Sr. System Engineer (Windows and Office365 Email Admin)
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Updated: 1-Oct-2020
Sr. System Engineer (Windows and Office365 Email Admin)
Windsor, ON
• Solid experience in supporting Active Directory.
• 15+ years' experience in Data Center networking and troubleshooting and in configuring and
administrating Remote Servers including Physical and Virtual.
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in SCCM 2012, Active Directory 2008 and
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) in Windows 2003 Server.
• Worked as Project Leader to configure Data Centers and install and configure servers and applications
in 600+ retail stores. Managed software upgrades for 500+ servers in a Data Center.
Thorough understanding of TCP/IP, network troubleshooting techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Windows security, secure Internet services, LAN/WAN security, VPN,
Firewalls (SonicWALL pro 6020) and Security Policy design and implementation.
• Skilled in .NET development, including ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#.NET, and MS SQL Server
• Well-organized self-starter and team player who easily meets deadlines
Hardware: IBM Compatible PCs, Laptops, DELL, IBM and HP blade Servers, HP/9000,
• 15+ years' experience in Data Center networking and troubleshooting and in configuring and
administrating Remote Servers including Physical and Virtual.
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) in SCCM 2012, Active Directory 2008 and
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) in Windows 2003 Server.
• Worked as Project Leader to configure Data Centers and install and configure servers and applications
in 600+ retail stores. Managed software upgrades for 500+ servers in a Data Center.
Thorough understanding of TCP/IP, network troubleshooting techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Windows security, secure Internet services, LAN/WAN security, VPN,
Firewalls (SonicWALL pro 6020) and Security Policy design and implementation.
• Skilled in .NET development, including ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#.NET, and MS SQL Server
• Well-organized self-starter and team player who easily meets deadlines
Hardware: IBM Compatible PCs, Laptops, DELL, IBM and HP blade Servers, HP/9000,
Work Experience
Sr. System Engineer (Windows and Office365 Email Admin)
Great Lake Water Authority
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Detroit, MI
November 2015 to Present
Responsibilities:
• Global Admin for Office 365, managing and troubleshooting Office 365 - using
PowerShell for most of the issues.
Admin for vCenter 5.5, which consists 250+ windows virtual machines, mostly with Windows 2012 R2. Started using Windows Server 2016 for new requests.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution of the entire
Virtualization Infrastructure. Also, provide support using migration tools (P2P, P2V, V2V, and V2P)
Designs and implements solutions for user and computer management using
Microsoft Active Directory.
Responsible for Group Policy management, test new group policy and roll out
company wide.
Perform daily system monitoring, using SolarWinds verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing
system and application logs.
Manage Domain Controllers, responsible for Active Directory management and troubleshoot.
Perform Server Patching and generate reports for IT Security department.
Perform regular Security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions. And be
available remotely to provide 24x7 support on critical systems.
Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system
data are successfully backed up using Avamar, responsible for any sort of
• Global Admin for Office 365, managing and troubleshooting Office 365 - using
PowerShell for most of the issues.
Admin for vCenter 5.5, which consists 250+ windows virtual machines, mostly with Windows 2012 R2. Started using Windows Server 2016 for new requests.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution of the entire
Virtualization Infrastructure. Also, provide support using migration tools (P2P, P2V, V2V, and V2P)
Designs and implements solutions for user and computer management using
Microsoft Active Directory.
Responsible for Group Policy management, test new group policy and roll out
company wide.
Perform daily system monitoring, using SolarWinds verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing
system and application logs.
Manage Domain Controllers, responsible for Active Directory management and troubleshoot.
Perform Server Patching and generate reports for IT Security department.
Perform regular Security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions. And be
available remotely to provide 24x7 support on critical systems.
Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system
data are successfully backed up using Avamar, responsible for any sort of
Sr. System Administrator
Lowe Campbell-Ewald
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Detroit, MI
March 2014 to November 2015
Responsibilities:
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all
hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs.
• Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions. And be
available remotely to provide 24x7 support on critical systems.
Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system
data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks
are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.
Operate and monitor the disaster recovery process, procedures and policies along with off-site tape storage process for disaster recovery and emergency access.
Manage and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange including Exchange mail stores.
Troubleshooting & Administration of Mail Routing / Mail Flow.
Monitoring Mail Queues on all exchange Server, configured alerts.
Designing, implementing, configuring and managing a 50+ Linux server
environment running on ESX servers.
Building out new virtual Linux servers in VMware vSphere.
Administering and maintaining large VMWare environment - ESX 5.1 or higher.
Designs and implements solutions for user and computer management using
Microsoft Active Directory.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution of the entire
Virtualization Infrastructure. Also, provide support using migration tools (P2P,
P2V, V2V, and V2P).
Research root cause of problems and escalate to engineering and vendor support as
necessary.
Managing OS critical patches using LANDesk for windows Servers and upgrades on
a regular basis. Communicate with client regarding process and impact. Use RedHat
Satellite for Linux Server patching.
10+ years using BMC Remedy system for IT service management.
Ensure efficient flow of Change Requests through Change Management process.
Maintain a Change Management log for changes made in the production
environment.
Deploying and Managing Symantec Endpoint Protection for the servers.
Handling virus threat outbreak, severity issues, Anti-virus software issues, Virus
and hoax related requests, Malware or suspected malware infection.
6+ years of strong experience in Storage Administration. Expertise in EMC
NAS/SAN, 3PAR, DOTHill, PromiseArray storage configuration.
Extensive Experience on Storage provisioning LUN creation, Zoning, Masking,
Mapping.
Working closely with network team and in-depth knowledge of network protocols, such as IP, ARP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, NTP, SNMP, etc.
Troubleshoot network routing, TCP/IP subnets, network security and AD related
ports and protocols, DNS, DHCP and WINS
• Writing/Managing technical documentation.
Environment: Ticket Management, MAC OSX, MS Windows Server 2003, 2008,
• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all
hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs.
• Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions. And be
available remotely to provide 24x7 support on critical systems.
Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system
data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks
are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.
Operate and monitor the disaster recovery process, procedures and policies along with off-site tape storage process for disaster recovery and emergency access.
Manage and troubleshoot Microsoft Exchange including Exchange mail stores.
Troubleshooting & Administration of Mail Routing / Mail Flow.
Monitoring Mail Queues on all exchange Server, configured alerts.
Designing, implementing, configuring and managing a 50+ Linux server
environment running on ESX servers.
Building out new virtual Linux servers in VMware vSphere.
Administering and maintaining large VMWare environment - ESX 5.1 or higher.
Designs and implements solutions for user and computer management using
Microsoft Active Directory.
Provide advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution of the entire
Virtualization Infrastructure. Also, provide support using migration tools (P2P,
P2V, V2V, and V2P).
Research root cause of problems and escalate to engineering and vendor support as
necessary.
Managing OS critical patches using LANDesk for windows Servers and upgrades on
a regular basis. Communicate with client regarding process and impact. Use RedHat
Satellite for Linux Server patching.
10+ years using BMC Remedy system for IT service management.
Ensure efficient flow of Change Requests through Change Management process.
Maintain a Change Management log for changes made in the production
environment.
Deploying and Managing Symantec Endpoint Protection for the servers.
Handling virus threat outbreak, severity issues, Anti-virus software issues, Virus
and hoax related requests, Malware or suspected malware infection.
6+ years of strong experience in Storage Administration. Expertise in EMC
NAS/SAN, 3PAR, DOTHill, PromiseArray storage configuration.
Extensive Experience on Storage provisioning LUN creation, Zoning, Masking,
Mapping.
Working closely with network team and in-depth knowledge of network protocols, such as IP, ARP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, NTP, SNMP, etc.
Troubleshoot network routing, TCP/IP subnets, network security and AD related
ports and protocols, DNS, DHCP and WINS
• Writing/Managing technical documentation.
Environment: Ticket Management, MAC OSX, MS Windows Server 2003, 2008,
Server Support Analyst
Kyyba
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Farmington Hills, MI
October 2012 to March 2014
Client: Mercedes Benz Financial Services USA LLC, Farmington Hills, MI.
Responsibilities:
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for CISM (Corporate IT Service Management).
• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot MS Windows based physical and virtual
servers.
• SCCM 2007 deployment and infrastructure knowledge including troubleshooting,
design, and implementation experience.
• Deploying updates and Reporting with Systems Management Server or System
Center Configuration Manager(SCCM)
• Support and troubleshoot VCenter for virtual servers.
• Develop web applications, as needed, using ASP.NET, C# Java, and MS SQL Server
2008. • Manage and update McAfee epolicy orchestrator and Symantec Anti-virus
company-wide.
• Research, recommend and purchase hardware and software.
• Manage and troubleshoot MS Active Directory including Group Policy and user
accounts.
• Record and maintain hardware and software inventory, site and/or server
licensing, and user access and security using IT-SPS.
• Backup and restore using ARC D2D. Managing Tape library and handling backups
with Iron Mountain.
• Create/load backup of user profile.
• Configure and troubleshoot startup settings and operating system services issues.
• Use Group Policy to centralize configuration and resolve client configuration
failures and GPO.
• Troubleshoot hardware devices, device drivers, and performance issues.
• Troubleshoot physical failures, and monitor reliability and performance for servers
and client machines.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, remote/VPN connectivity issues and determine network settings.
• Manage and troubleshoot User Logon and Resource Access.
• Troubleshoot user profile, user file access and file permissions issues.
• Troubleshoot Security issues.
• Recover files encrypted by EFS and Bit Locker-Protected Drives.
• Troubleshoot Internet Explorer and Content Access issues.
Environment: CISM (Ticket Management), SCCM, SDWI, IT-SPS, MS Windows XP/2008,
Responsibilities:
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for CISM (Corporate IT Service Management).
• Administer, configure, and troubleshoot MS Windows based physical and virtual
servers.
• SCCM 2007 deployment and infrastructure knowledge including troubleshooting,
design, and implementation experience.
• Deploying updates and Reporting with Systems Management Server or System
Center Configuration Manager(SCCM)
• Support and troubleshoot VCenter for virtual servers.
• Develop web applications, as needed, using ASP.NET, C# Java, and MS SQL Server
2008. • Manage and update McAfee epolicy orchestrator and Symantec Anti-virus
company-wide.
• Research, recommend and purchase hardware and software.
• Manage and troubleshoot MS Active Directory including Group Policy and user
accounts.
• Record and maintain hardware and software inventory, site and/or server
licensing, and user access and security using IT-SPS.
• Backup and restore using ARC D2D. Managing Tape library and handling backups
with Iron Mountain.
• Create/load backup of user profile.
• Configure and troubleshoot startup settings and operating system services issues.
• Use Group Policy to centralize configuration and resolve client configuration
failures and GPO.
• Troubleshoot hardware devices, device drivers, and performance issues.
• Troubleshoot physical failures, and monitor reliability and performance for servers
and client machines.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity, remote/VPN connectivity issues and determine network settings.
• Manage and troubleshoot User Logon and Resource Access.
• Troubleshoot user profile, user file access and file permissions issues.
• Troubleshoot Security issues.
• Recover files encrypted by EFS and Bit Locker-Protected Drives.
• Troubleshoot Internet Explorer and Content Access issues.
Environment: CISM (Ticket Management), SCCM, SDWI, IT-SPS, MS Windows XP/2008,
IT Analyst
Magna Closure
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Windsor, ON
August 2011 to October 2012
Responsibilities:
• Collected data to analyze and evaluate current or emerging Enterprise systems,
and managed backup of Enterprise Systems.
hardware and software interfaces with the operating system.
• Research, plan, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade
• Managed and troubleshot communication between PLC and Manufacturing
• Managed Manufacturing Execution Systems and client machines for the entire plant.
Execution Systems (MES).
• Troubleshot and managed PLCs, Panel Views, and other duties related to Industrial Automation.
• Managed and troubleshot Kepware Server for PLC and MES communication.
• Managed and troubleshot Active Directory including Group Policy and users
accounts.
• Designed and administered production VMware environments.
• Managed the FTP server.
• Maintained confidentiality for information being processed stored or accessed by
the network.
• Monitored and documented system problems with Event Management.
• Administered and implement changes to plant Intranet and all web applications.
• Administered the ADP Payroll application.
• Managed and created Swipe cards.
• Managed and troubleshot MS SQL Server 2008 database server, and backed up
database and checked database connectivity.
• Managed and troubleshot the IIS Web Server.
• Managed and troubleshot the MS Exchange Server 2007.
• Troubleshot hardware, software, and connectivity problems, including user access
and component configuration.
• Recorded and maintained hardware and software inventories, site and/or server
licensing, and user access and security.
• Installed, configured, and upgraded workstations and peripherals to include;
network cards, printers, modems, mice and add-in boards.
• Developed a new ASP based application.
• Researched and recommended hardware and software development, purchased,
and utilized.
• Worked as a team member for wire and wireless connectivity and compatibility
between systems.
• Analyzed and evaluated current and proposed business procedures and problems
to define data processing needs.
• Wrote and maintained technical documentation.
• Provided on-the-job training to new department staff members.
• Provided computer orientation to new staff.
Environment: MES - Manufacturing Execution System (Client and Server), PLC - PLC
• Collected data to analyze and evaluate current or emerging Enterprise systems,
and managed backup of Enterprise Systems.
hardware and software interfaces with the operating system.
• Research, plan, install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade
• Managed and troubleshot communication between PLC and Manufacturing
• Managed Manufacturing Execution Systems and client machines for the entire plant.
Execution Systems (MES).
• Troubleshot and managed PLCs, Panel Views, and other duties related to Industrial Automation.
• Managed and troubleshot Kepware Server for PLC and MES communication.
• Managed and troubleshot Active Directory including Group Policy and users
accounts.
• Designed and administered production VMware environments.
• Managed the FTP server.
• Maintained confidentiality for information being processed stored or accessed by
the network.
• Monitored and documented system problems with Event Management.
• Administered and implement changes to plant Intranet and all web applications.
• Administered the ADP Payroll application.
• Managed and created Swipe cards.
• Managed and troubleshot MS SQL Server 2008 database server, and backed up
database and checked database connectivity.
• Managed and troubleshot the IIS Web Server.
• Managed and troubleshot the MS Exchange Server 2007.
• Troubleshot hardware, software, and connectivity problems, including user access
and component configuration.
• Recorded and maintained hardware and software inventories, site and/or server
licensing, and user access and security.
• Installed, configured, and upgraded workstations and peripherals to include;
network cards, printers, modems, mice and add-in boards.
• Developed a new ASP based application.
• Researched and recommended hardware and software development, purchased,
and utilized.
• Worked as a team member for wire and wireless connectivity and compatibility
between systems.
• Analyzed and evaluated current and proposed business procedures and problems
to define data processing needs.
• Wrote and maintained technical documentation.
• Provided on-the-job training to new department staff members.
• Provided computer orientation to new staff.
Environment: MES - Manufacturing Execution System (Client and Server), PLC - PLC
System Administrator
Altametrics Inc
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Windsor, ON
October 2003 to July 2011
Responsibilities:
• SCCM 2007 deployment and infrastructure knowledge including troubleshooting,
design, and implementation experience.
• Deploying updates and Reporting with Systems Management Server or System
Center Configuration Manager(SCCM)
• Responsible for costing and approval of new hardware and software.
• Assisted team in resolution of hardware, software and system issues.
• Responsible for providing help, support and assistance in initial installation of the system, setup and maintenance of the user accounts and data recovery.
• Developed and implemented policies and procedures for system operations
company-wide.
• Managed technology including servers, LAN and OS software installation.
• Provided and supported an efficient and secured technological environment.
• Upgraded operating systems, anti-virus, version control software and applied
patches.
• Optimized disk usage, processor usage and load balancing.
• Examined system logs and detected potential issues with systems.
• Managed and troubleshot MS Exchange Server.
• Used VMware ESXi for virtual Pilot/Production environment.
• Managed and troubleshot network devices (i.e. configuration and maintenance of firewalls, load balancers, routers, switches, hubs, etc.).
• Managed and troubleshot Network performance by monitoring network thresholds,
and managed and controlled network usage effectively.
• Ensured Network Safety by isolating programs that slowed the system.
Environment: MS Windows XP/2008, MS Windows Server 2003, Linux, IIS 6.0, Apache
• SCCM 2007 deployment and infrastructure knowledge including troubleshooting,
design, and implementation experience.
• Deploying updates and Reporting with Systems Management Server or System
Center Configuration Manager(SCCM)
• Responsible for costing and approval of new hardware and software.
• Assisted team in resolution of hardware, software and system issues.
• Responsible for providing help, support and assistance in initial installation of the system, setup and maintenance of the user accounts and data recovery.
• Developed and implemented policies and procedures for system operations
company-wide.
• Managed technology including servers, LAN and OS software installation.
• Provided and supported an efficient and secured technological environment.
• Upgraded operating systems, anti-virus, version control software and applied
patches.
• Optimized disk usage, processor usage and load balancing.
• Examined system logs and detected potential issues with systems.
• Managed and troubleshot MS Exchange Server.
• Used VMware ESXi for virtual Pilot/Production environment.
• Managed and troubleshot network devices (i.e. configuration and maintenance of firewalls, load balancers, routers, switches, hubs, etc.).
• Managed and troubleshot Network performance by monitoring network thresholds,
and managed and controlled network usage effectively.
• Ensured Network Safety by isolating programs that slowed the system.
Environment: MS Windows XP/2008, MS Windows Server 2003, Linux, IIS 6.0, Apache
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Skills
• ACTIVE DIRECTORY • EXCHANGE • FIREWALLS • IIS • LOAD BALANCING • System Administrator • System Admin • SCCM • Vmware • Linux Administrator • Linux • Red Hat • Redhat
Additional Information
TECHNICAL SKILLS
IBM AS/400, LAN/WAN, Sonic Firewalls.
Languages: VB.NET, VB6, C#, Java, C/C++/Visual, SQL, T-SQL, ASP.NET, ASP, VB Script,
JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, XML, SQL*Plus.
Software:
Server (2000/2005/2008), MS SharePoint 2007/2010, MS Access, MS
MS Windows Server 2003/2008 R2/2012 R2, Active Directory, MS SQL
Exchange Server 2007/2010, RAID, Backup Exec, MS Outlook, MS.NET, MS
Visio, MS Office, MS Visual Studio 2005/2008, CA ArcServe Backup,
vRanger, Visual Web Developer 2008, Solarwinds IP Monitoring,
vSphere 5.5, VEAM, SAN - NetApp, 3PAR, DOTHill, PromiseArray, Double-
Device42, Lumension, LANDesk, IBM Tivoli Monitoring, VMware
Take, MS Office, Oracle, IIS, Apache Tomcat, BIG IP-Local Load Balancing,
RedHat Linux, CentOS, TCP/IP, Citrix XenDesktop, PCAnywhere, SSH,
Putty, Team Viewer, VPN, RDP, SonicWALL Pro, CMS, ITSM - BMC
Remedy, Lotus Notes, Lotus Same Time, SCCM 2007/2012, IT-SPS,
Symantec Endpoint.
Bachelor of Computer Science, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario
IBM AS/400, LAN/WAN, Sonic Firewalls.
Languages: VB.NET, VB6, C#, Java, C/C++/Visual, SQL, T-SQL, ASP.NET, ASP, VB Script,
JavaScript, HTML, DHTML, XML, SQL*Plus.
Software:
Server (2000/2005/2008), MS SharePoint 2007/2010, MS Access, MS
MS Windows Server 2003/2008 R2/2012 R2, Active Directory, MS SQL
Exchange Server 2007/2010, RAID, Backup Exec, MS Outlook, MS.NET, MS
Visio, MS Office, MS Visual Studio 2005/2008, CA ArcServe Backup,
vRanger, Visual Web Developer 2008, Solarwinds IP Monitoring,
vSphere 5.5, VEAM, SAN - NetApp, 3PAR, DOTHill, PromiseArray, Double-
Device42, Lumension, LANDesk, IBM Tivoli Monitoring, VMware
Take, MS Office, Oracle, IIS, Apache Tomcat, BIG IP-Local Load Balancing,
RedHat Linux, CentOS, TCP/IP, Citrix XenDesktop, PCAnywhere, SSH,
Putty, Team Viewer, VPN, RDP, SonicWALL Pro, CMS, ITSM - BMC
Remedy, Lotus Notes, Lotus Same Time, SCCM 2007/2012, IT-SPS,
Symantec Endpoint.
Bachelor of Computer Science, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario