Hardware
Multi Core, Pentium/Power PCs/Servers and compatibles, SPARC 10 & 20 UNIX Servers/Workstations, F5 BigIP, Cisco Hub/Router installation and configuration, DLT, DAT, Optical Jukebox, Printers, CSU/DSU, communications (analog, ISDN, ADSL, T1-T3), Multimedia Peripherals including Videoconferencing, PCMCIA, Full-Motion Video, audio, CD/CDR/DVD-ROM.

Software
Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows Server thru 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server and Small Business Server 2011, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 family, Windows Vista family of products, Windows XP thru Pro, 2000, ME, NT, 98, 95, Windows 2000 domain creation including server and workstation thru Datacenter, BackOffice Server Suite through 5.0 including IIS, Exchange through 2000, Catapult, DNS, Proxy, OFFICE 2003, Windows NT Workstation through 5.0, Quickbooks, Acronis, AVG, Malwarebytes, Blueflame Fireclick, Freshwater Sitescope, Interworld Commerce Exchange, Cybercash, Webtrends, NTManage, SunSoft PCNFS through PCNFSPRO, Novell NetWare, NetWare-NFS, DOS versions through 6.22, Windows 3.0 through Windows 98, LAN Manager, IBM OS/2 through Warp Connect, KIX95 scripting language, RealMedia, SAPS, ARcserve, Backupexec, Winstall, Intersolv PVCS, Remote Access Server, ILX, Internet connectivity and development with MS Explorer and Netscape Communicator through Navigator, Perl, X-Windows, Exceed, MS Visual BASIC, MS Visual C++, MS SQL Server through 7.0, MS Office Professional through Office2000, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Mail, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Video, MS Sound System, Borland C++, PowerBuilder, Gupta SQLbase, Erwin ERX, WordPerfect through 6.1, PCDOCS, various Graphic and Sound Programs. Many communications and BBS packages. ABT Project Workbench. Sun UNIX O/S (basic sysadmin)

Firewalls/VPN
Cisco PIX, Raptor Eagle, Checkpoint Firewall-1, Sun SunScreen, Digital Alta-Vista , Linksys, with associated VPN encryption for each.

Network Protocols
LAN/WAN -- IPSEC, TCP/IP, DHCP, NFS, FTP, HTTP, NETBUI, IPX, SPX, SLIPP, PPP, PPTP

Experience

6/01-Present Goldman Computer Consulting
Principal / Consultant

Various projects utilizing cutting edge technologies such as wireless corporate networking, hardware based VPN/Firewall solutions, Unix to MS OS interoperability, Web site design, Backend database creation, Multi- user account domain creations, Ghosting, Rollouts, Desktop/Server Standardization, Support contracts. Standardized and upgraded 115 PC's utilizing Norton Ghost and Acronis True Image, as well as proprietary third party applications against a mixed MS / UNIX backend. Managed team of computer network technicians in all phases of project including hardware configuration and install, software inventory, ghost scripting, installation, and rollout. Installed and configured 25 server farm, using HP Proliant hardware and Windows server backend OS platform, and Windows Server System application products, Disaster Recovery and Anti-Virus installation configuration and rollout.


9/00 -- 5/01 Petopia.com / PETCO.COM
Enterprise Transition Project Manager

Managed entire web/corporate LAN/WAN operations during acquisition of company. Managed team of Desktop and Network support personnel including regular performance reviews. Planned remote administration, support, for E-commerce web site assets located at Exodus Communications Co-Location in San Jose as well as corporate network data center and NOC in San Francisco to new facilities in San Diego.


6/98 -- 5/00 Artisan Entertainment
Information Systems Consultant

Implemented full BackOffice 4.0 within organization including satellite offices in New York and Dallas with associated server and router hardware configuration for each. Created and instituted master Disaster Recovery plan. Oversaw the client transition from Novell file/print services to Microsoft based network products. Provided network application access to remote sales and support staff. Managed staff of PC and network technicians to achieve end goals within defined time frames. Continue to serve as executive consultant for planning and support.


10/98 -- 2/99 UGO.COM (formerly ActionWorld, Inc.)
Network Operations

Designed and implemented plan for internal WEB hosting, servicing external clients and affiliates. Worked in tandem with development team to enhance and secure E-Commerce site. Generated reporting and procedure for a start up Internet Commerce Company. Reported to VP of Information Technology. Managed administration / support personnel for build out of internal network and helpdesk services providing 24 by 7 response. Maintained firewall security. Standardized existing NT BackOffice environment for optimal use. Architect and implemented Disaster Recovery plan for enterprise. Enabled secure remote access and administration of internal network.


10/97 -- 5/98 City National Bank
NT Project Manager

Created and executed first NT 4.0 Desktop implementation within organization. Planned, purchased, built, configured, and administered consisting of NT Workstation 4.0. Acted as project manager for all mission critical applications running on the NT Desktop platform. Worked towards standardization and migration of rouge NT servers into single Master Domain Model. Trained and managed desktop technical staff in the implementation of Client for Microsoft Networks and its use in an NT environment. Implemented Backup and Disaster recovery plan for NT enterprise. Was managing member of YEAR 2000 compliance team.


4/97 -- 7/97 PaineWebber
NT Network Engineer

Designed and began implementation of firm wide NT Domain serviced by MS BackOffice 2.5 products including: NT Server 4.0, SMS, Exchange 5.0, IIS, SQLserver servicing Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 3.51, Windows 95, and Windows for Workgroups 3.11 clients utilizing multiple hardware configurations. Developed and instituted client side standardization through the use of both push and pull client/server automation technologies.


8/96 -- 11/96 ICON CMT Corp.
NT Network Engineer

Various projects which included NT Desktop moves, rollouts and application upgrades. Proxy and Encryption technologies utilizing NT 4.0 Workstation and BackOffice server configurations.


1/96 -- 8/96 Cantor Fitzgerald
Workstation Rollout Engineer

Engineered standard Windows NT workstation configuration and deployment plan for trading positions. Developed rollout and support vehicle, which reduced setup time of NT standard desktop by two thirds. Initiated use of automated client inventory agents such as MS Systems Management Server. Visited site offices around country to determine rollout procedures and incorporate one-off applications into standard client configuration. Set-up and administered servers for various uses including image repository, print/file services, and user shares.


10/95 -- 1/96 Teachers Insurance and Annuity -- TIAA/CREF
NT Rollout Engineer

Planned and executed the rollout of new, and upgrades to existing, Windows NT desktop configurations to facilitate a major deployment of financial systems utilizing both in-house developed network applications along with various commercial products.


6/94 -- 9/95 Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc.
Network Desktop Analyst

Responsible for acquiring, certifying, standardizing and deploying all desktop technology within division. Coordinated and supported the migration of a major department from a standalone environment to a LAN/WAN based file and program sharing platform utilizing UNIX servers servicing PC clients. Maintained environment including troubleshooting outages at all levels, coordination of desktop hardware/software support. Creation and maintenance of secure user network accounts. Developed Internet services for in-house use. Was liaison between departmental management and corporate IT division. Project manager for various physical moves and relocation's of department resources. Evaluated new technologies including Windows 95 and NT Workstation with NFS, NetWare, and remote access functionality for possible upgrade to initial LAN environment.


Education
Rutgers University
Computer Science