Experience

California Department of Technology

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Systems Software Specialist III/Information Technology Specialist II

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Serves as Technical Advisor and Technical Lead on several incoming projects. Mitigate security vulnerabilities by ensuring server patches are up to date and all components end to end. These components include Hypervisor technologies, Network components, End user devices and most importantly, user training. Use strong organizational skills and ability to successfully manage concurrent assignments; and understanding of systems software support, operations, and processing. Use a broad knowledge of all technical disciplines required to support and troubleshoot mission-critical systems. Responsible as Application Server Administrator on Servers running Windows 2016 Enterprise Server and multiple HyperVisor technologies, Utilizing Virtual Applications and VDI leveraging Azure and Citrix on an Enterprise level. Works as an Active Directory Administrator within the organization's multiple domains and forests. Script application utilities for clients. Interact with clients and troubleshoot and resolve client problems. Responsible for several in-house and commercial middleware software applications in use on the facilities. Provide training and mentorship to staff and assist in their advancement. Show less

• Systems Software Specialist II (Tech)

  • Dec 2006 - Jun 2012

  Responsible as a Systems Administrator on an Enterprise Level Service Offering for various Internal and External Departments. Responsible as an Application Server Administrator on Servers running Windows 2003 Enterprise Server, Windows 2008 Enterprise Server within a Citrix Environment. Administer Active Directory Services within the organization's multiple domains and forests. Minimize security vulnerabilities by ensuring server OS and Application patches are up to date. Also serve as Technical Advisor/Lead on several incoming projects. Use strong organizational skills and abilities to successfully manage concurrent assignments. I also utilize an understanding of systems software support, operations, and processing. Use a broad knowledge of all technical disciplines required to architect, support and troubleshoot mission-critical systems. Show less



California Student Aid Commission [CSAC]

• Rancho Cordova, California, United States

• Systems Software Specialist I(Tech)

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2006

  Responsible as Application Server Administrator on Servers running Windows 2000 Enterprise Server, Windows 2003 Enterprise Server, or SUSE Linux operating systems. Installed and Maintained DHCP server and DNS server running SUSE Linux. Administered Harddrive encryption application on all organization Laptops. Minimize security vulnerabilities by ensuring server patches are up to date. Script application utilities for clients. Interact with clients and troubleshoot and resolve client problems. Responsible for several in-house and commercial middleware software applications in use on the facilities. Also serve as Technical Advisor on several incoming projects. Use strong organizational skills and ability to successfully manage concurrent assignments; and understanding of systems software support, operations, and processing. Use a broad knowledge of all technical disciplines required to support and troubleshoot mission-critical systems. Show less



Micro Metallics Corporation

• Roseville, California, United States

• Assistant Information Technology Manager

  • Dec 1999 - Apr 2001

  Functioned as the Assistant IT Manager. Managed the IT staff supporting all Servers, Network appliances, and Desktops of 80 plus users. Managed two sites, one in San Jose, and the other in Roseville on HP Campus. Responsible as Network Administrator, Exchange Email Administrator, Server Administrator, and Backup Administrator on all servers on locations. Servers included, Payroll using SQL 6.0, an in-house application that also resided on SQL Server, Exchange Server 5.5, and IIS 5.0. Responsible for all in-house and commercial software applications in use on the facilities. Maintained facilities located in Roseville and San Jose. Also responsible for implementing a Virtual Private Networking Solution to connect both sites through the Internet. Migrated all employees from Lotus CC:Mail to Microsoft Exchange. Migrated/Upgraded Windows Servers from Windows Server NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 Server. Upgraded users Windows Desktops from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000. Show less



Quality Business Machines

• Business Supplies & Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Service Techinician / Customer Representative

  • Mar 1990 - Dec 1999

  Responsible for the installation, repair, maintenance and programming of electronic business equipment involving Cash registers, Point of Sale systems and Video Surveillance Systems. For a period, was subcontracted through QBM and Panasonic to install the POS systems in McDonald's in the Western United States. Maintained client Web Pages. Maintained company's web page to make software upgrades available to customers using file transfer protocols. Responsible for the installation, repair, maintenance and programming of electronic business equipment involving Cash registers, Point of Sale systems and Video Surveillance Systems. For a period, was subcontracted through QBM and Panasonic to install the POS systems in McDonald's in the Western United States. Maintained client Web Pages. Maintained company's web page to make software upgrades available to customers using file transfer protocols.



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Avionics Sensor System Technician/Specialist

  • Jul 1986 - Feb 1990

  Responsible for the repair and maintenance of Avionic Sensor Systems and AirborneVideo Tape Recording System on the A-10A aircraft. Obtained a SECRET Clearance with D.O.D. currently inactive. Responsible for the repair and maintenance of Avionic Sensor Systems and AirborneVideo Tape Recording System on the A-10A aircraft. Obtained a SECRET Clearance with D.O.D. currently inactive.