Andrew Crihfield

2206 Alta Meadows Ln #908 ? Delray Beach FL 33444

ac652f5e@westpost.net
954-790-1126
Information Technology Manager / Network and Microsoft Systems Engineer
I have a vast amount of hands on experience designing, implementing and supporti
ng Microsoft Systems Infrastructure including: All versions of Windows Server, W
indows XP/7, Active Directory, DNS, Exchange/Office and SQL. I have excellent Ne
twork troubleshooting skills and I have designed and installed network security
systems utilizing Cisco PIX and ASA firewalls, VPNs, switches and routers.
I work well with little supervision and I have the responsibility of proactively
evaluating, researching, and implementing technology to solve complex business
problems for many different companies. My responsibilities included the creation
and execution of IT plans and I have worked diligently to keep them on time and
under budget.
I am personable and well rounded IT professional that will represent your compan
y well. I possess a proactive attitude and have the ability to quickly learn an
d adapt to new technologies to succeed in fast paced, customer driven environmen
ts.
Key Competencies and Skills:
> Windows Server NT-2008
> Windows Terminal Services
> MS Exchange 2000-2010
> Windows Active Directory
> Windows Group Policy
> Windows Hyper-V
> Cisco Network Security
> Virtual Private Networks
> Voice Over IP
> Microsoft SQL Server 2000
> Microsoft Office 2000-2010
> VMware Virtualization
> Windows NT, 98, 00, XP, 7
> Anti-Virus Software
> WIFI Technologies
Professional Experience:
Information Technology Manager / Network and Systems Engineer
October 2009 - Present | The Recovery Place Inc. Fort Lauderdale Florida 33308
> Responsible for the Information Technology infrastructure and dataflow of enti
re company.
> Support 100 users in a Microsoft server 2008 Terminal Services environment
> Engineered, implemented and manage a multi-stage technology plan building a HI
PAA compiant network infrastructure and corporate data center from the ground up
.
> Designed, deployed and supported Microsoft infrastructure including: Windows 2
008, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, File Management, Internet Information
Services, Exchange 2007, SQL 2005, Office 2007, for 100 employees.
> Designed and implemented network security infrastructure that included: Cisco
firewalls, routers and VPN solutions, Symantec and Barracuda anti-virus and spam
solutions.
> Designed and implemented Samsung VIOP solution for in house Call Center.
> Supported network fault management system using SNMP and MIB technologies.
Information Technology Consultant / Network and Systems Engineer
March 2007 - August 2009 | Lorand Technologies Inc. Chapel Hill NC 27516
> Designed and implemented solutions to solve complex business problems though t
echnology.
> Worked in a team environment to solve daily and long term IT issues.
> Configured, Implemented Maintained Secure MS Terminal Services Infrastructure
for 150 Employees that included IP load balancing and redundancy.
> Redesigned and implemented Active Directory along with Group Policy to be secu
re, stable and scalable.
> Configured, Implemented and Maintained MS Exchange 2003-2007 environment.
> Designed and deployed secure, HIPAA compliant, network infrastructure for Plas
tic Surgery Center including: Windows 2003 and 2008, Active Directory, Group Pol
icy, DNS, File Management, Internet Information Services, Exchange 2003 and 2007
, Office 200x
> Performed Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange upgrade for Staffing Company
> Supported users and Microsoft desktop environments.
Information Technology Manager / Network and Systems Administrator
March 2001 - March 2007 | Youth Development Corporation of America, Durham, NC 2
7713
> Supported 300 users in a Microsoft Windows environment
> Engineered, implemented and managed multi-stage technology plan over a four ye
ar period that allowed the company to grow from three to over sixteen locations
and three hundred employees, on a private, HIPPA compliant, real-time network.
> Supported Microsoft Enterprise Network across three states and sixteen locatio
ns.
> Designed, deployed and supported Microsoft infrastructure including: Windows 2
000-2003, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, File Management, Internet Informa
tion Services, Exchange 2000-2003, SQL 2000, Office 200x-XP-2003, for 300 employ
ees.
> Designed and implemented network security infrastructure that included: Cisco
firewalls, routers and VPN solutions, Symantec and Barracuda anti-virus and spam
solutions.
> Supported network fault management system using SNMP and MIB technologies.
Linux /Microsoft Network Administrator
October 1999 - January 2001 | Tavve Software Company, Morrisville, North Carolin
a 27560
> Supported the entire data flow of the company, including, the local area netwo
rk, Intranet, Internet connectivity and phone systems.
> Implemented entire network upgrade on time and on budget; including, data migr
ation of 6 Red Hat Linux, RAID 5 production servers, Cisco PIX firewall, VPN 300
0, wiring infrastructure, telephone system, new security and back up standards,
and Internet connectivity.
> Performed server maintenance and administration tasks on Red Hat Linux 6.x pro
duction file, Sendmail, SAMBA, DHCP, Apache and DNS servers. Used TCP/IP, DHCP,
DNS, SMTP, POP, and SNMP protocols daily.
> Performed all equipment purchasing and inventory tasks. Responsible for resear
ching, purchasing, inventorying and implementing over $250,000.00 worth of netwo
rk equipment.
> Spearheaded and implemented a large test network with over two-hundred Red Hat
Linux nodes, representing three continents.
Systems Administrator
November 1997 - October 1999 | InfoSystems Technology Inc, Durham, North Carolin
a 27707
> Responsible for desktop support, network connectivity and application stabilit
y for two-hundred node, multi-site network for the Durham County Mental Health f
acility.
> Designed and taught a training class on Microsoft Office Suite. Assisted in ro
llout of a Client-Server, database designed to merge patient history, status, an
d treatment goals.
> Responsible for desktop support, network connectivity and application stabilit
y for Duke University Hospital Pediatrics.
Education:
A.A.S. Degree in Network Administration and Computer Programming
October 1996 - November 1998 | ECPI College of Technology, Virginia Beach, VA 23
462
> Studied networking and computer programming basics; on up to advanced concepts
. Classes included Electronic Fundamentals, Programming Logic, Visual Basic, NT
4.0 Server and Workstation Administration, TCP/IP, Network Security Fundamental
s and many more.
References:
Shawn Schreiber
Director of YDCA
919-618-3944

Bryon Ruben
YDCA Management
919-698-8195

David Morales
CEO
757-639-7639

Dr. Laura Gunn

Gunn Plastic Surgery
919-471-3406