Ernest R. Smith

10078 Paseo Montril #705 San Diego, Ca. 92129 [Send email using form at bottom]
(619)710-9461

Senior Systems Integrator/Desktop Specialist

Dedicated, Self-motivated Senior Systems Integrator/Administrator seeking
employment in a corporate support environment. Over ten year’s experience
developing, implementing and supporting information technology solutions in a
heterogeneous networking environment.
Track record of increasing responsibility in Microsoft network administration,
systems automation scripting, and systems integration and development.
Demonstrated capacities implementing innovative IT solutions that provide
results, minimize TOC, and decrease inter-department workload.
Real-world experience in all areas of system administration scripting, including
VBScript, WSH, Windows NT shell scripting, MSI installer, InstallShield, and
KixScript.
Developed effective IT systems administrative policies and procedures, project
documentation-milestones, and technical specifications.
Team player with ability to solve problems independently. Adapts quickly to
unforeseen problems and situations, while maintaining outstanding communication
and interpersonal skills.

Core Competencies: 
MS Windows Network & Systems Administration; Development and support of
administrative scripting tasks; Network Security; Corporate OS and data
migration; Data Integrity/Recovery; Research & Development; Operational
procedures analysis; Application integration and delivery.
* Platforms:
Microsoft Windows® client operating systems from Windows 95 to present,
Microsoft Windows® Server operating systems from NT 4.0 to present
* Networking:
AD, DNS, TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, SMS/SQL, Ethernet, VPN, SecureID, PGP, and Cisco.
* Languages:
NT Shell Scripting, C++, VBScript, WSH, WMI, ADSI, PERL, Visual Basic.
* Tools:
SMS 2.0-2003, Windows Update Server and SUS 1.2, McAfee ePO Enterprise Virus
Protection 3.0-3.5, GFI Lannetscan 5-6, Snort, All versions of Microsoft Office
Products (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint®,
Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook®), Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project,
and Microsoft FrontPage®.

Professional Experience
CUBIC CORPORATION, SAN DIEGO, CA	2003 – 2008
Sr. Systems Integrator/Desktop Specialist

Create and administer the Corporate PC Desktop/Laptop Operating
System/Application Software environment.  Responsible for corporate Desktop
OS/Application Software integration, delivery, maintenance, and compatibility
version testing.
Achievements:
Developed, configured, tested, and implemented the current Windows XP Pro
integrated desktop software environment.
Developed and implemented in-house, automated Network-based installation and
client data-migration procedures for Windows 2000 to Windows XP Pro sp1 and sp2
clients.  Successfully migrated over 1500 clients to date.
Developed, scripted, and delivered in-house Network-based Application Software
unattended installation system.
Deployed and administered corporate-wide client/server Microsoft OS patch
management via SMS 2.0 and SUS 1.2-WSUS 2.0 with outstanding success. Installed,
configured and administered McAfee ePO Server 3.5 Enterprise.

CUBIC CORPORATION, SAN DIEGO, CA	2000 – 2003
Systems Integrator / IT Operations Supervisor

Developed and scripted procedures for Help Desk to implement installing
pre-configured Software packages and to resolve common Software Application
compatibility problems.  Developed scripts to automate application setups. 
Performed Network troubleshooting and resolved associated issues.  Tasked with
the Supervision/Automation of Computer Operations center. Administration of ERP
systems. 
Achievements:
Automated Daily Accounts Payable reconciliation Reports and financial data
transmittals.
Automated Daily Direct Deposit financial data transmittals/employee
notifications.
Automated Weekly SpoolView Financial Report archiving system.
Automated Monthly raw data formatting/processing of Telemate voice call
accounting system.
Automated Monthly routine to backup Financial/IRS auditing data to CDROM.
Installed, configured and administered Systems Management Server 2.0.
Installed, configured and administered McAfee ePO Server 3.0 Enterprise.

CUBIC CORPORATION, SAN DIEGO, CA	1999 – 2000
Associate Systems Integrator

Developed and scripted procedures for Help Desk to implement installing
pre-configured Software packages and to resolve common Software Application
compatibility problems.  Developed scripts to automate user setup.  Performed
Network troubleshooting and resolved associated issues.  Tasked with the
automation of Computer Operations. 
Achievements:
Ran Daily Accounts Payable reconciliation Reports and financial data
transmittals.
Ran Daily Direct Deposit financial data transmittals/employee notifications.
Ran Weekly SpoolView Financial Report archiving system.
Ran Monthly raw data formatting/processing of Telemate voice call accounting
system.
Ran Monthly routine to backup Financial/IRS auditing data to CDROM.

CUBIC CORPORATION, SAN DIEGO, CA	1997 – 1999
Sr. PC Technician

Researched and resolved application, desktop, and printing issues.   Performed
requirement analysis for engineering system enhancements.  Tested proposed
software and verified software releases.
Configured X-Windows applications to run on Win98 and NT desktops via
Hummingbird eXceed.
Assembled, configured, and tested all x86 NT servers. Assembled R&D Engineering
workstations.
Helpdesk troubleshooting support.
Achievements:
Created automated install scripts for unattended Win98 desktop
installations--included operating system, MS-Office97, UnixLink97, and
engineering system utilities.

Education and Credentials

B.S. in Computer Science Engineering (2001) 
Coleman College – San Diego, California

A.S. in Computer Science (1998) 
Coleman College – San Diego, California


Professional Training and Certifications

UNIX Shell Programming, UCSD Extension, 1999 
UNIX Network Security, UCSD Extension, 1999 
Windows NT Network Security, UCSD Extension, 1999
Windows Shell Scripting, UCSD Extension, 2001
Administration solutions-SMS 2003, UCSD Extension, 2004
A+ Certified Computer Technician, 2001
Microsoft Certified Professional – Windows XP, 2003

References
Upon Request