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Pernell Taylor
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Objective |
To provide high quality technical engineering service and support. |
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Summary of Qualifications |
2006 Intelligent Systems Services Multiple Locations Systems Engineer Support accounts in Northern Virginia Area Corporate
Executive Board Network Installer Installed 31 HP BL20p blade servers Documented driver configuration of all blades in two sites Installed 5 DL380 rack servers Configured Emulex controllers on all blade servers Architect of the Capitol Storage Area Network Analyst Reduce usage of existing SAN Environment Remove unused VDisks Perform Copy Swaps to free up NVRAM Perform testing of Windows 2003 SQL Server Evaluate condition of existing network infrastructure Develop documentation procedures for network Train on-site engineers in network management processes Recable existing server cabinet while conducting training. Troubleshoot existing network communications issues with SAN |
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Summary of Qualifications |
2005 Old
Point National Bank
Acting Technical Services
Manager Perform analysis of 35 Windows and Novell Servers Manage Technical Services and Help Desk Team Serve as escalation engineer for all network issues Develop and provide support for application distribution to 400 desktops Train staff on deployment of applications and troubleshooting network issues Develop and implement plans for Symantec Anti-Virus Corporate edition upgrade from version 7 to version 10 Improve Active Directory and Edirectory communications Document Users and plan for consolidating to LDAP Conduct in house Security audit of network Correct Discrepencies in internal audit Provide reports to external auditors
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2004-2005
ISS Network Engineer/Analyst Library of Congress Perform work onsite at Library of Congress Madison Building and DR site ACF (Alternate Computing Facility) Deployed 4 Blade Enclosures with 22 HP BL20Ps in mixed Windows and Netware Environment. Applied all necessary ROM /Firmware updates to support connectivity to XIOTECH 3D Planned Data Matrix for Storage Volumes Performed Documentation of SAN volumes with Visio 2003 Assisted in development of Disaster Recovery Site planning Analyze deployment of Novell BCC (Business Continuity Cluster) Developed Plan for deployment of six node Novell Cluster at DR site Six Node Cluster Provides File and Print services and Email services Performed installation of Netware 6.5 on Six node cluster Installed Service Pack 2 for Netware 6.5 on six node Cluster Installed additional Operating System Patches Installed Patches for communications with XIOTECH 3D MAG Verify and troubleshoot documentation of fiber cables in XIOTECH 3D MAG Set up NSS partitions on XIOTECH 3D MAG Set up cluster aware shared volumes on XIOTECH 3D MAG Migrate production data to Disaster Recovery Site Tested fault tolerance and fail over for all nodes |
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2004 Snelling Personnel Services Network Instructor Navy Exchange Command Developed training curricula for ITCSC support staff IP Basics, Novell NDS, Novell File System, NetWare Client Deployment Developed handouts for students Provided Training to ITCSC support staff, Desktop Support Staff, PC Lab Staff Printing Novell Branch Office Security Troubleshooting Working with the end user |
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2001- 2003
Chartway Federal Credit Union Network Manager Responsible for ensuring operational status of 400 node network covering 6 states and 26 branches. Responsible for negotiations with telecommunications providers for Chartway Federal Credit Union. Renegotiated Communications contract to save $150,000 per year in telecommunications costs. Responsible for Managing Vendor Relationships. Deployed Video Teleconferencing solution resulting in travel savings by enabling branches to participate in meetings remotely. Provide Packet Level Network Analysis of Network Communications. Troubleshoot network communications issues to improve performance and reduce time spent waiting for applications Deployed Hfnetcheck to apply patches and track updates to all Windows servers. Developed network management procedures and solutions to notify employees of failing systems prior to users finding out. Managed deployment of Citrix Metaframe solutions for remote applications access. Responsible for upgrades to 26 Netware servers to Netware 5.1 Respsonsible for upgrade of email system to Groupwise 6 for 16 post offices. Responsible for upgrades of Windows servers to Windows 2000 Implement Mcafee Antivirus Protection and alarm notification of Network Management Team Provided training and support to Desktop Support team for utilizing Desktop Management solutions. Responsible for Design and implementation Cisco Network Infrastructure upgrade using Cisco 6500, 3550, and 2950 switches. Deployed Checkpoint Firewall solution to protect network from hackers. Deployed Aladdin e-Safe Gateway to protect network from email born viruses and Anti-Spam Managed Network Security Audit and resolved all noted issues. Responsible for design and implementation of Three Tiered Architecture to further secure network infrastructure. |
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Historical Summary of qualifications |
1995 - 2001 Star
Digital Inc. Senior Systems Analyst Responsible for Development, Marketing, and Implementation of Star Digital’s Remote Management Services. Providing SNMP Alarm Monitoring services to Star Digital Remote Management Customers. Performed Server and Network Trend Analysis. Setup of Paging Services to Network Management Team Members. Responsible for taking commercial services division from loosing 45k per month to earning 700k per year. Responsible for negotiations with Telecommunications Providers for Star Digital and its Customers. Responsible for Managing Vendor Relationships. Developed Website for Network Management Team Members to facilitate communications and management of customers networks by team members from anywhere. Provide Packet Level Network Analysis of Network Communications. Provide Directory Based Secure Web Authentication Development for Access to Citrix Metaframe Server and Database running on Netware 5.1 Develop and implement Network Management solution for 85 node Windows NT / Netware network at Fleet Surveillance Support Command. Implement Mcafee Antivirus Protection and alarm notification of Network Management Team at Fleet Surveillance Support Command. Developed and Managed the Navy Exchange Command’s Directory based Desktop Management solution. Provided training to four Departments on how to integrate Network Management tools into their unique environment. Network Management. Responsible for Design and implementation of Navy Exchange Service Command migration to Directory based Network Management. Developed Application Distribution mechanism for 5000 nodes and 250 applications world wide. Trained Application Support Team at Navy Exchange Service Command. |
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Education |
1989 - 2004 Advanced Certified XioTech Engineer Master Certified Netware Engineer Internetworking and Network Management Basic electronics and electricity Basic to advanced computer theory Display systems training Display operations training WANG VS-80 computer system operator/maint. UYK-7 Ultra-32 assembler language Lektriever maintenance and repair NOVELL Netware Service and Support Intro to data Communications Netware System Management Netware Advanced System Manager Networking Technologies Netware V4.11 Administration Netware V4.11 Advanced Administration Netware V4.11 installation/configuration Managing Windows NT with NDS ZenWorks Bootcamp Netware TCP/IP Brainshare 94,95,96,97,98,99,00,01,02,03,04 CISCO Building Cisco Multilayered Switched Networks CHECKPOINT Checkpoint NG with Application Intelligence Management I Checkpoint NG with Application Intelligence Management II MICROSOFT Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation XIOTECH Advanced Certified XioTech Engineer Magnitude 3D |
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Professional experience |
1995 - 1996 Computer Visions Inc. Engineering Coordinator Responsible for the architecture, design, installation, and integration of LANs and WANs for customer base. Managed migration of 1000 user Netware 3.11 to Netware 4.1 network. Planned migration of users and Groupwise Email system. Implemented network management system. Trained migration team. Company was bought by 1991 - 1995 Computer
Dynamics Inc. Network Engineer Responsible for Design and Implementation of 228 Node Network Installation of Netware 3.12. Including Chipcom Hubs and Routers, Fiber Optic Cabling, and Twisted Pair Cabling. Managed Six man team to Overhaul 400 Zenith 248 Computers for SURFLANT. Design engineer for 400 Node Network Cabling installation consisting of 250,000 feet of Cat 4 Cable. Managed 10 Man team to perform the installation under budget within 30 day time frame. Designed and Implemented 600 node Network Communications infrastructure for USACOM. Managed Upgrade project for installation of Network Operating Systems and implementation of Network Management Solution for USACOM Performed Packet Level Analysis of Network Communications. Network Instructor Provided Advanced Network Operating Systems Administration training. Provided Service and Support Training. Provided Networking Technologies Training Provided TCPIP Training 1990 - 1991 Business
Automation Systems Senior Systems Engineer Network Administrator for Novell network. Designed networks. Integrated hardware for kiosks. Developed document storage and retrieval systems. 1989 - 1990 Innovative
Systems Design. Network Engineer Specialized in Business Graphics and Networking. Designed and built microcomputer-based sign-making systems. 1988 - 1989 Systems
Eng International Field Engineer and
Customer Service Representative. Implemented processes and procedures to improve ability to track
service calls, and better manage inventory control. Designed and implemented service tracking
systems. |
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Additional professional activities |
Growing the Membership of the Information Technology Professional Association. (ITPA) |
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Professional memberships |
President, Information Technology Professional
Association of Member ECPI Technology Advisory Board Member Tidewater Tech Advisory Board Past |
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Accreditations |
Advanced Certified XioTech Engineer Master Certified NetWare Engineer Certified Netware Instructor |
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Interests and activities |
Sailing, Scuba Diving, Kayaking, President, Information Technology Professional Association. |
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