Work Experience

1/06 – 12/08 Griswold Computing Jackson,MI

Owner / Consultant

• Implemented Open Enterprise Server (Linux)
• Implemented GroupWise on Linux
• Maintained Linux file and print servers
• Provided Disaster Recovery Services for NetWare
• Upgraded Windows Servers to 2003
• Installed and Configured SQL Servers
• Provided support for Dell servers
• Maintained Cisco VPN configurations

1/06 – 12/08 Northwest Community Schools Jackson,MI

Network Engineer

• Provided support for HP Proliant Servers
• Maintained Cisco network equipment
• Provided Help Desk support
• Upgraded BorderManager to 3.9
• Upgrade NetWare to 6.5
• Upgraded Groupwise to 7 on Linux
• Implemented iPrint and PCounter
• Provided ZENWorks 7 training
• Integrated web products to eDirectory via LDAP
• Unified eDirectory versions across platforms
• Implemented email archiving software

9/03 – 12/05 SProLinux, Inc. Dimondale, MI

Director of Technology

• IT Consultant to education, commercial, and government
• Network infrastructure design and analysis
• Maintenance of Novell, Microsoft, and Linux servers
• Performed Migrations from Windows to Novell and vice versa
• Designed large eDirectory deployments
• Provided investigative services

8/01 – 9/03 Digilink Computers, Inc. Jackson, MI

Computer Repair Technician

• Repaired and built computers
• Performed on-site service
• Worked as a retail salesperson
• Migrated NetWare 4.11 to Windows 2000
• Installed CAT5 wiring

1/01 – 5/01 Computer Ties, Inc. Jackson, MI

Computer Repair Technician

• Assembled and tested new and used systems
• Repaired hardware and software related problems

6/00 – 12/00 Flagstar Bank Jackson, MI

Systems Support Technician

• Help desk support for hardware, software, and networks
• Network Technician for a Novell / Microsoft network
• Supported corporate LAN and WAN
• Assisted in deployment of NetWare servers

Consulting Experience

Webberville Community Schools Webberville, MI

• Support 2 NetWare 6.5 Servers and 2 SuSE Linux servers
• Implemented Nterprise Linux Suite including NetMail
• Implemented ZENWorks 4
• Consolidated three servers to one
• Technical training for Linux, NetWare, NNLS and ZENWorks

Hanover Horton School District Horton, MI

• Support 4 NetWare 5.1 Servers, 2 NetWare 6.5 Servers
• Implemented NDS partitioning and replication
• Implemented ZENWorks 4 with imaging and inventory
• Technical training for ZENWorks 4

Dansville Agricultural Schools Dansville, MI

• Support 2 NetWare 6.5 Servers
• Implemented Bordermanger to protect network
• Redesigned eDirectory to ease administration
• Implemented Zenwork 6.5 for workstation management
• Implemented SQL 2000 on Windows 2003

Classic Turning Jackson, MI

• Consolidated Windows NT/2000 Servers to NetWare 6.5
• Installation and administration of GroupWise 6.5
• Installation and administration of Groupwise Messenger
• Implemented ZenWorks 6.5
• Implemented Bordermanager 3.8
• Implemented a Cisco PIX, switches, and wireless access points

Blackman Charter Township Jackson, MI

• Provide support for 30 user network
• Manage Windows 2000 and 2003 Servers
• Implemented Microsoft SQL Server 2000
• Migrated from Novell to Microsoft
• Provide ongoing technical training

Jackson County Road Commission Jackson, MI

• Upgraded NetWare 5.0 to NetWare 6.5
• Ongoing technical support of system
• Implementation of a Cisco PIX and switches

Canton Public Library Canton, MI

• Deployed Open Enterprise Server (Linux)
• Implemented ZENWorks 7 imaging, inventory, and policies
• Provided training to technical staff

Education

2005 Novell Advanced Technical Training (ATT) Southfield, MI

• GroupWise 7 Administration
• GroupWise on Windows, Linux, and NetWare

2000 – 2003 Jackson Community College Jackson, MI

• Networking Specialist Certificate – Novell NetWare
• Associates in Applied Science – Computer Programming (C++)

1999 – 2000 Jackson Area Career Center Jackson, MI

• Computer Systems Technology program
• Windows NT networking and computer hardware repair

Certifications

Novell Certified Engineer, Enterprise Services (Cert# 9736406)

Certified Novell Engineer 5.1 and 6.0 (Cert# 9736406)

Certified Novell Administrator 5.1 and 6.0 (Cert# 9736406)

Certified Novell Salesperson 6.5, 2004 (Cert# c498011)

Novell Certified Linux Salesperson 2004 (Cert# c498011)

CompTIA A+ Certified (Comptia ID COMP10318244)

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP ID# 3117453)

Skills

• Installation and configuration of multiple operating systems, including Windows 9x, Windows XP, Windows NT/2000 Server and Workstation, Windows 2003 Server, Linux, Novell NetWare 5.x and 6.x, and Open Enterprise Server
• Installation and configuration of Windows 2000 Small Business Server, Windows 2003 Small Business Server, Novell Small Business Suite 6, and Novell Small Business Server 6.5
• Management of Citrix on Windows NT Terminal Server Edition and Windows 2000/2003 Server
• Design of complete network solutions based around Microsoft, Linux, and Novell operating systems
• Migration of networks from Novell to Microsoft, and vice versa
• Design and implementation of a hybrid Novell / Linux environment using Novell Nterprise Linux Suite
• Installation and configuration of Linux iptables firewalls
• Intrusion detection and firewall log analysis
• Installation and configuration of linux proxy servers with content filtering
• Installation and support of Novell GroupWise 6.x, 7, and 8 on Novell, Windows, and Linux
• Installation and configuration of Posfix on SuSE and Red Hat
• Installation and configuration of Amavis and ASSP anti-spam software.
• Installation and configuration of GWAVA mail filtering
• Installation and configuration of Messaging Architects GWArchive
• Installation and management using Novell Zenworks 3.2, 4, 6.5, 7
• Creation of ZENWorks standard and scripted workstation images
• Implemented ZENWorks PXE Imaging services
• Installation and configuration of BorderManager 3.x
• Installation and configuration of SurfControl and Connectotel content filter products
• Implementation and support of Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition in both Windows and Novell environments
• Implementation and support of Sophos Antivirus
• Support of Computer Associates eTrust Anti-Virus
• Support of McAfee Netshield
• Installation and configuration of Veritas Backup Exec for Windows and Netware
• Installation and configuration of ArcServe backup
• Installation and configuration of content management systems, including drupal, joomla, and mambo.
• Installation and configuration of network attached printers in various environments, including Internet Printing Protocol
• Installation and configuration of IIS and apache based web servers
• Installation and configuration of MySQL on Windows, Linux, and NetWare
• Installation and configuration of Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
• Installation and maintenance of Microsoft SQL Server 7, 2000, and 2005
• Knowledge of networking, including installation and management of network cards, cables, and connectivity devices
• Installation and testing of CAT5 wiring in patch panels and keystone outlets
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access, Frontpage, and Visio
• Training of business employees in Novell and Windows administration, including creation of technical documentation
• Installation and configuration of HP network printers
• Installation and configuration of Sharp network printers and copiers
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Cisco products including 2900 and 4007 series switches, 1760 series router, 500 series PIX, and 1200 series access points
• Installation and configuration of VPNs using Cisco products and OpenSwan
• Creation of disaster recovery plans
• Creation of scripts to automate user creation
• Using ZENWorks package management to deploy software
• Performance tuning of NetWare and Linux servers
• eDirectory design and replication across WANs
• Implementation of iFolder, eGuide, and Virtual Office
• Implementation of NetStorage for remote file access
• Server virtualization using VMWare and XEN
• Creating server RFPs based on space and load requirements
• Management of tape drives and tape libraries