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Title:
Network Admin

Location:
US-California-San Bernardino/Palm Springs

Work History:
Brian S. McDonald
Upland, CA 91786
Home 909.608.7437
BriansMcDonald@sbcglobal.net Cell 951.515.5599 BriansMcDonald@verizon.net


OBJECTIVE:
I am seeking a Network related position in a demanding and team oriented environment in which I can utilize my training and skills.

COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT
Platforms/Operating Systems:
Active Directory, AS400 Client Side, Mac OS 9/10/X
Linux, MS Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista NetWare 3/4/5/6.5

Networking:
3Com switches, Cisco Routers & Switches, DNS & DHCP
Novell NetWare 3/4/5/6/6.5 servers, SQL Server 7/2000,
TCP/IP, Token Ring, VPN, WebAccess, Windows
2000/20003 servers

Software/Tools:
Adobe, Arcserve, Donovan Data Systems, Exchange
5.5/2000, GroupWise, Outlook, Inventor (CAD program),
MS Office 2000/2003/XP, MS Project, Illustrator,
Photoshop, Veritas Backup Exec, WordPerfect, WAN/LAN
Manager, Norton Firewall and Ghost, McAfee/Norton
Virus Protection Utilities

Hardware:
Compaq Desktops/Servers, Dell System Desktops/Servers,
Gateway, Hewlett Packard, IBM Desktops, Macintosh,
G3/G4, Toshiba, Blackberry/PDA, 3Com switches, Tape
Library (ADIC/Sony/HP), Server racks, Network cabling,
Patch Panel, CSU/DSU, Fiber modules/cables, Audio/
Visual projection systems

EXPERIENCE

RLA InfoServices (part time) 9/07 - Present
Network Administrator, Riverside, CA
• Handle server migration from NetWare 4.11, 5.0 to Windows 2000, and 2003.
• Migration of all data and 1300 user accounts.
• Support of all Desktop systems
• Upgrade and replace all desktops at the hospital

Fast teks Computer Solutions (part time) 9/07 - Present
Field Engineer, Chino, CA On-Call/Part-time
• Business Services & Residential Services; On-site services, Preventative Maintenance, Call-in Remote Diagnostics, and Computer Training. Support Macintosh OSX, and PC’s. Printer repair and maintenance. Hardware support for both PC and Macintosh.

Syntechs (part time) 7/07 – Present
Field Engineer, Boca Raton, FL
• Business Services & Residential Services; Computer Support and repair on both PC and Macintosh.
• Repair and diagnose of LCD and Plasma televisions. Replace Mainboards, and Powerboards of televisions.

Top Notch Networks 1/07 – 8/07
Field Engineer, Victorville, CA
• Provided Tier-I to Tier-III support for several clients such as Victorville Community Hospital, High Desert Heart Institute, Physicians Family Associates, and many small medical facilities.
• Maintained desktops (Windows XP, 2000, Vista, MAC OSX), set up servers (Novell/Linux/Microsoft), connected printers
• Installed, troubleshoot, upgraded and repaired various hardware
• Answer edquestions concerning Internet, PC network and software including MS Office, Internet Explorer, and Exchange


DHL 4/06 – 8/06
Systems Administrator, Riverside, CA
• Supported and maintained all Windows 2003 servers
• Day to day duties include, but not limited to, regular checks of power supplies, server hard drives, and all fiber connections
• Offered Desktop and Applications support; i.e. Office 2003, Photoshop, DHL shipping system, OS400 app., printers, and handheld scanners in a Windows 2003 server environment.


Fabcon 9/05 – 2/06
IT Manager/Network & Desktop Administrator, Santa Ana, CA
• Responsible for 8 servers for a company of 200 employees
• Assisted with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and procedures.
• Collaborated with external consultants and COO to perform cost benefit analysis
• Managed, upgraded, and replaced servers (mixed environment of Netware 6, Windows 2003/2000/NT 4.0
• Monitored GroupWise 7 &Exchange 5.5 and OS Window 98/2000/XP
• Performed Backup exec, Web server hosting
• Added users to the VPN on the Astaro (Linux) firewall
• Supported the enterprise-wide system Global Shop. Global shop is used for creating work orders, managing supplies, and order submission
• Maintained Hand Held Scanners for barcode reading, Mitel phone system, and several proprietary applications

City of Riverside Police Dept 12/02 – 9/05
Server Administrator/Desktop Lead, Riverside, CA
• Led a team of 4 employees that offered Network/Desktop/Helpdesk support for all City of Riverside Police station storefronts
• Network support included: Windows 2000/2003/NT 4.0, Cluster servers, SQL Server 7/2000, and Netware 6 servers
• Answered tickets (Magic Helpdesk Ticket System) in a timely manner
• Desktop support included: Windows 2000 Pro, Windows XP/NT 4.0/98, Crystal Reports, Office 2000, GroupWise 6.0
• Maintained ZEN works, Laser Fiche, SunGard/Bi-Tech's IFAS, and several proprietary applications

Bates USA 2/2K – 9/2002
IT Manager/Network Administrator, Irvine, CA.
• Responsible for 8 Novell and 2 Windows 2000 servers
• Supervised a team of 4 that supported a company of 150 employees
• Oversaw all staff recruitment, resource allocation, and employee assessment functions
• Installed and maintained servers in a Windows 2000/Novell 5.1 environment
• Configured Windows 2000 domain controllers, NetWare 5.1 servers, Novell for SSA, Donovan Data Systems
• Reconfigured patch panels, RAS support via telnet, 3Com core builder, 3900 series switches, Cisco 2500 series routers
• Performed Network Backup with Arcserve
• Printer set-up via Novells NDPS, and HP Jet Direct, and Windows 2000 Server and Professional support.



Intratek, Inc 5/99 – 2/2K
Computer Engineer/Field Technician, Huntington Beach, CA
• Supported a multi-server environment of 3000 employees for multiple locations, including the County of Orange DA’s Office, Children Services, Sheriff Coroners Office, Social Services, and L.A. County’s VA Hospital
• Networks/Desktops/Hardware included are Office 97, Windows 95/98/NT Workstation & Server, Novell 3.12/4.11, Outlook, Exchange on the client side, all hardware; modems, NICs, HDDs, Video, Hubs, wiring, network printing, etc.


Riordan & McKinzie 4/99 – 4/01
Network Engineer/Field Technician/Phone Support and
On-Call Weekend Support, Los Angeles & Costa Mesa, CA.
• Provided on-site and remote support for 200+ Users
• Networks/Desktops/Hardware/Software support included are Imanage document management program, Novell 3.12/5.0 Servers, 3 Windows NT Servers, Windows 95/98, WordPerfect 7, GroupWise, Office 97, Lotus 123, Citrix Client, Internet access, and several smaller proprietary programs.
• Performed network backup with Veritas Backup Exec

Volt Temporary Staffing

County of Orange/Public Facilities & Resources Dept. 9/98-5/99
Computer/Network Specialist, Anaheim, CA.
• Provided on-site support for 75+ Users in a Windows NT 4.0 environment
• Networks/Desktops/Software support included are Office 97, Internet & Intranet access, Microsoft Outlook 97, scanners, network printers
• Maintained all hardware (i.e., hard drives, modems, sound cards, video cards, etc.)
• Connected users via local ports and patch panel

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth 7/98-9/98
Network Administrator, Newport Beach, CA
• Provided Tier-II support for Novell 4.11, Windows 95, Office 97, Microsoft Outlook, pcANYWHERE32.
• Created software packages with WINinstall,
• Set up Windows NT 4.0 Servers and new systems with Ghost 3.1
• Performed tape backup for Unix, Novell, Windows NT 4.0

MassMutual 4/98 -7/98
Administrator/Network Technician, Newport Beach, CA
• Upgraded PC & Laptops to Windows 95 with network & Internet (TCP/IP) configuration and printer memory upgrades
• Installed hard drives, Token-ring cards, and additional memory
• Trained on Windows 95, Internet & Intranet, using the LAN (Novell 3.12), WAN & Mainframe, and Proprietary Insurance software
• Provided on-site support for local & detached offices
• Performed daily server tape backup.
• Maintained user list by adding and deleting users with Syscon.




Bates USA 12/97 - 3/98
PC/Network Technician, Irvine, CA
• Repaired and upgraded PC and Macintosh
• Upgraded PC from Office 4.2 to Office 97
• Installed and configured desktops with Windows 95
• Offered phone support for Windows 95, Office 97, and connectivity issues on a Novell 4.11 WAN.


Avco Finance 10/97 – 10/97
PC Technician, Irvine, CA
• Installed Windows NT 4.0 & Windows 95
• Upgraded PC with Memory, HDD, Video Cards, Modems, Sound Cards, SCSI Cards, and Network Cards.

United Parcel Service 5/97 – 9/97
PC Field Technician, Laguna Hills, CA
• Installed the UPS Shipping System on various clients
• Trained users on the UPS Shipping System which included Computer usage, Scales, Labels printers, Windows 3.11, & DOS.
• Provided on-site support for Windows 95, Office 97
• Maintained Computer Hardware, Printers, Token-Ring cable, MAU’s, and PC upgrades.

SKILLS
• Able to install, rebuild, upgrade, and troubleshoot most computer systems and server related hardware
• Effective written and oral communication with people at all levels
• Handle pressure and find solutions in a timely manner
• Adept to any work environment

CERTIFICATIONS
• MCP
• CNE 3.12, 4.11, & 5.0
• CCNA

EDUCATION
• Coastline Community College – Garden Grove, CA
Cisco Switching & Routing (CCNA)
• Computer Learning Center – Anaheim, CA
Diploma in computer Networking.
• DeVry Institute – Pomona, CA
Programming.
• New Horizons – Santa Ana, CA
Microsoft Exchange 2000
• QuickStart Technologies – Irvine, CA
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 Server



Skills:
Able to install, rebuild, upgrade, and troubleshoot most computer systems and server related hardware
• Effective written and oral communication with people at
all levels
• Handle pressure and find solutions in a timely manner
• Adept to any work environment



Education:
2 Year degree
Cisco Certified CCNA
Novell Certified CNE
Microsoft Certified MCP



Endorsements
Brian has received 2 endorsements.
Brian has endorsed 3 Members.
Endorsements Received All Endorsements Endorsements Given
  Rank Title Location Status Actions
7.243 Business Analyst US-Arizona-Phoenix Details
6.278 POS/RF/LAN Analyst US-California-Los Angeles Details
6.277 Systems Administrator US-Florida-Orlando Details
1.001 Blackberry Support US-Georgia-Atlanta Details
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