Server Engineer
May 2023 - May 2024 (1 year Contract)
Maintained Windows Environment
Maintained WAN/LAN/Cloud
Upgraded Windows Environment
Managed AD
Managing Web servers
WSUS responsibilities
Migrated Legacy servers to a supported version.
Upgraded Citrix Environment
Migrated Out-of-Date On-premises Citrix to Citrix Cloud
Built new GPOs
Project manager
Wrote KB articles
On-call for server/network support
Oversaw Domain Migration
System Admin
Proactively and consistently communicate with clients
Documented issues
Wrote KB Articles for new issues
Provided Citrix, Software , AD, Mac, Windows, O365 support
Reconfigured Citrix Profiles
Resolved/Configured Network
February - March 2024
Assisted team members
DUO Administrator
Entra ID, O365 Administrator
Mobile Support
Vmware administrator
Server Engineer
August 2021 - Present
Built new VEEAM server
Configured backups to Azure and NAS
Upgraded Citrix environment to Citrix Cloud
Created Intune Software Packages for deployment
Upgraded PCs to windows 11 using Intune
Upgraded Legacy servers
Managed VXRail VMs
Began securing file servers by creating group NTFS permissions
Maintained Exchange security policies (Spam filter, Quarantine, etc.)
Worked with groups to work on long projects
Created proof-of-concepts before deploying
Created documents explaining how to perform difficult tasks
System Admin
Lead a team to rebuild network including new firewalls, SD WAN, and added security, allowed a 200% more of the workforce to connect over vpn
Lead a team to add more network security, leading to 0 attacks
Lead a team to upgrade company pcs from windows 7 to 10
Lead a team to roll out new computers, including laptops, docking stations, and peripherals, lead to 30% increase in productivity
Managed and trained employees
Lead a team to rebuild infrastructure on prem and cloud, increasing productivity by 20%
Maintain VMS on Esxi servers; build Esxi servers
Upgrade aging Domain controllers
Upgrade aging network infrastructure to current fiber connection
Implemented SSO for extra layer of security
Manage end points using software to remote in and/or push software
Resolve issues/errors that end users encounter on end points
Use MDM software to manage mobile devices
August 2017 - August 2021
Manage user and shared accounts through O365
Increase cyber security from original configuration, including adding DNS filter, Mail Filter, antivirus, ATP, Phishing tests
Configured VPN for Covid-19 quarantines
Create computer images
Experience with Advanced Threat Protection while using with O365 made sure there were rules in place to prevent fraudulent emails.
Upgrade original OSs and computers to Windows 10
Redesign infrastructure from original aging design
Implement PCI compliancy
Rebuilt original aging servers to new and up-to-date servers (such as SMTP, Print servers, DCs, SQL Server, WSUS)
Manage Phone configuration
Manage Zoom configuration
Avoided cost by replacing any viable window server to Linux
Rack and stack servers, routers, switches; cable management
Supports ATP (Advanced Threat Protection).
System Admin Intern at College of RPTS
December 2016 - August 2017
Managed and trained Help desk tier 1 & 2 employees
Designed & updated Windows 10 & Server 2016 images using Backup, Gimagex, & NTLite
Designed, edited, and pushed GPOs
Replaced defective hardware with operational hardware
Built and supported servers
Wrote scripts and used RMM software to manage multiple platforms simultaneously
Setup security for computers, servers, and printers
Performed computer back door operations to repair computers disconnected from the domain
Created website for students to schedule appointments with advisors
Created and Maintained Windows ISO image
Created reference image for faster updating
Performing daily administration of Active Directory, ADFS, DNS, DHCP, WINS, and GPO
Performing in-depth troubleshooting
Configuring and administering Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016
Applying OS patches and upgrades regularly and upgrade administrative tools and utilities, providing technical support
Researched new technologies and made recommendations on their implementations
Day-to-day operations and maintenance of computer facilities and IT resources including network, server, and desktop support
Ran Ethernet cables through ceiling panels
Designed computer lab
Responsible for troubleshooting computers & printers
Created a print server
Help Desk Tier 2 at College of Education & Kinesiology
May 2015 - December 2016
Managed and trained Tier 1 employees
Setup conference calls on Skype, WebEx, and GoToMeeting in conference rooms using wireless presentation hardware or using wires.
Troubleshot classroom display issues
Responsible for providing comprehensive Help Desk support in an enterprise environment.
Lead Help Desk initiatives and manage end-user support
Closed outstanding end-user support tickets
High proficiency with x64/PC HW/SW and printer support.
Utilized ticketing and change management tools as well as end-point security software
Setup Computers and Printers
Troubleshot computers and printers for over 2000 end-users
Fixed student computers
Managed user accounts via active directory
Educated end-users about their computers, programs, and devices
Trained new hire helpdesk employees
Imaged PCs via PXE & USB
Imaged & updated macs
Pushed software remotely to computers via Munki & Software Center
Remoted into computer to help faculty and staff when off campus.
Helped troubleshoot over the phone for anyone off campus, guided them through steps to fix problems
Reset passwords, created accounts, gave shared drive permissions via Active Directory
Migrated computers from domains.
Upgraded windows to 10, backed up user accounts in the process
Help Desk Tier 1 at College of Education & Kinesiology
August 2014 - May 2015
Trained another tier 1 employee
Assisted faculty and students with software or hardware problems
Remotely configured over 200 IP Cameras across Texas for Remote Viewing
Configured required software for the 200 IP cameras
Troubleshot printers and computers for over 20 end-users
Connected USB, shared, and network printers to computers
Setup conference calls on Skype, WebEx, and GoToMeeting in conference rooms using wireless presentation hardware or using wires.
Troubleshot classroom display issues
Educated end-users about their computers, programs, and devices
Replace computer hardware