IT Manager/Sr. administrator who has been in the industry for more than 14+ years, responsible and accountable for the smooth running of IT Department operations, within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs, and timelines. Supervising the implementation and maintenance of the company’s computing needs. Project management with communication of clients, co-workers, and supervisors alike. Reputation for continually achieving on-time and under-budget performance goals. Accustomed to handling IT support, managing IT projects, and supporting various departments with IT tools and applications.
Ø Maintains information technology strategies.
Ø Manages the IT team of two persons.
Ø Plans, monitors, and appraises team productivity.
Ø Researches and implements technological strategic solutions.
Ø Coaches and counsels team members.
Ø Initiates, coordinates, and enforces systems, policies, and procedures.
Ø Maintains a safe and secure work environment.
Ø Visiting client-side for the deployment role.
Ø Verifies application results by conducting system audits of technologies implemented.
Ø Recommends information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes.
Ø Review all support Tickets/complaints that have been worked upon during the previous day/week and recommend processes/techniques to optimize the solutions.
Ø Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed.
Ø Manage the availability on Holidays if required.
Ø Manage company email accounts.
Ø Establishes a web system by planning and executing the selection, installation, and configuration; testing of server hardware, software, and operating and system management systems and defining system and operational policies and procedures.
Ø Creating Policies, Custom-Categories, URL Filtering, and adding/removing URLs from local categories on Fortinet, SonicWall, PFSense, Microtik, and Kerio Control.
Ø Manage 24/6 IT operations, also managing the rotational shifts (Morning, Afternoon, and Night).
Ø Ensure 24/7 availability of internet service.
Ø Manage 24/7 IT Operations by offering remote services or managing via a team.
Ø Overseeing and determining timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages.
Ø Managing and reporting on the allocation of IT budget.
Ø Desktop and server-related issues (Windows & Linux).
Ø Installation, Configuration of Linux, and SQL Server.
Ø Managing Virtualization environment (EXSI).
Ø Administrating domain, policies, and shared folder rights for users.
Ø Licensing & subscription.
Ø Perform network administrative functions for WAN connectivity, International Sites & cloud platforms.
Ø Provide professional recommendations for efficient operations Interface with other teams for project and operational activities.
Ø Build up skills to perform Remote diagnosis and resolution of problems remote sites/clients.
Ø Introduce cost-effective best practices related to the needs of the business.
Ø Vendor management and Inventory management.
Ø Keeping and maintaining Server infrastructure up to date with existing systems from problems.
Ø Assist in network design and implementation.
Ø Provide network support with a variety of operating systems.
Ø Develop and manage Domain-based networks.
Ø Installation, configuration, management of computer hardware, OS & Network Devices.
Ø Maintain network connectivity of all computer workstations.
Ø Provide network support to users.
Ø Maintain servers and associated hardware, applications, services, and settings.
Ø Develop and monitor policies for the use of network resources.
Ø Implement and manage disaster recovery and backup.
Ø Evaluate and recommend security improvements and system upgrades.
Ø Monitor network to ensure optimal performance.
Ø Create and maintain network users/permissions.
Ø A test release of products to minimize user impact and ensure compatibility.
Ø Create technical support documentation for systems and applications.
Ø Any other task assigned by the management.
Ø Planned implemented and maintained a Windows domain-based infrastructure.
Ø Managed Windows Server environments on VMWare/ESXi 6.x and technologies for 150+ remote and onsite users.
Ø Added and removed users, workstations, and distribution groups within Active Directory to ensure company security and asset handling.
Ø Supported 50 remote users in 3 countries via VPN, VM Workstations, and terminal services.
Ø Managed the VoIP and IP phone system (Cisco, Grandstream, D-Link) including punching down phone lines, moving employee extensions, and managing users, groups, and recordings in Free PBX.
Ø Handling company accounting software (QuickBook & Customized Software) as well as set up, tested, and trained all of the operations components.
Ø Installed and maintained hardware and software components on computer stations and IT equipment.
Ø Provided computer help desk support and technical training on hardware/software to end-users.
Ø Interacted with vendors to manage licensing/maintenance agreements and resolve hardware/software issues.
Ø Ensured network and IP connectivity established uptime service level agreements of all application servers, and back-end infrastructure.
Ø Designed data backup protocol for staff and servers via NAS box and tape backup.
Ø Created user-level security, disk quotas, print management, and printed priorities to users, blocked internet to certain users, shared printers, files, and folders to users, mapping the drives.
Ø Developed and maintained Internet websites and marketing materials.
Ø Managing Plesk Server for websites, SSL certificates, and other website-related tasks.
Ø Managing GoDaddy and other website accounts.
Ø Documented all existing networking, policies, procedures, and inventory.
Ø Updated all operating systems to Windows 7 to Windows 10.
Ø Received and acted on requests made by co-workers for daily IT support issues including new email accounts, applications not working, and archiving emails.
Ø Administrated and managed email on all mobile devices (iPhone, Android).
Ø Supported the sales department during sales presentations and training sessions at customer sites.
Ø Created online documentation to help employees resolve day-to-day issues.
Ø Maintained all network documentation for hardware configuration and licensing.
Ø Maintained a Windows domain-based environment.
Ø Managed Windows Server infrastructure on VMWare/ESXi for 200+ remote and onsite users.
Ø Added and removed users, workstations, and distribution groups within Active Directory to ensure company security and asset handling.
Ø Provide daily support to resolve employee requests about issues with hardware or software to ensure minimum downtime.
Ø Supervised and operated an extremely efficient and undermanned helpdesk with a team of 4.
Ø Maintained Novell and NT servers, as well as all PCs in the office and warehouse.
Ø Provided computer help desk support and technical training on hardware/software to end-users.
Ø Managed the phone and voicemail system, including punching down phone lines, moving employee extensions, and managing users, groups, and recordings.
Ø Designed data backup protocol for staff and servers via NAS box and tape backup.
Ø Installation, configuration, and migration of emails on pop/IMAP in outlook.
Ø Administrated and managed email on all mobile devices (iPhone, Android).
Ø Assisted local and remote users with network connectivity.
Ø Requisitioned all computer-related items for the company.
Ø Maintained all workstations, printers, scanners, etc.
Ø Upgraded repaired and maintained existing hardware without impacting the IT budget.
Ø Set standards for PC hardware, software, and peripherals.
Ø Created multiple disaster prevention solutions to preserve customer SQL database (backup server, real-time database replication, tape backup, and remote backup).
Ø Installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of network systems. Also ensuring information systems data availability, integrity authentication, and overall protection.
Ø Assembled and configured the hardware and software of over 50+ computers for various theaters.
Ø Provided computer help desk support and technical training on hardware/software to end-users.
Ø Responsible for updating current systems, solving IT issues on a daily basis, and communicating with clients about their hosted IT services.