OBJECTIVE

To be a central part of a dynamic Information Technology department. To assist in delivering services and applications to customers while researching better solutions in a constantly evolving environment.

 

 

EXPERIENCE

 

System Administrator                                                                                           2007 – Present

Glencore Ltd.  Houston, Texas

 

Citrix-Manage Xen App servers, applications and sessions using CAMC.

Windows servers- Build and maintain physical and virtual servers-domain controllers, print servers and file servers. Manage AD accounts, Group Policies Login Scripts and RDP access.

Desktops-Create update and maintain desktop & laptop images and change control using sysprep and Ghost. Control web site access, IM access and archive.

Telephony- Manage and maintain Cisco IP phones using Call Manager Express. Manage Blackberry Enterprise Server profiles and support Blackberry issues.

Network- Troubleshoot LAN, WAN , Firewall and Wireless Access Point issues. Monitor real time load maps to head off problems. Create and maintain all layer 2 network diagrams.

Vendor Management-

Manage remote office infrastructure, vendors, and contracts.

 

Desktop Support                                                                                                                         2006 – 2007

Banc Tec  Houston, Texas

 

Provide on-site and remote desktop support in a multiple domain environment.

Provide support for Windows 2000 and XP Professional, VPN, and support for Citrix and Novel desktop clients. Some productivity products supported are MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Lotus Notes, Lotus Smart Suite and other web based applications.  Provide windows server support for DC, file servers and print servers. Provide hardware support for all desktops/laptops, scanners, network and local Lexmark and HP printers. Troubleshoot phone and LAN issues.

 

Installation Engineer                                                                                                                   2005 – 2005

Banc Tec  Houston, Texas

 

System installation, configurations and data integration for a variety of Dell products. Including but not limited to Netgear and Linksys brand standard/wireless routers, laptops and desktop computers, network and local printers. Analyze customer needs and expectations then suggest relevant and hardware and installation solutions prior to office visit.

 

Hardware Engineer                                                                                                               2003 – 2004

Banc Tec  Houston, Texas

 

Troubleshoot and Order replacement parts for a variety of OEM contracts.  I Maintained certifications on over 40 product lines, provide hardware printer and desktop/laptop support for CSC and Shell for over 15,000 corporate users.

 

 

Technical Services Manager                                                                                        1999 – 2003      Best Buy  Houston, Texas

 

I maintained a high-energy, technically proficient staff in a fast paced retail environment. Trained and coached employees on company and customer focused business objectives. Maintained work schedule and labor/budget reports. Generate revenue to budget reports and PC attachment rates. Create tracking tools used to manage daily sales and budgets.  Present yearly and biannual performance reviews to employees. Attend district and regional training in order to rollout company business objectives to local staff. Provide solutions for customers with complaints and special requests. Conduct and supervise both factory and cash repairs to desktop computers and laptop computers. Warranty work included Compaq, Hewlett-Packard, Sony, E Machine and in house brands.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Media Technology, Associates Degree (AAA)                                                                      1991-1993

The Art Institute of Houston, Houston, Texas

 

Specialized in Audio and Video Engineering. Audio and Video studio and live preproduction, recording and post production. Script writing and production management.  Stage design and Engineering.