OBJECTIVE
	Senior Engineer/Consultant
A challenging position where I can utilize my existing skills and continually
expand my skill set.
EMPLOYMENT
	TEKsystems (assigned to State of Michigan), Grand Rapids, MI	2008-Present
	Consultant
•	Responsible for ongoing support of windows servers and applications.
•	Responsible for deploying new servers.
•	Responsible for design and testing of new application architecture.
	Priority Health, Grand Rapids, MI	2001-2008
	Senior Windows Server Engineer
•	Responsible for installation and maintenance of over 350 Windows Servers.
•	Implemented several Windows Server clusters for high availability utilizing
Microsoft and Veritas technologies as well as HP SAN technologies.  Services
provided on clusters include File, Print, SQL and Exchange (2000, 2003 and 2007
including CCS).
•	Implemented Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.
•	Performed the following major upgrades: NT 4 domain to 2000 Active Directory;
2000 A.D. to 2003 A.D.; Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000 (including migrating to a
new Exchange organization); Exchange 2000 to Exchange 2003; Exchange 2003 to
Exchange 2007; Netware 4.x to 5.x; Netware 5.x to 6.x.
•	Implemented and maintained monitoring systems including MOM 2005 and System
Center Operations Manager 2007.
•	Implemented vmware and Virtual Center resulting in virtualizing over 150
Windows Servers.
•	Migrated the following major services from Novell Netware 5.x/6.x to Windows
Server 2000/2003: file, print, DHCP and LDAP.
•	Responsible for developing standards for all Windows Server installations
including unattended installations, imaging using various technologies including:
Sysprep, HP Rapid Deployment, Altiris, PXE, Acronis, Ghost and vmware templates.
•	Implemented many applications via Citrix Metaframe/Presentation Server.
•	Implemented McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator for server and desktop anti-virus
protection.
•	Implemented SMTP gateways for content filtering using Mailsweeper, Tumbleweed
Email Firewall (added secure messaging with this project) and Exchange 2007 Edge
Transport servers.  Also administered Postini services for spam management and
email spooling.
•	Lead on many business specific application installations and upgrades.
	The Design Forum Inc., Grand Rapids, MI	2004-Present
	Consultant
•	Responsible for installation and maintenance of all computer systems including
Windows Server 2000/2003, Exchange 2000/2003, Windows XP and Windows Vista.
•	Responsible for implementing and maintaining backup system including Data
Protection Manager.
•	Implemented and maintained System Center Essentials for monitoring and updates
of servers and workstations.
 

	Remex Corporation, Grand Rapids, MI	1999-2001
	Senior Systems Engineer
•	As a Senior S.E., I was the lead on many network installations. 
Installations/experience included NetWare 3.x, 4.x and 5.x; Exchange 5.0, 5.5; NT
Server/Workstation 4.0, Terminal Server 4.0; Windows 2000 Professional, Server
and Advanced Server; Citrix MetaFrame 1.8; ZEN Works; NDPS; WatchGuard Firebox I,
II, SOHO; Cisco and 3COM routers, switches, hubs; Compaq, HP and IBM servers;
Compaq, Gateway, Dell, HP, IBM, Toshiba and unbranded desktops/laptops; Altiris
Express/LabExpert and Vision; BorderManager.  Non-technical aspects included time
management, customer service, documentation, training and standards/processes
development and deployment.
	Davenport College, Grand Rapids, MI	1998-1999
	Server Technologies Coordinator 
•	Responsible for server support in the Davenport Educational System (comprising
of 3 colleges and over 20 campuses).  Support included NetWare 3.12, 4.1, 4.11,
5; GroupWise 4.1 & 5.2 (1,500 users); ArcServe 6.1; Faxserve 5; ManageWise 2.5;
DHCP; LAN WorkGroup/WorkPlace.  Hardware includes primarily HP servers.  Also,
secondary support with PC issues and NT Servers.  Extensive use of Norton Ghost
including multicast.
	Lowell Area Schools, Lowell, MI	1996-1998
	Systems Administrator
•	Responsible for all computer and telephone support for the entire district (9
buildings).  Support included NetWare servers 4.1 and 4.11 (Compaq and IBM);
ManageWise 2.1; GroupWise 5.1; Bordermanager; DHCP; Windows 3.x, 95 and NT 4.0
(Compaqs, unbranded, Gateways); Macintosh systems 6-8; AT&T Definity and Merlin
phone switches.
EDUCATION
	Davenport College, Grand Rapids, MI	1993-1997
	Bachelor of Business Administration
Major: Microcomputer and Network Management
Minors: Application Development; Business Management
CERTIFICATIONS
	MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory: Configuration
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure: Configuration
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure: Configuration
MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Configuration
MCSE – Windows Server 2003 + Messaging Specialization
VCP – Vmware Certified Professional
CCA – Citrix Certified Administrator
CNE – Certified Novell Engineer