AD, Exchange 2003, SQL 2000, Citrix Presentation Server 4, IIS 6.0, and general file sharing.
* Provide ISP services and internet to over 3000 residents utilizing Cisco-based networks (Cisco 3550/2960 switches and Integrated routers)
* Seek out & recommend new technology solutions, enhancing business needs.
* Plan projects and ensure implementation success
* Identify and implement new products & tools to increase network performance.
* Manage Blackberry Enterprise Server & coordinate configuration, disbursement of 70+ Blackberry handheld devices. From April 2004 to January 2008 (3 years 10 months) Senior Network Engineer @ * Managed networks for 100+ small to medium businesses in Central Florida specializing in Client / Server network architecture with focus on LAN/WAN connectivity utilizing TCP/IP in both Windows and Novell environments
* Supervised and coordinated efforts/schedule for systems engineers
* Network monitoring, security, disaster recovery, stability, & resource utilization
* Installed and Maintained Exchange 5.5/2000, SQL 6/7/2000, and Citrix Metaframe servers
* Installed and Maintained Domains using Windows NT/2000/2003 – with focus on Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, WINS, and TCP/IP subnetting.
* Installed and Maintained 3Com & Sonicwall Firewalls, 3Com routers & switches.
* Configured, Installed, and Maintained 3Com NBX phone systems – VOIP technology
* Installed fiber-optic and category 5 cabling
* Provided both local and remote technical support
* Trained users on internet security, network server maintenance, data storage backup, and OS maintenance. From July 1998 to April 2004 (5 years 10 months) Computer Repair Technician - 39G @ From January 1992 to July 1998 (6 years 7 months)
BS, Information Technology @ University of Phoenix From 2005 to 2007 University of Florida From 1988 to 1989 Chris Lemr is skilled in: VMware, Network Administration, VoIP, Blackberry Enterprise Server, Disaster Recovery, Wireless Networking, Windows, Microsoft Exchange, Offsite Backup, Antivirus, Routing, Switches, Storage Area Networks, Fibre Channel, Active Directory
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