Network administrator and engineer with strong LAN/WAN/wireless experience specializing in network security.

• LAN/WAN administration of Windows 2000/2003 and Exchange Server 2000/2003 Enterprise server.
• Deploy wireless connectivity using encryption/cipher modes from basic WEP to WPA2.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving improper setup of DSL, Cable, T1, and POTS connections.
• Complete understanding of Exchange 2000/2003, Outlook, and ISP, email connectivity issues and understand SMTP, MIME, IMAP, and POP3 protocols.

• Cisco routers, Cisco PIX, firewalls
• WEP and WPA2 encryption
• MCSE (MCSE ID #392800) Microsoft Server Administration.
• HP OpenView ManageX (HP Accredited, Paramus, NJ training center).
• MCP Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 and MCP XP Workstation (recent MCSE re-certifications).
• CCNA.

Lighting Specialties, Houston, TX 2007 - PRESENTT IT Network Manager - Maintained T1 and wireless network, email system, spam filters and firewalls for this startup entertainment company.

• Supervise the architecture and installation of T1, WAN connectivity. Cisco 2851 router and WS-C2960G-48TC-L switch.  LAN network topology, network cabling..
• Deploy and support Dell servers on Microsoft 2003 Enterprise Server platform, Dell workstations, laptops, and PDAs.
• Installed Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 for corporate email service.
• Hands-on administration of TCP/IP protocol switch, bridge, Cisco router, PIX firewall, ATM Packet, RAS, VPN remote access and secure wireless communication.

BCD Corp, Beaumont, TX2003 - 2007 Network Manager - Bottom line responsibility for maintaining network and managing network IT team.

• Administered twelve Windows 2000/2003 Enterprise servers including fiber array cluster fail-over and RAID 5 redundant recovery management for root and primary Operations Master DCs.
• Installed VoIP PBX phone system.
• Supervised backups using VERITAS Backup Exec and Dell PowerVault tape library system.
• Hired and managed team of 4 network engineers.

Surf's Up, Galveston, TX2001 - 2003 Sales Associate - Set up network and web site for this small surf board and scuba retailer while pursuing bachelor's degree.

• Installed LINUX/Intel web server and created customer web site.
• Networked laptops for sales associates.

B.S., Electrical Engineering - University of Texas, Galveston (2003) Keywords: network, LAN, WAN, WIFI, wireless, router, manager, data backup, firewall, RAID, Exchange server