Shawn Dixon
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Credentials
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Microsoft CNA
-May, 1998- Sep, 2024 -
SAP Certified Technology Associate - System Administration (MS SQL DB) with SAP NetWeaver 7.0
The Coca-Cola CompanySep, 1997- Sep, 2024 -
Master Certified Novell Engineer (MCNE)
UPSMar, 1995- Sep, 2024 -
Novell
Cisco
Experience
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Corporate IT Solutions, Inc.
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United States
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Computer Networking
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Jan 1999 - Present
I have spent over 31 years of experience as a professional in the field of information technology I’ve worked in several business sectors including healthcare, financial, educational, and corporate. I’ve held positions such as desktop support technician, Sr. Systems Administrator, Sr. Systems Engineer, IT Manager, and Project Manger over project 2000. I have several Microsoft certifications and received additional professional training in pertinent technologies . - I've designed and managed IT infrastructures. - I've project managed technical implementations. These technical implementations included vpn, server redundancy, network redundancy, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Response Point - I've worked closely with executive management to achieve, accomplish and meet expectations for technology solutions while implementing industry standard best practices. • Perform network moves, adds, changes including configuring Vlans, Inter-Vlan routing, Trunk ports/ Etherchannels and other layer 2 and layer 3 protocols as required, replace equipment and recommend • Coordinate with EMC and VMware to configure data replication for mission critical services. Occasionally perform test failovers to ensure data integrity and redundancy • Manage network monitoring system to oversee LAN\WAN Infrastructure for outages and mitigate issues between remote offices connected via VPN and MPLS Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - Windows Server Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) - Private Cloud Microsoft Certified MCP, MCPS, MCNPS Microsoft Certified Small Business Specialist Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) - Server 2008, 2012 2016 Microsoft Small Business Server 2003, 2008 2011 Microsoft Exchange 5.5, 2003, 2007 2010 2016 365 Microsoft Windows Server NT 4, 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016 Microsoft Active Directory 2000, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016 Virtualization - Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware
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The Coca-Cola Company
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Network Engineer Executive Support
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Apr 1996 - Dec 1999
I worked in a lot of areas within Coke including EDC, Executive Support and Project 2000. Worked on a SAP project including the Information Technology Group. I gained a lot of business knowledge while working within the different business sectors and departments within Coke. It was an awesome experience working for a great company! Responsible for the design, implementation and support of the corporate Local and Wide Area Network Infrastructure for the 2nd largest Hispanic non-profit organization in the country, including: • New site deployments; Coordinate with ISP for internet install and configure Cisco security appliance devices, L2/L3 switches, routers and VPN tunnels/NAT rules. Approximately 140 remote sites in scope • Secure network system by building and enforcing group policies and defining and monitoring access • Experienced with collocation moves. Document all equipment to be moved to Data Center (VMware, Switches, SAN) and implement any IP/topology changes needed • Administer and implement firewall policies in Palo Alto Networks, Cisco ASA's and other vendor specific appliances • Responsible for application deployments. Coordinating staff training as well as working with the vendors for testing • Work with multiple vendors as needed for support and procurement of new hardware • Manage VSphere ESXi environment; Configure virtual servers and perform migrations and P2V conversions • Use web filtering application to regulate internet and email traffic (Symantec MessageLabs and NXFilter) • Configure and maintain Symantec Endpoint Protection • Schedule and monitor server backups and restores using Veeam • Manage and maintain Wireless Network
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UPS
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Network Engineer
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May 1994 - Apr 1996
Novell Microsoft Lotus Notes ➢ Designed and installed new Branch network systems. Resolved network issues, ran test scripts and prepared network documentation. ➢ Performed Network Operations by health monitoring using NMS, Issue and Incident resolution using ticketing system and workflow software. ➢ Ensure problems are satisfactorily resolved in a timely manner with focus on providing a high level of support for all customers. ➢ Coordinating with service providers for WAN link outages. ➢ Uses knowledge of LAN/WAN systems to help design and install internal and external networks ➢ Working on Cisco 6500 and4500 switches for LAN requirements that include managing VLANs, Port Security and troubleshooting LAN issues. ➢ Perform Wireless Administration and troubleshooting for the corporate Wireless infrastructure. ➢ Involved in troubleshooting of DHCP and other IP conflict problems. ➢ Performed switching technology administration including VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, Trunking, ➢ Configuration of Access List ACL (STD, Ext, Named) to allow users all over the company to access different applications, Internet and compliance to the security policy and standards. ➢ Worked with application team to understand their requirements and come up with the best load balancing options. ➢ Integrate and Implement various internal Network Projects. Did designing and project co-ordination with multiple stake holders and vendors. ➢ Responsibilities also include technical documentation of all upgrades done. Attending meetings and technical discussions related to current project. ➢ Configured Virtual Servers, Configure Nodes, and configuring the load balancing Pools and also used to work with configuring load balancing algorithms. ➢ Excellent Troubleshooting Skills and Customer Centric approach. ➢ Configuring Vlan's, VTP's, enabling trunks between switches.
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Network Administrator
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Feb 1992 - May 1994
Responsibilities: ➢ Involved in troubleshooting of DNS, DHCP and other IP conflict problems. ➢ Configured 2600, 2900 and 3600 routers with RIP and EIGRP. ➢ Used various and sniffing tools like wireshark. ➢ Hands on experience working with security issue like ACL'S, configuring NAT and VPN. ➢ Spreadhead meetings & discussions with team members regarding network optimization And regarding BGP issues. ➢ Network mitigation from RIP to OSPF and EIGRP ➢ Network Infrastructure support to routing and switching equipment. ➢ Troubleshoot and resolved dynamic routing, Ethernet switching and host connectivity issues in a window and network environment. ➢ Troubleshoot wiring problems and serial communication lines. ➢ Develop, plan and maintain documentation necessary for operation in support of LAN to WAN connectivity. ➢ Develop backups using Backup Execution software. ➢ Implemented VTP and Trunking protocols on catalyst 3560, 3750, and 4500 switches. ➢ Installation, maintenance, Troubleshooting Local and Wide Areas Network (ISDN, Frame relay, NAT, DHCP, TCP/IP) ➢ Configuration of Access list (ACL) to allow users all over the organization to access different appplications and blocking others. ➢ Configured STP for loop prevention and VTP for inter-VLAN Routing
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Softsense Computer Products
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United States
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Software Development
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Server Technician
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Jan 1989 - Feb 1992
Build Novell File Servers for POS Build Novell File Servers for POS
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Education
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1985 - 1988
North Augusta High School
Degree
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