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IT and Data Manager @ Peachtree Packaging and Display LawrencevilleProfessional Services Engineer @ DynaSis • Client Turn Ups and onboarding • Assist with on boarding of new clients • Install and configure any new network components • Document client infrastructure • Assess client infrastructure against best practices and make recommendations • Interviewing client resources at all levels...

IT and Data Manager @ Peachtree Packaging and Display LawrencevilleProfessional Services Engineer @ DynaSis • Client Turn Ups and onboarding • Assist with on boarding of new clients • Install and configure any new network components • Document client infrastructure • Assess client infrastructure against best practices and make recommendations • Interviewing client resources at all levels • Navigating server and network systems • Physical inspection and of server and networking environments • •Documentation • Compiling current IS information gathered from clients • Analyzing client's current IT environment to best practices • Identifying and documenting critical recommendations • Prioritizing recommendations • Analyzing alternative solutions and documenting comparative analysis • Customizing templates for specific clients using document development best practices • Summarizing detailed data into executive summary and/or presentation • Reviewing and analyzing reports (Dashboards, Network Health Reports, etc.) • Ensuring notes/correspondences are documented in the knowledge base • Reviewing of documents to ensure they meet quality standards • Ensuring best practices are considered and included in documentation • Sharing Best Practice knowledge and lessons learned • Assisting and providing guidance, as needed • Assisting in the improving the Dynasis Digital Veins service From October 2015 to June 2017 (1 year 9 months) Greater Atlanta AreaInfrastructure Manager @ TOMCO2 Systems Install and maintain all servers and workstations platforms in a current environment with 150 Windows workstations, and 16 Windows Servers.Maintenance of DNS, DHCP, and all other TCP/IP related services.Provide desktop support to all users in the United States and Internationally in various locations. Administration of Windows terminal services for application availability to remote offices and for teleworking options.Configuration and maintenance of Active DirectoryConfiguration and maintenance of Microsoft Exchange Email. Support of other mobile device platforms for mobile email includes iPhone, iPad, Android and Windows Mobile.Maintenance of various SQL Server 2012 databases including our Syteline ERP systemAdministration of Barracuda Spam Firewall and Sophos appliances for mail filtering.Maintenance of Cisco ASA firewall for security and access to network services including VPN access.Maintenance of Mitel 3300 VoIP system. Successful implementation of SharePoint server for company intranet and document collaboration.Maintenance of VMware ESX server for server virtualization and software testingImplementation of Internet usage policies using Sophos Web Filtering appliance.Administration of the Manage Engine monitoring platform which enables the generation help desk tickets, manages Window patching, allows for remote connectivity, performs automated software and hardware audits, and scripting options.Management of various management tools like Dameware, Connectwise, Spiceworks and Kaseya for tracking, support, and reportingSpearheaded company video conferencing needs. Managed this project from analysis,to procurement, through implementation.Report design and maintenance of SQL server reporting services for custom ERP reports from SytelineNetapp SAN administrationCertified Nimble storage administrator From October 2006 to October 2015 (9 years 1 month) Loganville GaInfrastructure Manager @ Horizon Software International, LLC Plan, install, maintain and troubleshoot 30 Windows 2000/2003 servers in an enterprise environment with 250+ Windows 98, 2000 and XP clients while making extensive use of resource kit utilities and scripts to automate tasks.Maintenance of DNS, DHCP, and all other TCP/IP related services.Administration of Windows Server 2003 servers in a data center environment for application services.Extensive use of Microsoft Terminal Services in the enterprise to troubleshoot and administer end users and servers.Implementation and administration of SharePoint Team Services for employee collaboration and document storage for entire company.Design and implementation of wireless network covering the entire company for employee and customer Internet access.Administration of PIX 515 Firewall for network security.Use of Veritas Backup Exec and Dell Powervault storage devices for backup and disaster recovery.Administration of IIS for internal and customer facing web and FTP sites.Installation and maintenance of various internal applications and SQL databases.Provide desktop support to all employees.Maintenance and deployment of Microsoft Office and other MS applications according to the Microsoft Certified Partner licensing program.Administration of Exchange 2003 with 200+ mailboxes.Administration of Shavlik HFNetChk for deployment of service packs and hot fixes.Installation and administration of Blackberry Enterprise Server for mobile users.Implementation and maintenance of Avaya IP Office phone system for internal and remote users.Use of Microsoft Operations Manager for alerting and diagnosis of network issues.Setup and administration of Cisco and Microsoft VPN's for remote offices and traveling employees.Worked with various monitoring and administration tools including Hyena, Dameware and IPMonitor.Use of SNMP to monitor various network devices. From January 2002 to September 2006 (4 years 9 months) Quality Assurance Manager @ Horizon Software International, LLC · Supervised all quality assurance measures ensuring that corporate quality objectives are consistently accomplished.· Provided QA instruction to professionals regarding Horizon products and testing techniques. Created Visual Basic applications for internal personnel usage ensuring consistent efficiency and effectiveness.· Implemented automated software testing utilizing Compuware QACenter.· Implementation required producing new test scripts along with departmental training.· Reduced released software defects by 67%. From October 1999 to December 2001 (2 years 3 months) Systems Engineer @ Horizon Software International, LLC Primarily responsible for providing installation and technical support, including the areas of database maintenance and Windows server network configuration and troubleshooting.Provided staff training and produced custom training materials of various magnitudes.Oversaw the implementation of enterprise software for over 250 sites and 2 central distribution centers for the Dallas Public School System food service department. From February 1996 to October 1999 (3 years 9 months) Dallas/Fort Worth AreaSystems Administrator @ East West Manufacturing Systems Administrator and Data analyst. From August 2017 to May 2019 (1 year 10 months) Atlanta, Georgia