Donald Francis
Senior Network Engineer at MINDHOP, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Visual Studio Code for Python Developers
LinkedInDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Network Automation Quick Start
LinkedInNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
VMware Certified Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP6-DCV)
VMwareJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
ITIL Foundation
ITIL CertifiedSep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
MCP: 70-410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
MicrosoftFeb, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Cisco Certified Design Associate
CiscoAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Cisco Certified Network Associate
CiscoAug, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Network+
CompTIAMar, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Security+
CompTIAApr, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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MINDHOP, Inc.
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Network Engineer
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Nov 2020 - Present
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Netology, LLC.
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Professional Services Engineer
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2020
• Administration and maintenance of Netology’s “Private Cloud” VMware High Availability virtual infrastructure (Dell, EqualLogic, Juniper, Brocade, Cisco) in regional Data Center. • Planning and Implementation of client Network Infrastructure projects; implementation including greenfield deployments of new sites and upgrades to existing infrastructure. • Project Lead on Office 365/Azure migrations. Projects include On-Premises/Hosted Exchange to Office 365 migrations in both cutover and hybrid configurations, SharePoint migrations and Local Active Directory to Azure AD migrations. • Performed Centralized Services role which involves the remediation and tuning of critical alerts from client environments regarding Server and Network equipment state and backup success. • Serve as escalation point for Level 3 tickets and provide rapid resolution of P1 Events (widespread LAN/WAN or System failures). Show less
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Innovative Network Solutions Corp
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Jr. System Administrator
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Jul 2014 - Jun 2016
• Monitored network resources including Servers, Switches, Firewalls and Routers and managing escalated alerts. • Supported Citrix environments via account administration, rights assignment, application publishing and general troubleshooting. • Supported Hosted and On-Premises Exchange environments, handled account management, archiving and migrations. • Administered Active Directory environments and ensured that all operations vital services are configured and running correctly. • Configured servers for deployment and handling integration into client’s environment. • Provisioned and Configured Hyper V and EXSI Host machines for VM deployment and implementation of virtual machine infrastructure. • Served as point of escalation for high level tickets from the Helpdesk and worked with techs to resolve issues. • Active Directory administration, Group Policy configuration and implementation. • Managed and configured client backup solutions verified backup integrity and maintained documentation. • Disaster Recovery planning performed DR Infrastructure testing and ensured the validity of recovery plans. • Performed preventative maintenance on client production Servers and ensured all business vital services were available after maintenance. Show less
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New York City Office of Technology & Innovation
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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500 - 600 Employee
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IT Security Intern
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Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
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Government IT Center
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Antigua and Barbuda
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I.T Technician
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Jan 2008 - Sep 2013
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network related issues. • Provide onsite and remote support for desktop/laptop users in a fast paced environment • Support and maintain Windows desktop environments and related software/applications both onsite and via remote support tools. • Provide support for all other network infrastructure hardware, software, and services. • Record and track support problems in help desk software while keeping end users informed of problem status and estimated resolution times. • Produced detailed reports on the breakdown of help desk activity Show less
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Pegasus Technologies
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Network Technician
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2006 - Jan 2008
• Implemented medium sized networks from the ground up • Administered server backups, updates and scheduled maintenance • Performed onsite troubleshooting and repair of network and standalone equipment • Built custom systems for corporate customers • Implemented medium sized networks from the ground up • Administered server backups, updates and scheduled maintenance • Performed onsite troubleshooting and repair of network and standalone equipment • Built custom systems for corporate customers
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Education
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Monroe College-New Rochelle
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Information Technology (Cyber Security & Forensics) -
Antigua Barbuda International Institute of Technology
Associate's Degree, Computer Network Engineering -
Antigua Grammar School